Question 1

Which mate selection theory is best described by the expression "opposites attract"?

Accepted Answer

A) romantic love hypothesis 
B) compatibility theory 
C) complementary needs hypothesis 
D) social exchange theory 
A) romantic love hypothesis 
B) compatibility theory 
C) complementary needs hypothesis 
D) social exchange theory C

Question 2

Why might men and women have difficulties communicating with each other?

Accepted Answer

A) They have learned different communication skills. 
B) Women have difficulty reading nonverbal messages. 
C) Both are confused by too-great understanding by their partner. 
D) Men want to discuss problems more than women do. 
A) They have learned different communication skills. 
B) Women have difficulty reading nonverbal messages. 
C) Both are confused by too-great understanding by their partner. 
D) Men want to discuss problems more than women do. A

Question 3

In Canada,what will the majority of couples do?

Accepted Answer

A) break up 
B) cohabit 
C) marry 
D) divorce 
A) break up 
B) cohabit 
C) marry 
D) divorce C

Question 4

Explain the connection between Erikson's theory of developmental tasks and the process of mate selection.

Accepted Answer

Erik Erikson's theory of developmental t

Question 5

Many difficulties in intimate relationships are related to which factor?

Accepted Answer

A) rapport of attraction 
B) gender role socialization 
C) complementarity of needs 
D) selfishness of partners 
A) rapport of attraction 
B) gender role socialization 
C) complementarity of needs 
D) selfishness of partners

Question 6

Discuss some of the practical limitations on the choice of marriage partners in Canadian society.Give examples.

Accepted Answer

In Canadian society, there are several p

Question 7

According to the text,what happened in terms of marriage during the period in which settlers moved into areas already mapped by the traders and explorers?

Accepted Answer

A) Practical considerations were important in choosing a mate. 
B) Men had a wide choice of marriage partners. 
C) Men usually asked relatives to arrange marriages. 
D) Romantic love played no part in mate selection. 
A) Practical considerations were important in choosing a mate. 
B) Men had a wide choice of marriage partners. 
C) Men usually asked relatives to arrange marriages. 
D) Romantic love played no part in mate selection.

Question 8

According to the text,which of the following is true for homosexual dating?

Accepted Answer

A) Dating is often postponed until adulthood. 
B) Dating begins at a younger age. 
C) Dating is more often for companionship rather than for sex. 
D) Dating is done only if the parents approve. 
A) Dating is often postponed until adulthood. 
B) Dating begins at a younger age. 
C) Dating is more often for companionship rather than for sex. 
D) Dating is done only if the parents approve.

Question 9

Which term refers to the tendency of choosing a mate similar to oneself?

Accepted Answer

A) endogamy 
B) exogamy 
C) homogamy 
D) monogamy 
A) endogamy 
B) exogamy 
C) homogamy 
D) monogamy

Question 10

Jeremy takes Suzanne to expensive restaurants and buys her flowers and gifts.What does he seem to be showing?

Accepted Answer

A) his exchange value 
B) the depth of his love 
C) emotional exchange 
D) courtship by seduction 
A) his exchange value 
B) the depth of his love 
C) emotional exchange 
D) courtship by seduction

Question 11

What is the term for the tendency to marry someone from a different social group?

Accepted Answer

A) endogamy 
B) exogamy 
C) homogamy 
D) monogamy 
A) endogamy 
B) exogamy 
C) homogamy 
D) monogamy

Question 12

James lived in the new colonies of Canada and worked on the family farm,helping his father and older brothers.He wanted to marry May,who lived six farms over,but his parents thought she was too flighty to make a good farmer's wife.Which of the following was the most likely result?

Accepted Answer

A) James's parents probably eventually approved of the marriage because they were in need of another worker on the farm. 
B) James went ahead and married anyway,because he felt the New World allowed for freedom and individuality. 
C) James seriously considered his parents' opinion because he depended on their goodwill and the family farm for his income. 
D) James and May engaged in premarital sex so that his parents would agree to the marriage to prevent family shame. 
A) James's parents probably eventually approved of the marriage because they were in need of another worker on the farm. 
B) James went ahead and married anyway,because he felt the New World allowed for freedom and individuality. 
C) James seriously considered his parents' opinion because he depended on their goodwill and the family farm for his income. 
D) James and May engaged in premarital sex so that his parents would agree to the marriage to prevent family shame.

Question 13

Identify and briefly describe three theories of mate selection.

Accepted Answer

1. Social Exchange Theory: This theory s

Question 14

Jean and Suzanne have been married for three years.They are both Quebecois,they both went to university,and they are the same age.Which term describes these similarities?

Accepted Answer

A) homogamy 
B) exogamy 
C) endogamy 
D) monogamy 
A) homogamy 
B) exogamy 
C) endogamy 
D) monogamy

Question 15

According to the _______________ theory,all forms of love and friendship develop through four processes.

Accepted Answer

The answer of According to the _______________ theory,all forms of...

Question 16

In 1837,Joseph lived with his parents and helped work the family farm in southern Ontario.He hoped to marry Martha,who lived a few farms down the road.What was his decision probably affected by?

