Question 1

In Murstein's stimulus-value-role theory:​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​the sequence of stages is interchangeable. 
B)  ​exchange is an important element. 
C)  ​"role" refers to the way each person acts on his or her values. 
D)  ​"stimulus" refers to factors that keep an established relationship going. 
A)  ​the sequence of stages is interchangeable. 
B)  ​exchange is an important element. 
C)  ​"role" refers to the way each person acts on his or her values. 
D)  ​"stimulus" refers to factors that keep an established relationship going.

Question 2

More than half of first marriages result from cohabitation.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Women typically experience depression and an identity crisis when their youngest child departs from the home.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

The duration of marriage effect looks at the accumulation of different behaviors over time.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Individualized marriages emphasize:

Accepted Answer

A)  sexual unfaithfulness. 
B)  fear of divorce. 
C)  personal fulfillment. 
D)  kinship ties. 
A)  sexual unfaithfulness. 
B)  fear of divorce. 
C)  personal fulfillment. 
D)  kinship ties.

Question 6

Which of the following courtship patterns is most likely to lead to satisfying and enduring marriage?​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​Rocky and turbulent courtships 
B)  ​Sweet and undramatic courtships 
C)  ​Passionate courtships 
D)  ​Disappointing and negative courtships 
A)  ​Rocky and turbulent courtships 
B)  ​Sweet and undramatic courtships 
C)  ​Passionate courtships 
D)  ​Disappointing and negative courtships

Question 7

The federal ruling that made same-sex marriage legal in all 50 states is called the Defense of Marriage Act.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Partners must be at least ___ years of age to marry in 49 of the 50 states without parental consent.​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​16 
B)  ​17 
C)  ​18 
D)  ​21 
A)  ​16 
B)  ​17 
C)  ​18 
D)  ​21

Question 9

People in which of the following groups are least likely to be married?​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​Caucasians 
B)  ​Asian Americans 
C)  ​African Americans 
D)  ​Hispanic Americans 
A)  ​Caucasians 
B)  ​Asian Americans 
C)  ​African Americans 
D)  ​Hispanic Americans

Question 10

The term "boomerang generation" refers to young adults living with one or both of their parents until their mid-twenties or moving back in after a temporary absence.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Positive assortative mating is also known as:​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​hypergamy. 
B)  ​hypogamy. 
C)  ​heterogamy. 
D)  ​homogamy. 
A)  ​hypergamy. 
B)  ​hypogamy. 
C)  ​heterogamy. 
D)  ​homogamy.

Question 12

Value theory or role theory both argue that gratification follows from finding someone who feels or thinks the same way we do.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

The tendency to marry others who share our social characteristics is referred to as:​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​endogamy. 
B)  ​exogamy. 
C)  ​heterogamy. 
D)  ​homogamy. 
A)  ​endogamy. 
B)  ​exogamy. 
C)  ​heterogamy. 
D)  ​homogamy.

Question 14

Marital satisfaction is associated with each of the following except:​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​that the two partners are believed to be meant to be married. 
B)  ​the belief that the marriage should always be individualized. 
C)  ​that religion plays a role in the marriage. 
D)  ​the idea that marriage is sacred. 
A)  ​that the two partners are believed to be meant to be married. 
B)  ​the belief that the marriage should always be individualized. 
C)  ​that religion plays a role in the marriage. 
D)  ​the idea that marriage is sacred.

In Murstein's stimulus-value-role theory:

More than half of first marriages result from cohabitation.

Women typically experience depression and an identity crisis when their youngest child departs from the home.

The duration of marriage effect looks at the accumulation of different behaviors over time.

Individualized marriages emphasize:

Which of the following courtship patterns is most likely to lead to satisfying and enduring marriage?

The federal ruling that made same-sex marriage legal in all 50 states is called the Defense of Marriage Act.

Partners must be at least ___ years of age to marry in 49 of the 50 states without parental consent.

People in which of the following groups are least likely to be married?

The term "boomerang generation" refers to young adults living with one or both of their parents until their mid-twenties or moving back in after a temporary absence.

Positive assortative mating is also known as:

Value theory or role theory both argue that gratification follows from finding someone who feels or thinks the same way we do.

The tendency to marry others who share our social characteristics is referred to as:

Marital satisfaction is associated with each of the following except:

The Meaning of Marriage and the Family

Studying Marriages and Families

Variations in American Family Life

Gender and Family

Intimacy,friendship,and Love

Understanding Sex and Sexualities

Communication,power,and Conflict

Unmarried Lives: Singlehood and Cohabitation

Becoming Parents and Experiencing Parenthood

Marriage,work,and Economics

Intimate Violence and Sexual Abuse

Coming Apart: Separation and Divorce

New Beginnings: Single-Parent Families,remarriages,and Blended Families

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Exam 8: Marriages in Societal and Individual Perspective

In Murstein's stimulus-value-role theory:​

More than half of first marriages result from cohabitation.​

Women typically experience depression and an identity crisis when their youngest child departs from the home.​

The duration of marriage effect looks at the accumulation of different behaviors over time.​

Individualized marriages emphasize:

Which of the following courtship patterns is most likely to lead to satisfying and enduring marriage?​

The federal ruling that made same-sex marriage legal in all 50 states is called the Defense of Marriage Act.​

Partners must be at least ___ years of age to marry in 49 of the 50 states without parental consent.​

People in which of the following groups are least likely to be married?​

The term "boomerang generation" refers to young adults living with one or both of their parents until their mid-twenties or moving back in after a temporary absence.

Positive assortative mating is also known as:​

Value theory or role theory both argue that gratification follows from finding someone who feels or thinks the same way we do.​

The tendency to marry others who share our social characteristics is referred to as:​

Marital satisfaction is associated with each of the following except:​

The Meaning of Marriage and the Family

Studying Marriages and Families

Variations in American Family Life

Gender and Family

Intimacy,friendship,and Love

Understanding Sex and Sexualities

Communication,power,and Conflict

Unmarried Lives: Singlehood and Cohabitation

Becoming Parents and Experiencing Parenthood

Marriage,work,and Economics

Intimate Violence and Sexual Abuse

Coming Apart: Separation and Divorce

New Beginnings: Single-Parent Families,remarriages,and Blended Families

Filters

In Murstein's stimulus-value-role theory:

More than half of first marriages result from cohabitation.

Women typically experience depression and an identity crisis when their youngest child departs from the home.

The duration of marriage effect looks at the accumulation of different behaviors over time.

Which of the following courtship patterns is most likely to lead to satisfying and enduring marriage?

The federal ruling that made same-sex marriage legal in all 50 states is called the Defense of Marriage Act.

Partners must be at least ___ years of age to marry in 49 of the 50 states without parental consent.

People in which of the following groups are least likely to be married?

Positive assortative mating is also known as:

Value theory or role theory both argue that gratification follows from finding someone who feels or thinks the same way we do.

The tendency to marry others who share our social characteristics is referred to as:

Marital satisfaction is associated with each of the following except: