Question 1

Conflict-habituated marriages are more common than vital marriages, according to Cuber and Harroff.

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Cuber and Harroff's research suggests that conflict-habituated marriages, characterized by frequent arguments and a lack of intimacy, are more common than vital marriages, which are characterized by mutual support, communication, and affection.

Question 2

The following are the benefits of marriage, except

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The statement "it confers 100 rights" is not true. Marriage does provide legal benefits, benefits in economic well-being, and benefits in physical and mental health, and personal happiness, but the specific number of rights conferred may vary depending on the country and state.

Question 3

Discuss the functions of engagement.

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Question 4

The factor that may influence whether and when people choose to marry includes which of the following

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Religious affiliation and religiosity can play a significant role in the decision to marry, as some religions encourage marriage and may have particular expectations regarding family and relationships. Additionally, highly religious individuals may prioritize finding a partner who shares their beliefs and values, which can affect when and whom they choose to marry. While the other factors listed may also impact marriage decisions, they are not as universally applicable as religious affiliation and religiosity.

Question 5

The federal ruling that made same-sex marriage legal in all 50 states is called the Defense of Marriage Act.

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The federal ruling that made same-sex marriage legal in all 50 states is called Obergefell v. Hodges, not the Defense of Marriage Act. The Defense of Marriage Act was actually a federal law passed in 1996 that defined marriage as a legal union between one man and one woman. However, parts of this law were later struck down by the Supreme Court in 2013.

Question 6

Cohabitation serves many of the same functions as engagement.

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Cohabitation and engagement both involve two people living together and exploring the possibility of a long-term committed relationship. They both allow for getting to know each other better, testing compatibility, and sharing financial and household responsibilities. However, engagement typically includes a formal commitment to marriage, while cohabitation may or may not lead to marriage.

Question 7

Individualized marriages emphasize

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Individualized marriages prioritize personal fulfillment and self-actualization over other traditional considerations, such as kinship ties or fear of divorce. While sexual unfaithfulness may still be a concern for some couples, it is not the defining feature of an individualized marriage.

Question 8

How does parenthood affect marital success?

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Question 9

Discuss relationship factors that predict marital success.

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Question 10

The exchanging of rings dates back to ancient Egyptian weddings and symbolizes timelessness.

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The exchanging of rings does indeed date back to ancient Egyptian weddings and is said to symbolize timelessness.

Question 11

Discuss Cuber and Haroff's five types of marriage.

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Question 12

Barriers to marriage for low-income unmarried couples with children include which of the following?

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Financial concerns are a significant barrier to marriage for low-income unmarried couples with children. This includes the cost of a wedding, legal fees, and the potential loss of government assistance. Correlational inferiority, acceptance of divorce, and concerns about relationships with new in-laws may also be factors, but they are not the primary barriers.

Question 13

Premarital factors which researchers have found to predict later marital happiness and satisfaction include all of the following, except

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Studies have found that a longer courtship period, higher level of education, and later age at marriage are all linked to higher marital satisfaction and happiness. However, the number of previous dating relationships does not seem to have a consistent relationship with marital satisfaction.

Question 14

Define and describe the "marriage debate."

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Question 15

Men tend to marry women who are

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According to research, men tend to marry women who are younger and less educated than them. This trend is called "hypergamy," which is a social phenomenon where individuals choose partners who are of higher socioeconomic status than themselves.

Question 16

Marriage remains highly valued, even with increased acceptance of divorce and nonmarital lifestyles.

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Despite cultural shifts towards more acceptance of divorce and nonmarital lifestyles, studies show that marriage remains highly valued by individuals and society at large.

Question 17

Early married couples need to separate from their families of orientation in order to strengthen their marriages.

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Separating from the families of orientation (the families in which they were raised) allows married couples to establish their own identities and boundaries as a family unit, which can strengthen their relationship. This does not mean completely cutting off relations with their families of origin, but rather establishing healthy boundaries and prioritizing their relationship with their spouse.

Question 18

People in which  group are least likely to be married?

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According to data from the US Census Bureau, African Americans have the lowest marriage rate of any racial or ethnic group in the United States.

Question 19

A marriage between a man and his mother, sister, or daughter violates the principles of

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Exogamy is the principle of marrying outside of one's own social or cultural group. A marriage between close relatives such as a man and his mother, sister, or daughter violates this principle and is considered taboo in most cultures. Endogamy refers to marrying within one's own social or cultural group, heterogamy refers to marrying someone who is different in some way (e.g. race, religion, education level), and homogamy refers to marrying someone who is similar in some way (e.g. age, education level, social class).

Question 20

Women typically experience depression and an identity crisis when their youngest child departs from the home.

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The experience of depression and identity crisis when the youngest child leaves home, known as "empty nest syndrome," is not universal among women. Many women adapt well to this life change, and reactions vary widely depending on individual circumstances, personal resilience, and the quality of their relationships outside of parenting roles.

Quiz 8: Marriages in Societal and Individual Perspective