Question 1

Self-actualized people prefer to retreat to pleasant fantasies rather than to cope with unpleasant realities.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Generally speaking, women tend to take their extramarital affairs more lightly than men.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

All of the following contribute to our psychological need for intimacy EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  large bureaucratic institutions. 
B)  increased economic strains. 
C)  increased anonymity. 
D)  increased mobility.

Question 4

Over time, a marriage will fail if the romantic love changes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Through their research, Stinnett and DeFrain found that the happiest childhood memories recalled by their subjects almost always involved:

Accepted Answer

A)  time spent in family activities. 
B)  serious events like funerals. 
C)  childhood friends. 
D)  early school experiences.

Question 6

Marriages in Japan are characterized by different goals than those in the United States. Which of the following is an example of a Japanese marriage goal not shared by the United States?

Accepted Answer

A)  The husband and wife work toward an intimate emotionally fulfilling marriage. 
B)  The husband puts his family first once married. 
C)  Both men and women select a mate themselves to meet their psychological needs. 
D)  The wife agrees to provide a home and raise the children mostly on her own.

Question 7

Some people who prefer cohabitation over marriage feel that domestic partnership laws:

Accepted Answer

A)  are undermining marriage. 
B)  should be adopted by all states. 
C)  discriminate against heterosexual couples. 
D)  threaten their freedom.

Question 8

In general, the younger the age at marriage, the greater the risk of:

Accepted Answer

A)  cross-interactions. 
B)  marital failure. 
C)  fraud. 
D)  mental incapacity.

Question 9

Which of the following is NOT a common difficult question about domestic partnership policies?

Accepted Answer

A)  How should domestic partnership be defined? 
B)  How extensive should benefit coverage be? 
C)  Will marriage be obsolete? 
D)  How should the tax structure respond to domestic partnership?

Question 10

Children who grow up with two biological and successfully married parents are more likely to:

Accepted Answer

A)  be more popular. 
B)  be overweight. 
C)  have better physical health. 
D)  get divorced themselves.

Question 11

Prenuptial contracts cover all of the following areas EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  aims and expectations of the couple. 
B)  income and expense handling and control. 
C)  minimum age requirements for marriage. 
D)  responsibility for household tasks.

Question 12

Outside factors such as lack of support have no effect on the intimate relationship.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

A good marriage acts as a ____ against mental health problems such as alienation, loneliness, unhappiness, and depression.

Accepted Answer

A)  barrier 
B)  buffer 
C)  cure 
D)  function

Question 14

One of the most pervasive enemies facing dual-earner families is:

Accepted Answer

A)  constant change. 
B)  unemployment. 
C)  lack of time. 
D)  television.

Question 15

A prenuptial contract or agreement can legally override a state marriage contract.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

All of the following factors correlate with greater acceptance of extramarital affairs EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  being young and male. 
B)  being in a cohabiting relationship. 
C)  being politically liberal. 
D)  having a high school education or less.

Question 17

Married men have longer life expectancies than:

Accepted Answer

A)  single men. 
B)  single women. 
C)  married women. 
D)  cohabitating men and women.

Question 18

According to Cox and Demmitt, the marriage contract involves three parties: the man, the woman, and:

Accepted Answer

A)  their families. 
B)  the church. 
C)  their children. 
D)  the state.

Question 19

When the honeymoon is over, couples tend to:

Accepted Answer

A)  think about their long-term career goals and objectives. 
B)  reexamine their unrealistic expectations about marriage. 
C)  turn their attention to their in-laws. 
D)  exhibit a high degree of spontaneity.

Question 20

Some feel that having a prenuptial agreement is negative because it:

Accepted Answer

A)  isn't legally binding. 
B)  demonstrates a lack of trust in your future mate. 
C)  leads to divorce. 
D)  takes away the individual rights of both partners.

Exam 7: Marriage, Intimacy, Expectations, and the Fully Functioning Person

Self-actualized people prefer to retreat to pleasant fantasies rather than to cope with unpleasant realities.

Generally speaking, women tend to take their extramarital affairs more lightly than men.

All of the following contribute to our psychological need for intimacy EXCEPT:

Over time, a marriage will fail if the romantic love changes.

Through their research, Stinnett and DeFrain found that the happiest childhood memories recalled by their subjects almost always involved:

Marriages in Japan are characterized by different goals than those in the United States. Which of the following is an example of a Japanese marriage goal not shared by the United States?

Some people who prefer cohabitation over marriage feel that domestic partnership laws:

In general, the younger the age at marriage, the greater the risk of:

Which of the following is NOT a common difficult question about domestic partnership policies?

Children who grow up with two biological and successfully married parents are more likely to:

Prenuptial contracts cover all of the following areas EXCEPT:

Outside factors such as lack of support have no effect on the intimate relationship.

A good marriage acts as a ____ against mental health problems such as alienation, loneliness, unhappiness, and depression.

One of the most pervasive enemies facing dual-earner families is:

A prenuptial contract or agreement can legally override a state marriage contract.

All of the following factors correlate with greater acceptance of extramarital affairs EXCEPT:

Married men have longer life expectancies than:

According to Cox and Demmitt, the marriage contract involves three parties: the man, the woman, and:

When the honeymoon is over, couples tend to:

Some feel that having a prenuptial agreement is negative because it: