Question 1

Couples whose marriages begin in romantic bliss tend to do better over time than couples who start out as good friends.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

In a passive-congenial marriage,the partners have a low emotional investment in the marriage and few expectations of each other.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Which of the following types of support cam reduce a person's anxiety about troubling events or motivate people to change significant aspects of their lives?

Accepted Answer

A) esteem support 
B) information support 
C) instrumental support 
D) motivational support 
A) esteem support 
B) information support 
C) instrumental support 
D) motivational support

Question 4

The main reason most people get married is to have children.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

In which technique of coping with conflict do partners find middle ground between their opposing positions,each partner giving a little?

Accepted Answer

A) accommodation 
B) compromise 
C) standoff 
D) withdrawal 
A) accommodation 
B) compromise 
C) standoff 
D) withdrawal

Question 6

By age 34,the majority of U.S.adults have been married.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Cuber and Haroff characterized vital and total marriages as __________ marriages,because the relationships seemed to be inherently rewarding.

Accepted Answer

A) utilitarian 
B) intrinsic 
C) vibrant 
D) maximum 
A) utilitarian 
B) intrinsic 
C) vibrant 
D) maximum

Question 8

If a wife earns more than her husband,

Accepted Answer

A) the husband is not likely to increase the amount of time he spends doing housework. 
B) the husband is more likely to do most of the housework. 
C) they will do an equal amount of housework. 
D) she will usually do less housework than her husband. 
A) the husband is not likely to increase the amount of time he spends doing housework. 
B) the husband is more likely to do most of the housework. 
C) they will do an equal amount of housework. 
D) she will usually do less housework than her husband.

Question 9

Getting married for economic security is a good reason to marry.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Simply being married makes you healthier.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

According to typologies invented by Cuber and Haroff,most marriages are

Accepted Answer

A) utilitarian 
B) intrinsic 
C) conflict-habituated 
D) total 
A) utilitarian 
B) intrinsic 
C) conflict-habituated 
D) total

Question 12

Which of the following is not a reason why there may be friction between female in-laws?

Accepted Answer

A) Women play a central role in family relationships. 
B) American culture does not have clearly delineated roles for in-laws. 
C) In-laws may refuse to help the new couple believing they should stand on their own. 
D) The birth of a grandchild can cause tension over issues of child care. 
A) Women play a central role in family relationships. 
B) American culture does not have clearly delineated roles for in-laws. 
C) In-laws may refuse to help the new couple believing they should stand on their own. 
D) The birth of a grandchild can cause tension over issues of child care.

Question 13

What are the functions of engagement?

Accepted Answer

One: It sends a "hands-off" message to o

Question 14

The protection effect of marriage posits that married people are healthier than the non-married because healthy and sociable people are attracted to others who are like themselves and are more desirable marriage partners because they don't depend on marriage to make them happy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Sociologists define power as the ability to

Accepted Answer

A) lift heavy things. 
B) impose one's will on others. 
C) act in an intimidating way. 
D) get an education. 
A) lift heavy things. 
B) impose one's will on others. 
C) act in an intimidating way. 
D) get an education.

Question 16

In which technique of coping with conflict do the disputants drop the argument without resolving it?

Accepted Answer

A) accommodation 
B) compromise 
C) standoff 
D) withdrawal 
A) accommodation 
B) compromise 
C) standoff 
D) withdrawal

Question 17

In earlier times,this friend helped a man capture and kidnap a woman he desired.In a traditional wedding,this person is known as

Accepted Answer

A) the maid of honor. 
B) the minister. 
C) the ring bearer. 
D) the best man. 
A) the maid of honor. 
B) the minister. 
C) the ring bearer. 
D) the best man.

Question 18

Studies have shown that Marriage and Relationship Education (MRE)programs tend to attract people who may need them the least.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Which of the following is NOT a part of what sociologist Susan Maushart calls "wifework"?

Accepted Answer

A) performing up to three-quarters of the unpaid household labor 
B) assuming total responsibility for the husband's emotional caretaking 
C) working outside the home to provide additional income to the family 
D) maintaining the husband's extended family relationships 
A) performing up to three-quarters of the unpaid household labor 
B) assuming total responsibility for the husband's emotional caretaking 
C) working outside the home to provide additional income to the family 
D) maintaining the husband's extended family relationships

Question 20

Marital stability and marital satisfaction tends to be higher for those with a college education or higher.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Couples whose marriages begin in romantic bliss tend to do better over time than couples who start out as good friends.

