JCJC Marriage and Family (Practice Test 2)

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Which perspective views marriage as a sacrament? A. economic B. psychological C. religious D. philosophical

C

According to Hendrick and Hendrick, research repeatedly shows that men are more __________ in their orientation toward love than women. A. ludic B. manic C. pragmatic D. storgic

A

All of the following are true, EXCEPT A. any clergy may officiate at marriages. B. only those clergy that the state has granted the right to officiate at marriages may do so. C. only representatives of the state may marry people and terminate marriage. D. if a couple marries in one state and later move to another state, their marriage is covered by the laws of the new state as soon as they become residents.

A

As an anthropologist, __________ was the first to propose the "principles of legitimacy." A. Bronislaw Malinowski B. Karl Marx C. Sigmund Freud D. Jean Piaget

A

Compared to their counterparts in ancient Greece, women in ancient Rome A. enjoyed a higher status in society. B. were less attractive. C. were more fertile. D. were less educated.

A

Compared to women, men tend to be most focused on A. the task at hand B. their own and others' social-emotional well-being C. self-expression D. publicity

A

Love has been linked to the __________ of infants. A. survival B. birth rate C. abuse D. IQ

A

Which of the following is NOT a requirement for effective communication? A. being extroverted B. ability to identify problems C. willingness to listen and negotiate conflict D. acceptance of responsibility for problems

A

Which of the following is not a major component of trust? A. ability B. predictability C. faith D. dependability

A

Which of the following statements is NOT true about love in ancient Rome? A. Love played a big role in marriage. B. Love was not an integral part of marriage. C. Love was oriented primarily towards heterosexual relationships. D. Love relationships were a different form from than described by Plato.

A

A successful strategy for dealing with conflict is to A. avoid it. B. manage it. C. ignore it because it will eventually go away. D. make sure you always win.

B

According to Lee, which of the following would be correct regarding the different styles of loving? A. Once an individual adapts a particular style, he/she remains with that style for the duration of the relationship. B. An individual can practice a combination of styles during the course of a single relationship. C. Men frequently utilize only one style of loving. D. Women seem more capable of combining styles of loving to achieve satisfaction in a relationship.

B

According to the text, when conflict is __________, it can strengthen the bonds of affection between partners. A. ignored B. managed C. dismissed D. suspended

B

In which of the following relationships does the couple consider their lives inseparable? A. the conflict-habituated relationship B. the total relationship C. the passive-congenial relationship D. the vital relationship

B

In which of the following states is there no marital age limit? A. New York B. California C. New Hampshire D. Texas

B

It is generally agreed among scholars that the structure of Western society is basically A. matriarchal. B. patriarchal. C. child-centered. D. group oriented.

B

Robert and Gail, who are both Americans, announced that they are engaged to be married. We could safely assume that A. their impending marriage was arranged by their parents. B. romantic love is a major component of their relationship. C. they do not at this point love each other but they will grow into love. D. they have successfully gotten past the dangerous "love struck" stage.

B

Romantic love in the twenty-first century and beyond is expected to A. maintain the traditional structures of male domination. B. reflect the changes occurring in male/female roles. C. stay within the confines of the rigid male/female roles. D. succumb to the destructive pressures of radical feminist groups.

B

Since Olga will inherit her parent's sizeable estate, she and her fiancé Alex, with the assistance of an attorney, drafted a __________ that gives proof of ownership of the estate to Olga. A. co-joint contract B. prenuptial agreement C. living trust D. rights of passage contract

B

Sociologist Jessie Bernard (1972) found that A. in successful marriages, both partners agree on the benefits of marriage. B. females view marriage differently from males. C. males and females develop similar tastes after several years of marriage. D. males and females want the same thing out of their relationships.

B

Sternberg's __________ suggests that our love stories begin soon after birth. A. wheel of love theory B. love story theory C. triangular theory of love D. limerence

B

The movie "Fatal Attraction" is a good portrayal of A. sexual addiction. B. limerent love. C. marital compatibility. D. love at first sight.

