Question 1

The term used to indicate dating someone who lives in close geographical proximity is homogamy.

Accepted Answer

The correct term for dating someone who lives in close geographical proximity is propinquity, not homogamy. Homogamy refers to dating or marrying someone with similar characteristics, such as background, race, or religion.

Question 2

Which of the following was ranked by the text as the most popular social networking website?

Accepted Answer

The text identifies Facebook as having "over 2.23 billion monthly active users" and being "the most popular social networking website".

Question 3

In the U.S., 80% of Jews marry within their faith.

Accepted Answer

Surveys and studies, including those from the Pew Research Center, indicate that the rate of in-marriage (marrying within one's faith) among Jews in the U.S. is lower than 80%, with significant variation depending on factors such as denomination and level of religious observance.

Question 4

Because of lower availability of females in some Southeast Asian countries, men turn to mail order bride services to find an Asian bride.

Accepted Answer

Due to factors such as gender imbalances and cultural preferences, there are some Southeast Asian countries where there is a lower availability of females, leading some men to turn to mail order bride services to find a partner.

Question 5

An example of closed courtship is arranged marriages.

Accepted Answer

Closed courtship refers to a situation where the selection of a mate is restricted by the family, community or cultural norms, and arranged marriages are a prime example of this.

Question 6

In a 2006 Pew Research Center study of unattached singles, more than half reported that they were uninterested in dating.

Accepted Answer

According to the 2006 Pew Research Center study of unattached singles, more than half reported that they were uninterested in dating.

Question 7

Which of the following is a disadvantage of meeting someone on the Internet?

Accepted Answer

All of the given options are disadvantages of meeting someone on the Internet. Lack of nonverbal communication can result in misinterpretation of messages, exaggeration of personal attributes can lead to disappointment or deceit, and geographical distance can make it harder to maintain a relationship.

Question 8

According to a 2010 Pew Research Center study, 93% of members of the _______________ Generation approve of blacks and whites dating.

Accepted Answer

The 2010 Pew Research Center study found that 93% of Millennials (also known as Generation Y) approve of interracial dating. The other generations were not mentioned in this statistic.

Question 9

Women begin to outnumber men by the age of

Accepted Answer

Women begin to outnumber men by the age of 35.

Question 10

At least among the American middle class, traditional dating dominated through the

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Question 11

The larger the environment in which there are large numbers of people, the greater the probability of meeting a partner.

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Question 12

Dating serves to filter out less likely partners for marriage.

Accepted Answer

Dating allows individuals to learn more about themselves and their potential partners, helping them to identify and eliminate individuals who may not be compatible with their long-term goals and desires, ultimately filtering out less likely partners for marriage.

Question 13

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Question 14

Which of the following statements best illustrates the voice response to deteriorating relationships?

Accepted Answer

The statement "Let's talk about how we make our relationship better." shows a willingness to address the issues in the relationship and work towards improvement. This is a constructive and collaborative response to the deteriorating relationship. The other choices either suggest avoidance or a unilateral decision to end the relationship without any effort to address the problems.

Question 15

A young couple who abruptly breaks off a love relationship after only three months and subsequently develops a platonic relationship has engaged in which of the following responses to a deteriorating relationship?

Accepted Answer

The couple's abrupt breakup indicates that they have chosen the exit response to a deteriorating relationship. However, by subsequently developing a platonic relationship, they have maintained a connection with one another, albeit a non-romantic one.

Question 16

Which of the following is a purpose of engagements?

Accepted Answer

Engagements can serve multiple purposes, including publicly announcing a commitment, planning the wedding ceremony, and preparing to expand family ties. Therefore, "All of the above" is the correct answer.

Question 17

Americans are increasingly finding romance in the workplace.

Accepted Answer

According to a survey by CareerBuilder, 38% of American workers have dated a co-worker at some point in their career, and 29% of those went on to marry that co-worker. This suggests that Americans are indeed finding romance in the workplace.

Question 18

The most recent study findings cited in the text indicate that most heterosexual Americans meet their partners

Accepted Answer

The text states that "most Americans still meet romantic partners through friends" (paragraph 3). Therefore, the correct answer is D.

Question 19

Bride price is the payment of a woman's family to her prospective husband's family.

Accepted Answer

Bride price is the payment made by the prospective husband (or his family) to the family of the bride.

Question 20

Marrying someone of one's own race is an example of exogamy.

Accepted Answer

Marrying someone of one's own race is an example of endogamy, not exogamy. Exogamy refers to the custom of marrying outside one's own social group or cultural group.

Quiz 4: Involvement: Dating, Pairing, Courtship