Marriage, Fam, and Relations (TWU) Ch. 1-7
Of U.S. adults, about _____ of females self-identify as lesbian.
1%
According to a study conducted by Jayson 2013, _____ of all new relationships begin online.
20%
About _____ of young adults today actually marry.
85%
Which of the following methods of data collection involves focusing on one couple?
Archival
Identify a characteristic associated with positive attitudes toward homosexuals and gay rights.
Being younger
Identify a true statement about traditional gender role socialization.
Compared to males, females have a lower positive self-concept.
In the context of social exchange,__________refer to negative exchanges, such as critical remarks, complaints, and attacks.
Costs
Singlehood will continue to be the dominant lifestyle choice for about 85% of adults in the United States.
False
The Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) was a legislation passed by Congress allowing federal recognition of homosexual marriage.
False
Dillon is unmarried and lives alone. However, he has a friends with benefits relationship with Tonya. Henry is married to Anne, and Owen, a divorcee, is living with his long-term partner Melissa. In this scenario, which of the following individuals is most likely to report the lowest level of sexual satisfaction?
Dillon
Which of the following is a new sexual behavior that results from an individual's desire to have a partner to settle down with?
Exclusivity
__________is a type of friends with benefits relationship in which one partner becomes involved while the other does not.
Failed transition
"I am a woman trapped in a man's body" reflects the feelings of the female-to-male transsexual.
False
"I" statements blame or criticize the listener and often result in increasing negative feelings.
False
A man or woman who presents full time as the other gender is a cisgender by definition.
False
According to the cognitive-developmental theory, the biological readiness of a child does not influence how the child responds to gender cues in the environment.
False
Cell phones hinder the continued interruption of face-to-face communication between individuals.
False
Congruent messages are those in which the verbal and nonverbal behaviors differ.
False
Exogamy is the cultural expectation to select a marriage partner within one's own social group.
False
Gender postmodernism abandons the notion that gender is socially constructed.
False
In the context of GLBT parenting, Averett (2016) found that heterosexual parents discourage traditional gender socialization.
False
In the context of cultural diversity in gender roles, the Fa'afafine are females reared as males.
False
Individuals with narcissistic personality disorder are unreliable in tough times.
False
Living apart together (LAT) is an arrangement that is applicable exclusively to unmarried couples.
False
Males have a greater proportion of estrogen and progesterone than testosterone.
False
Men and women in friends with benefits relationships have the same levels of emotional involvement.
False
Men are more communicative about relationship issues and initiate discussions about relationship problems.
False
Men are more vulnerable to sexually transmitted infections than women.
False
Oral sex does not carry the risk of contracting sexually transmitted infections (STIs).
False
Over 60% of cohabitants view their living together not as a prelude to marriage but as a way of life.
False
Persons married by common law who move to a non-common-law state are not recognized as being married in the state to which they move.
False
Persons with alexithymia are capable of experiencing psychological intimacy.
False
The Industrial Revolution refers to the social and economic changes that occurred when human labor became the dominant mode for the production of goods.
False
The eros love style is less common among college men and women than the ludic love style.
False
The family life course developmental framework has its basis in psychology, whereas the family life cycle has its basis in sociology.
False
The living apart together (LAT) lifestyle or family form is unique to couples in the United States.
False
The primary disadvantage of living apart together (LAT) relationships is a lack of self-expression.
False
In comparison with married people, single people have:
Fewer economic resources
Identify a true statement about marriages and families in the year 2020.
Gay individuals are more open about their identity.
Which of the following is an effect of antigay bias and discrimination on heterosexuals?
Hate crimes
_____ refers to attaching pessimistic connotations to being gay.
Homonegativity
Identify a true statement about androgyny.
It has been associated with positive mental health adjustment
Which of the following statements is true of asceticism?
It is based on attempt to rise above the pursuit of sensual pleasure into a life of self-discipline
The definition of _____ is a long-term committed couple who does not reside in the same dwelling.
Living apart together
Which of the following statements is true in the context of marriage?
Men are more inclined to marry women who are more educated
Which of the following statements is true of the effects of gender role socialization on relationship choices?
Men who are socialized to have a negative view of women who initiate relationships will be restricted in their relationship opportunities.
Which of the following is a difference between polyamorists and swingers?
Polyamorists tend to be less educated than swingers
Which of the following statements is true of the views of the members of the Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of the Latter-day Saints (FLDS)?
Polygyny, for members of the FLDS, is a means of having many children to produce a celestial family.
Which of the following is a way to ensure effective communication in relationships?
Sharing power
A study of 38 mixed-orientation couples (Yarhouse et al., 2015) revealed the progression through the five stages following disclosure. In this context, which of the following is most likely to be the first stage?
Shock
Which of the following is the first stage of transition involved in reacting to one's romantic partner coming out?
Shock
Identify a fact to keep in mind when making relationship choices.
Some choices require correction
Which of the following feministic perspectives stresses the neglect of women's perspective and experiences in the production of knowledge?
Standpoint feminism
Which of the following theories of relationship communication most likely considers that the definition of the situation, the looking-glass self, and taking the role of the other are all relevant to understanding how partners communicate?
Symbolic interactionism
Which of the following statements is true of the legal contract of marriage in the United States?
The age required to marry varies by state
Which of the following statements is true of security blanket cohabiters?
They are cohabiters for whom being alone is not an option.
Which of the following statements is true of sexual values?
They guide choices in sexual behavior.
Which of the following statements is true of engaged cohabitant couples who have an agreed upon future?