Accepted Answer

A) Martha's willingness to go on dates with him. 
B) Martha's ability to have children as demonstrated by a pregnancy. 
C) The willingness of his parents to arrange this marriage. 
D) The willingness of his parents to provide land or an income. 
A) Martha's willingness to go on dates with him. 
B) Martha's ability to have children as demonstrated by a pregnancy. 
C) The willingness of his parents to arrange this marriage. 
D) The willingness of his parents to provide land or an income.

Question 17

What are the two main types of marriages?

Accepted Answer

A) romantic and economic 
B) arranged and happy 
C) self-chosen and customary 
D) arranged and self-chosen 
A) romantic and economic 
B) arranged and happy 
C) self-chosen and customary 
D) arranged and self-chosen

Question 18

What is the term for the tendency to marry someone from the same social group?

Accepted Answer

A) endogamy 
B) exogamy 
C) homogamy 
D) monogamy 
A) endogamy 
B) exogamy 
C) homogamy 
D) monogamy

Question 19

The _____________________ is a term used to describe the social principle that men are allowed more sexual freedom than women.

Accepted Answer

sexual dou

Question 20

According to the text,what are two major problems in relationships?

Accepted Answer

A) unrequited love and stalking 
B) love gone bad and sex gone bad 
C) Internet infidelity and sexual incompatibility 
D) intimacy and obsession 
A) unrequited love and stalking 
B) love gone bad and sex gone bad 
C) Internet infidelity and sexual incompatibility 
D) intimacy and obsession

Which mate selection theory is best described by the expression "opposites attract"?

Why might men and women have difficulties communicating with each other?

In Canada,what will the majority of couples do?

Explain the connection between Erikson's theory of developmental tasks and the process of mate selection.

Many difficulties in intimate relationships are related to which factor?

Discuss some of the practical limitations on the choice of marriage partners in Canadian society.Give examples.

According to the text,what happened in terms of marriage during the period in which settlers moved into areas already mapped by the traders and explorers?

According to the text,which of the following is true for homosexual dating?

Which term refers to the tendency of choosing a mate similar to oneself?

Jeremy takes Suzanne to expensive restaurants and buys her flowers and gifts.What does he seem to be showing?

What is the term for the tendency to marry someone from a different social group?

James lived in the new colonies of Canada and worked on the family farm,helping his father and older brothers.He wanted to marry May,who lived six farms over,but his parents thought she was too flighty to make a good farmer's wife.Which of the following was the most likely result?

Identify and briefly describe three theories of mate selection.

Jean and Suzanne have been married for three years.They are both Quebecois,they both went to university,and they are the same age.Which term describes these similarities?

According to the _______________ theory,all forms of love and friendship develop through four processes.

In 1837,Joseph lived with his parents and helped work the family farm in southern Ontario.He hoped to marry Martha,who lived a few farms down the road.What was his decision probably affected by?

What are the two main types of marriages?

What is the term for the tendency to marry someone from the same social group?

The _____________________ is a term used to describe the social principle that men are allowed more sexual freedom than women.

According to the text,what are two major problems in relationships?

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Exam 3: Getting Together

Which mate selection theory is best described by the expression "opposites attract"?

Why might men and women have difficulties communicating with each other?

In Canada,what will the majority of couples do?

Explain the connection between Erikson's theory of developmental tasks and the process of mate selection.

Many difficulties in intimate relationships are related to which factor?

Discuss some of the practical limitations on the choice of marriage partners in Canadian society.Give examples.

According to the text,what happened in terms of marriage during the period in which settlers moved into areas already mapped by the traders and explorers?

According to the text,which of the following is true for homosexual dating?

Which term refers to the tendency of choosing a mate similar to oneself?

Jeremy takes Suzanne to expensive restaurants and buys her flowers and gifts.What does he seem to be showing?

What is the term for the tendency to marry someone from a different social group?

James lived in the new colonies of Canada and worked on the family farm,helping his father and older brothers.He wanted to marry May,who lived six farms over,but his parents thought she was too flighty to make a good farmer's wife.Which of the following was the most likely result?

Identify and briefly describe three theories of mate selection.

Jean and Suzanne have been married for three years.They are both Quebecois,they both went to university,and they are the same age.Which term describes these similarities?

According to the _______________ theory,all forms of love and friendship develop through four processes.

In 1837,Joseph lived with his parents and helped work the family farm in southern Ontario.He hoped to marry Martha,who lived a few farms down the road.What was his decision probably affected by?

What are the two main types of marriages?

What is the term for the tendency to marry someone from the same social group?

The _____________________ is a term used to describe the social principle that men are allowed more sexual freedom than women.

According to the text,what are two major problems in relationships?

What Is a Family

History, Culture, and Canadian Families

Wedding Bells or Not

Children-yes or No

Bringing up Baby

The Middle Years of the Family and the Not So Empty Nest

Grey Power and the Sunset Years

The Lone-Parent Familythe Future Majority

Coming Apartthe Divorce Experience

The Second Time Around

The Family and the World of Work

The Family Beleagueredwhen Problems Come

Home Dangerous Homeviolence in the Family

Poverty and the Family

The Crystal Ball-predicting the Future of the Family

Filters