Deck 8: Marriage As a Personal Relationship and Social Institution

Question 1

A father giving his daughter away at her wedding illustrates a ________ culture.

A)controlling
B)matriarchal
C)patriarchal
D)spiritual

Answer 1

C

Question 2

Based on the longitudinal Health and Retirement Study,which individual would be expected to have the most health problems?

A)Maria,a widow who has remarried
B)Nathan,who has divorced once
C)George,who has been married for 25 years
D)Jessica,who has never married

Answer 2

B

Question 3

Which can be concluded about satisfaction in marriage and the division of labor?

A)Conflict increases when partners share the domestic chores equally.
B)Couples with egalitarian roles are happier in marriage.
C)Men who perform domestic tasks are less happy in their marriage.
D)Traditional household gender roles result in more satisfying marriages.

Answer 3

B

Question 4

The age of marriage has ________ for men and ________ for women since 1970.

A)decreased; decreased
B)increased; increased
C)increased; decreased
D)decreased; increased

Question 5

________is a cultural universal and ________ is a custom.

A)Supernatural; singing
B)Marriage; romance
C)Bride price; supernatural
D)Funerals; incest taboos

Question 6

Mark is conducting research on marriage happiness.He has surveyed 1,000 married men and 1,000 married women with a happiness indicator.Which can be expected?

A)Married women are significantly happier than married men.
B)The majority of married men and women report being unhappy.
C)Married men and married women are equally happy.
D)Married men are happier than married women.

Question 7

Deidre said to her partner,"Stop ignoring me!" when she got home from work went straight to the computer.If Deidre's partner is an active listener,how will she reply?

A)"I will get off in a minute."
B)"Well,you were on the computer all last evening ignoring me."
C)"You sound angry.Would you like me to get off the computer?"
D)"Sorry,I will try to make it up to you by purchasing another computer for you."

Question 8

Anika is 26 and looking for a lifelong partner for marriage.Her parents have been married for 35 very happy years,and she would like to find someone to have a similarly successful marriage.Which characteristic in a mate should she look for?

A)A person with different values than her family.
B)A person whose parents are happily married.
C)A partner at least five years younger.
D)A partner with a different religious faith.

Question 9

Based on current marriage trends in the United States,why will there likely be more single people in 2025 than in 1990?

A)Individuals are delaying the age of marriage.
B)Individuals are being widowed earlier and not remarrying.
C)More people are choosing to the single lifestyle throughout their life.
D)More people are staying single after divorce.

Question 10

In The Johari Window,the Hidden Pane includes

A)information unknown to neither you nor others.
B)information others can see,but you cannot.
C)information known to close friends,but not strangers.
D)information you want to keep private.

Question 11

Anthony,a Black man,and Chrystal,a White woman,are not allowed to marry because of the color of their skin.Which law prevents their marriage?

A)Antimiscegenation
B)Antihomogeny
C)Defense of Marriage Act
D)Delayed Marriage Act

Question 12

Active listening includes stopping,looking,listening,

A)restating,and feeling.
B)asking,and embracing.
C)confronting,and embracing.
D)asking,and reflecting.

Question 13

Given the marriage universals and distinctions around the world,the definition of marriage is a

A)personal relationship between two or more individuals that come together to create a family structure for the purpose of a stable society.
B)legal relationship between a man and a woman that leads to the birth of children and sexual,economic,and social stability.
C)religious commitment between two individuals that provides sexual,economic,and social responsibilities and benefits.
D)legally and socially recognized relationship that includes sexual,economic,and social rights and responsibilities between partners.

Question 14

Which of the following accurately describes the effect of marriage on health?

A)Married individuals are healthier unless the marriage is stressful.
B)Married women tend to be less healthy than single women.
C)Married men tend to be less healthy than single men.
D)Married women gain more health benefits than married men.

Question 15

The selection effect would suggest

A)happy people are more likely to get married.
B)needy people are more likely to get married.
C)individuals select a mate who needs them.
D)selection of a mate is limited by geography.

Question 16

Amanda is a single mother and Chloe is also a mother,but married.Both women are 30 years old and have a five-year-old child.Which one can be expected to find a job first?

A)Amanda because employers will view Chloe as having too many obligations.
B)Amanda because the baby's father's family has connections.
C)Chloe because she has more social capital in the community to help her.
D)Chloe only if she has better skills that are valuable to an employer.

Question 17

Matrika and Rajul,who just celebrated their first wedding anniversary in their native India,have been part of a research project by Dr.Brown.If they are typical,what will Dr.Brown find out about their relationship up to this point?

A)They cohabited before marriage.
B)Romance has decreased since they married.
C)They are learning to love each other.
D)Their parents played no role in their marriage.

Question 18

Eddie Gonzalez is running for governor.When asked about marriage,he states that would like to see more social services and better schools for all neighborhoods to help families stay together because he supports the ________ perspective.

A)marriage movement
B)marital decline
C)marital resilience
D)covenant marriage

Question 19

Couples who ________ have more happy and successful marriages.

A)have different religious beliefs
B)marry when they are very young
C)marry when they are older
D)have different cultural backgrounds

Question 20

Which statement best reflects the relationships between marriage ceremonies and culture?

A)Traditional weddings display long-held cultural beliefs about patriarchy and powerlessness of woman.
B)Cultural attitudes about marriage,gender roles,and power are deeply engrained in wedding traditions.
C)Historically,culture shaped wedding ceremonies,but modern weddings do not strictly reflect their culture.
D)Family culture is the only culture that dictates marriage traditions.A family's religion is a large factor.

Question 21

The Oklahoma Marriage Initiative was enacted to

A)provide food and housing assistance for married couples with children.
B)provide classes to teach women to cook healthy and cheaply.
C)increase the number of children in two-parent households.
D)increase acceptance and rates of nonmarital births.

Question 22

A covenant marriage

A)does not allow divorce.
B)is available in all 50 states.
C)is a marriage alternative for gays.
D)limits the grounds for divorce.

Question 23

Brian and Alex,a long-term couple,tend to argue regularly. These exchanges are quite negative and hostile,and they can be very critical of one another. What type of couple are Brian and Alex?

A)nonregulated
B)regulated
C)nonperforming
D)performing

Question 24

Joe,Miranda's husband,knows when Miranda is irritated with him because she is silent and chews on the inside of her lip.What type of communication is occurring?

A)Nonverbal
B)Active listening
C)Listening
D)Self-disclosure

Question 25

Diane and Tom have five children.They hope their children marry young to prevent promiscuity,honor the tradition of marriage,and have many children.They have shared that hope with their children.Which of the following would Diane and Tom support?

A)Capital marriage
B)The marriage movement
C)Marital resilience perspective
D)On the side of love perspective