Question 1

People are filtered through dating on the basis of ________, ________, and ________.

Accepted Answer

propinquity; endogamy; exogamy

Question 2

Which of the following is a disadvantage of meeting someone on the Internet?

Accepted Answer

A)  lack of nonverbal communication
B)  exaggeration concerning personal attributes
C)  possible geographical distance
D)  All of the above D

Question 3

Americans are increasingly finding romance in the workplace.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 4

A "Dear John" letter is one that is written by one partner to another in order to terminate a romantic relationship. Compose a "Dear John" letter that reflects the text's suggestions concerning breaking up with your partner.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A "Dear John" letter is one that...

Question 5

A dating pattern in which large numbers of singles spend 8 to 10 minutes talking with each other before being introduced to a new partner is called

Accepted Answer

A)  hanging out.
B)  hooking up.
C)  speed dating.
D)  blind dating.

Question 6

Websites like Facebook, Google, Yahoo!, and Cheaternews.com have lessened the anonymity of

Accepted Answer

A)  blind dates.
B)  classified ads.
C)  marriage bureaus.
D)  mail-order brides.

Question 7

Marriage tour brokers are largely found in

Accepted Answer

A)  the United States.
B)  the UK.
C)  eastern Europe.
D)  Vietnam.

Question 8

According to Panel 4.1 on page 121, "Finding a Partner: The Likely Eligibles," which characteristic demonstrates that Americans have the most homogamy?

Accepted Answer

A)  About 50% of Catholics marry outside their faith.
B)  Interracial marriages are increasing.
C)  Americans tend to marry partners within their age range.
D)  Women sometimes "marry up," and men sometimes "marry down."

Question 9

Having casual sexual encounters without commitment is called ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Having casual sexual encounters without commitment is...

Question 10

Which of the following is not a function of dating?

Accepted Answer

A)  recreation
B)  intimacy and sex
C)  mate selection
D)  rebellion against parents

Question 11

A young couple who abruptly breaks off a love relationship after only three months and subsequently develops a platonic relationship has engaged in which of the following responses to a deteriorating relationship?

Accepted Answer

A)  neglect
B)  exit
C)  loyalty
D)  voice

Question 12

Which of the following has improved and enhanced the interactivity of classified ads?

Accepted Answer

A)  relationship websites
B)  video dating services
C)  marriage bureaus
D)  mail-order brides

Question 13

Discuss some advantages and disadvantages of online dating In your opinion, do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages? Why or why not?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Discuss some advantages and disadvantages of online...

Question 14

Discuss what dating as a filtering process means. Name and discuss several bases upon which prospective partners are filtered.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Discuss what dating as a filtering process...

Question 15

In the three-stage filtering process model of dating, ________ is the first stage.

Accepted Answer

A)  values
B)  stimulus
C)  roles
D)  attachment

Question 16

Which of the following describes a situation in which a person obsessively seeks to regain the pleasurable state that existed within a former love relationship?

Accepted Answer

A)  relationship addiction
B)  human addiction
C)  love addiction
D)  partner addiction

Question 17

An example of closed courtship is arranged marriages.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

________ is the term used to describe people in a brief physical sexual encounter with one another.

Accepted Answer

A)  "Joined at the hip"
B)  "Hooking up"
C)  "Hanging out"
D)  "Pack dating"

Question 19

Americans now work an average of _________ hours per week.

Accepted Answer

A)  39
B)  47
C)  53
D)  60

Question 20

Discuss propinquity, endogamy, and exogamy.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Discuss propinquity, endogamy, and exogamy....

Exam 4: Involvement: Dating, Pairing, Courtship

People are filtered through dating on the basis of , , and .