Question 1

The theory of assortative mating is based on the concept that "opposites attract."

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

According to Dey and Ghosh (2016), which of these is NOT a predictor of a successful relationship?

Accepted Answer

A)  Paying attention to weaknesses 
B)  Respect for emotion 
C)  Attitude toward marriage 
D)  Expression of love 
A)  Paying attention to weaknesses 
B)  Respect for emotion 
C)  Attitude toward marriage 
D)  Expression of love

Question 3

Which statement concerning marital satisfaction and having children is TRUE?

Accepted Answer

A)  Childless couples show no decline in marital satisfaction over time. 
B)  The fussier the child, the less the drop in satisfaction as parents devote more time to child care. 
C)  A decline in overall satisfaction is a common pattern for with-child and childless couples. 
D)  Marital satisfaction following the birth of a child decreases in European Americans, but increases in African Americans. 
A)  Childless couples show no decline in marital satisfaction over time. 
B)  The fussier the child, the less the drop in satisfaction as parents devote more time to child care. 
C)  A decline in overall satisfaction is a common pattern for with-child and childless couples. 
D)  Marital satisfaction following the birth of a child decreases in European Americans, but increases in African Americans.

Question 4

Current projections indicate that _____ percent of the millennial generation will remain single until at least age _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  30; 40 
B)  20; 50 
C)  30; 50 
D)  10; 20 
A)  30; 40 
B)  20; 50 
C)  30; 50 
D)  10; 20

Question 5

The greatest worry of most adoptive, foster, and stepparents is that the adoptive child in their life will:

Accepted Answer

A)  not physically resemble them. 
B)  fail to bond with them. 
C)  lack intelligence. 
D)  be carrying some undetected genetic disorder. 
A)  not physically resemble them. 
B)  fail to bond with them. 
C)  lack intelligence. 
D)  be carrying some undetected genetic disorder.

Question 6

Chinese Americans are highly likely to determine abuse in terms of psychological trauma.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Currently, ____ countries provide gay and lesbian couples with the same legal rights as heterosexual couples.

Accepted Answer

A)  no 
B)  few 
C)  many 
D)  most 
A)  no 
B)  few 
C)  many 
D)  most

Question 8

When mothers who have custody remarry, visits of children by noncustodial fathers usually:

Accepted Answer

A)  increase. 
B)  become more frequent, but last for shorter lengths of time. 
C)  decline. 
D)  decrease in frequency, but last for longer lengths of time. 
A)  increase. 
B)  become more frequent, but last for shorter lengths of time. 
C)  decline. 
D)  decrease in frequency, but last for longer lengths of time.

Question 9

The strong sense of tribalism traditionally found in ____ families tends to lead to strong ties between children, parents, and grandparents.

Accepted Answer

A)  European American 
B)  Native American 
C)  African American 
D)  Latino 
A)  European American 
B)  Native American 
C)  African American 
D)  Latino

Question 10

Emerging research indicates virtual dating sites offer problems in terms of:

Accepted Answer

A)  available dating candidates. 
B)  access to an Internet connection. 
C)  lack of response from friend requests. 
D)  the accuracy of personal descriptions. 
A)  available dating candidates. 
B)  access to an Internet connection. 
C)  lack of response from friend requests. 
D)  the accuracy of personal descriptions.

Question 11

College-age students of divorced parents report:

Accepted Answer

A)  an increase in networking in their own lives. 
B)  a decrease in use of illegal drugs and alcohol. 
C)  poorer relations with their parents. 
D)  no discernable positive or negative effects. 
A)  an increase in networking in their own lives. 
B)  a decrease in use of illegal drugs and alcohol. 
C)  poorer relations with their parents. 
D)  no discernable positive or negative effects.

Question 12

In general, the same factors predict long-term success of couples regardless of sexual orientation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

According to O'Leary's (1993) model, ____ would have the largest number of potential underlying causes.

Accepted Answer

A)  verbal aggression 
B)  physical aggression 
C)  severe aggression 
D)  murder 
A)  verbal aggression 
B)  physical aggression 
C)  severe aggression 
D)  murder

Question 14

Which phrase BEST describes the typical pattern of marital satisfaction from honeymoon through retirement?

Accepted Answer

A)  High to low to high 
B)  High to medium to low 
C)  Medium to high to low 
D)  Low to medium to high 
A)  High to low to high 
B)  High to medium to low 
C)  Medium to high to low 
D)  Low to medium to high

Question 15

Ken and Barbie are sexually active singles who are discussing the idea of moving in together. They are definitely contemplating:

Accepted Answer

A)  forming an extended family. 
B)  homogamy. 
C)  cohabitation. 
D)  assortative mating. 
A)  forming an extended family. 
B)  homogamy. 
C)  cohabitation. 
D)  assortative mating.

Question 16

Which of these is NOT considered a dimension of a successful marriage?

Accepted Answer

A)  Longevity of the marriage 
B)  High marital quality 
C)  Sufficient marital adjustment 
D)  Perceived marital satisfaction 
A)  Longevity of the marriage 
B)  High marital quality 
C)  Sufficient marital adjustment 
D)  Perceived marital satisfaction

Question 17

What is the MOST common form of family in Western societies?

Accepted Answer

A)  Empty-nest family 
B)  Extended family 
C)  Stepfamily 
D)  Nuclear family 
A)  Empty-nest family 
B)  Extended family 
C)  Stepfamily 
D)  Nuclear family

Question 18

Physical attractiveness matters less in online and speed dating compared to traditional dating.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Lisa and Phil are more likely to end up divorced if they are:

Accepted Answer

A)  both European Americans. 
B)  both Hispanic Americans. 
C)  both African Americans. 
D)  from different ethnic backgrounds. 
A)  both European Americans. 
B)  both Hispanic Americans. 
C)  both African Americans. 
D)  from different ethnic backgrounds.

