Question 1

Describe the four components of the Johari window of self-disclosure.

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Question 2

Harry and Tia have very different backgrounds but are married. He was born in England, and she is from Mexico. They are an example of an interethnic marriage.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Social capital refers to _________.

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Question 4

Researchers have found that the only reason for the correlation between marital status and economic well-being is that those with higher earning potential are more likely to marry in the first place.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

The Blind Pane in the Johari Window refers to nonverbal communication.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Communication:

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A) includes solo construction of meaning 
B) does not rely upon symbols 
C) is a transactional process 
D) is similar across cultures 
E) is a micro-level rather than macro-level issue

Question 7

Describe the differences and universal features of marriage around the world, paying attention to the significance of the wedding ceremony. What are its explicit and implicit purposes?

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Question 8

Researchers have found that married people tend to be happier, healthier, and better off financially than unmarried or cohabiting couples. This is known as _________.

Accepted Answer

A) covenant marriage 
B) the marriage premium 
C) the second shift perspective 
D) the marital benefit 
E) the single penalty

Question 9

The main purpose of ________ was to prevent marriage between Whites and individuals considered non-White.

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Question 10

Many changes have occurred to marriage since the 1960s. Which is NOT one of those changes?

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A) large increases in nonmarital sexual activity 
B) large increases in dual-earner households 
C) far greater acceptance of having babies outside of marriage 
D) large increases in the number of people who cohabit 
E) somewhat more equitable division of household labor

Question 11

There are several reasons that Blacks have the lowest marriage rates, according to the text. Which is NOT one of these reasons?

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A) Blacks value marriage less than do other groups. 
B) Blacks have set high standards for marriage and they sometimes cannot meet these standards. 
C) Some Black communities have a skewed sex ratio. 
D) Black men have less education than Black women.

Question 12

Describe the history and current trends in racial and ethnic intermarriage. Be sure to discuss attitudes and well as behaviors.

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Question 13

Describe, using data from your text, the change in marriage rates over recent decades. Be sure to include racial and ethnic differences.

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Question 14

The primary goals of the Oklahoma Marriage Initiative are to ________

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Question 15

The covenant marriage perspective suggests that the institution of marriage is increasingly being threatened by hedonistic pursuits of personal happiness at the expense of long-term commitment, which causes a host of other social problems such as poverty.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Describe the marriage movement, and compare and contrast the supporting and opposing views of this movement. Include a discussion of covenant marriage and the Oklahoma Marriage Initiative.

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Question 17

The Oklahoma Marriage Initiative:

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A) offers skill-based courses or motivational programs to couples and individuals that support traditional marriage 
B) bans divorce in almost all cases except infidelity or violence 
C) is extremely unpopular in Oklahoma and most people oppose it 
D) encourages covenant marriage in Oklahoma 
E) supporters are outraged that money intended to held sick women and children is being diverted to promote marriage

Question 18

Which of the following may improve the likelihood of having a happy, satisfying, and successful marriage?

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A) Marry someone whose parents divorced because they will try more diligently to make their own marriage work out. 
B) Marry someone who has a quite different background than your own so that things will be more exciting. 
C) Let the wife do the housework, even if she thinks it is unfair. 
D) Share a religious faith with your spouse and attend religious services frequently, because people who do so think less about divorce and have lower levels of negative interactions with their spouse. 
E) Have irregular or infrequent sex.

Question 19

Married people are happier than are those who are single, separated, or divorced, but are less happy than cohabiting couples.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Cole and Elizabeth are deeply committed to their faith, and strongly believe that traditional marriage is the cornerstone of society. They have decided to have a type of marriage that would require some marriage preparation and restrict their future access to divorce. This is called:

Accepted Answer

A) the Oklahoma Marriage Initiative 
B) covenant marriage 
C) no-fault divorce initiative 
D) marital resilience 
E) social capital

Exam 8: Marriage: a Personal Relationship and Social Institution

Describe the four components of the Johari window of self-disclosure.

Harry and Tia have very different backgrounds but are married. He was born in England, and she is from Mexico. They are an example of an interethnic marriage.

Social capital refers to _________.

Researchers have found that the only reason for the correlation between marital status and economic well-being is that those with higher earning potential are more likely to marry in the first place.

The Blind Pane in the Johari Window refers to nonverbal communication.

Communication:

Describe the differences and universal features of marriage around the world, paying attention to the significance of the wedding ceremony. What are its explicit and implicit purposes?

Researchers have found that married people tend to be happier, healthier, and better off financially than unmarried or cohabiting couples. This is known as _________.

The main purpose of ________ was to prevent marriage between Whites and individuals considered non-White.

Many changes have occurred to marriage since the 1960s. Which is NOT one of those changes?

There are several reasons that Blacks have the lowest marriage rates, according to the text. Which is NOT one of these reasons?

Describe the history and current trends in racial and ethnic intermarriage. Be sure to discuss attitudes and well as behaviors.

Describe, using data from your text, the change in marriage rates over recent decades. Be sure to include racial and ethnic differences.

The primary goals of the Oklahoma Marriage Initiative are to ________

The covenant marriage perspective suggests that the institution of marriage is increasingly being threatened by hedonistic pursuits of personal happiness at the expense of long-term commitment, which causes a host of other social problems such as poverty.

Describe the marriage movement, and compare and contrast the supporting and opposing views of this movement. Include a discussion of covenant marriage and the Oklahoma Marriage Initiative.

The Oklahoma Marriage Initiative:

Which of the following may improve the likelihood of having a happy, satisfying, and successful marriage?

Married people are happier than are those who are single, separated, or divorced, but are less happy than cohabiting couples.

Cole and Elizabeth are deeply committed to their faith, and strongly believe that traditional marriage is the cornerstone of society. They have decided to have a type of marriage that would require some marriage preparation and restrict their future access to divorce. This is called: