Question 1

Female chastity is a highly desired trait in virtually all cultures.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

How has the median age of first marriage in the United States changed from 1970 to 2009?

Accepted Answer

A)  It has dropped by about four years. 
B)  It has remained constant. 
C)  It has risen by about four years. 
D)  It has risen by about eight years. 
A)  It has dropped by about four years. 
B)  It has remained constant. 
C)  It has risen by about four years. 
D)  It has risen by about eight years.

Question 3

Which person is least likely to have a strong friendship with her brother?

Accepted Answer

A)  Gwen, who is 10 
B)  Stephanie, who is 20 
C)  Helen, who is 45 
D)  Georgia, who is 80 
A)  Gwen, who is 10 
B)  Stephanie, who is 20 
C)  Helen, who is 45 
D)  Georgia, who is 80

Question 4

Marital ________ is a subjective evaluation of a couple's relationship on a number of different dimensions.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Marital ________ is a subjective evaluation of...

Question 5

The fact that friends are a source of recreation exemplifies the affective dimension of friendship.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

The chances for remarrying for a housewife in middle or late life are generally ____ the chances for remarrying when divorcing young.

Accepted Answer

A)  about the same as 
B)  worse than 
C)  better than 
D)  worse for men and better for women than 
A)  about the same as 
B)  worse than 
C)  better than 
D)  worse for men and better for women than

Question 7

What is the most common type of family in the world?

Accepted Answer

A)  Nuclear family 
B)  Blended family 
C)  Interracial family 
D)  Extended family 
A)  Nuclear family 
B)  Blended family 
C)  Interracial family 
D)  Extended family

Question 8

The fact that Bert's friend Ernie keeps him amused by telling funny stories best illustrates the _____ dimension of friendship.

Accepted Answer

A)  shared 
B)  affective 
C)  sociability 
D)  communal 
A)  shared 
B)  affective 
C)  sociability 
D)  communal

Question 9

The belief that the family comes before individual members of a family is called _____.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The belief that the family comes before...

Question 10

Which statement best reflects the principle of assortive mating?

Accepted Answer

A)  Opposites attract 
B)  Love the one you're with 
C)  Birds of a feather flock together 
D)  You can't teach an old dog new tricks 
A)  Opposites attract 
B)  Love the one you're with 
C)  Birds of a feather flock together 
D)  You can't teach an old dog new tricks

Question 11

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

Question 12

Which statement concerning homosexual and heterosexual couples in the United States is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  Gay couples tend to receive more family support than heterosexual couples. 
B)  Both gay and heterosexual males tend to view love and sex as synonymous. 
C)  Gay couples have the same legal rights as heterosexual couples. 
D)  Both lesbian and heterosexual females view money as a way to maintain a sense of independence from their partners. 
A)  Gay couples tend to receive more family support than heterosexual couples. 
B)  Both gay and heterosexual males tend to view love and sex as synonymous. 
C)  Gay couples have the same legal rights as heterosexual couples. 
D)  Both lesbian and heterosexual females view money as a way to maintain a sense of independence from their partners.

Question 13

Jillian and Nick often express negative emotions toward each other, which means they are most likely to experience

Accepted Answer

A)  early divorce. 
B)  later divorce. 
C)  marital satisfaction. 
D)  infidelity. 
A)  early divorce. 
B)  later divorce. 
C)  marital satisfaction. 
D)  infidelity.

Question 14

A unique element of foster parenting is the concern over the level of bonding that should take place between a child and the foster parents.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Unlike heterosexual males, homosexual men tend to view love and sex as synonymous.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

The primary difference between limited and premarital cohabitation involves

Accepted Answer

A)  intention to marry. 
B)  the duration of the cohabitation. 
C)  the degree of sexual involvement. 
D)  tax benefits. 
A)  intention to marry. 
B)  the duration of the cohabitation. 
C)  the degree of sexual involvement. 
D)  tax benefits.

Question 17

Which statement about single parents is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  They are financially better off than their married counterparts 
B)  Trying to be a peer versus a parent has great benefits and few drawbacks 
C)  Most single divorced parents wait at least two years before dating 
D)  Divorced single parents often experience feelings of failure and guilt 
A)  They are financially better off than their married counterparts 
B)  Trying to be a peer versus a parent has great benefits and few drawbacks 
C)  Most single divorced parents wait at least two years before dating 
D)  Divorced single parents often experience feelings of failure and guilt

Question 18

How could Gene's relationship with Peggy reflect the communal component of adult friendship?

