Question 1

Lenny is dissatisfied with his wife. However, Lenny would never divorce because he believes that people should carry out the vow they made on the wedding day. Lenny's commitment is:

Accepted Answer

Lenny's commitment is moral because it is based on his belief in the importance of upholding vows made on the wedding day, indicating a commitment grounded in personal ethics or morality.

Question 2

Katie and Ed are seeing a marital therapist. The therapist asks the couple to discuss how much they compromise because compromise is essential to making a marriage work. The marital therapist is saying that compromise is a marital:

Accepted Answer

The answer of Katie and Ed are seeing a marital...

Question 3

Austin and Dianne have known each other for about 3 weeks. They have been talking every night regarding their ideas about religion, politics, family and money. According to Stimulus-Value- Role Theory, they are in the__________ stage.

Accepted Answer

According to Stimulus-Value-Role Theory, the value stage involves getting to know each other's beliefs and values, which aligns with Austin and Dianne discussing topics like religion, politics, family, and money.

Question 4

James is married. His brother Dontae is not. Based on this, which of the following is true?

Accepted Answer

The answer of James is married. His brother Dontae is...

Question 5

Martine is married to Spencer. Although she wants to leave him, she feels that she has to stay with him because of the children. Martine's commitment to Spencer is:

Accepted Answer

Martine's commitment to Spencer is structural because it is based on external pressures or obligations, such as staying together for the children, rather than personal desire or moral values.

Question 6

In California, couples do not have to give a specific reason to get a divorce. They can cite "irreconcilable differences" to get out of an undesirable marriage. This type of law is called:

Accepted Answer

California's divorce law allows couples to divorce without the need to assign blame to one another, which is known as a "No-Fault" divorce. This means that a specific reason for the divorce, such as adultery or abandonment, does not need to be proven.

Question 7

The three components of marital work include:

Accepted Answer

All three components mentioned - Household Labor, Emotional Work, and Status Enhancement - are considered parts of marital work, encompassing the efforts made by partners to maintain their relationship and household.

Question 8

Leon is interested in how the definition of marriage has changed over time. Leon's research interests are in line with:

Accepted Answer

Leon's interest in how the definition of marriage has changed over time aligns with Symbolic Interactionism. This sociological perspective focuses on the meanings and definitions that individuals and societies assign to objects, events, and behaviors, including social institutions like marriage. It emphasizes how these meanings are created, negotiated, and changed through social interaction.

Question 9

Joy and Jonathan are a married couple. They both enjoy playing tennis and they spend time together engaging in this hobby every week. Because spending time together is a factor that makes marriage work, it is a marital:

Accepted Answer

Spending time together through a shared hobby like tennis is an effect of their marriage, as it strengthens their bond and contributes positively to their relationship.

Question 10

Marion and Howard raised two children, Joanie and Richie. Joanie moved out of the house two years ago when she went to college. Richie moved out this year when he joined the military. Now, Marion is having a difficult time adjusting. This difficulty is called:

Accepted Answer

Empty Nest Syndrome refers to feelings of sadness or emotional distress affecting parents after their children grow up and leave home. Marion's difficulty adjusting to Joanie and Richie moving out is a classic example of this.

Question 11

Monique has been married to Roger for 2 years. She plans to stay married to him until she dies because she loves him and is satisfied with their relationship. Monique has a_____________ commitment.

Accepted Answer

Monique's commitment is personal because it is based on her love for Roger and satisfaction with their relationship, indicating a desire to stay in the marriage for personal fulfillment and happiness.

Question 12

Brett and Rebecca are in the stage of relationship development when they begin to act as a couple. They are in the ________stage.

Accepted Answer

In the role stage of relationship development, individuals begin to act as a couple, taking on roles that further solidify their commitment and partnership. This stage is characterized by mutual expectations and shared responsibilities, distinguishing it from the initial stages of attraction and value alignment.

Question 13

According to the 2004 Census Bureau, about_____ % of American men and____ % of American women have experienced a divorce.

Accepted Answer

According to the 2004 Census Bureau data, about 20% of American men and 23% of American women have experienced a divorce.

Question 14

Blake feels that his wife supports his career as an ad executive. Peter feels that his wife does not support his career as an ad executive. Which of the following is true?

Accepted Answer

Feeling supported by one's spouse, especially in career matters, is a significant factor in marital satisfaction. Therefore, Blake, who feels supported by his wife in his career, is more likely to be satisfied in his marriage compared to Peter, who feels his wife does not support his career.

Question 15

George and Marie are a married couple living near their family. Peggy and Al are a married couple living away from their family. Which of the following is true?

Accepted Answer

Research suggests that couples living near family often have more support, which can contribute to a more stable marriage, making Peggy and Al, who live away from family, potentially more likely to divorce.

Question 16

Ernest is married to Tracy. Recently, Ernest has increased the amount of housework that he does. Research suggests that as the amount of housework Ernest does increases, the following will happen:

Accepted Answer

Research generally suggests that when one partner increases their share of housework, it can lead to higher marital satisfaction for the other partner. This is because the increased contribution to household chores is often perceived as a form of support and can lead to a more equitable distribution of domestic responsibilities.

Question 17

After graduating from college, David moved back in with his parents. This is an example of:

Accepted Answer

Extended Childhood refers to a period where adults continue to live at their parents' home, often due to economic reasons or personal choice, delaying full independence. This scenario fits David's situation.

Question 18

Mrs. Hamilton is a 55-year-old widow. She has been collecting her deceased husband's Social Security benefits for 12 years. Mrs. Hamilton has been dating and is considering marrying her pharmacist, Mr. Norton. If Mrs. Hamilton marries Mr. Norton:

Accepted Answer

If Mrs. Hamilton remarries, she will generally lose the survivor benefits she receives from her deceased husband's Social Security, as these benefits are intended for the surviving spouse as long as they do not remarry.

Question 19

Ben is attracted to Natalie. He likes the way she looks, the way she smells, and the way she walks. According to Stimulus-Value-Role Theory, Ben and Natalie are in the ____________stage.

Accepted Answer

The Stimulus-Value-Role Theory posits that relationships develop in three stages. The first stage, stimulus, is where attraction is based on external attributes such as appearance and physical traits. Since Ben is attracted to Natalie's looks, smell, and walk, they are in the stimulus stage.

Question 20

As the population ages, the percentage of those who experience divorce:

Accepted Answer

As the population ages, the likelihood of experiencing divorce increases due to the accumulation of more time in which a divorce could occur, changes in societal norms, and longer life expectancies allowing for more opportunities for divorce.

Quiz 14: Marriage and Family