Question 1

Of the following married couples, the most likely to get divorced is:

Accepted Answer

A) an interethnic couple in their twenties 
B) a couple who married just after graduation from high school 
C) a college couple where the husband's father has been divorced three times 
D) an interreligious couple who met on campus (Catholic female, Baptist male) 
A) an interethnic couple in their twenties 
B) a couple who married just after graduation from high school 
C) a college couple where the husband's father has been divorced three times 
D) an interreligious couple who met on campus (Catholic female, Baptist male)

Question 2

Which group is most likely to be accepting of interracial relationships?

Accepted Answer

A) whites 
B) mixed race individuals 
C) Native Americans 
D) Asians 
A) whites 
B) mixed race individuals 
C) Native Americans 
D) Asians

Question 3

Which of the following is true of homogamous pairings?

Accepted Answer

A) Greater homogamy is associated with greater happiness/stability. 
B) Greater homogamy is associated with less happiness/stability. 
C) Homogamy has no effect on happiness/stability. 
D) Complementary needs outranks homogamy in terms of happiness/stability. 
A) Greater homogamy is associated with greater happiness/stability. 
B) Greater homogamy is associated with less happiness/stability. 
C) Homogamy has no effect on happiness/stability. 
D) Complementary needs outranks homogamy in terms of happiness/stability.

Question 4

With regard to online racial preferences for a partner, which of the following is false?

Accepted Answer

A) White men are more likely to exclude blacks as possible dates. 
B) White women are more likely to exclude Asians. 
C) Asian women and black men are more likely to cross racial lines. 
D) White women seek Asian males. 
A) White men are more likely to exclude blacks as possible dates. 
B) White women are more likely to exclude Asians. 
C) Asian women and black men are more likely to cross racial lines. 
D) White women seek Asian males.

Question 5

Identify personality characteristics individuals seek in a partner.

Accepted Answer

Individuals seek a variety of personalit

Question 6

What is the effect of having an active prayer life on one's desire to date and marry a
person who does not pray?

Accepted Answer

The effect of having an active prayer li

Question 7

In-home devotional activity and shared religious values are associated with relationship
quality.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

If your goal is to have a happy and successful marriage, the minimum amount of time you should know a person before getting married is:

Accepted Answer

A) two years 
B) one year 
C) six months 
D) two months 
A) two years 
B) one year 
C) six months 
D) two months

Question 9

Identify eight personality characteristics predictive of divorce.

Accepted Answer

1. Lack of commitment: Individuals who a

Question 10

Explain and criticize the sociobiological theory of mate selection.

Accepted Answer

The sociobiological theory of mate selec

Question 11

The terms "rewards," "costs," "profit," and "loss" reflect which mate selection theory?

Accepted Answer

A) benefits theory 
B) business management theory 
C) exchange theory 
D) math theory 
A) benefits theory 
B) business management theory 
C) exchange theory 
D) math theory

Question 12

In a study of hook up relationships, which interracial groups were likely to pair?

Accepted Answer

A) Black men/Native American women 
B) Asian men/white women 
C) Hispanic men/black women 
D) Black men/white women 
A) Black men/Native American women 
B) Asian men/white women 
C) Hispanic men/black women 
D) Black men/white women

Question 13

A person who prays does not care if his/her date or mate does so or not.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Which of the following parents is most likely to approve of interracial dating?

Accepted Answer

A) white mother 
B) white father 
C) African-American father 
D) African-American mother 
A) white mother 
B) white father 
C) African-American father 
D) African-American mother

Question 15

Who of the following is least likely to marry a white person?

Accepted Answer

A) Hispanic person 
B) Native American person 
C) African-American person 
D) Asian person 
A) Hispanic person 
B) Native American person 
C) African-American person 
D) Asian person

Question 16

Black fraternity men are more romantic and respectful of white women than are white males.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

What percent of undergraduates want a traditional partner, one who views marriage as a relationship where the husband is the provider and the wife takes care of the family?

Accepted Answer

A) less than five percent 
B) less than ten percent 
C) about a third 
D) over half 
A) less than five percent 
B) less than ten percent 
C) about a third 
D) over half

Question 18

Carol is a risk taker, loves to party, and smokes. She is attracted to Frank who is conservative, does not drink, and does not smoke. What theory of mate selection explains
Carol's attraction?

Accepted Answer

A) complementary needs 
B) exchange 
C) homogamy 
D) endogamy 
A) complementary needs 
B) exchange 
C) homogamy 
D) endogamy

Question 19

Which of the following is not a reason for state mandated marriage education not being taken seriously by couples?