B

The philosopher who is credited with distinguishing several types of love is A. Zorba. B. Plato. C. Socrates. D. Oedipus.

B

The wheel-theory of love views love as a _________________ process. A. impressionistic B. developmental C. ritualistic D. independent/dependent

B

Two important components of effective communication identified in the text are A. saying exactly what you mean and doing it all the time. B. what you say and how you say it. C. expressing hostility and conflict when that is what you feel. D. sensing missed and misinterpreted messages.

B

Which of the following explains why homosexuality was an integral part of ancient Greek society? A. The Greeks back then lacked moral values. B. Only males were considered worthy sexual companions. C. The society was undergoing rapid social change. D. Men were separated from women for long periods of time.

B

Which of the following would NOT be included in Fromm's list of essential components of love? A. care B. sexual desire C. responsibility D. knowledge

B

A conflict is resolved when A. there is a clear winner. B. the issue is settled forever. C. the couple manages the conflict through ongoing negotiation. D. the couple stops talking.

C

A marital settlement agreement is a specific type of agreement that specifies A. how expenses are to be shared during the marriage. B. how assets will be divided in the case of a death. C. how property and debt will be distributed in the case of divorce. D. all of the above.

C

According to a __________ point of view, love has no meaning other than what the cultural context assigns to it. A. conflict B. social exchange C. social-constructionist D. functionalist

C

All of the following are reasons why people marry, EXCEPT A. to secure companionship. B. to give legitimacy to a sexual relationship. C. to achieve ideological status. D. in response to peer and family pressure.

C

All of the following statements are correct, EXCEPT A. United States marriage and family laws have been based on the historical notion that the family is the property of the husband. B. in the United States it has been historically assumed that the father is the head of the household. C. the common-law concept of coverture supports that a wife exists independently of her husband's protection and influence. D. historically, biological sex has been the basis for the differential treatment of men and women.

C

Almost __________ of the marriages entered into in recent years are expected to end in divorce or separation. A. one-third B. one-half C. two-thirds D. three-fourths

C

An enduring legacy of the early Christian notion of love is A. the freedom couples have to explore sexuality within the boundaries of marriage. B. teachings on sexuality is available to married couples. C. the idea that priests and nuns should live celibate lives. D. that sex for pleasure is permitted only in marriage.

C

Which of the following statements about courtly love is correct? A. It had no significant impact on contemporary lifestyle. B. It promoted too much sexual contact. C. It had a significant impact on our notion of romantic love. D. It was just a passing fad.

C

Which type of love is most emphasized as the basis for marriage in the United States? A. erotic B. passionate C. romantic D. agape

C

__________ can be characterized by (1) its speed of occurrence at the onset, (2) its intensity, (3) whether or not the feeling is reciprocated, and (4) the length of time it lasts. A. Social exchange B. Rapport C. Limerence D. Self-revelation

C

__________ is a key element in effective communication and higher levels of marital satisfaction. A. Passivity B. Aggression C. Self-disclosure D. Self-denial

C

__________ is generally a response to being attacked or put down. A. Contempt B. Criticism C. Defensiveness D. Stonewalling

C

All of the following are aspects of the traditional marriage contract that are part of marriage laws in the US, EXCEPT that the A. wife is responsible for caring for the home. B. husband is the head of the household. C. husband is responsible for providing support for the family. D. wife and husband are equally responsible for caring for the children produced in the marriage.

D

All of the following are reasons why individuals in the United States would choose to bypass a religious marital ceremony, EXCEPT A. economic considerations B. less need for religion's approval C. more personalized ideas about spirituality D. political aspirations

D

All of the following are true EXCEPT A. there are some states in which minors may obtain a marriage license if the female is pregnant. B. there are some states in which minors may obtain a marriage license if a child has already been born to the couple. C. there are some states in which minors may obtain a marriage license under "special" circumstances. D. New York has no age limits for persons wishing to secure a marriage license.

