Deck 10: Dating, mate Selection, and Living Together

Question 1

A nakode is a Japanese _____.

Answer 1

matchmaker

Question 2

The _____ indicates the relationship between the number of men and the number of women of a given age.

Answer 2

sex ratio

Question 3

In many non-industrialized countries,parent-arranged marriages are

A) uncommon and ineffective.
B) common,but ineffective.
C) uncommon,but effective.
D) common and effective.

Answer 3

D

Question 4

A new trend amongst college students is sex without commitment; otherwise known as _____.

Question 5

Choosing a mate like yourself is called _____.

Question 6

In some cultures,the bride and groom are required to produce _____ before they are eligible for marriage.

Question 7

Parent-arranged marriages are likely to be based on

A) economic considerations.
B) political considerations.
C) social status considerations.
D) all these

Question 8

Which of the following is NOT true about opportunities for dating in early America?

A) approved by family members
B) more informal than formal
C) conducted under parental supervision
D) male initiated

Question 9

Scandinavian countries have

A) very conservative marriage customs.
B) a high marriage rate.
C) few children born outside of marriage.
D) cohabitation as the most common type of relationship before the birth of a child.

Question 10

Arranged marriages _____ existing family units rather than creating new units.This reinforces ties with other families in the community and strengthens the community.

Question 11

One of the effects of industrialization on marriage is

A) individuals marry at younger ages.
B) an increase in parent-arranged marriages.
C) more freedom for women to make marriage decisions.
D) none of these

Question 12

The _____ is the tendency of women to marry men who are better educated or more successful than they themselves are.

Question 13

Couples from the U.S.believe that _____ is a very important requirement before marriage but couples in India feel that this can grow over time.

Question 14

The ability of women to work leads to:

A) the decline of arranged marriages
B) enhanced possibility of love matches
C) a slightly diminished marriage rate.
D) All of the Above

Question 15

Throughout history,most arrangements for marriage have been made by

A) a village shaman using astrological signs.
B) contractual systems of indentured service.
C) individual choice.
D) parents of the bride and groom.

Question 16

Parent-arranged marriages are based on

A) physical attraction.
B) the potential for affection.
C) a belief that elders in the community have the most wisdom.
D) none of these

Question 17

When it comes to marriage,the world appears to be moving toward a _____ marriage.

A) cultural tradition
B) freedom of choice
C) semi-arranged
D) nakode choice

Question 18

Considering that love is relatively unimportant for arranged marriages,

A) divorce rates are higher than in societies that use individual choice.
B) affection and respect seldom grow over the years.
C) most families do not experience much harmony.
D) none of these

Question 19

The same basic forces that produced the revolution in dating customs in industrialized countries also fostered a decline in the _____.

Question 20

In American culture,_____ is the major factor in choosing a date but not necessarily a mate.

Question 21

As America became more _____,families left the farm or ranch to find better opportunities in towns and cities.

A) industrialized
B) urbanized
C) diverse
D) populated

Question 22

Sakuro is from an Asian American family and her father owns his own business.Although her family is not arranging a marriage,they do want her to marry a boy whose background is similar to theirs.This is an example of which of the following terms?

A) Mating gradient.
B) Sex ratio.
C) Endogamy.
D) Exogamy.

Question 23

Which of the following statements about mate selection in contemporary mainland China is TRUE?

A) There has been a dramatic change from parent-arranged marriage to love-based marriage.
B) Love-based mate selection happens more often in small towns and rural areas than in cities,because people know each other better,and their families.
C) Young people in China know how to select a mate because they tend to date for a long period of time before eventually selecting a mate.
D) All of these statements are true.

Question 24

One of the issues with China's 1979 one child or family planning policy is that everyone wanted a boy to carry on the family name.Now after over 30 years there are less women then men.This represents a:

A) mating gradient.
B) sex ratio.
C) endogamy.
D) exogamy.

Question 25

A Glenn and Marquardt study found that _____ of women enter college hoping to meet "Mr.Right."

A) 47%
B) 52%
C) 63%
D) 71%

Question 26

Antonio is from a large Hispanic,middle class,catholic family.He is only interested in marrying a girl who is also from a large,Hispanic,middle class family.This is an example of which of the following terms?

A) Mating gradient.
B) Sex ratio.
C) Endogamy.
D) Exogamy.

Question 27

Luc thinks that it's OK for him to "hook up" at parties but gets angry when he sees his sister at a party on campus trying to "hook up".Which of the following terms most closely represents this kind of relationship?

A) Double standard.
B) Freedom of choice.
C) Dating.
D) Hooking up.

Question 28

The pace of dating for senior adults compared to their youthful counterparts tends to be

A) about the same.
B) accelerated.
C) a little slower.
D) much slower.

Question 29

Clayton tends to date women who are attractive,younger then himself,and from a lower socioeconomic group.This is an example of which of the following terms?

A) Mating gradient.
B) Sex ratio.
C) Endogamy.
D) Exogamy.

Question 30

As life spans lengthen,the percentage of Americans over age 65 is expected to increase to about _____ by 2030.

A) 25%
B) 12%
C) 20%
D) 15%

Question 31

"What's good for the goose is good for the gander" most closely relates to which of the following terms?

A) Double standard.
B) Freedom of choice.
C) Dating.
D) Hooking up.

Question 32

The term sex ratio refers to the following proportion: the number of _____ and the number of _____ at a particular point in time.

