Question 1

In which marriage scenario are spouses likely to report higher marital satisfaction?

Accepted Answer

A) marriages in which a third party contributes the labor so that spouses are free of labor demands 
B) marriages in which there is a nontraditional (male dominant) division of labor 
C) marriages in which there is a traditional division of labor 
D) marriages in which both spouses contribute equally to the relationship 
A) marriages in which a third party contributes the labor so that spouses are free of labor demands 
B) marriages in which there is a nontraditional (male dominant) division of labor 
C) marriages in which there is a traditional division of labor 
D) marriages in which both spouses contribute equally to the relationship

Question 2

All of the following are true of Canadian families except that:

Accepted Answer

A) the definition of the family includes single parent families 
B) same sex unions are more disapproved of than in the U.S. 
C) the population of Canada is about 10 percent of the U.S.population 
D) the divorce rate is lower in Canada 
A) the definition of the family includes single parent families 
B) same sex unions are more disapproved of than in the U.S. 
C) the population of Canada is about 10 percent of the U.S.population 
D) the divorce rate is lower in Canada

Question 3

What percent of Louisiana residents elect the restrictions of a Covenant Marriage?

Accepted Answer

A) 2 % 
B) 33 % 
C) 53 % 
D) 93 % 
A) 2 % 
B) 33 % 
C) 53 % 
D) 93 %

Question 4

Which of the following is not true of newlyweds across the first four years?

Accepted Answer

A) A negative personality was associated with steeper declines in marital satisfaction. 
B) Chronic stress was associated with steeper declines in marital satisfaction. 
C) Marital satisfaction was stable across the first four years. 
D) Aggression was associated with steeper declines in marital satisfaction. 
A) A negative personality was associated with steeper declines in marital satisfaction. 
B) Chronic stress was associated with steeper declines in marital satisfaction. 
C) Marital satisfaction was stable across the first four years. 
D) Aggression was associated with steeper declines in marital satisfaction.

Question 5

Getting a driver's license, graduating from college, and getting married are all:

Accepted Answer

A) maturational experiences 
B) developmental tasks 
C) state controlled developmental sequences 
D) rites of passage 
A) maturational experiences 
B) developmental tasks 
C) state controlled developmental sequences 
D) rites of passage

Question 6

What is the worst part about the wedding night identified by a sample of spouses?

Accepted Answer

The question you're asking is subjective

Question 7

When one partner in a relationship changes his or her commitment, the other partner:

Accepted Answer

A) tends to mirror the change 
B) changes in the opposite direction 
C) becomes steadfast in his or her commitment 
D) demonstrates a roller coaster pattern of first less then more commitment 
A) tends to mirror the change 
B) changes in the opposite direction 
C) becomes steadfast in his or her commitment 
D) demonstrates a roller coaster pattern of first less then more commitment

Question 8

In the study on wedding nights, which aspect received the highest rating?

Accepted Answer

A) the talking/planning of the wedding and reception 
B) just being with the new partner 
C) the fact that the wedding was over 
D) sex 
A) the talking/planning of the wedding and reception 
B) just being with the new partner 
C) the fact that the wedding was over 
D) sex

Question 9

Which of the following couples best meet the criteria for marital success?

Accepted Answer

A) Heather and Andrew, who rarely fight or argue. 
B) Kala and Charles, who have been married for 32 years and who love each other 
C) George and Carol, who have 1 child, two careers, open communication and good sex 
D) Maria and Jose, who are married 12 years and can't keep their hands off each other 
A) Heather and Andrew, who rarely fight or argue. 
B) Kala and Charles, who have been married for 32 years and who love each other 
C) George and Carol, who have 1 child, two careers, open communication and good sex 
D) Maria and Jose, who are married 12 years and can't keep their hands off each other

Question 10

What is the primary way military wives cope with their husbands' deployment?

Accepted Answer

A) becoming involved in volunteer organizations on base 
B) alcohol 
C) talking with other military wives whose husbands had been deployed 
D) having an affair 
A) becoming involved in volunteer organizations on base 
B) alcohol 
C) talking with other military wives whose husbands had been deployed 
D) having an affair

Question 11

A study of age-discrepant relationships cited in your text found that most women in these relationships reported that they were ____ in their relationships.

Accepted Answer

A) frustrated 
B) happy 
C) unhappy 
D) on the verge of divorce 
A) frustrated 
B) happy 
C) unhappy 
D) on the verge of divorce

Question 12

In a study of 706 couples who had been married over 20 years:

Accepted Answer

A) 63% started out unhappy and got worse 
B) 36% started out unhappy and got worse 
C) 3.6% started out unhappy and got worse 
D) 80% plus started out unhappy and got worse 
A) 63% started out unhappy and got worse 
B) 36% started out unhappy and got worse 
C) 3.6% started out unhappy and got worse 
D) 80% plus started out unhappy and got worse

Question 13

In the study on wedding nights, what was the worst part?