D

All of the following are true, EXCEPT A. marriage in the United States is a legal and financial contractual agreement that is regulated by certain legal requirements. B. the terms and penalties of the marriage contract are usually unspecified. C. the state, not the married couple, specifies the conditions of the marriage contract. D. a married couple can always change or break the marriage contract without state approval.

D

Although it is expected, there is no guarantee that a love partner will behave in a fairly consistent way throughout a relationship. The component that moves us beyond this reality and helps to maintain the relationship is A. denial. B. passion. C. dependability. D. faith.

D

Approximately __________ percent of all African Americans who are married are married to another African American. A. 59 B. 69 C. 79 D. 86

D

At what stage in the wheel theory of love would two people become a couple? A. fulfillment B. self-revelation C. rapport D. mutual dependence

D

Barbara and Jim, who seem to spend a lot of time talking together, claim there is no sexual attraction between them, they are merely good friends. Barbara and Jim could be said to have a(n) __________ relationship. A. associate B. empty C. budding D. platonic

D

For some women, involvement in a lesbian relationship is not just a personal choice but a __________ one as well. A. selfish B. demeaning C. regrettable D. political

D

In contrast to gay love relationships, lesbian relationships tend to be A. of short duration. B. more volatile. C. less committed. D. more stable and long lasting.

D

In the past, the legal age at which people could marry was tied to A. religious beliefs. B. societal needs. C. the couple's wishes. D. puberty.

D

Marriage is all of the following, EXCEPT A. a commitment. B. a sacrament. C. a legal contract. D. an isolated event.

D

Marriages between individuals who differ in certain specific social and demographic characteristics are referred to as __________ marriages. A. polygamous B. endogamous C. monogamous D. heterogamous

D

Most people in the United States marry at least once in their lifetime and approximately __________ of those marriages will last until one of the partners dies. A. one-eighth B. one-fourth C. one-third D. one-half

D

One factor that distinguishes romantic love from all other kinds of love is A. commitment. B. kissing. C. irrational thinking. D. eroticism.

D

Psychologist Dorothy Tennov uses the term limerence to describe a style of love that A. is flexible. B. centers on mystical feelings. C. is rational and logical. D. includes preoccupation with and fantasizing about another person.

D

The elaborate premarital agreement drawn up in 1995 in Albuquerque, New Mexico involving Rex and Teresa LeGalley included A. how decisions were to be made. B. when they would start trying to have children. C. the division of household labor. D. all of the above.

D

The factors that distinguish love from friendship are __________ and __________. A. devotion; caring B. sexual desire; commitment C. honesty; trust D. passion; caring

D

The primary function of women in ancient Greece was to A. work in the field. B. adorn a man's home. C. satisfy the King's desires. D. bear and care for children.

D

With regard to the sequence of falling in love A. all relationships follow the same pattern. B. all relationships go through the same number of steps. C. no pattern has been identified. D. all relationships do not follow an exact sequence.

D

__________ means that the couple has essentially stopped communicating. A. Contempt B. Criticism C. Defensiveness D. Stonewalling

D

__________ suggested that falling in love is very different from being in love, which involves facing the realities of living together. A. Fromm B. Freud C. Sternberg D. Watson

A

In marital conflict, __________ involves attacking one's partner's personality or character rather than complaining about a specific behavior. A. contempt B. criticism C. defensiveness D. stonewalling

B

Prior to getting married, Phillip and Nicole outlined in writing their expenditures, role responsibilities, and obligations of the marriage. The term used to describe this arrangement is A. traditional wedding vow. B. personal marriage agreement. C. terms of endearment. D. contemporary wedding vow.

B

Religious intermarriage in the United States A. is uniform across the States. B. varies according to location and population. C. is highest in the liberal states. D. occurs most frequently in the Bible belt areas.

