Question 1

Finding ways to revitalize a marriage should be a central theme for:

Accepted Answer

A)  newlyweds. 
B)  troubled marriages. 
C)  remarried spouses. 
D)  every couple. 
A)  newlyweds. 
B)  troubled marriages. 
C)  remarried spouses. 
D)  every couple.

Question 2

Women and men's consciousness-raising groups use sex therapy to overcome sexual problems.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Marriage enrichment is reactive rather than proactive.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Larry and Denise have attended a support group where they discovered some activities that they both enjoy together. Larry and Denise's group focused on:

Accepted Answer

A)  emotional development. 
B)  self-awareness. 
C)  partner awareness. 
D)  topical awareness. 
A)  emotional development. 
B)  self-awareness. 
C)  partner awareness. 
D)  topical awareness.

Question 5

Luck is the most important attribute of a successful family.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

What are the ideal characteristics of a strong, successful family and why are they important in seeking marital growth?

Accepted Answer

The characteristics are a commitment to

Question 7

Why do researchers suggest that hedonism is America's greatest enemy?

Accepted Answer

A)  Mutuality is a key component of hedonistic activity and can help a marriage. 
B)  Americans stress individuality and overlook the importance of successful relationships. 
C)  We claim to value marriage, but really value a profit. 
D)  The family is a private institution and to look inside it would violate it. 
A)  Mutuality is a key component of hedonistic activity and can help a marriage. 
B)  Americans stress individuality and overlook the importance of successful relationships. 
C)  We claim to value marriage, but really value a profit. 
D)  The family is a private institution and to look inside it would violate it.

Question 8

Self-awareness training helps people to focus on:

Accepted Answer

A)  general family well-being. 
B)  their internal emotional processes. 
C)  the hidden problems in their marriages. 
D)  positive marital practices. 
A)  general family well-being. 
B)  their internal emotional processes. 
C)  the hidden problems in their marriages. 
D)  positive marital practices.

Question 9

People who accuse their spouse of changing have not:

Accepted Answer

A)  developed much confidence. 
B)  attended to the relationship. 
C)  accepted their new marital status. 
D)  accomplished much in life. 
A)  developed much confidence. 
B)  attended to the relationship. 
C)  accepted their new marital status. 
D)  accomplished much in life.

Question 10

Tony and Amelia have a good marriage. They have learned to accept each other's faults and have realized that a flexible relationship is very important. Tony and Amelia are good candidates for:

Accepted Answer

A)  a marriage counselor. 
B)  sex therapy. 
C)  a marriage enrichment program. 
D)  a separation. 
A)  a marriage counselor. 
B)  sex therapy. 
C)  a marriage enrichment program. 
D)  a separation.

Question 11

Clark and Janette have been married for 14 years and enjoy spending a lot of their time getting together with their close circle of friends. Each couple in their circle has experienced similar struggles with their marriages and family lives, which helps when one of the couples is going through a hard time. Clark and Janette's friendships can be described as:

Accepted Answer

A)  an encounter group. 
B)  joint conjugal relationships. 
C)  separated conjugal relationships. 
D)  a group critique. 
A)  an encounter group. 
B)  joint conjugal relationships. 
C)  separated conjugal relationships. 
D)  a group critique.

Question 12

Marriage counselors have recently turned their attention away from marital problems to focus on:

Accepted Answer

A)  later-life families. 
B)  marriage enrichment. 
C)  dating and courtship. 
D)  single-parenthood. 
A)  later-life families. 
B)  marriage enrichment. 
C)  dating and courtship. 
D)  single-parenthood.

Question 13

Most couples in successful relationships treasure:

Accepted Answer

A)  traditional marital roles. 
B)  lightness and fun. 
C)  isolation and conformity. 
D)  independence and individuality. 
A)  traditional marital roles. 
B)  lightness and fun. 
C)  isolation and conformity. 
D)  independence and individuality.

Question 14

Andrew asked his friends to join him for a weekend in the mountains a few weeks before his marriage. When he called to invite them, he said, "I want to have one last fling because in a few weeks I will never have fun again." Andrew's attitude can be described as:

Accepted Answer

A)  naturalism. 
B)  privatism. 
C)  hedonism. 
D)  cynicism. 
A)  naturalism. 
B)  privatism. 
C)  hedonism. 
D)  cynicism.

Question 15

Give an example of why hedonism is viewed as America's greatest enemy.

Accepted Answer

Americans stress individuality

Question 16

Family control and rational planning become easier as social institutions multiply and take on increased responsibility.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Cox and Demmitt believe that a "bad" marriage is analogous to:

Accepted Answer

A)  a journey through hell. 
B)  a car that is running poorly. 
C)  an endless nightmare. 
D)  a shoe that is too small. 
A)  a journey through hell. 
B)  a car that is running poorly. 
C)  an endless nightmare. 
D)  a shoe that is too small.

