Exam 6: Selecting a Partner

The mating gradient refers to the fact that men place a higher importance (grade) on the physical appearance of the woman than the woman does on the man's appearance.

Who is the least likely to draw up a prenuptial agreement?

Neurotic partners who view their mates as positive and uncritical are still unhappy and depressed.

According to the principle of least interest, Jane loves Mike more than he loves her. He wants to live together and she does not. What are they likely to do?

Asian women and black men are eroticized.

Jane's parents are alcoholics, argue constantly, and are abusive. Jane is vulnerable to getting married for which of the following reasons?

Discuss the conditions under which it might be advisable to postpone a wedding.

According to exchange theory, we choose a mate based on:

The phrase "opposites attract" reflects which of the following mate selection theories?

According to ____ theory, men and women select each other as mates on the basis of their concern for the survival of future offspring.

Discuss negative reasons for getting married that should be avoided.

Your text recommends dating at least 12 months before getting married.

What is meant by assortative personality matching?

The principle of least interest says that relationships with limited passion are less likely to endure than relationships in which the partners have intense passion for each other.

The "most serious fault of a man" reported by a national sample of women was:

Use the five concepts of exchange theory and evaluate the last person you dated.

Which of the following is not a factor predictive of divorce?

Mac is African-American and Julie is white. His parents are more accepting of their interracial relationship than her parents. The explanation for this greater acceptance is:

Identify five "wrong" reasons for getting married.

Exogamy refers to cultural pressure to marry outside your own ____ group.