In a passive-congenial marriage,the partners have a low emotional investment in the marriage and few expectations of each other.

Which of the following types of support cam reduce a person's anxiety about troubling events or motivate people to change significant aspects of their lives?

The main reason most people get married is to have children.

In which technique of coping with conflict do partners find middle ground between their opposing positions,each partner giving a little?

By age 34,the majority of U.S.adults have been married.

Cuber and Haroff characterized vital and total marriages as __________ marriages,because the relationships seemed to be inherently rewarding.

If a wife earns more than her husband,

Getting married for economic security is a good reason to marry.

Simply being married makes you healthier.

According to typologies invented by Cuber and Haroff,most marriages are

Which of the following is not a reason why there may be friction between female in-laws?

What are the functions of engagement?

The protection effect of marriage posits that married people are healthier than the non-married because healthy and sociable people are attracted to others who are like themselves and are more desirable marriage partners because they don't depend on marriage to make them happy.

Sociologists define power as the ability to

In which technique of coping with conflict do the disputants drop the argument without resolving it?

In earlier times,this friend helped a man capture and kidnap a woman he desired.In a traditional wedding,this person is known as

Studies have shown that Marriage and Relationship Education (MRE)programs tend to attract people who may need them the least.

Which of the following is NOT a part of what sociologist Susan Maushart calls "wifework"?

Marital stability and marital satisfaction tends to be higher for those with a college education or higher.

The Changing Family

Studying the Family

The Family in Historical Perspective

Racial and Ethnic Families: Strengths and Stresses

Socialization and Gender Roles

Romance, Love, and Loving Relationships

Sexuality and Sexual Expression Throughout Life

Choosing Others: Dating and Mate Selection

Singlehood, Cohabitation, Civil Unions, and Other Options

To Be or Not to Be a Parent: More Choices, More Constraints

Raising Children: Promises and Pitfalls

Balancing Work and Family Life

Family Abuse, Violence, and Other Health Issues

Separation and Divorce

Remarriages and Stepfamilies

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Exam 10: Marriage and Communication in Intimate Relationships

Couples whose marriages begin in romantic bliss tend to do better over time than couples who start out as good friends.

In a passive-congenial marriage,the partners have a low emotional investment in the marriage and few expectations of each other.

Which of the following types of support cam reduce a person's anxiety about troubling events or motivate people to change significant aspects of their lives?

The main reason most people get married is to have children.

In which technique of coping with conflict do partners find middle ground between their opposing positions,each partner giving a little?

By age 34,the majority of U.S.adults have been married.

Cuber and Haroff characterized vital and total marriages as __________ marriages,because the relationships seemed to be inherently rewarding.

If a wife earns more than her husband,

Getting married for economic security is a good reason to marry.

Simply being married makes you healthier.

According to typologies invented by Cuber and Haroff,most marriages are

Which of the following is not a reason why there may be friction between female in-laws?

What are the functions of engagement?

The protection effect of marriage posits that married people are healthier than the non-married because healthy and sociable people are attracted to others who are like themselves and are more desirable marriage partners because they don't depend on marriage to make them happy.

Sociologists define power as the ability to

In which technique of coping with conflict do the disputants drop the argument without resolving it?

In earlier times,this friend helped a man capture and kidnap a woman he desired.In a traditional wedding,this person is known as

Studies have shown that Marriage and Relationship Education (MRE)programs tend to attract people who may need them the least.

Which of the following is NOT a part of what sociologist Susan Maushart calls "wifework"?

Marital stability and marital satisfaction tends to be higher for those with a college education or higher.

The Changing Family

Studying the Family

The Family in Historical Perspective

Racial and Ethnic Families: Strengths and Stresses

Socialization and Gender Roles

Romance, Love, and Loving Relationships

Sexuality and Sexual Expression Throughout Life

Choosing Others: Dating and Mate Selection

Singlehood, Cohabitation, Civil Unions, and Other Options

To Be or Not to Be a Parent: More Choices, More Constraints

Raising Children: Promises and Pitfalls

Balancing Work and Family Life

Family Abuse, Violence, and Other Health Issues

Separation and Divorce

Remarriages and Stepfamilies

Families in Later Life

Filters