Question 1

According to exchange theory, the key factor in determining whether an exchange will increase marital satisfaction is the

Accepted Answer

A) length of time the individuals have been married. 
B) age of the participants. 
C) potential monetary cost of the exchange. 
D) perceived equity of the exchange.

Question 2

The display of negative emotions between spouses is a good predictor of divorce when it occurs early in a marriage.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Jim and Kim are a married couple with two children. Kim's aunt Rita lives with them as well. What terms best describes this family?

Accepted Answer

A) Extended 
B) Homogenous 
C) Nuclear 
D) Familism

Question 4

Couple violence is a complex issue. Provide some insight into this topic by discussing some causes of aggressive behaviors and by the role that culture plays in violence in relationships.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Couple violence is a complex issue. Provide...

Question 5

Parents with fussier babies have more marital problems.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Eric and Jon have been friends for many years, but recently, their friendship could be described as in the deterioration stage. Which factor is most likely to bring the relationship to the ending stage?

Accepted Answer

A) Eric and Jon move away from each other. 
B) Eric develops a mental disorder. 
C) Eric and Jon find new friends. 
D) Jon gets married, and Eric remains single.

Question 7

It would be most reasonable to predict that a child raised by ____ parents would be most competitive.

Accepted Answer

A) Native-American 
B) Latino-American 
C) Asian-American 
D) European-American

Question 8

Marital __________________ is a subjective evaluation of a couple's relationship on a number of different dimensions.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Marital __________________ is a subjective evaluation of...

Question 9

Female chastity is a highly desired trait in virtually all cultures.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Which couple is probably the happiest?

Accepted Answer

A) Henry and Anne, who have just had their first baby 
B) Hank and Alice, who have two adolescent children 
C) Harold and Abbey, whose children have just left home 
D) Harvey and Amy, who have just retired

Question 11

The rate of satisfaction of couples in arranged marriages is very low.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

During middle age, if a woman initiates a divorce, she would most likely feel

Accepted Answer

A) vulnerable. 
B) optimistic. 
C) depressed. 
D) angry.

Question 13

Troy and Helen are both 55 and have been married for 20 years. However, they have grown apart and essentially live as housemates. Troy and Helen are best classified as

Accepted Answer

A) emotionally divorced. 
B) empty nested. 
C) being in part-time cohabitation. 
D) being in a substitute marriage.

Question 14

College-age students of divorced parents report

Accepted Answer

A) an increase in networking in their own lives. 
B) a decrease in use of illegal drugs and alcohol. 
C) poorer relations with their parents. 
D) no discernable positive or negative effects.

Question 15

Which behavior will lead to a better chance of relationship survival?

Accepted Answer

A) Homogamy 
B) Marriage education 
C) Familism 
D) Covenant marriage

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

According to exchange theory, the key factor in determining whether an exchange will increase marital satisfaction is the

The display of negative emotions between spouses is a good predictor of divorce when it occurs early in a marriage.

Jim and Kim are a married couple with two children. Kim's aunt Rita lives with them as well. What terms best describes this family?

Couple violence is a complex issue. Provide some insight into this topic by discussing some causes of aggressive behaviors and by the role that culture plays in violence in relationships.

Parents with fussier babies have more marital problems.

Eric and Jon have been friends for many years, but recently, their friendship could be described as in the deterioration stage. Which factor is most likely to bring the relationship to the ending stage?

It would be most reasonable to predict that a child raised by ____ parents would be most competitive.

Marital __________________ is a subjective evaluation of a couple's relationship on a number of different dimensions.

Female chastity is a highly desired trait in virtually all cultures.

Which couple is probably the happiest?

The rate of satisfaction of couples in arranged marriages is very low.

During middle age, if a woman initiates a divorce, she would most likely feel

Troy and Helen are both 55 and have been married for 20 years. However, they have grown apart and essentially live as housemates. Troy and Helen are best classified as

College-age students of divorced parents report

Which behavior will lead to a better chance of relationship survival?