B

_________ have the highest rate of interracial marriage. A. African Americans B. Native Americans C. Hispanics D. Asians

B

It is estimated that between __________ percent of marrying Americans enter into prenuptial agreements each year. A. 1 and 3 B. 2 and 5 C. 7 and 10 D. 5 and 15

D

According to a survey of same-sex benefits in the workplace, more than __________ private and public employers in the United States now provide domestic-partner benefits for lesbian and gay employees. A. 3,500 B. 8,000 C. 14,000 D. 25,000

A

According to research regarding people's commitment to marriage, A. couples who were highly committed to each other are usually also strongly committed to the institution of marriage itself. B. when couples are equal in terms of power in the relationship, there is less commitment between them. C. commitment is a singular expectation and/or action. D. all of the above

A

According to the language of the modern marriage contract, A. a wife owes her husband domestic services. B. a husband owes his wife companionship services. .C women are no longer treated as the property of their husbands. D. it provides for radical departures from traditional ideas about the rights and obligations of wives and husbands.

A

Anthropologist Helen Fisher uses the term love __________ as a set of characteristics that one finds attractive in a mate. A. map B. triangle C. template D. model

A

Following her return from the cruise on which she met a wonderful man, Christie found herself thinking about him constantly. We would say that Christie is experiencing A. limerence. B. a fatal attraction. C. hallucinations. D. lust.

A

If marrying whites is used as a criterion for the acculturation of Asian Americans, which of the following statements best reflects that position? A. Asian American families are becoming increasingly acculturated. B. Asian American families have remained quite isolated from the mainstream groups. C. Only first generation Asian Americans have attempted this goal. D. Only the Korean group has shown a high rate of intermarriage.

A

In 1967, the U.S. Supreme Court's decision in _________ overturned antimiscegenation laws nationally. A. Loving v. Virginia B. Roe v. Wade C. Grisham v. Massachusetts D. Miranda v. Ohio

A

In ancient Greece, love was A. not associated with marriage. B. intimately tied to marriage. C. nonexistent. D. reserved only for Kings.

A

In selecting a spouse, individuals are more likely to cross which of the following boundaries? A. religious B. racial C. age D. status

A

In which of the following countries did the honeymoon have its beginning? A. France B. Holland C. Greece D. Rome

A

Kim works for a Fortune 500 company and has just been promoted to the position of regional manager. This will necessitate a move to California but her husband, Brock, works as a technician for a TV station in New York and he refuses to relocate. If Kim leaves and sets up residence in California, the law A. considers Kim as having abandoned her husband. B. regards Brock as having abandoned his wife. C. has no jurisdiction in the matter. D. views neither one as having any obligation.

A

Rates of civil marriage are __________ in the United States. A. on the rise B. on the decline C. stable D. fluctuating

A

Recent national polls indicate: A. More than half the American population believes that premarital sex is morally acceptable. B. Premarital sex is considered abnormal behavior by most Americans. C. Most Americans believe that premarital sex is wrong. D. All of the above.

A

Regarding marriage, which of the following statements is correct? A. Historically, marriage has extended the rights of men while restricting the rights of women. B. The violence that women suffer at the hands of their husbands began in the late 1800s. C. The marital obligations and rights of women have been defined primarily in terms of their service to children. D. Beginning in the late 1800s men could legally beat their wives.

A

Social scientists refer to _________ as the personal judgments individuals make regarding their own self-worth. A. self-esteem B. self-absorption C. narcissism D. eros

A

Soon after they met, Sharon shared with Brad some very sensitive information about her background. According to Reiss's wheel-theory of love, this sharing by Sharon can be classified as A. self-revelation. B. guilt. C. dependence. D. premature.

A

Sternberg identified 25 ________ that people tell including: travel, horror, gardening, business, fantasy, and collection stories. A. love stories B. fabrications C. exaggerations D. falsehoods

A

The Cuber/Harroff typology depicts A. relationship patterns. B. personality types. C. marital conflicts. D. marital failures.