A) dating relationships where the partners have had sexual intercourse; dating relationships where the partners have not had sexual intercourse
B) cohabiters; non-cohabiters
C) endogamous relationships; homogenous relationships
D) men; women

Question 33

Pedro and Silas have a relationship that focuses on romantic attraction solely for recreational value.They are intimate but not necessarily committed.Which of the following terms most closely represents this kind of relationship?

A) Double standard.
B) Nakode.
C) Dating.
D) Hooking up.

Question 34

Although most people in a relationship consider physical appearance important,being _____ typically ranked higher.

A) of the same ethnic group
B) intelligent and funny
C) of the same socioeconomic background
D) well educated and athletic

Question 35

Which of the following is TRUE about elderly people and dating?

A) Many are willing to give up their independence,because it gives them the security of marriage.
B) Many have fears during dating,about the burden of caring for someone in deteriorating health,or being a burden themselves.
C) They tend not to have sex during dating,because when their age cohort was young,social values prohibited sex outside of marriage.
D) They tend to tell their families about their new partner early in the dating relationship.

Question 36

Which of the following is TRUE about dating?

A) Dating leads to commitment,but not necessarily to intimacy.
B) Friendships can lead to dating,which sometimes then lead to mate selection.
C) Dating provides an effective environment for getting to know another person's character.
D) Dating often mistakes a physical relationship for love.

Question 37

Sofia and Tempest like to hang out together at parties on campus and typically have sex together when the party ends.They are not really interested in pursuing a relationship with each other but enjoy the time they have together.Which of the following terms most closely represents this kind of relationship?

A) Double standard.
B) Freedom of choice.
C) Dating.
D) Hooking up.

Question 38

Moshe is Jewish and will only consider marriage to a Jewish girl.This is an example of which of the following terms?

A) Mating gradient.
B) Sex ratio.
C) Endogamy.
D) Exogamy.

Question 39

The fact that even today males have more sexual partners than females prior to marriage indicates a level of:

A) double standard.
B) freedom of choice.
C) dating.
D) permissiveness.

Question 40

"Hanging out" and "hooking up" are

A) contemporary alternatives to dating.
B) often vague in definition,so participants do not have to reveal specifics about their relationship.
C) possible ways to select a mate.
D) all of these

Question 41

Which of the following is NOT a theory of mate selection?

A) attachment theory.
B) equity theory.
C) exchange theory.
D) All of these are theories of mate selection

Question 42

The percentage of cohabiting couples that get married within five years of living together is

A) 10%.
B) 22%.
C) 40%.
D) 55%.

Question 43

In parent-arranged marriage systems,the potential partners tend to have high anxiety concerning whether or not their spouse will be committed to the relationship.

Question 44

The tendency to marry someone of the same ethnic group,educational level,relation,values,and socioeconomic status is known as which of the following terms?

A) Mating gradient.
B) Sex ratio.
C) Endogamy.
D) Exogamy.

Question 45

The tendency for women to marry older,better-educated males is called the mating gradient.

Question 46

Older adults experience the same emotional effects of dating that younger people do.

Question 47

The incidence of reported violence in dating relationships is _____% for women.

A) 15
B) 25
C) 33
D) 50

Question 48

According to a Match.com study,the most important characteristic for a mate is physical attractiveness.

Question 49

Parent-arranged marriages tend to strengthen and reinforce community life.

Question 50

Dating (as an activity)emerged with the industrialization of American society.

Question 51

The text offers ideas to consider before cohabiting,which of the following is NOT a suggested idea?

A) Keep expectations reasonable.
B) Define the amount of cohabiting time.
C) Write and sign a Living Together Agreement.
D) All of these are valid ideas.

Question 52

With older folks,the main reasons for dating are for pleasure and to find a mate.

Question 53

Older American single individuals tend to define dating (for themselves)as "playing the field" rather than "going steady."

Question 54

Desmond is a wealthy man in his 80's but marries a middle class girl in her 30's.This is an example of which of the following terms?

A) Mating gradient.
B) Sex ratio.
C) Endogamy.
D) Exogamy.

Question 55

Much of the non-industrialized world still practices parent-arranged marriages,but there is a global movement toward individual choice in mate selection.

Question 56

In dealing with dating conflict,which approach is used most by males and females?

A) reasoning
B) verbal aggression
C) minor violence,such as pushing
D) severe violence,such as hitting or choking

Question 57

Hugh Heffner,who only dates and marries girls far younger than him,is an example of which of the following terms?

A) Mating gradient.
B) Sex ratio.
C) Endogamy.
D) Exogamy.

Question 58

Throughout world history,courtship has generally been brief.

Question 59

Mate selection based on similarity to self and group is _____; however when it's with someone from outside your group it is _____.

A) mating gradient; sex ratio.
B) sex ratio; mating gradient.
C) endogamy; exogamy.
D) exogamy; endogamy.

Question 60

The percentage of older adults in the American population continues to decline throughout this century.

Question 61

Ethnically mixed couples are more likely to divorce and to have a variety of marital and family problems.

Question 62

Exogamy is dating people from within your own social,age,or ethnic group.

Question 63

In terms of minor physical dating violence,more men are on the receiving end than on the giving end.

Question 64

The social stigma attached to cohabitation is increasing.

Question 65

Approximately 50% of women dating report having experiences some form of violence in dating relationships.

Question 66

The majority of all marriages in the U.S.are preceded by cohabitation.

Question 67

By the time they graduate high school,almost three quarters of teens have had a romantic relationship.

Question 68

Endogamy is dating people within your own social,ethnic,and age group.