Deck 8: Coupling: From Singlehood to Marriage

Question 1

Harmonious couples are characterized by _____.

A) realistic views of marriage
B) moderate levels of relationship satisfaction
C) both A and B
D) None of the above

Answer 1

D

Question 2

These couples are characterized by strength in decision making and planning, but there is a bit of dissatisfaction with a partner's personality and habits. There are
Moderate levels of relationship dissatisfaction.

A) traditional couples
B) vitalized couples
C) conflicted couples
D) harmonious couples

Answer 2

A

Question 3

In his typology, Peter Stein states that there are four categories of singles. Singles in this category include never-marrieds, those who have divorced and have no intention of remarrying, cohabiting individuals, gay and lesbian couples, and certain members of the clergy, such as priests and nuns.

A) voluntary temporary singles
B) involuntary temporary singles
C) involuntary permanent singles
D) voluntary permanent singles

Answer 3

D

Question 4

In his typology, Peter Stein states that there are four categories of singles. Singles in this category include those who have never married, as well as those who were previously married and are now divorced or widowed. These singles are not opposed to marriage; rather, they are not currently looking for a mate because it is not a priority.

A) involuntary permanent singles
B) voluntary permanent singles
C) voluntary temporary singles
D) involuntary temporary singles

Question 5

America is a(n) ________ culture, one in which individual needs and wants, such as self-fulfillment, educational attainment, and the fulfillment of career goals, are promoted over the collective needs of the society.

A) collectivist
B) pioneering
C) individualistic
D) eclectic

Question 6

Every state requires couples intending to marry to receive a ________, a document issued by a town, county, state or similar authority, allowing the marriage to occur at least one month prior to their nuptials.

A) prenuptial agreement
B) marriage contract
C) marriage license
D) covenant

Question 7

As the term implies, ________ are those individuals who have not married.

A) singles
B) hope-to-marry singles
C) gay singles
D) never-married singles

Question 8

A ________ is a culturally defined, culturally assigned set of behaviors each spouse is expected to carry out.

A) stereotype
B) conjugal role
C) marital boundaries
D) boundary role

Question 9

The legal age of marriage is ________ in the United States.

A) 16
B) 18
C) 21
D) 14

Question 10

Marriage allows for ________ , in which each spouse can take on tasks and concentrate on those things they do well (i.e., he may like to do light carpentry while she may like to do yard work).

A) specialization
B) instrumental support
C) stability
D) financial responsibility

Question 11

An ________ couple is one in which the partners are of different races.

A) bisexual
B) bi-racial
C) interracial
D) intermarried

Question 12

In his typology, Peter Stein states that there are four categories of singles. In this category are those singles who wanted to marry but did not find a marriage mate. These singles may be never married, divorced, or widowed. Over time, they come to accept their unmarried status.

A) involuntary temporary singles
B) voluntary permanent singles
C) voluntary temporary singles
D) involuntary permanent singles

Question 13

In his typology, Peter Stein states that there are four categories of singles. Among this category are singles who want to be married and who are actively seeking a marriage mate. This group of singles includes people who have never married, as well as those who were previously married and are now divorced or widowed.

A) involuntary temporary singles
B) involuntary permanent singles
C) voluntary temporary singles
D) voluntary permanent singles

Question 14

In American culture, and in cultures around the world, ________ is assumed to be the next chapter in a person's life, following adolescence and early adulthood.

A) marriage
B) parenthood
C) retirement
D) puberty

Question 15

When people of different religious faiths marry, their union is called an ________ marriage (for example, when a Christian marries a Hindu).

A) unequally yoked
B) miscegenation
C) intrafaith
D) interfaith

Question 16

Vitalized couples are characterized by _____.

A) high levels of overall relationship satisfaction.
B) emphasis on religion
C) egalitarian (equal) roles
D) all of the above

Question 17

Many people are single because _____.

A) they are widowed
B) they are divorced
C) they have never married
D) all of the above

Question 18

________ marriages are those in which individuals who adhere to the same religion wed, but they may have different beliefs or follow different traditions within that faith (such as a Baptist who marries a Presbyterian).

A) Interfaith
B) Miscegenation
C) Trans-faith
D) Intrafaith

Question 19

_________ is a term used in the mid 1800s to describe the "mixed race" offspring produced by interracial couples.

A) Miscegenation
B) Mulatto
C) Interbreed
D) Half-breed

Question 20

These were developed by Flowers and his colleagues in an effort to better understand the correlation between premarital relationships and subsequent marital outcomes (and in order to assess premarital relationship quality).

A) premarital couple typologies
B) premarital assessment instruments
C) assessment typologies
D) marital typologies

Question 21

In most cultures throughout the world, there is an expectation that when a person reaches adulthood marriage should soon follow.

Question 22

The divorce rate remains high, but appears to have stabilized somewhat (around 40 percent and 50 percent).

Question 23

Being single is a fluid, changeable state.

Question 24

Overall, never-married people report low satisfaction in areas of friendship, general health, and their economic pictures.

Question 25

"If I choose to marry, what will my priorities be? Perhaps companionship or friendship? Do I anticipate a marriage with children? A marriage partner who shares my dreams and life goals? And a marriage that is united in purpose and direction?" Questions such as these are examples of ________, key factors in marital satisfaction and longevity.