Question 20

Al and Peg are a typical American couple who have cohabitated for many years. If they later marry each other, they are likely to be ____ than other married couples who did not cohabitate.

Accepted Answer

A)  less at risk for divorce 
B)  wealthier 
C)  more religious 
D)  less happy 
A)  less at risk for divorce 
B)  wealthier 
C)  more religious 
D)  less happy

The theory of assortative mating is based on the concept that "opposites attract."

According to Dey and Ghosh (2016), which of these is NOT a predictor of a successful relationship?

Which statement concerning marital satisfaction and having children is TRUE?

Current projections indicate that _ percent of the millennial generation will remain single until at least age _.

The greatest worry of most adoptive, foster, and stepparents is that the adoptive child in their life will:

Chinese Americans are highly likely to determine abuse in terms of psychological trauma.

Currently, ____ countries provide gay and lesbian couples with the same legal rights as heterosexual couples.

When mothers who have custody remarry, visits of children by noncustodial fathers usually:

The strong sense of tribalism traditionally found in ____ families tends to lead to strong ties between children, parents, and grandparents.

Emerging research indicates virtual dating sites offer problems in terms of:

College-age students of divorced parents report:

In general, the same factors predict long-term success of couples regardless of sexual orientation.

According to O'Leary's (1993) model, ____ would have the largest number of potential underlying causes.

Which phrase BEST describes the typical pattern of marital satisfaction from honeymoon through retirement?

Ken and Barbie are sexually active singles who are discussing the idea of moving in together. They are definitely contemplating:

Which of these is NOT considered a dimension of a successful marriage?

What is the MOST common form of family in Western societies?

Physical attractiveness matters less in online and speed dating compared to traditional dating.

Lisa and Phil are more likely to end up divorced if they are:

Al and Peg are a typical American couple who have cohabitated for many years. If they later marry each other, they are likely to be ____ than other married couples who did not cohabitate.

The Study of Human Development

Biological Foundations: Heredity, Prenatal Development, and Birth

Tools for Exploring the World: Physical, Perceptual, and Motor Development

The Emergence of Thought and Language: Cognitive Development in Infancy and Early Childhood

Entering the Social World: Socioemotional Development in Infancy and Early Childhood

Off to School: Cognitive and Physical Development in Middle Childhood

Expanding Social Horizons: Socioemotional Development in Middle Childhood

Rites of Passage: Physical and Cognitive Development in Adolescence

Moving Into the Adult Social World: Socioemotional Development in Adolescence

Becoming an Adult: Physical, Cognitive, and Personality Development in Young Adulthood

Work, Leisure, and Retirement

Making It in Midlife: the Biopsychosocial Challenges of Middle Adulthood

The Personal Context of Later Life: Physical, Cognitive, and Mental Health Issues

Social Aspects of Later Life: Psychosocial, Retirement, Relationship, and Societal Issues

The Final Passage: Dying and Bereavement

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The theory of assortative mating is based on the concept that "opposites attract."

According to Dey and Ghosh (2016), which of these is NOT a predictor of a successful relationship?

Which statement concerning marital satisfaction and having children is TRUE?

Current projections indicate that _____ percent of the millennial generation will remain single until at least age _____.

The greatest worry of most adoptive, foster, and stepparents is that the adoptive child in their life will:

Chinese Americans are highly likely to determine abuse in terms of psychological trauma.

Currently, ____ countries provide gay and lesbian couples with the same legal rights as heterosexual couples.

When mothers who have custody remarry, visits of children by noncustodial fathers usually:

The strong sense of tribalism traditionally found in ____ families tends to lead to strong ties between children, parents, and grandparents.

Emerging research indicates virtual dating sites offer problems in terms of:

College-age students of divorced parents report:

In general, the same factors predict long-term success of couples regardless of sexual orientation.

According to O'Leary's (1993) model, ____ would have the largest number of potential underlying causes.

Which phrase BEST describes the typical pattern of marital satisfaction from honeymoon through retirement?

Ken and Barbie are sexually active singles who are discussing the idea of moving in together. They are definitely contemplating:

Which of these is NOT considered a dimension of a successful marriage?

What is the MOST common form of family in Western societies?

Physical attractiveness matters less in online and speed dating compared to traditional dating.

Lisa and Phil are more likely to end up divorced if they are:

Al and Peg are a typical American couple who have cohabitated for many years. If they later marry each other, they are likely to be ____ than other married couples who did not cohabitate.

The Study of Human Development

Biological Foundations: Heredity, Prenatal Development, and Birth

Tools for Exploring the World: Physical, Perceptual, and Motor Development

The Emergence of Thought and Language: Cognitive Development in Infancy and Early Childhood

Entering the Social World: Socioemotional Development in Infancy and Early Childhood

Off to School: Cognitive and Physical Development in Middle Childhood

Expanding Social Horizons: Socioemotional Development in Middle Childhood

Rites of Passage: Physical and Cognitive Development in Adolescence

Moving Into the Adult Social World: Socioemotional Development in Adolescence

Becoming an Adult: Physical, Cognitive, and Personality Development in Young Adulthood

Work, Leisure, and Retirement

Making It in Midlife: the Biopsychosocial Challenges of Middle Adulthood

The Personal Context of Later Life: Physical, Cognitive, and Mental Health Issues

Social Aspects of Later Life: Psychosocial, Retirement, Relationship, and Societal Issues

The Final Passage: Dying and Bereavement

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Current projections indicate that _ percent of the millennial generation will remain single until at least age _.