Question 1

For most adults, the decision to remain single is

Accepted Answer

A)  something that they have felt strongly about since childhood. 
B)  a kneejerk reaction to heartbreak. 
C)  a gradual one that develops over time. 
D)  a result of being unable to find a suitable marriage partner.

Question 2

Dennis and Meg have been married for six years. Each of them makes their own contributions to their home, even though those contributions are different. Dennis feels that Meg "does her share," and Meg feels the same way about Dennis. According to ________ theory, their marriage will be more likely to be satisfying and happy.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Dennis and Meg have been married for...

Question 3

Men who become fathers when they are in their thirties are generally more invested in their paternal role and spend up to ___ times more time caring for their preschool children as younger fathers do.

Accepted Answer

A)  three 
B)  five 
C)  seven 
D)  nine

Question 4

An abusive relationship is defined as one where one person becomes aggressive toward their partner.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Research has found that the likelihood of divorce is highest for couples who make the decision to get married when they are at the height of

Accepted Answer

A)  commitment. 
B)  infatuation. 
C)  intimacy. 
D)  cohabitation.

Question 6

The odds of a couple who got married between the ages of 20 and 24 getting divorced are around 60%.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Victor and his girlfriend Tosha are thinking about moving in together to "test the waters" of their relationship before getting married. "I think it will be good for us," Victor says, "so we can find out if we are good together before spending the time, effort, and money of getting married." What would be the best response to give Victor?

Accepted Answer

A)  Be careful if you're thinking of having children someday, because couples who cohabit are much less likely to end up having children someday. 
B)  This is precisely why most people choose to live together before marriage, and it has been found to make for better relationships in the long run. 
C)  Studies suggest that cohabiting before getting married might actually lower the quality of the marriage. 
D)  There are major differences in married couples who cohabitated before getting married and those who did not, so make sure to examine all of the research before moving in together.

Question 8

The divorce rate in second marriages is about _____ higher if it involves stepchildren than if it does not.

Accepted Answer

A)  5% 
B)  15% 
C)  45% 
D)  25%

Question 9

Which of the following couples will have the lowest chance of having a marriage that lasts?

Accepted Answer

A)  Denise and Dennis, who were both in their twenties when they got married. 
B)  Joe and Josephine, who were both in their teens when they got married. 
C)  Christine and Christopher, who were both in their thirties when they got married. 
D)  Darryl, who was 42, and Darlene, who was 33 when they got married.

Question 10

Researchers have found that the most forms of homogamy are found when people meet and interact with each other

Accepted Answer

A)  at parties. 
B)  at singles events or mixers. 
C)  in nightclubs. 
D)  at school.

Question 11

While women tend to have friendships based on ________, men more often based their friendships on ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  shared activities or interests; intimate and emotional sharing 
B)  sexual interests; social interests 
C)  intimate and emotional sharing; shared activities or interests 
D)  social interests; sexual interests

Question 12

In which of the following circumstances would you be LEAST LIKELY to see assortative mating taking place?

Accepted Answer

A)  in a college extra-curricular club 
B)  in a speed-dating event 
C)  in a common-interest internet chat room 
D)  at a church or temple

Question 13

The proportion of births to unwed mothers in the United States is at an all-time high, now over 40%, with the highest rate of single-mother births occurring among ________ women.

Accepted Answer

A)  Asian American 
B)  Latina 
C)  African American 
D)  Native American

Question 14

Couples who marry in the United States of America today have about a(n) ___% chance of ending in divorce.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Couples who marry in the United States...

Question 15

Which of the following individuals is MOST LIKELY to have a positive attitude toward people with different backgrounds than themselves?

Accepted Answer

A)  Rich, who is African American and who has been raised in a community that is primarily occupied by other African Americans. 
B)  Jay, who is Native American and who has been encouraged by his elders to associate only with other Native American individuals. 
C)  Smith, who is Caucasian and who, despite having taken classes in multiculturalism, really has very few friends who are not also Caucasian. 
D)  Connor, who is Asian American and has friends who are Caucasian, Latino American, and African American.

Question 16

Couples who live together before they get married (that is, those who cohabitate) have a significantly lower divorce rate than those who chose not to do so.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

The Healthy Marriage Initiative is an example of marriage ________, an approach based on the idea that the more prepared couples are for marriage, the better the relationship will survive over the long run.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The Healthy Marriage Initiative is an example...

Question 18

________ divorce is a voluntary, contract-based alternative to traditional court-resolved divorce. It involves negotiation and resolution of the end of a marriage rather than having a ruling imposed on the couple.

Accepted Answer

A)  Amicable 
B)  Mediated 
C)  Cooperative 
D)  Collaborative

Question 19

Retaining a strong sense of ________ is very important for Native American families, as it promotes strong ties to parents, siblings, and grandparents.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Retaining a strong sense of ________ is...

Question 20

Heather is only moderately happy with her marriage. Because of that, she is thinking about having a baby to make her marriage more satisfying. Is this a good idea?

Accepted Answer

A)  Yes, because marital satisfaction increases with the birth of a baby. 
B)  Maybe, because when both parents want a baby, marital satisfaction increases after the birth of the baby. 
C)  No, as having a child typically decreases marital satisfaction. 
D)  It is uncertain, as there is no specific relationship between marital satisfaction and the birth of a child.

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

For most adults, the decision to remain single is

Men who become fathers when they are in their thirties are generally more invested in their paternal role and spend up to ___ times more time caring for their preschool children as younger fathers do.

An abusive relationship is defined as one where one person becomes aggressive toward their partner.

Research has found that the likelihood of divorce is highest for couples who make the decision to get married when they are at the height of

The odds of a couple who got married between the ages of 20 and 24 getting divorced are around 60%.

The divorce rate in second marriages is about _____ higher if it involves stepchildren than if it does not.

Which of the following couples will have the lowest chance of having a marriage that lasts?

Researchers have found that the most forms of homogamy are found when people meet and interact with each other

While women tend to have friendships based on , men more often based their friendships on .

In which of the following circumstances would you be LEAST LIKELY to see assortative mating taking place?

The proportion of births to unwed mothers in the United States is at an all-time high, now over 40%, with the highest rate of single-mother births occurring among ________ women.

Couples who marry in the United States of America today have about a(n) ___% chance of ending in divorce.

Which of the following individuals is MOST LIKELY to have a positive attitude toward people with different backgrounds than themselves?

Couples who live together before they get married (that is, those who cohabitate) have a significantly lower divorce rate than those who chose not to do so.

The Healthy Marriage Initiative is an example of marriage ________, an approach based on the idea that the more prepared couples are for marriage, the better the relationship will survive over the long run.

________ divorce is a voluntary, contract-based alternative to traditional court-resolved divorce. It involves negotiation and resolution of the end of a marriage rather than having a ruling imposed on the couple.

Retaining a strong sense of ________ is very important for Native American families, as it promotes strong ties to parents, siblings, and grandparents.

Heather is only moderately happy with her marriage. Because of that, she is thinking about having a baby to make her marriage more satisfying. Is this a good idea?