A

The activities of Mother Teresa, who gave so much with no expectation of being repaid, can best be described as __________ love. A. agape B. eros C. ego D. philos

A

The most popular version of the personal marriage agreement is the A. personal contract. B. cohabitation agreement. C. living trust. D. prenuptial agreement.

A

Traditionally, African American women have been described as A. assertive and self-sufficient. B. weak and retiring. C. shifty and conniving. D. dependent and complaining.

A

What criteria do United States courts use to determine property rights? A. proof of ownership B. wedding certificates C. the husband's claim D. the wife's claim

A

What theoretical perspective highlights society's need or demand for marriage to legitimize having children? A. structural-functionalist B. conflict C. symbolic-interactionist D. feminist

A

When John and Martha got married on New Year's Eve they would have already made a decision regarding their new residence. Which of the following would have most likely shaped their decision? A. Today, a husband retains the legal right to decide where the couple will live. B. Based on marriage law, a wife has no obligation to live in her husband's choice of residence. C. The couple will naturally decide to live at the residence of the wife since her residence supersedes his. D. Although both John and Martha are faced with transfers from the separate companies for which they work, marriage laws require that John accept Martha's decision regarding their residence.

A

Which among the following is most frequently associated with styles of loving? A. John Alan Lee B. Robert Browning C. Victor Frankl D. Elizabeth Marsh

A

Which of the following was NOT a characteristic of the early Christian notion of love? A. eroticism B. an agape type relationship C. celibacy D. virginity

A

Yvonne is a news anchor for one of the major TV stations in New York. Her husband, Andrew, is a marketing executive for a pharmaceutical company. Andrew is being transferred to California. If Yvonne refuses to go with him and Andrew leaves and sets up residence in California, the law A. considers Yvonne as having abandoned Andrew. B. considers Andrew as having abandoned Yvonne. C. has no jurisdiction over their decision. D. views neither one as having any obligation.

A

__________ involves intense and intentional negative thoughts about a person and can be manifested in a number of ways. A. Contempt B. Criticism C. Defensiveness D. Stonewalling

A

According to a recent poll, _________ men than women have been in love five or more times in their life. A. fewer B. about the same number of C. more D. ten times more

B

All of the following are true EXCEPT A. in every state except one, the legal age at which marriage can be contracted without parental consent is 18 for both women and men. B. in New Mexico, a female or male may contract marriage without parental consent as early as 16 years of age. C. on the island of Puerto Rico, individuals cannot contract a marriage on their own until age 21. D. in Alabama, New Hampshire, New York, Texas, and Utah, females and males may marry as early as 14 years of age if their parents consent.

B

Because of a husband's _________ rights, a wife cannot charge her husband with rape. A. common-law B. conjugal C. community property D. coverture

B

Courtly love A. fosters erotic sexual feelings between couples. B. placed women on a pedestal. C. encouraged the inferiority of women. D. includes the superiority of men.

B

Darren, an African American, has married interracially. Based on current research data, Darren's wife is likely to be A. black. B. white. C. Hispanic. D. Native American.

B

Like romantic love, the development and expression of platonic love or friendship is heavily influenced by _______ factors. A. cultural B. social C. ethnocentric D. racial

B

Making the transition from being single to being married is an important process for most married couples. The term sociologists use to define this process is A. life course. B. marital adjustment. C. joint ownership. D. household management.

B

Men are more likely than women to express their jealousy in the form of A. terminating the relationship. B. violence. C. random acts of kindness. D. depression.

B

On average, men A. would rather remain single. Correct! B. gravitate towards marriage. C. have to be "trapped" into marriage. D. are seldom ever ready for marriage.

B

People all over the world express romantic love A. in a similar manner. B. in a variety of ways. C. only within the confines of marriage. D. on a cyclical basis.

B

As a tradition, the custom of the bridal shower is believed to have originated in A. England. B. Rome. C. Holland. D. the United States.

