Question 1

James lived in the new colonies of Canada and worked on the family farm,helping his father and older brothers.He wanted to marry May,who lived six farms over,but his parents thought she was too flighty to make a good farmer's wife.Which of the following was the most likely result?

Accepted Answer

James is financially dependent on his parents and the family farm, so he would need to seriously consider their opinion before making any major life decisions. This is especially true in a time when arranged marriages were still common and family approval was highly valued.

Question 2

What does it mean to say that marriages lie along a continuum between arranged and self-chosen unions?

Accepted Answer

Saying that marriages lie along a continuum between arranged and self-chosen unions means that there is a range in the degree to which individuals can choose their mates. This suggests that some marriages may be entirely arranged, some may be completely self-chosen, and many others may fall somewhere in between these two extremes.

Question 3

Tamara is part of a North American family and her parents believe that individuality and self-sufficiency are important values.Who is most likely to choose Tamara's mate?

Accepted Answer

Since Tamara's family values individuality and self-sufficiency, it is most likely that Tamara herself will choose her own mate, rather than her family, her boyfriend, or relying on an online dating site.

Question 4

Soni came with her parents from India when she was four.She has accepted many values of the majority Canadian society,including the idea of choosing her own husband.According to the text,which statement is most likely to describe Soni?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Soni came with her parents from India...

Question 5

According to the text,parental influence in mate selection is highest among which group?

Accepted Answer

The text states that "parental influence in mate selection is highest among collectivist cultures."

Question 6

Which statement best describes marriages that are arranged by relatives and those decided upon by the couple themselves?

Accepted Answer

Both arranged marriages and love marriages are closely tied to the cultural values and traditions of the societies in which they occur. However, arranged marriages are specifically arranged and approved by relatives or community members, while love marriages are decided upon by the individuals themselves. The living arrangements of the couple may vary, but this is not a defining characteristic of either type of marriage.

Question 7

According to the text,in which way is dating violence different from marital violence?

Accepted Answer

The text states that date rape is reported more often than marital rape, indicating that dating violence is different from marital violence in terms of the frequency of reported sexual violence. The other choices are not supported by the text.

Question 8

What is the term for selecting a partner among those who live geographically close by?

Accepted Answer

The term for selecting a partner among those who live geographically close by is propinquity. Endogamy refers to marrying within one's own social or ethnic group, while homogamy refers to marrying someone who is similar in terms of social status or background. Monogamy refers to being married to one person at a time.

Question 9

According to the text,which statement best describes arranged marriages?

Accepted Answer

The text states that arranged marriages "often occur among immigrant families in Canada." This suggests that arranged marriages do happen in Canada, and that they happen most often among immigrant families.

Question 10

The __________________________ theory of mate selection is best reflected in the saying "opposites attract."

Accepted Answer

The answer of The __________________________ theory of mate selection is...

Question 11

In Canada,what will the majority of couples do?

Accepted Answer

Statistics Canada reports that the majority of couples in Canada choose to marry. In 2018, 64.4% of families were headed by married couples. Cohabitation is becoming more common, but is still less common than marriage. Breaking up and divorcing are not the majority choices; although divorces do occur, they are not the majority outcome for most relationships.

Question 12

Why might men and women have difficulties communicating with each other?

Accepted Answer

Men and women are raised in different cultures and are taught to communicate differently. This can create misunderstandings and difficulties in communication between the two genders.

Question 13

There is a(n)____________________ between the idea of marriage as exchange and marriage as shared emotion.

Accepted Answer

The answer of There is a(n)____________________ between the idea of...

Question 14

____________________ is the custom where single men and women go out alone together without any particular intention of marrying each other.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ____________________ is the custom where single men...

Question 15

According to conflict theory,which statement is NOT an accurate prediction?

Accepted Answer

Conflict theory, which often examines the ways in which wealth, power, and social status impact human behaviors and relationships, would predict that individuals, including men, would generally seek to marry within their own socioeconomic status or aim to "marry up" to improve their status. It would not predict that men of low socioeconomic status would likely marry women of high status, as this goes against the theory's emphasis on the maintenance and reinforcement of social hierarchies and inequalities.

Question 16

According to the text,how do psychologists define romantic love?

Accepted Answer

Psychologists define romantic love as a combination of three components: sexual desire, the presence of someone to love, and the belief that you are in love. This definition does not include physical symptoms like increased heart rate and sweaty palms or a desire to get married.

Question 17

The _____________________ is a term used to describe the social principle that men are allowed more sexual freedom than women.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The _____________________ is a term used to...

Question 18

According to the text,which statement best describes attitudes toward mate selection in North America today?

Accepted Answer

The text states that "mate selection in North America has shifted away from arranged marriages toward free choice." This indicates a change in attitudes towards mate selection.

Question 19

Which statement does NOT help explain why physically challenged individuals may have difficulty finding mates?

Accepted Answer

Statement C does not help explain the difficulty because it makes an unfounded generalization about the ability of physically challenged individuals to fill spouse and parent roles, ignoring the diverse capabilities and support systems that can enable fulfilling these roles.

Question 20

According to the text,what is one difference between premarital and marital infidelity?

Accepted Answer

Unmarried people may find it easier to end a relationship due to infidelity, as they are not legally bound like married individuals.

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