Accepted Answer

A) They believe the love myth that divorce is something that happens to other people. 
B) They believe the love myth that their love will overcome all obstacles. 
C) They are narcotized by love for each other and view such instruction as silly. 
D) None apply - individuals feel they know what they need to know about marriage. 
A) They believe the love myth that divorce is something that happens to other people. 
B) They believe the love myth that their love will overcome all obstacles. 
C) They are narcotized by love for each other and view such instruction as silly. 
D) None apply - individuals feel they know what they need to know about marriage.

Question 20

In a study of 56 couples who received advice about relationship issues:

Accepted Answer

A) "Dear Abby" and "Dr.Phil" were the most frequent source of advice 
B) religious leaders were the most frequent source of advice 
C) parents were the most frequent source of advice 
D) friends were the most frequent source of advice 
A) "Dear Abby" and "Dr.Phil" were the most frequent source of advice 
B) religious leaders were the most frequent source of advice 
C) parents were the most frequent source of advice 
D) friends were the most frequent source of advice

Of the following married couples, the most likely to get divorced is:

Which group is most likely to be accepting of interracial relationships?

Which of the following is true of homogamous pairings?

With regard to online racial preferences for a partner, which of the following is false?

Identify personality characteristics individuals seek in a partner.

What is the effect of having an active prayer life on one's desire to date and marry a person who does not pray?

In-home devotional activity and shared religious values are associated with relationship quality.

If your goal is to have a happy and successful marriage, the minimum amount of time you should know a person before getting married is:

Identify eight personality characteristics predictive of divorce.

Explain and criticize the sociobiological theory of mate selection.

The terms "rewards," "costs," "profit," and "loss" reflect which mate selection theory?

In a study of hook up relationships, which interracial groups were likely to pair?

A person who prays does not care if his/her date or mate does so or not.

Which of the following parents is most likely to approve of interracial dating?

Who of the following is least likely to marry a white person?

Black fraternity men are more romantic and respectful of white women than are white males.

What percent of undergraduates want a traditional partner, one who views marriage as a relationship where the husband is the provider and the wife takes care of the family?

Carol is a risk taker, loves to party, and smokes. She is attracted to Frank who is conservative, does not drink, and does not smoke. What theory of mate selection explains Carol's attraction?

Which of the following is not a reason for state mandated marriage education not being taken seriously by couples?

In a study of 56 couples who received advice about relationship issues:

Choices in Relationships: an Introduction

Gender

Love

Communication

Singlehood, Hanging Out, Hooking Up, and Cohabitation

Marriage Relationships

Same-Sex Couples and Families

Sexuality in Relationships

Planning for Children

Parenting

Work and Family Life

Violence and Abuse in Relationships

Stress and Crisis in Relationships

Divorce and Remarriage

Relationships in the Later Years

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Exam 6: Selecting a Partner

Of the following married couples, the most likely to get divorced is:

Which group is most likely to be accepting of interracial relationships?

Which of the following is true of homogamous pairings?

With regard to online racial preferences for a partner, which of the following is false?

Identify personality characteristics individuals seek in a partner.

What is the effect of having an active prayer life on one's desire to date and marry a person who does not pray?

In-home devotional activity and shared religious values are associated with relationship quality.

If your goal is to have a happy and successful marriage, the minimum amount of time you should know a person before getting married is:

Identify eight personality characteristics predictive of divorce.

Explain and criticize the sociobiological theory of mate selection.

The terms "rewards," "costs," "profit," and "loss" reflect which mate selection theory?

In a study of hook up relationships, which interracial groups were likely to pair?

A person who prays does not care if his/her date or mate does so or not.

Which of the following parents is most likely to approve of interracial dating?

Who of the following is least likely to marry a white person?

Black fraternity men are more romantic and respectful of white women than are white males.

What percent of undergraduates want a traditional partner, one who views marriage as a relationship where the husband is the provider and the wife takes care of the family?

Carol is a risk taker, loves to party, and smokes. She is attracted to Frank who is conservative, does not drink, and does not smoke. What theory of mate selection explains Carol's attraction?

Which of the following is not a reason for state mandated marriage education not being taken seriously by couples?

In a study of 56 couples who received advice about relationship issues:

Choices in Relationships: an Introduction

Gender

Love

Communication

Singlehood, Hanging Out, Hooking Up, and Cohabitation

Marriage Relationships

Same-Sex Couples and Families

Sexuality in Relationships

Planning for Children

Parenting

Work and Family Life

Violence and Abuse in Relationships

Stress and Crisis in Relationships

Divorce and Remarriage

Relationships in the Later Years

Filters