They have the highest level of satisfaction
Amanda and Alan are in a serious relationship. However, they live in two different cities separated by over 600 miles. They intend to maintain their relationship and move in together soon. Which of the following specific behaviors should they engage in to reduce the chance of a break up due to the distance?
They should maintain daily contact via text messaging.
Which of the following statements is true of marriages?
They tend to involve individuals of similar ages
Which of the following statements is true of polyamorists?
They typically consider honesty and respect to be important.
Which of the following statements is true of the marriage never type of cohabitation relationship?
They view thier living together as a way of life
As individuals reach their late twenties, the monogamous move toward the marriage context creates a transitioning of sexual values from hedonism to relativism to absolutism.
True
Catholic priests, monks, and nuns are among the people who adopt the sexual value of asceticism.
True
Exchange theorists suggest that partners' communication can be described as a ratio of rewards to costs.
True
For those who hook up, there is generally no expectation of seeing one another again.
True
Never-married individuals report the lowest level of sexual satisfaction.
True
The term gay can refer to either women or men who prefer same-sex partners.
True
The ultimate social control of love is arranged marriage.
True
Which of the following statements is true in the context of the changes in gender roles?
Women will opt for having children via adoption
In the context of sex, the chromosomes for females are _____.
XX
A college student who is unconditionally allegiant to the authority of religion is most likely to adopt the sexual value of _____.
absolutism
Birger suggests that the hookup culture is a by-product of _____.
an oversupply of women
Lesbian and gay males typically refer to virginity loss if there has been _____.
anal sex
Raymond, a 25-year-old heterosexual man, has never had sexual intercourse with anyone. He has been in a relationship with his girlfriend for over a year but has never been aroused or interested in having sex with her. In this scenario, Raymond can be best described as _____.
asexual
In the context of families as gendered institutions, parents, particularly African American mothers, tend to:
be stricter on female children.
A__________is a lonely person on the Internet who is susceptible to being seduced into a fake relationship.
catfish
According to Stenberg's triangular view of love, empty love is characterized by the presence of:
commitment without passion or intimacy.
The storge love style is also known as__________.
companionate love
In the context of social exchange, _____ are an example of costs.
critical remarks
Oxytocin has been referred to as the__________because of its significance in bonding.
cuddle chemical
A couple who stay together for social and legal reasons but who have no spark or emotional sharing between them have a(n)__________.
empty love
Fred and Ginger have a fight. When Fred tries to talk to Ginger to resolve it, she claims that she has errands to run and leaves the house. In the context of avoiding defense mechanisms, Ginger's behavior best illustrates _____.
escapism
A study by Coyne et al. (2011) found that the most common reason for individuals to send text messages to their romantic partner was to:
express affection.
Anne, a 26-year-old woman, identifies herself as a man. She feels that she is a man trapped in a woman's body. She takes male hormones to grow facial hair and deepen her voice. She lives full-time as a man. In the context of gender identity, Anne is a _____.
female-to-male transsexual
In the context of conversion therapy, the National Association for the Research and Therapy of Homosexuality (NARTH) has been influential in:
forming a public opinion that society is judgmental.
The Supreme Court's decision to declare the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) unconstitutional:
gave individuals the right to receive health insurance coverage under a same-sex spouse's insurance plan.
The term__________is used to refer to an individual whose gender identity is neither male nor female.
genderqueer
Binegativity refers to negative attitudes toward:
individuals who are sexually attracted to members of both sexes.
In the context of a study conducted by Strickler and Hans (2010) on infidelity, flirting is a form of cheating that is _____ in nature.
interpersonal
According to Stenberg's triangular view of love, conjugal love is characterized by the presence of:
intimacy and commitment without passion.
In the context of the triangular view of love, liking is characterized by the presence of:
intimacy without passion or commitment.
Marital sex is distinct from premarital sex in the sense that:
it is considered socially legitimate.
The term _____ refers to the tendency for husbands to be more advanced than their wives with regard to age, education, and occupational success.
mating gradient
In the context of cohabitation relationships,__________are couples who live together primarily out of economic convenience.
money savers
In the context of expressions of power in a relationship, the statement "We can go to the movie if we study for a couple of hours before we go" best exemplifies _____.
negotiation
Almost 20 years ago, Monro noted that people in the postmodern society would:
no longer be categorized as male or female.
Nyima is married to four brothers. They belong to a poor family and pool all their resources to support her. The marriage depicted in this scenario can be referred to as _____.
polyandry
In the context of love relationships, Lambert et al. (2012) identified a behavior associated with weakening one's love/commitment to a partner. This behavior was _____.
pornography
Anaida is interviewing candidates for the position of HR manager at her firm. The two most qualified candidates are Steven and Jennifer. Although Jennifer is more qualified than Steven, Anaida decides to hire Steven because she believes that a man will be a better manager than a woman. This scenario illustrates _____.
sexism
Lorna and David are in a long-distance relationship. In order to preserve the romance in their relationship, they regularly send each other erotic pictures of themselves through their cell phones. In this scenario, Lorna and David are most likely _____.
sexting
Timothy, an 11-year-old boy, likes to wear his sister's clothes. However, his father yells at him and grounds him whenever he does this. As a result, Timothy does not wear his sister's clothes or openly express himself anymore. This scenario best illustrates _____.
the social learning theory
According to Vazonyi & Jenkins (2010), which of the following is a reason why individuals may engage in oral sex rather than sexual intercourse?
to keep their partner interested
For people to marry by common law, they must be of sound mind, be unmarried, and must have lived together for a certain period of time.
true
In the context of the ways of viewing marriage and the family, _____ is the theory that individuals rationally weigh the rewards and costs associated with behavioral choices.
utilitarianism