Question 1

Marital ________ is the degree to which a husband and wife accommodate to each other over time.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Marital ________ is the degree to which...

Question 2

In the United States, the median age of marriage has been declining for the past few decades.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

To qualify as "emotionally divorced," a couple must

Accepted Answer

A)  experience a divorce. 
B)  seriously consider divorcing. 
C)  live in different locations. 
D)  fail to rebound in happiness.

Question 4

In the United States, men tend to remain single longer during young adulthood.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Which statement concerning cross-cultural violence is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  In some cultures, a woman is rated positively if she remains in an abusive relationship. 
B)  Chinese Americans do not recognize physical aggression as a form of domestic violence. 
C)  In Arab countries, abused women have the legal right to kill abusive husbands without fear of legal reprisal. 
D)  While it is considered a form of abuse in the United States, South Asian immigrants view complete social isolation of a spouse as an honor.

Question 6

In most divorce cases,

Accepted Answer

A)  neither party feels disappointed or rejected. 
B)  only the wife feels disappointed or rejected. 
C)  only the husband feels disappointed or rejected. 
D)  both parties feel disappointed or rejected.

Question 7

Marina and Kevin have two children, one boy and one girl, and the four of them live together in one house. This type of family is called a(n)

Accepted Answer

A)  empty-nest family. 
B)  extended family. 
C)  step-family. 
D)  nuclear family.

Question 8

Many middle-aged women who initiate a divorce experience a sense of optimism.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Currently, _____ countries provide gay and lesbian couples with the same legal rights as heterosexual couples.

Accepted Answer

A)  no 
B)  few 
C)  many 
D)  most

Question 10

Physical attractiveness matters less in online and speed dating compared to traditional dating.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Limited cohabitation is typically based on convenience and sexual accessibility.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

The divorce rate in second marriages involving step-children is about _____ the rate for first marriages.

Accepted Answer

A)  three times lower than 
B)  the same as 
C)  three times higher 
D)  ten times higher

Question 13

The phrase, "till death do you part," which is often said during marriage services, offers a good example of

Accepted Answer

A)  passion. 
B)  romantic love. 
C)  commitment. 
D)  consummate love.

Question 14

As a typical American male, which of Todd's reasons for filing for divorce would be the most typical?

Accepted Answer

A)  "I hate my in-laws." 
B)  "My wife is one of those Women's Lib'ers." 
C)  "I drink too much." 
D)  "My wife had an affair."

Question 15

In general, the same factors predict long-term success of couples regardless of sexual orientation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

______ refers to a couple having similar values and interests and is a good predictor of marital satisfaction.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ______ refers to a couple having similar...

Question 17

Men are more likely to base their friendships on intimate, emotional sharing than women.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

In their cross-cultural study of mate selection, Buss and colleagues found that the characteristic of ____ showed the most variation as to whether it was important to mate selection.

Accepted Answer

A)  intelligence 
B)  chastity 
C)  physical attractiveness 
D)  social status

Question 19

Elliot and Elizabeth are both politically liberal, vegetarian, like to socialize, and are agnostic. Which concept best describes these similarities?

Accepted Answer

A)  Exchange theory 
B)  Homogamy 
C)  Limited cohabitation 
D)  Familism

Question 20

When discussing his new girlfriend, Mickey says, "I can tell her everything about myself." Mickey clearly feels ____ toward his girlfriend.

Accepted Answer

A)  commitment 
B)  passion 
C)  infatuation 
D)  intimacy

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

Marital ________ is the degree to which a husband and wife accommodate to each other over time.

In the United States, the median age of marriage has been declining for the past few decades.

To qualify as "emotionally divorced," a couple must

In the United States, men tend to remain single longer during young adulthood.

Which statement concerning cross-cultural violence is true?

In most divorce cases,

Marina and Kevin have two children, one boy and one girl, and the four of them live together in one house. This type of family is called a(n)

Many middle-aged women who initiate a divorce experience a sense of optimism.

Currently, _____ countries provide gay and lesbian couples with the same legal rights as heterosexual couples.

Physical attractiveness matters less in online and speed dating compared to traditional dating.

Limited cohabitation is typically based on convenience and sexual accessibility.

The divorce rate in second marriages involving step-children is about _____ the rate for first marriages.

The phrase, "till death do you part," which is often said during marriage services, offers a good example of

As a typical American male, which of Todd's reasons for filing for divorce would be the most typical?

In general, the same factors predict long-term success of couples regardless of sexual orientation.

______ refers to a couple having similar values and interests and is a good predictor of marital satisfaction.

Men are more likely to base their friendships on intimate, emotional sharing than women.

In their cross-cultural study of mate selection, Buss and colleagues found that the characteristic of ____ showed the most variation as to whether it was important to mate selection.

Elliot and Elizabeth are both politically liberal, vegetarian, like to socialize, and are agnostic. Which concept best describes these similarities?

When discussing his new girlfriend, Mickey says, "I can tell her everything about myself." Mickey clearly feels ____ toward his girlfriend.