C

Based on the Cuber and Harroff (1966) study of marriage types, it would be safe to conclude that A. the process of adjustment is fairly uniform for married couples. B. the survival of the relationship is based on a set of key factors. C. marriages vary in levels of commitment, communication patterns and interaction styles. D. commitment is the best predictor of marital happiness.

C

Because the four processes of Reiss's wheel-theory of love are __________, if there is a reduction in one stage, it affects the further development of the love relationship. A. isolated B. independent C. interdependent D. typical

C

Compared to single men, married men experience all of the following EXCEPT A. a lower rate of suicide. B. better mental and physical health. C. higher levels of depression. D. less likely to be incarcerated for a crime.

C

Conflict in a relationship A. should be avoided. B. is a sign of marital breakdown. C. is inevitable. D. occurs only when one partner loses interest.

C

If you lived in ancient Greece, your choice of a marriage partner would be made by A. you. B. the Pope. C. your family. D. the village elders.

C

In 2003, the United States Congress passed the Personal Responsibility, Work, and Family Promotion Act, which was designed to A. prevent divorce. B. provide minorities with work opportunities. C. promote and support healthy marriages and families through a variety of provisions, such as the initiation of family self-sufficiency plans. D. grant parental leave.

C

In a love relationship, predictability involves the expectation that one's love partner A. will act the same way every time. B. will act in a positive way. C. will maintain an open mind. D. is always on time.

C

In ancient Rome, extramarital relationships were A. long lasting. B. sanctioned by the state. C. brief encounters with no commitment. D. nonexistent.

C

In explaining Lee's six styles of loving, the analogy of a __________ is used. A. triangle B. square C. color wheel D. mirror

C

In some states, wives and husbands own all assets jointly and equally whether or not the wife earns an income. The term used to describe this arrangement is A. common law property system. B. joint ownership system. C. community property system. D. no fault settlement act.

C

In the passive-congenial type of marriage, A. there is much tension. B. the relationship is kept alive by past memories of excitement. C. there was very little passion from the beginning. D. the "fire" has gone out of the marriage.

C

John and Mary have compatible styles of loving. According to Lee, their relationship would A. be boring. B. be lacking in depth and substance. C. stand a good chance of succeeding. D. be short lived.

C

Limerent feelings include all of the following EXCEPT A. continuous thoughts about the lover. B. fear of rejection by the lover. C. possibility of loving someone else equally as deeply. D. idealization of the loved one.

C

Of all the factors that affect how an individual experiences love, which of the following is one of the most significant? A. family size B. age C. gender D. wealth

C

Plato defined love that is selfish with a strong emphasis on sexual attraction and physical pleasure as A. agape. B. ego. C. eros. D. philos.

C

Research demonstrates consistently that __________ self-disclosure is positively related to marital satisfaction. A. bilateral B. unilateral C. reciprocal D. one-sided

C

Research findings indicate that A. men complain more about their marriages than women do. B. wives tend to be happier than husbands. C. women complain more about their marriages than men do. D. husbands experience a higher rate of psychological problems than wives.

C

Research has shown that with regard to male/female love relationships, A. men give more than they get. B. men and women tend to put in equal amounts of effort in the relationship. C. women frequently provide a greater amount of support versus what they receive in return. D. the practical, logical manner in which a man approaches the relationship usually helps to maintain it.

C

Research indicates that blacks tend to have a more __________ view of love. A. stoic B. practical C. romantic D. simplified

C

Some social analysts contend that an androgynous view of love A. has no place in modern society. B. is a return to medieval times. C. validates both masculine and feminine roles. D. is a sign of instability.

C

The term "feminization of love" refers to A. women taking the lead in love relationships. B. the research on love being conducted by women. C. love as a central aspect of what is considered the female realm. . D. a given stage in a relationship in which both partners exchange a special tenderness.

C

The theory of love as a love story was developed by A. Eric Fromm. B. Sigmund Freud. C. Robert Sternberg. D. William Watson.

