Question 1

Which person has the greatest power in a relationship?

Accepted Answer

A)  the one who cares about it the most 
B)  the one who cares about it the least 
C)  both, when they make decisions together 
D)  neither, because power doesn't matter

Question 2

There is a ____________________ between the idea of marriage as exchange and marriage as shared emotion.

Accepted Answer

The answer of There is a ____________________ between the idea...

Question 3

Individuals disadvantaged in romance include people of size,people with physical differences,and __________________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Individuals disadvantaged in romance include people of...

Question 4

What are the two main types of marriages?

Accepted Answer

A)  romantic and economic 
B)  arranged and happy 
C)  self-chosen and customary 
D)  arranged and self-chosen

Question 5

According to Erik Erikson,what is the most important developmental task in young adulthood?

Accepted Answer

A)  finding a sense of identity 
B)  establishing intimacy 
C)  falling in love 
D)  getting married

Question 6

In the era of early fur traders,many men in Canada formed unions with _____________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In the era of early fur traders,many...

Question 7

According to the text,which of the following BEST describes arranged marriages?

Accepted Answer

A)  They do not take place in Canada. 
B)  They may have happened earlier, but no longer occur. 
C)  They are actually common, but are kept secret. 
D)  They occur most often among immigrant families.

Question 8

How are the patterns within intimate relationship often set?

Accepted Answer

A)  through the adoption of cultural norms 
B)  through generational transmission of values 
C)  through the earliest interactions between the couple 
D)  through the laws concerning marriage

Question 9

Which of the following is NOT a difficulty in communication between men and women?

Accepted Answer

A)  expectations based on the past 
B)  presenting oneself as someone one is not 
C)  listening to learn what the other really means 
D)  telling others the partner's "real" feelings

Question 10

According to the text,what happened during the 1960s and 1970s?

Accepted Answer

A)  Young people became more concerned about safe sex. 
B)  Attitudes toward sexual experience became less permissive. 
C)  The sex-for-fun standard became the norm for men and women. 
D)  Sexual experience among dating couples increased.

Question 11

In the early years of settlement in Canada,what did explorers who came from Europe often do for companionship?

Accepted Answer

A)  They formed unions with Aboriginal women. 
B)  They brought wives over from France and England. 
C)  They brought animals into their homes as pets. 
D)  They developed a "society of bachelors."

Question 12

According to the text,in contrast to Asian Indian society,what does mainstream North American culture value?

Accepted Answer

A)  a rigid occupational system 
B)  individual achievement 
C)  family solidarity 
D)  reliance on relatives

Question 13

James lived in the new colonies of Canada and worked on the family farm,helping his father and older brothers.He wanted to marry May,who lived six farms over,but his parents thought she was too flighty to make a good farmer's wife.Which of the following was the most likely result?

Accepted Answer

A)  James' parents probably eventually approved of the marriage because they were in need of another worker on the farm. 
B)  James went ahead and married anyway, because he felt the New World allowed for freedom and individuality. 
C)  James seriously considered his parents' opinion because he depended on their goodwill and the family farm for his income. 
D)  James and May engaged in premarital sex so that his parents would agree to the marriage to prevent family shame.

Question 14

Soni came with her parents from India when she was four.She has accepted many values of the majority Canadian society,including the idea of choosing her own husband.According to the text,which statement is LEAST likely to be true of her?

Accepted Answer

A)  Her parents are pressuring her to marry someone of East Indian descent. 
B)  Her parents feel it is her decision and they should not interfere. 
C)  There may be a great deal of conflict in her family as a result of cultural clash. 
D)  Soni may become isolated from her family and social group.

Question 15

What is another term for gay and lesbian orientation?

Accepted Answer

A)  homogamy 
B)  closeted 
C)  cohabitation 
D)  homosexuality

Question 16

According to the text,in a relationship,what do lesbians tend to do?

Accepted Answer

A)  form an emotional attachment first 
B)  emphasize non-monogamy 
C)  marry first and think later 
D)  engage in short-term sexual encounters

Question 17

Which of the following sayings might refer to homogamy?

Accepted Answer

A)  Faint heart never won fair lady. 
B)  Birds of a feather flock together. 
C)  All that glitters is not gold. 
D)  Love is blind.

Question 18

According to the text,what is one difference between premarital and marital infidelity?

Accepted Answer

A)  Married people are more likely to be unfaithful. 
B)  Married people are less likely to engage in Internet relationships. 
C)  Unmarried people are more likely to be emotionally unfaithful. 
D)  Unmarried people are likelier to end a relationship.

Question 19

What is the term for the prohibition against mating between people who are too closely related?

Accepted Answer

A)  illegal enclave 
B)  endogamy 
C)  incest taboo 
D)  closeting

Question 20

What did the common attitude toward sexuality emphasize during the late 1800s?

Accepted Answer

A)  its sinfulness 
B)  the merging of sex and romance 
C)  the "pure" woman 
D)  the fun standard

Exam 3: Getting Together