Question 1

Which of the following is NOT one of the ingredients that seem to be present in a healthy marriage?

Accepted Answer

A) having similar personalities 
B) recognizing and working at resolving problems and disagreements 
C) maintaining high levels of romantic love 
D) liking each other as a person and a good friend 
A) having similar personalities 
B) recognizing and working at resolving problems and disagreements 
C) maintaining high levels of romantic love 
D) liking each other as a person and a good friend

Question 2

Carrying the bride over the threshold originally symbolized the abduction of a daughter who would not willingly leave her father's house.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Which of the following is NOT a function of engagements?

Accepted Answer

A) It sends a message to others to "keep their hands off" 
B) It gives each partner a chance to become better acquainted with their future in-laws. 
C) It provides an opportunity for premarital counseling. 
D) It gives the couple the chance to strengthen their identities as individuals. 
A) It sends a message to others to "keep their hands off" 
B) It gives each partner a chance to become better acquainted with their future in-laws. 
C) It provides an opportunity for premarital counseling. 
D) It gives the couple the chance to strengthen their identities as individuals.

Question 4

In general,marital satisfaction tends to increase after a couple has children.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

This type of marriage is established by partners who marry with low emotional investment and minimal expectations that do not change.Fairly independent,the partners achieve satisfaction from other relationships,such as those with their children,friends,and colleagues,and they maintain separate spheres of activities and interests.

Accepted Answer

A) vital 
B) total 
C) devitalized 
D) passive-congenial 
A) vital 
B) total 
C) devitalized 
D) passive-congenial

Question 6

Which of the following comes from customs that symbolize the exchange of property or authority?

Accepted Answer

A) throwing a stag party 
B) carrying the bride over the threshold 
C) going on the honeymoon 
D) tying shoes to the car bumper 
A) throwing a stag party 
B) carrying the bride over the threshold 
C) going on the honeymoon 
D) tying shoes to the car bumper

Question 7

The single greatest attraction of marriage is continuous,intimate companionship with a loved one.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Because self-disclosure is risky,many people

Accepted Answer

A) keep secrets from their partners. 
B) tell a neutral third party first who can then tell the partner. 
C) tell their partner as soon as possible so that their partner will not be hurt. 
D) disclose important information but keep trivial secrets to avoid angering their partner. 
A) keep secrets from their partners. 
B) tell a neutral third party first who can then tell the partner. 
C) tell their partner as soon as possible so that their partner will not be hurt. 
D) disclose important information but keep trivial secrets to avoid angering their partner.

Question 9

The function of this rite of passage was for the groom to say goodbye to frivolities of bachelorhood while swearing his continued allegiance to his comrades,despite being married.

Accepted Answer

A) the stag party 
B) the engagement party 
C) the anniversary party 
D) the wedding shower 
A) the stag party 
B) the engagement party 
C) the anniversary party 
D) the wedding shower

Question 10

Which issue is at the top of the list of the things couples fight about?

Accepted Answer

A) money 
B) housework 
C) children 
D) sex 
A) money 
B) housework 
C) children 
D) sex

Question 11

The specific ways in which married couples define their behavior and structure their time are called marital

Accepted Answer

A) constructs. 
B) roles. 
C) schedules. 
D) rituals. 
A) constructs. 
B) roles. 
C) schedules. 
D) rituals.

Question 12

Which of the following is NOT a way to increase positive communication and decrease negative communication?

Accepted Answer

A) ask for information 
B) express appreciation 
C) make it kind 
D) generalize 
A) ask for information 
B) express appreciation 
C) make it kind 
D) generalize

Question 13

Men and women are both usually happier when there's greater equality in decision making and when both spouses share more equally in housework responsibilities.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Which of the following illustrates "men's speech"?

Accepted Answer

A) "That must have been very difficult for you." 
B) "I feel the same way sometimes." 
C) "Were you glad it happened?" 
D) "I'll need more information to make a decision."
(Applied: 
A) "That must have been very difficult for you." 
B) "I feel the same way sometimes." 
C) "Were you glad it happened?" 
D) "I'll need more information to make a decision."
(Applied:

Question 15

Which of the following is one of the rules for fair fighting?

Accepted Answer

A) Use humor by laughing at your partner. 
B) Avoid accusations and attacks. 
C) Apologize for speaking directly. 
D) Express anger indirectly rather than directly. 
A) Use humor by laughing at your partner. 
B) Avoid accusations and attacks. 
C) Apologize for speaking directly. 
D) Express anger indirectly rather than directly.

Question 16

Husbands whose wives earn more than they do are more likely to pitch in and help with housework.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Describe the relationship between marriage and health.How is this relationship affected by gender?

Accepted Answer

Overall,happily married people tend to b

Which of the following is NOT one of the ingredients that seem to be present in a healthy marriage?

Carrying the bride over the threshold originally symbolized the abduction of a daughter who would not willingly leave her father's house.

Which of the following is NOT a function of engagements?

In general,marital satisfaction tends to increase after a couple has children.

Which of the following comes from customs that symbolize the exchange of property or authority?

The single greatest attraction of marriage is continuous,intimate companionship with a loved one.

Because self-disclosure is risky,many people

The function of this rite of passage was for the groom to say goodbye to frivolities of bachelorhood while swearing his continued allegiance to his comrades,despite being married.

Which issue is at the top of the list of the things couples fight about?

The specific ways in which married couples define their behavior and structure their time are called marital

Which of the following is NOT a way to increase positive communication and decrease negative communication?

Men and women are both usually happier when there's greater equality in decision making and when both spouses share more equally in housework responsibilities.

Which of the following illustrates "men's speech"?

Which of the following is one of the rules for fair fighting?

Husbands whose wives earn more than they do are more likely to pitch in and help with housework.

Describe the relationship between marriage and health.How is this relationship affected by gender?

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

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Exam 10: Marriage and Communication in Intimate Relationships

Which of the following is NOT one of the ingredients that seem to be present in a healthy marriage?

Carrying the bride over the threshold originally symbolized the abduction of a daughter who would not willingly leave her father's house.

Which of the following is NOT a function of engagements?

In general,marital satisfaction tends to increase after a couple has children.

Which of the following comes from customs that symbolize the exchange of property or authority?

The single greatest attraction of marriage is continuous,intimate companionship with a loved one.

Because self-disclosure is risky,many people

The function of this rite of passage was for the groom to say goodbye to frivolities of bachelorhood while swearing his continued allegiance to his comrades,despite being married.

Which issue is at the top of the list of the things couples fight about?

The specific ways in which married couples define their behavior and structure their time are called marital

Which of the following is NOT a way to increase positive communication and decrease negative communication?

Men and women are both usually happier when there's greater equality in decision making and when both spouses share more equally in housework responsibilities.

Which of the following illustrates "men's speech"?

Which of the following is one of the rules for fair fighting?

Husbands whose wives earn more than they do are more likely to pitch in and help with housework.

Describe the relationship between marriage and health.How is this relationship affected by gender?

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

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