Question 1

Which statement best characterizes marital satisfaction during the first year after the birth of a child?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is negatively impacted. 
B)  It reaches its peak. 
C)  It remains the same as it was prior to the birth. 
D)  It is unrelated to the amount of sleep the parents have. 
A)  It is negatively impacted. 
B)  It reaches its peak. 
C)  It remains the same as it was prior to the birth. 
D)  It is unrelated to the amount of sleep the parents have. A

Question 2

According to the textbook, which of the following best describes people who are single in their 20s?

Accepted Answer

A)  They are single because they choose to be so. 
B)  They are happier than their married counterparts. 
C)  They see themselves as being single for the rest of their lives. 
D)  They are more likely to be postponing marriage today than a generation or two ago. 
A)  They are single because they choose to be so. 
B)  They are happier than their married counterparts. 
C)  They see themselves as being single for the rest of their lives. 
D)  They are more likely to be postponing marriage today than a generation or two ago. D

Question 3

According to the text, how do most young people feel about marriage today?

Accepted Answer

A)  They see it as important for those who plan to spend their lives together and have children. 
B)  They see it as a tradition that is no longer relevant. 
C)  They believe it should come later in life after children are born and careers are established. 
D)  They define living together as married so see no need for a legal ceremony. 
A)  They see it as important for those who plan to spend their lives together and have children. 
B)  They see it as a tradition that is no longer relevant. 
C)  They believe it should come later in life after children are born and careers are established. 
D)  They define living together as married so see no need for a legal ceremony. A

Question 4

Loneliness is related to both physical health problems and depression.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

The concept of "like marrying like" is termed homogamy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Which of the following is a reason why people cohabit?

Accepted Answer

A)  to satisfy religious values 
B)  to make parents happy 
C)  to avoid procreation 
D)  to save money 
A)  to satisfy religious values 
B)  to make parents happy 
C)  to avoid procreation 
D)  to save money

Question 7

Consummate love is considered the ideal type of love in Western society.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

According to the textbook, which of the following leads to Martha being considered more attractive than her classmates?

Accepted Answer

A)  She is smiling. 
B)  She is puckering her lips. 
C)  She is wearing tight clothing. 
D)  She has thick hair. 
A)  She is smiling. 
B)  She is puckering her lips. 
C)  She is wearing tight clothing. 
D)  She has thick hair.

Question 9

Which statement best represents the evolutionary theory of attractiveness?

Accepted Answer

A)  Men select women on the basis of their economic appeal. 
B)  Women choose men on the basis of their ability to raise children. 
C)  Women and men prefer mates on the basis of their biological clocks. 
D)  Men and women choose partners on the basis of their reproductive potential. 
A)  Men select women on the basis of their economic appeal. 
B)  Women choose men on the basis of their ability to raise children. 
C)  Women and men prefer mates on the basis of their biological clocks. 
D)  Men and women choose partners on the basis of their reproductive potential.

Question 10

What factors explain the trend of more singles during early adulthood?

Accepted Answer

People today are remaining single much l

Question 11

Which statement best characterizes parenthood in Canada today?

Accepted Answer

A)  It rarely affects the well-being of the parents. 
B)  It is considered a necessary part of marriage. 
C)  It is occurring early today than it did a generation ago. 
D)  It is considered desirable in early adulthood. 
A)  It rarely affects the well-being of the parents. 
B)  It is considered a necessary part of marriage. 
C)  It is occurring early today than it did a generation ago. 
D)  It is considered desirable in early adulthood.

Question 12

According to Sternberg's model, what is the relationship between friendship and passionate love?

Accepted Answer

A)  They cannot both stay alive because they are on opposite sides of the love continuum. 
B)  They are necessary for a romantic relationship to occur. 
C)  They do not necessarily overlap but may co-exist when lovers become best friends. 
D)  They can only stay alive when consummate love has existed. 
A)  They cannot both stay alive because they are on opposite sides of the love continuum. 
B)  They are necessary for a romantic relationship to occur. 
C)  They do not necessarily overlap but may co-exist when lovers become best friends. 
D)  They can only stay alive when consummate love has existed.

Question 13

Which of the following best describes love, according to Berscheid and Hatfield?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is an illusion of people's imaginations. 
B)  It is disconnected from physical arousal. 
C)  It is physiological arousal interpreted as love. 
D)  It is harmful to maintaining a long-term relationship because it is merely physical. 
A)  It is an illusion of people's imaginations. 
B)  It is disconnected from physical arousal. 
C)  It is physiological arousal interpreted as love. 
D)  It is harmful to maintaining a long-term relationship because it is merely physical.

Question 14

Which term refers to having a relationship that allows for sexual relationships with other partners?

Accepted Answer

A)  polyandry 
B)  polygamy 
C)  polygyny 
D)  polyamory 
A)  polyandry 
B)  polygamy 
C)  polygyny 
D)  polyamory

Question 15

Which statement best characterizes our perception of attractiveness?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is determined purely by physicality. 
B)  It is unaffected by the sound of one's voice. 
C)  It is determined in part by psychological characteristics. 
D)  It is determined based on the age of those being studied. 
A)  It is determined purely by physicality. 
B)  It is unaffected by the sound of one's voice. 
C)  It is determined in part by psychological characteristics. 
D)  It is determined based on the age of those being studied.

Question 16

Paul is getting married for the first time. Which of the following women is he most likely to marry?