A) traditional stereotypes
B) marital naïveté
C) relational expectancies
D) interactional expectations

Question 26

The following characterizes ________ couples as: - Dissatisfaction with a partner's personality
- Communication problems
- Difficulties in participating in joint activities
- Difficulty relating to a partner's family and friends
- Difficulty in their sexual relationship

A) harmonious
B) conflicted
C) vitalized
D) traditional

Question 27

Levitt found that when (not if) relational expectancies are tested, one of three outcomes will occur. When this happens, the relationship experiences negative effects.

A) when a spouse's expectations are confirmed
B) when a spouse's expectations are violated
C) when the relationship expectations are tested and the spouse's expectations are exceeded
D) when a spouse's expectations are not verbalized

Question 28

Levitt found that when (not if) relational expectancies are tested, one of three outcomes will occur. When this outcome happens, the relationship will at least remain stable.

A) when a spouse's expectations are confirmed
B) when a spouse's expectations are violated
C) when a spouse's expectations are not verbalized
D) when the relationship's expectations are tested and the spouse's expectations are exceeded

Question 29

Never-married women tend to be better organized and tend to better manage their lives than unmarried men.

Question 30

Why is it helpful to study marital couple types and marital satisfaction?

A) It provides for married couples a basis for understanding parenthood.
B) It helps researchers understand when and if arranged marriages succeed.
C) It helps researchers predict which types of marriages are more likely to end in divorce and which are more likely to succeed.
D) none of the above

Question 31

About 4.1 percent of U.S adults identify as a sexual minority (gay, lesbian, or bisexual).

Question 32

Lifespan psychologist Mary Levitt developed the ________ , which illustrates how spouses' expectations of marital relationships are based on past relationship interactions with the spouse. This model also takes into account the influence of societal norms (such as women being caregivers and men being providers) on spousal expectations.

A) Relational Expectations Model
B) Marriage Interaction Model
C) Social Marriage Model
D) Social Expectations Model

Question 33

Unlike traditionals, ________ are not as conventional in their values and beliefs about marriage. Perhaps one thing that best distinguishes them from traditional couples is their competitiveness, or the need for one-upmanship (outdoing the other or controlling the other).

A) vitalized couple types
B) mixed couple types
C) separate couple types
D) independent couple types

Question 34

Which of the following is a marital couple type?

A) traditional couple
B) vitalized couple
C) conflicted couple
D) harmonious couple

Question 35

Levitt found that when (not if) relational expectancies are tested, one of three outcomes will occur. When this particular outcome happens, the highest levels of marital satisfaction are reached.

A) when the relationship expectations are tested and the spouse's expectations are exceeded
B) when a spouse's expectations are violated
C) when a spouse's expectations are not verbalized
D) when a spouse's expectations are confirmed

Question 36

________ couple types adhere to conventional beliefs about marriage. These couples are interdependent in their relationship and prefer to be less independent and self-sufficient than the other marital types.

A) Independents
B) Separates
C) Traditional
D) Mixed

Question 37

Never-married men tend to experience better health than married men, and never-married men experience lower rates of suicide than married men.

Question 38

Young, unmarried men and women are typically well educated and have high-status careers and jobs.

Question 39

Existing research seems to indicate that singlehood is a negative experience for many.

Question 40

Historically, American culture viewed singlehood not as a lifestyle that adults purposely chose, but rather, it was seen as a stepping stone to the eventual, expected adult roles of spouse and parent.

Question 41

In terms of why people marry, what sets Western culture apart from others?

Question 42

What is an "urban tribe?"

Question 43

Those who are born outside the United States and then immigrate here are more likely to intermarry than those who are of different racial, ethnic, or cultural backgrounds, but who are born here.

Question 44

Polygamy is illegal everywhere in the United States except Utah.

Question 45

Determining who takes on which household responsibilities is an important negotiation that should take place early in the marriage. According to Anderson and Sabatelli (2003), this issue boils down to three primary factors. What are they?

Question 46

What is the difference between interfaith marriages and intrafaith marriages?

Question 47

Briefly describe mixed marital couple types.

Question 48

The life commitment of marriage provides stability, especially for men. Explain.

Question 49

Although it used to be the case, states no longer require medical tests for legal marriages.

Question 50

What is a heterogamous interpersonal relationship?

Question 51

In a covenant marriage, legal separation from a spouse can take place only after the couple undergoes joint marital counseling. In addition, one or more parties must prove that the other committed one or more marital violations. The text names six; name three.

Question 52

Gay men and lesbians do not have the legal privilege of marriage; however, researchers have always considered them as coupled.

Question 53

According to Qian, how does region of residence factor in with regards to individuals who intermarry?

Question 54

A conjugal role is a culturally defined, culturally assigned set of behaviors each spouse is expected to carry out. Give examples of conjugal roles.

Question 55

According to Qian, how does educational attainment factor in with regards to individuals who intermarry?

Question 56

There are several legal benefits to marriage which are provided by federal and state legislation. Please name three.

Question 57

Give an example of instrumental support in marriage, in which husband and wife both boost the well-being, productivity, and career of their spouse.

Question 58

Married people are generally healthier than non-married individuals.

Question 59

How have same-sex statistics changed over the last few years, and how do researchers account for them?

Question 60

Briefly describe separate couple marital types.

Question 61

The text lists several physiological benefits for marriage. What are they?

Question 62

Discuss the economic benefits of marriage.

Question 63

Why is singlehood increasing in America?

Question 64

Discuss the challenges of contemporary interracial couples.

Question 65

In order to better understand marriage as a social institution, Browning outlines five specific social dimensions of marriage. Name them and provide brief descriptions of each.