Question 1

The percentage of college students who report they would consider dating someone of another race is about __________.

Accepted Answer

The correct answer is C because about 50% of college students report they would consider dating someone of another race.

Question 2

The factor making it most difficult for couples to move from "hook-up" into a more serious dating relationship is lack of:

Accepted Answer

Communication is key in any relationship, and without it, it can be difficult to move from a casual hook-up to a more serious relationship. Couples need to be able to express their feelings, expectations, and commitments to each other in order to deepen their connection. Without communication, there may be misunderstandings, mixed signals, and a lack of clarity about where the relationship is headed.

Question 3

You read that the "bride price" in a particular village is $500.You know that:

Accepted Answer

A

Question 4

Compared to those who do not cohabit before marriage,those who do cohabit before marriage are:

Accepted Answer

Research has shown that couples who cohabit before marriage are generally more likely to divorce compared to those who do not cohabit before marriage. This is often referred to as the "cohabitation effect."

Question 5

Which of the following is true about cohabitating couples?

Accepted Answer

Research shows that the majority of cohabitating couples view their cohabitation as a step towards marriage, rather than a substitute for it. Option A is incorrect as research suggests that cohabitating couples actually have a higher risk of divorce if they do end up getting married. Option C is also incorrect as the majority of cohabitating couples in the United States are heterosexual. Option D is also incorrect as research shows that around two-thirds of cohabitating couples do expect to eventually marry their partner.

Question 6

Marci meets a man,and eventually ends up living with him.Soon after they break up,she is dating another man and then moves in with him.We can conclude:

Accepted Answer

Marci's pattern of moving in with multiple partners suggests that she engages in serial cohabitation, which is defined as moving in with multiple partners over time rather than committing to one long-term relationship. None of the other answer choices are necessarily supported by this information.

Question 7

In the U.S.,about what proportion of people eventually end up in a heterosexual marriage?

Accepted Answer

While there is no exact number, it is estimated that about 90% of people in the U.S. eventually end up in a heterosexual marriage. Therefore, the best choice is C) 9/10.

Question 8

On the average,married couples in which of the following conditions report the lowest levels of marital satisfaction?

Accepted Answer

The answer of On the average,married couples in which of...

Question 9

What have researchers found about the relationship between marijuana use and relationship satisfaction?

Accepted Answer

Research has consistently found that marijuana use is associated with lower relationship satisfaction. A study published in the journal Addictive Behaviors found that couples who use marijuana together report lower levels of intimacy and relationship satisfaction, compared to couples who do not use the drug. Another study, published in the journal Psychology of Addictive Behaviors, found that frequent marijuana use was associated with lower relationship satisfaction and increased conflict in couples.

Question 10

Compared to a generation ago,those who get married in the early 21^st century in the U.S.are likely to be:

Accepted Answer

The answer of Compared to a generation ago,those who get...

Question 11

In recent years,about what percent of couples pursue prenuptial agreements?

Accepted Answer

Recent trends indicate that approximately 20% of couples are opting for prenuptial agreements.

Question 12

Which of the following is true about same sex dating?

Accepted Answer

Studies have shown that lesbians are more likely to self-identify as lesbians before dating women, while gay men often explore relationships with women before realizing their attraction to men. The other options presented are false or overly generalized.

Question 13

What percentage of today's marriages worldwide are arranged?

Accepted Answer

Approximately 60% of marriages worldwide are arranged, particularly in regions where traditional customs and practices are prevalent.

Question 14

Which of the following did John Gottman find to be predictive of divorce?

Accepted Answer

John Gottman found that frequent eye-rolling during a conversation was predictive of divorce.

Question 15

The probability that a cohabiting couple will be considered to have a "common-law marriage" simply because they have lived together for a while is:

Accepted Answer

Most states in the U.S. do not recognize common-law marriages anymore, and only a few states still allow them under specific conditions.

Question 16

The earliest that someone could have legally engaged in interracial dating throughout the U.S.was the late

Accepted Answer

Interracial marriage bans were declared unconstitutional in the U.S. by the Supreme Court in the 1967 Loving v. Virginia case, making interracial dating legally permissible nationwide.

Question 17

Arranged marriages:

Accepted Answer

Arranged marriages are becoming less and less common in developed nations, although they are still practiced in some communities or cultures. While they may still occur in rural areas of some countries, it is not exclusively practiced only in rural China or Africa. While there may be some reports of an increase in arranged marriages in certain areas, it is not a global trend.

Question 18

Overall,those who derive the greatest health benefits from their marital status are:

Accepted Answer

Research consistently shows that married men have better health outcomes than unmarried men, including lower rates of heart disease, cancer, and depression. While married women also tend to have better health outcomes than unmarried women, the effect is generally smaller in magnitude than for men.

Question 19

Which of the following are true about trends in marriage?

Accepted Answer

All of the statements are true according to the provided information.

Question 20

"Yes,we're married,but we don't have sex.All we're trying to do is keep the farmland under our family's ownership." Most likely,this marriage is:

Accepted Answer

The answer of "Yes,we're married,but we don't have sex.All we're...

Quiz 9: Adult Sexual Relationships