Accepted Answer

A)  a woman who is much older than he is 
B)  a woman who is much less attractive than he is 
C)  a woman who has much more education than he has 
D)  a woman who is close in age with similar educational achievements 
A)  a woman who is much older than he is 
B)  a woman who is much less attractive than he is 
C)  a woman who has much more education than he has 
D)  a woman who is close in age with similar educational achievements

Question 17

What is the prevalence of divorce in Canada today?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is rare. 
B)  It occurs in approximately 40% of families. 
C)  It has declined since the 1960s because of the increase in cohabitation. 
D)  It is lower in the Quebec, occurring in approximately 20% of married couples. 
A)  It is rare. 
B)  It occurs in approximately 40% of families. 
C)  It has declined since the 1960s because of the increase in cohabitation. 
D)  It is lower in the Quebec, occurring in approximately 20% of married couples.

Question 18

Which statement best represents the current perception of unmarried couples who live together?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is considered less a sin by most people today, but it is still discouraged. 
B)  It is encouraged because when marriage follows, it is more likely to be successful. 
C)  It has become less stigmatized compared with past generations. 
D)  It is unacceptable for young adults after the age of 30. 
A)  It is considered less a sin by most people today, but it is still discouraged. 
B)  It is encouraged because when marriage follows, it is more likely to be successful. 
C)  It has become less stigmatized compared with past generations. 
D)  It is unacceptable for young adults after the age of 30.

Question 19

According to the textbook, which of the following statements describes marriage?

Accepted Answer

A)  It occurs earlier today than in previous generations. 
B)  For traditionalists, marriage legitimizes sexual relations. 
C)  It is the most common lifestyle among young adult traditionalists. 
D)  It is increasing in Canadian households compared with a generation ago. 
A)  It occurs earlier today than in previous generations. 
B)  For traditionalists, marriage legitimizes sexual relations. 
C)  It is the most common lifestyle among young adult traditionalists. 
D)  It is increasing in Canadian households compared with a generation ago.

Question 20

In more traditional societies, parents report having children to strengthen marital bonds, provide social security, assist with labour, and improve the odds of reincarnation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Which statement best characterizes marital satisfaction during the first year after the birth of a child?

According to the textbook, which of the following best describes people who are single in their 20s?

According to the text, how do most young people feel about marriage today?

Loneliness is related to both physical health problems and depression.

The concept of "like marrying like" is termed homogamy.

Which of the following is a reason why people cohabit?

Consummate love is considered the ideal type of love in Western society.

According to the textbook, which of the following leads to Martha being considered more attractive than her classmates?

Which statement best represents the evolutionary theory of attractiveness?

What factors explain the trend of more singles during early adulthood?

Which statement best characterizes parenthood in Canada today?

According to Sternberg's model, what is the relationship between friendship and passionate love?

Which of the following best describes love, according to Berscheid and Hatfield?

Which term refers to having a relationship that allows for sexual relationships with other partners?

Which statement best characterizes our perception of attractiveness?

Paul is getting married for the first time. Which of the following women is he most likely to marry?

What is the prevalence of divorce in Canada today?

Which statement best represents the current perception of unmarried couples who live together?

According to the textbook, which of the following statements describes marriage?

In more traditional societies, parents report having children to strengthen marital bonds, provide social security, assist with labour, and improve the odds of reincarnation.

History, Theories, and Methods

Heredity Prenatal Development

Birth and the Newborn Baby: in the New World

Infancy: Physical Development

Infancy: Cognitive Development

Infancy: Social and Emotional Development

Early Childhood: Physical and Cognitive Development

Early Childhood: Social and Emotional Development

Middle Childhood: Physical and Cognitive Development

Middle Childhood: Social and Emotional Development

Adolescence: Physical and Cognitive Development

Adolescence: Social and Emotional Development

Early Adulthood: Physical and Cognitive Development

Middle Adulthood: Physical and Cognitive Development

Middle Adulthood: Social and Emotional Development

Late Adulthood: Physical and Emotional Development

Late Adulthood: Social and Emotional Development

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Exam 14: Early Adulthood: Social and Emotional Development

Which statement best characterizes marital satisfaction during the first year after the birth of a child?

According to the textbook, which of the following best describes people who are single in their 20s?

According to the text, how do most young people feel about marriage today?

Loneliness is related to both physical health problems and depression.

The concept of "like marrying like" is termed homogamy.

Which of the following is a reason why people cohabit?

Consummate love is considered the ideal type of love in Western society.

According to the textbook, which of the following leads to Martha being considered more attractive than her classmates?

Which statement best represents the evolutionary theory of attractiveness?

What factors explain the trend of more singles during early adulthood?

Which statement best characterizes parenthood in Canada today?

According to Sternberg's model, what is the relationship between friendship and passionate love?

Which of the following best describes love, according to Berscheid and Hatfield?

Which term refers to having a relationship that allows for sexual relationships with other partners?

Which statement best characterizes our perception of attractiveness?

Paul is getting married for the first time. Which of the following women is he most likely to marry?

What is the prevalence of divorce in Canada today?

Which statement best represents the current perception of unmarried couples who live together?

According to the textbook, which of the following statements describes marriage?

In more traditional societies, parents report having children to strengthen marital bonds, provide social security, assist with labour, and improve the odds of reincarnation.

History, Theories, and Methods

Heredity Prenatal Development

Birth and the Newborn Baby: in the New World

Infancy: Physical Development

Infancy: Cognitive Development

Infancy: Social and Emotional Development

Early Childhood: Physical and Cognitive Development

Early Childhood: Social and Emotional Development

Middle Childhood: Physical and Cognitive Development

Middle Childhood: Social and Emotional Development

Adolescence: Physical and Cognitive Development

Adolescence: Social and Emotional Development

Early Adulthood: Physical and Cognitive Development

Middle Adulthood: Physical and Cognitive Development

Middle Adulthood: Social and Emotional Development

Late Adulthood: Physical and Emotional Development

Late Adulthood: Social and Emotional Development

Lifes Final Chapter

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