Question 1

Single people live longer than married people.

Accepted Answer

Studies generally show that married people tend to live longer than their single counterparts, often due to factors like social support, economic benefits, and healthier lifestyles encouraged within a marriage.

Question 2

To keep your marriage a top priority in your life,Doherty (2001)recommends reminding yourself repeatedly that _____ is/are the foundation of your family.

Accepted Answer

Doherty (2001) specifically mentions "your marriage" as the foundation of your family, so the best choice is A. B and C might also be important relationships in one's life, but they are not explicitly mentioned in relation to the foundation of the family.

Question 3

According to Fincham,Hall,& Beach (2006),_____ in marriage has become an important part of the couple's relationship and contributes to marital happiness and stability.

Accepted Answer

Forgiveness is highlighted by Fincham, Hall, & Beach (2006) as a crucial element in marriage, contributing significantly to marital happiness and stability.

Question 4

When Audrey Bryan (1998)used the ENRICH inventory to assess married couples as they began a class on childbirth and then reassessed them after their child was born,she found that the five types of married couples,

Accepted Answer

Audrey Bryan found that the percentage of couples that showed no change over time varied greatly by type (A), a large majority of "vitalized" couples remained the same (B), and about half of the "traditional" couples stayed "traditional" (C). Therefore, all of these statements are true.

Question 5

Soledad and Lisandro are extremely unhappy and are in marriage therapy.They have few strengths and almost all weaknesses.According to the typology developed by Olson,Olson-Stigg,and Larson (2008)what kind of marriage do they have?

Accepted Answer

According to the typology developed by Olson, Olson-Stigg, and Larson (2008), a couple with few strengths and almost all weaknesses would fall under the category of a "devitalized" marriage. This means that the couple is extremely unhappy and is in need of significant help to improve their relationship.

Question 6

People who are married tend to avoid more problematic behavior than single,divorced,or widowed persons.

Accepted Answer

Studies have shown that people who are married tend to engage in less problematic behavior such as substance abuse and criminal activity compared to those who are single, divorced, or widowed. This could be due to the social and emotional support provided by a spouse and the responsibilities that come with being part of a committed relationship.

Question 7

Gwendolyn and Wade are considering divorce and have poor communication and conflict resolution skills and little strengths.According to the typology developed by Olson,Olson-Stigg,and Larson (2008)what kind of marriage do they have?

Accepted Answer

Gwendolyn and Wade have poor communication and conflict resolution skills, which indicates that they have a Conflicted marriage, according to Olson et al.'s typology.

Question 8

Belsky's research looking at change in marital satisfaction for couples that had firstborn sons was based on love scores from fathers and conflict scores from mothers.He determined three distinct patterns of change in the couples.Which of the following is NOT one of those patterns?

Accepted Answer

The three distinct patterns of change in the couples are: 
A) The stays good group - Couples who started with high love scores from fathers and low conflict scores from mothers, and maintained or even increased their satisfaction over time. 
B) The good gets worse group - Couples who started with high love scores from fathers but experienced increases in conflict over time, leading to decreased marital satisfaction. 
C) The bad to worse group - Couples who started with low love scores from fathers and high conflict scores from mothers, and experienced further decreases in satisfaction over time.
D) There is no-effect group. This is not one of the patterns described by Belsky's research.

Question 9

Married people have higher levels of problem drinking,which is associated with accidents,conflict with other people,and depression in women.

Accepted Answer

Studies generally show that married people tend to have lower levels of alcohol consumption and problem drinking compared to their single, divorced, or widowed counterparts. Marriage is often associated with a moderating effect on drinking behaviors.

Question 10

Archie and Veronica are generally happy in their relationship but are not very compatible,don't communicate well,and aren't great with conflict management.They are good with traditional roles and having family as a support system.According to the typology developed by Olson,Olson-Stigg,and Larson (2008)what kind of marriage do they have?

Accepted Answer

According to the description given, Archie and Veronica are good with traditional roles and having family as a support system, which aligns with the characteristics of a conventional marriage as defined by Olson, Olson-Stigg, and Larson (2008).

Question 11

Which of the following states was the first to pass a comprehensive package of legislation designed to strengthen marriage and reduce divorce?

