Deck 12: Communication in Families

Question 1

In the general U.S. population, ____ of the people oppose or strongly oppose same-sex marriages.

A) 21%
B) 11%
C) 41%
D) 51%
E) 31%

Answer 1

D

Question 2

In these relationships, partners are polite, and they interact, but they typically deal with superficial matters. This has been the norm for the partners since they married. For partners, activities and interests outside the relationship are primary sources of pleasure and satisfaction.

A) vital marriage
B) total marriage
C) passive-congenial marriage
D) constructive marriage
E) conflict-habituated marriage

Answer 2

C

Question 3

All of the following are part of the "Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse" except:

A) criticism
B) contempt
C) defensiveness
D) stonewalling
E) mindfulness

Answer 3

E

Question 4

During this stage, a couple settles into marriage or a cohabiting relationship and works out expectations, interaction patterns, and daily routines for their shared life.

A) establishing a family
B) enlarging a family
C) encouraging independence
D) launching children
E) adapting to children

Question 5

Concerning the typical life cycle of families with children, the second stage is usually:

A) establishing a family
B) enlarging a family
C) developing a family
D) encouraging independence
E) adapting to children

Question 6

Concerning the typical life cycle of families with children, the fifth stage is usually:

A) establishing a family
B) enlarging a family
C) developing a family
D) launching children
E) adapting to children

Question 7

In their class study, Cuber & Harroff (1965) identified five distinct marital types. All of the following are the five distinct marital types except:

A) vital marriage
B) total marriage
C) passive-congenial marriage
D) constructive marriage
E) conflict-habituated marriage

Question 8

As a rule, women assume most of the ____, which involves remembering, planning, and scheduling family life.

A) second shift
B) marital stability
C) family stability
D) psychological responsibility
E) physical responsibility

Question 9

In this relationship, the couple is very close emotionally and wants to be together physically as much as possible. For these couples, the relationship is their primary source of satisfaction and joy.

A) vital marriage
B) total marriage
C) passive-congenial marriage
D) constructive marriage
E) conflict-habituated marriage

Question 10

During this stage, For couples who are married, spouses get used to the labels "wife" and "husband" and to the social and legal recognition of their union.

A) establishing a family
B) enlarging a family
C) encouraging independence
D) launching children
E) adapting to children

Question 11

During this stage, children decrease the amount of couple time and change the focus of a couple's communication.

A) establishing a family
B) enlarging a family
C) encouraging independence
D) launching children
E) adapting to children

Question 12

____ states that people apply economic principles to evaluate their relationships.

A) social exchange theory
B) social penetration theory
C) selective perception theory
D) equity theory
E) relationship repair theory

Question 13

All of the following are examples of families except:

A) a heterosexual man and woman who have been married for 12 years and have 2 kids
B) two gay men who have cohabitated for 20 years and have one adopted son
C) A single woman who adopted a daughter from China and works outside the home
D) A 27 year old single mom whose mother just moved in with her
E) A single male who works inside the home

Question 14

According to a study of men in high pressure technology jobs, Cooper found three ways that these men approach fathering. All of the following are three ways described by Cooper except:

A) independents
B) superdads
C) traditionals
D) transitionals
E) both traditionals and transitionals

Question 15

Mr. and Mrs. Miller is a couple who is highly autonomous. Mr. and Mrs. Miller give each other plenty of room and they share less emotionally than the other marital types. The Millers would be best categorized as which of Fitzpatrick's marital types?

A) mixed
B) traditionals
C) independents
D) separates
E) interdependents

Question 16

For children, this is a very important phase in personal development. They are learning to be less dependent on their families, which is essential to becoming a healthy adult.

A) establishing a family
B) enlarging a family
C) encouraging independence
D) launching children
E) adapting to children

Question 17

In these relationships, partners are incompatible. They remain tied to each other for reasons ranging from inertia to practical considerations (for example, children or finances). The primary dynamic between partners is conflict.