Accepted Answer

A) nothing-everything was terrific 
B) the accommodations and the partner's demeanor 
C) the sex 
D) being exhausted and the partner's demeanor 
A) nothing-everything was terrific 
B) the accommodations and the partner's demeanor 
C) the sex 
D) being exhausted and the partner's demeanor

Question 14

In a study of 1001 married adults, the largest percent missed what about singlehood?

Accepted Answer

A) not being able to live by their own rules 
B) having more money 
C) the irresponsibility of singlehood 
D) the option of having sex with different people 
A) not being able to live by their own rules 
B) having more money 
C) the irresponsibility of singlehood 
D) the option of having sex with different people

Question 15

When one partner in a relationship becomes less committed, the other increases
commitment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Which of the following is not true of Mexican marriages and families?

Accepted Answer

A) The husband reports higher marital satisfaction. 
B) The wife's role is to take care of the children and family. 
C) The husband makes more money than the wife. 
D) The wife reports higher marital satisfaction. 
A) The husband reports higher marital satisfaction. 
B) The wife's role is to take care of the children and family. 
C) The husband makes more money than the wife. 
D) The wife reports higher marital satisfaction.

Question 17

Negative personality, chronic stress, and aggression are associated with steady declines in
marital satisfaction of newlyweds.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Discuss the various patterns of marital satisfaction across time.

Accepted Answer

Marital satisfaction can vary greatly ac

Question 19

Discuss the symbolism of smashing the glass in the Jewish wedding.

Accepted Answer

In a Jewish wedding, the breaking of the

Question 20

"Not so soon, not so many" is the norm with regard to children in this country:

Accepted Answer

A) America 
B) Kenya 
C) Holland 
D) Canada 
A) America 
B) Kenya 
C) Holland 
D) Canada

In which marriage scenario are spouses likely to report higher marital satisfaction?

All of the following are true of Canadian families except that:

What percent of Louisiana residents elect the restrictions of a Covenant Marriage?

Which of the following is not true of newlyweds across the first four years?

Getting a driver's license, graduating from college, and getting married are all:

What is the worst part about the wedding night identified by a sample of spouses?

When one partner in a relationship changes his or her commitment, the other partner:

In the study on wedding nights, which aspect received the highest rating?

Which of the following couples best meet the criteria for marital success?

What is the primary way military wives cope with their husbands' deployment?

A study of age-discrepant relationships cited in your text found that most women in these relationships reported that they were ____ in their relationships.

In a study of 706 couples who had been married over 20 years:

In the study on wedding nights, what was the worst part?

In a study of 1001 married adults, the largest percent missed what about singlehood?

When one partner in a relationship becomes less committed, the other increases commitment.

Which of the following is not true of Mexican marriages and families?

Negative personality, chronic stress, and aggression are associated with steady declines in marital satisfaction of newlyweds.

Discuss the various patterns of marital satisfaction across time.

Discuss the symbolism of smashing the glass in the Jewish wedding.

"Not so soon, not so many" is the norm with regard to children in this country:

Choices in Relationships: an Introduction

Gender

Love

Communication

Singlehood, Hanging Out, Hooking Up, and Cohabitation

Selecting a Partner

Same-Sex Couples and Families

Sexuality in Relationships

Planning for Children

Parenting

Work and Family Life

Violence and Abuse in Relationships

Stress and Crisis in Relationships

Divorce and Remarriage

Relationships in the Later Years

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Exam 7: Marriage Relationships

In which marriage scenario are spouses likely to report higher marital satisfaction?

All of the following are true of Canadian families except that:

What percent of Louisiana residents elect the restrictions of a Covenant Marriage?

Which of the following is not true of newlyweds across the first four years?

Getting a driver's license, graduating from college, and getting married are all:

What is the worst part about the wedding night identified by a sample of spouses?

When one partner in a relationship changes his or her commitment, the other partner:

In the study on wedding nights, which aspect received the highest rating?

Which of the following couples best meet the criteria for marital success?

What is the primary way military wives cope with their husbands' deployment?

A study of age-discrepant relationships cited in your text found that most women in these relationships reported that they were ____ in their relationships.

In a study of 706 couples who had been married over 20 years:

In the study on wedding nights, what was the worst part?

In a study of 1001 married adults, the largest percent missed what about singlehood?

When one partner in a relationship becomes less committed, the other increases commitment.

Which of the following is not true of Mexican marriages and families?

Negative personality, chronic stress, and aggression are associated with steady declines in marital satisfaction of newlyweds.

Discuss the various patterns of marital satisfaction across time.

Discuss the symbolism of smashing the glass in the Jewish wedding.

"Not so soon, not so many" is the norm with regard to children in this country:

Choices in Relationships: an Introduction

Gender

Love

Communication

Singlehood, Hanging Out, Hooking Up, and Cohabitation

Selecting a Partner

Same-Sex Couples and Families

Sexuality in Relationships

Planning for Children

Parenting

Work and Family Life

Violence and Abuse in Relationships

Stress and Crisis in Relationships

Divorce and Remarriage

Relationships in the Later Years

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