Accepted Answer

Florida was the first state to pass a comprehensive package of legislation aimed at strengthening marriage and reducing divorce rates.

Question 12

Which of the following are reasons why marriages drift apart,identified by William Doherty in his book Take Back Your Marriage (2001)?

Accepted Answer

All of these reasons contribute to marriages drifting apart, according to Doherty in his book. Couples can become complacent and stop putting effort into their relationship, especially after having children. They can also become too comfortable with their partner and take them for granted. Additionally, not knowing other couples' successful strategies for maintaining a strong marriage can lead to a lack of knowledge and skills in this area.

Question 13

Children from two-parent homes are half as likely to drop out of school,have higher grades,and are less likely to get pregnant.

Accepted Answer

Numerous studies have shown that children from two-parent homes have better academic performance and are less likely to engage in risky behaviors such as early pregnancy or dropping out of school.

Question 14

Married people have sex more often than single people.

Accepted Answer

Studies have shown that on average, married couples have sex more frequently than single people. This can be attributed to the increased intimacy and commitment in a marital relationship.

Question 15

Single people have more money than married people.

Accepted Answer

On average, married couples tend to have more combined wealth and financial stability due to dual incomes, shared expenses, and benefits like tax breaks, which can contribute to higher savings and investment opportunities compared to single individuals.

Question 16

Children in Black families - especially male children - experience great benefits from parents who are married.

Accepted Answer

Studies have found that children in Black families, particularly boys, have better outcomes when their parents are married compared to those who grow up in single-parent households. They are less likely to live in poverty, have better educational achievement, and have lower rates of delinquency and incarceration.

Question 17

In longitudinal research,researchers have consistently found that marriage satisfaction tends to __________ over time.

Accepted Answer

Longitudinal research has consistently found that marriage satisfaction tends to decrease over time. Factors such as financial strain, communication problems, and changes in priorities can all contribute to the decline in satisfaction. However, it's worth noting that not all marriages follow this trend and there are many couples who maintain high levels of satisfaction throughout their lives together.

Question 18

Maria and Latrell just had their first child,a son.Since the birth of their son,Latrell's love level has decreased and Maria's conflict level has increased.According to Belsky's research on change in marital satisfaction for couples who had firstborn sons,based on father's love level and mother's conflict level,this couple would fall under which of his typology?

Accepted Answer

According to Belsky's research on change in marital satisfaction for couples who had firstborn sons, those who experienced a decrease in the father's love level and an increase in the mother's conflict level fell under the "good gets worse" group, indicating a decline in marital satisfaction.

Question 19

In general,married people lead a more healthy lifestyle in terms of eating,exercise,and avoiding problematic behaviors.

Accepted Answer

Studies have shown that married individuals tend to have healthier habits and behaviors compared to single individuals. They are more likely to eat a balanced diet, exercise regularly, have better mental health, and avoid behaviors such as alcohol and drug abuse. However, this does not apply to all married couples and there are many other factors that can influence an individual's lifestyle choices.

Question 20

Therese and Sergio just had their first child,a son.Sergio's love level is high and Therese's conflict level stays low.Based on Belsky's research on change in marital satisfaction for couples who had firstborn sons,using father's love level and mother's conflict level,this couple would fall under which of his typology?

Accepted Answer

According to Belsky's research, couples who have high levels of love and low levels of conflict after the birth of their first son tend to fall under the "stays good" group, with their marital satisfaction remaining high over time. Therefore, Therese and Sergio fall under this category.

Quiz 11: Marriage: Building a Strong Foundation

Single people live longer than married people.

To keep your marriage a top priority in your life,Doherty (2001) recommends reminding yourself repeatedly that _____ is/are the foundation of your family.

According to Fincham,Hall,& Beach (2006) ,_____ in marriage has become an important part of the couple's relationship and contributes to marital happiness and stability.

When Audrey Bryan (1998) used the ENRICH inventory to assess married couples as they began a class on childbirth and then reassessed them after their child was born,she found that the five types of married couples,

Soledad and Lisandro are extremely unhappy and are in marriage therapy.They have few strengths and almost all weaknesses.According to the typology developed by Olson,Olson-Stigg,and Larson (2008) what kind of marriage do they have?