A) vital marriage
B) total marriage
C) passive-congenial marriage
D) constructive marriage
E) conflict-habituated marriage

Question 18

This relationship is similar to the vital marriage except that partners are not so continuously together. Each has separate interests and sources of satisfaction, yet they look forward to being with each other and schedule their lives to maximize time together.

A) vital marriage
B) total marriage
C) passive-congenial marriage
D) constructive marriage
E) conflict-habituated marriage

Question 19

Partners in these relationships don't dislike each other, but they are bored with each other and the relationship. Although the relationship was vital and a source of much satisfaction earlier, it now is lifeless and characterized by apathy.

A) vital marriage
B) total marriage
C) passive-congenial marriage
D) constructive marriage
E) conflict-habituated marriage

Question 20

After the first few married years, most couples experience a dip in marital satisfaction:

A) when they have children
B) when a spouse gets lazy in the relationship
C) when their occupation takes most of the time
D) when they stop communicating
E) regardless of whether or not they have children

Question 21

In African American families headed by single women, daughters frequently exhibit lower self-reliance and self-esteem than their Caucasian counterparts.

Question 22

In 2000, 22% of children lived only with their mothers, whereas 4% of children lived only with their fathers.

Question 23

Couple satisfaction seems especially affected by equity in housework and childcare.

Question 24

Massachusetts became the first state in the United States to allow same-sex couples to marry.

Question 25

More than 50% of people over the age of 24 are married.

Question 26

In the general U.S. population, 51% of people oppose or strongly oppose same-sex marriage, and only 30% approve or strongly approve. Among college students, however, 52% approve or strongly approve of same-sex marriage, and only 26% oppose or strongly oppose it.

Question 27

A majority of lesbian couples create more egalitarian relationships than do either heterosexuals or gay men.

Question 28

Beginning in the late 1700s or early 1800s, most people in the United States picked mates based on love and companionship.

Question 29

Marriage counselors say that trying to change people you love seldom works.

Question 30

Over 4 million children live with at least one stepparent.

Question 31

Historian Stephanie Coontz (2005a, 2005b), who studies the history of marriage, thinks the mushrooming variety of family forms makes it possible for more people to have fulfilling family lives.

Question 32

One-third of adults in the U.S. have never married, and the number of unmarried people in the U.S. has doubled in the past 25 years.

Question 33

Marriage is also occurring later than it once did-today, half of Americans in the 25- to 29-year-old age range are unmarried.

Question 34

Nearly 40% of births in America are to unmarried parents.

Question 35

Identify the following:
social exchange theory

Question 36

More than 30% of men in dual-worker families make more money than their female partners.

Question 37

Americans increasingly accept online romantic relationships as "real".

Question 38

Many churches now perform union ceremonies for gay and lesbian couples, and leading national newspapers, such as The New York Times, include gay and lesbian unions in the announcements section of the paper. In addition, an increasing number of municipalities grant licenses that legally recognize same-sex unions.

Question 39

European mothers were more likely than African American mothers to characterize adolescent daughters as "best friends".

Question 40

Compared to previous eras, today there is less bias against same-sex couples, especially among college students.

Question 41

According to your book, there are seven stages that is the typical life cycle of families with children. Fully describe each of these seven stages.

Question 42

According to your book, what makes a good marriage?

Question 43

Identify the following:
thoughts

Question 44

Identify the following:
second shift

Question 45

Identify the following:
words

Question 46

Identify the following:
vital marriage

Question 47

Identify the following:
emotions

Question 48

Clifford Notarius identified three key elements that influence satisfaction with long-term relationships. Fully describe each of these elements.

Question 49

Identify the following:
psychological responsibility

Question 50

Identify the following:
total marriage

Question 51

Identify the following:
passive-congenial marriage

Question 52

Identify the following:
conflict-habituated marriage

Question 53

Discuss each of the four guidelines for effective communication in families. Give an example of each guideline.

Question 54

What is the difference between social exchange theory and equity theory?

Question 55

How does parenting vary among the races?

Question 56

According to your book, what are the three ways that men approach fathering and give examples?

Question 57

Identify the following:
devitalized marriage