Question 18

The myth of naturalism suggests that especially when outside forces are good:

Accepted Answer

A)  couples need to do little to have a well-functioning marriage. 
B)  married couples need to work to improve their marriage. 
C)  couples do not need to share personal information. 
D)  marriage is less cynical. 
A)  couples need to do little to have a well-functioning marriage. 
B)  married couples need to work to improve their marriage. 
C)  couples do not need to share personal information. 
D)  marriage is less cynical.

Question 19

Marriage enrichment usually works best if the partners participate separately.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Couples should choose a marriage enrichment activity with friends and associates.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Finding ways to revitalize a marriage should be a central theme for:

Women and men's consciousness-raising groups use sex therapy to overcome sexual problems.

Marriage enrichment is reactive rather than proactive.

Larry and Denise have attended a support group where they discovered some activities that they both enjoy together. Larry and Denise's group focused on:

Luck is the most important attribute of a successful family.

What are the ideal characteristics of a strong, successful family and why are they important in seeking marital growth?

Why do researchers suggest that hedonism is America's greatest enemy?

Self-awareness training helps people to focus on:

People who accuse their spouse of changing have not:

Tony and Amelia have a good marriage. They have learned to accept each other's faults and have realized that a flexible relationship is very important. Tony and Amelia are good candidates for:

Marriage counselors have recently turned their attention away from marital problems to focus on:

Most couples in successful relationships treasure:

Andrew asked his friends to join him for a weekend in the mountains a few weeks before his marriage. When he called to invite them, he said, "I want to have one last fling because in a few weeks I will never have fun again." Andrew's attitude can be described as:

Give an example of why hedonism is viewed as America's greatest enemy.

Family control and rational planning become easier as social institutions multiply and take on increased responsibility.

Cox and Demmitt believe that a "bad" marriage is analogous to:

The myth of naturalism suggests that especially when outside forces are good:

Marriage enrichment usually works best if the partners participate separately.

Couples should choose a marriage enrichment activity with friends and associates.

Human Intimacy in the Brave New World of Family Diversity

Human Intimacy, Relationships, Marriage, and the Family

American Ways of Love

Gender Convergence and Role Equity

Communication in Intimate Relationships

Dating, Single Life, and Mate Selection

Marriage, Intimacy, Expectations, and the Fully Functioning Person

Human Sexuality

Family Planning, Pregnancy and Birth

The Challenge of Parenthood

Family Life Stages: Middle-Age to Surviving Spouse

The Importance of Making Sound Economic Decisions

The Dual-Worker Family: the Real American Revolution

Family Crises

The Dissolution of Marriage

Remarriage: a Growing Way of American Life

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Exam 17: Actively Seeking Marital Growth and Fulfillment

Finding ways to revitalize a marriage should be a central theme for:

Women and men's consciousness-raising groups use sex therapy to overcome sexual problems.

Marriage enrichment is reactive rather than proactive.

Larry and Denise have attended a support group where they discovered some activities that they both enjoy together. Larry and Denise's group focused on:

Luck is the most important attribute of a successful family.

What are the ideal characteristics of a strong, successful family and why are they important in seeking marital growth?

Why do researchers suggest that hedonism is America's greatest enemy?

Self-awareness training helps people to focus on:

People who accuse their spouse of changing have not:

Tony and Amelia have a good marriage. They have learned to accept each other's faults and have realized that a flexible relationship is very important. Tony and Amelia are good candidates for:

Marriage counselors have recently turned their attention away from marital problems to focus on:

Most couples in successful relationships treasure:

Andrew asked his friends to join him for a weekend in the mountains a few weeks before his marriage. When he called to invite them, he said, "I want to have one last fling because in a few weeks I will never have fun again." Andrew's attitude can be described as:

Give an example of why hedonism is viewed as America's greatest enemy.

Family control and rational planning become easier as social institutions multiply and take on increased responsibility.

Cox and Demmitt believe that a "bad" marriage is analogous to:

The myth of naturalism suggests that especially when outside forces are good:

Marriage enrichment usually works best if the partners participate separately.

Couples should choose a marriage enrichment activity with friends and associates.

Human Intimacy in the Brave New World of Family Diversity

Human Intimacy, Relationships, Marriage, and the Family

American Ways of Love

Gender Convergence and Role Equity

Communication in Intimate Relationships

Dating, Single Life, and Mate Selection

Marriage, Intimacy, Expectations, and the Fully Functioning Person

Human Sexuality

Family Planning, Pregnancy and Birth

The Challenge of Parenthood

Family Life Stages: Middle-Age to Surviving Spouse

The Importance of Making Sound Economic Decisions

The Dual-Worker Family: the Real American Revolution

Family Crises

The Dissolution of Marriage

Remarriage: a Growing Way of American Life

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