C

Tom and Mary have been married for three years and things have gone quite well with the relationship. Tom recently received a promotion which necessitates him working later in the day than he previously did, and this is beginning to affect Mary. She believes she is losing Tom. Mary is experiencing A. hallucinations. B. imaginary guilt. C. jealousy. D. housewife syndrome.

C

When a child receives love during infancy, he/she is most likely to A. become a rapist. B. engage in promiscuous behavior as an adult. C. develop the capacity to give and accept love. D. become selfish and spoiled.

C

Which of the following is NOT a point of view held by social constructionists? A. Notions of love vary from one culture to another B. While love and passion have physiological components, neither is based solely on bodily reactions. C. Love is strictly a physiological sensation. D. Feelings people have for one another are only love when we define it as love.

C

Which of the following is NOT a process in Reiss's wheel-theory of love? A. self-revelation B. rapport C. attraction D. need fulfillment

C

Which of the following would be a legitimate concern for an interfaith marriage of a reformed Jewish male and a Catholic female in the United States? A. deciding what language to speak B. determining the appropriate way to dress C. choosing a family car D. deciding which holidays to observe

D

A popular misconception about women, men, and love is of the woman pursuing a man unready or unwilling to commit to a relationship. In reality, A. Males are more likely to be looking for a committed relationship B. Males tend to start a relationship with a much more romantic perspective than females C. Men tend to fall in love with someone who does not love them in return more often than women D. All of the above are true.

D

According to Sternberg, the key to a happy healthy love relationship is that both partners have A. good paying jobs. B. a college education. C. the same religious beliefs. D. compatible love stories.

D

According to experts, the average amount spent on weddings today is between A. $1,000-$5,000 B. $5,000-$10,000 C. $20,000-$25,000 D. $28,000-$30,000

D

According to sociologist Pepper Schwartz, the trend toward civil marriage may be attributable to A. high divorce and remarriage rates. B. more interfaith marriages. C. more personalized ideas about spirituality. D. all of the above

D

According to the text's discussion of the incest taboo, A. the majority of states prohibit marriage between half-siblings and first cousins. B. some states prohibit marriage between second, and even cousins. C. some states prohibit marriage between affinal relatives. Correct! D. all of the above

D

All of the following are aspects of marital commitment, EXCEPT A. personal commitment between partners to each other. B. commitment to the relationship itself. C. commitment to the overall family unit. D. commitment to a business enterprise that facilitates an individual's maturity and readiness for marriage.

D

In the United States, love has been found to be important to people both __________ and __________. A. spiritually; mentally B. socially; physically C. economically; socially D. physically; emotionally

D

In trying to determine the seriousness of his relationship with Vicky, Brent carefully analyzes what he is putting into the relationship versus what he is getting out of it. The theory of love that would best explain Brent's approach is A. limerence. B. rational. C. wheel-theory. D. social exchange.

D

The statement, "Oh, they're at it again — but they always are" best describes which of the following types of marital relationship? A. the devitalized relationship B. the total relationship C. the passive - congenial relationship D. the conflict - habituated relationship

D

The term interracial marriage is used to describe A. white-black couples only. B. cross cultural marriages only. C. marriage among individuals of the same race. D. a wide range of combinations among individuals from different racial and ethnic groups.

D

Under what condition would the courts declare the husband the owner of the property? A. all property acquired by the husband becomes the property of the husband B. all property acquired by the wife becomes the property of the husband C. only in those cases where the wife assumes the surname of the husband D. if neither the wife nor the husband has specific proof of ownership

D

Which of the following is NOT true of jealousy? A. It represents a deficiency in the relationship. B. It is an indication of inadequacy in one or both partners. C. It can lead to violence. D. It is one of the true tests of love.

D

Which of the following is one of the behaviors destructive to marital happiness? A. open disagreements B. attracting the problems that cause the conflict C. admitting to being very upset over an incident D. stonewalling

D


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