Accepted Answer

A)  He could view her quirky personality as a source of amusement. 
B)  He could support her interest in skydiving by going along with her on a jump. 
C)  He could disclose his love for her. 
D)  He could indicate loyalty by defending her even though she is wrong. 
A)  He could view her quirky personality as a source of amusement. 
B)  He could support her interest in skydiving by going along with her on a jump. 
C)  He could disclose his love for her. 
D)  He could indicate loyalty by defending her even though she is wrong.

Question 19

Gay and lesbian couples tend to differ from heterosexual couples in

Accepted Answer

A)  the degree to which partners split household responsibilities. 
B)  the degree to which partners share power in the relationship. 
C)  the degree to which partners communicate effectively. 
D)  the degree to which partners share the same demographic characteristics. 
A)  the degree to which partners split household responsibilities. 
B)  the degree to which partners share power in the relationship. 
C)  the degree to which partners communicate effectively. 
D)  the degree to which partners share the same demographic characteristics.

Question 20

When Anthony says, "I really don't want to take the new job in Minnesota, but the move would be the best thing for our family," he is exemplifying

Accepted Answer

A)  patriarchal decision-making. 
B)  cohabitation. 
C)  a single married perspective. 
D)  familism. 
A)  patriarchal decision-making. 
B)  cohabitation. 
C)  a single married perspective. 
D)  familism.

Female chastity is a highly desired trait in virtually all cultures.

How has the median age of first marriage in the United States changed from 1970 to 2009?

Which person is least likely to have a strong friendship with her brother?

Marital ________ is a subjective evaluation of a couple's relationship on a number of different dimensions.

The fact that friends are a source of recreation exemplifies the affective dimension of friendship.

The chances for remarrying for a housewife in middle or late life are generally ____ the chances for remarrying when divorcing young.

What is the most common type of family in the world?

The fact that Bert's friend Ernie keeps him amused by telling funny stories best illustrates the _____ dimension of friendship.

The belief that the family comes before individual members of a family is called _____.

Which statement best reflects the principle of assortive mating?

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.

Which statement concerning homosexual and heterosexual couples in the United States is true?

Jillian and Nick often express negative emotions toward each other, which means they are most likely to experience

A unique element of foster parenting is the concern over the level of bonding that should take place between a child and the foster parents.

Unlike heterosexual males, homosexual men tend to view love and sex as synonymous.

The primary difference between limited and premarital cohabitation involves

Which statement about single parents is true?

How could Gene's relationship with Peggy reflect the communal component of adult friendship?

Gay and lesbian couples tend to differ from heterosexual couples in

When Anthony says, "I really don't want to take the new job in Minnesota, but the move would be the best thing for our family," he is exemplifying

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

Work and Leisure: Occupational and Lifestyle Issues in Young and Middle Adulthood

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

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Exam 11: Being with Others: Forming Relationships in Young and Middle Adulthood

Female chastity is a highly desired trait in virtually all cultures.

How has the median age of first marriage in the United States changed from 1970 to 2009?

Which person is least likely to have a strong friendship with her brother?

Marital ________ is a subjective evaluation of a couple's relationship on a number of different dimensions.

The fact that friends are a source of recreation exemplifies the affective dimension of friendship.

The chances for remarrying for a housewife in middle or late life are generally ____ the chances for remarrying when divorcing young.

What is the most common type of family in the world?

The fact that Bert's friend Ernie keeps him amused by telling funny stories best illustrates the _____ dimension of friendship.

The belief that the family comes before individual members of a family is called _____.

Which statement best reflects the principle of assortive mating?

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.

Which statement concerning homosexual and heterosexual couples in the United States is true?

Jillian and Nick often express negative emotions toward each other, which means they are most likely to experience

A unique element of foster parenting is the concern over the level of bonding that should take place between a child and the foster parents.

Unlike heterosexual males, homosexual men tend to view love and sex as synonymous.

The primary difference between limited and premarital cohabitation involves

Which statement about single parents is true?

How could Gene's relationship with Peggy reflect the communal component of adult friendship?

Gay and lesbian couples tend to differ from heterosexual couples in

When Anthony says, "I really don't want to take the new job in Minnesota, but the move would be the best thing for our family," he is exemplifying

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

Work and Leisure: Occupational and Lifestyle Issues in Young and Middle Adulthood

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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