Child Development Unit 1 Lesson 1

All engagements end in marriage.

False

Altruistic love may fade due to everyday contact between mates.

False

Before beginning their new life together, engaged couples should not discuss long-term goals.

False

When you marry, expect to be ecstatically happy all the time.

False

a very emotional type of love a feeling of deep friendship love based on concern for the other person a physical extension of a marriage's intimacy and communication

Romantic love Companionate love Altruistic love Sexual love

After marriage, social activities usually change, becoming less expensive.

True

Companionate love is the most common love in marriage.

True

Financial demands, jealousy, lack of education, and job advancement are reasons why marriages often fail for partners who don't show emotional maturity.

True

Romantic love peaks during engagement or early marriage.

True

Similar personal values, goals, and standards help couples create successful marriages.

True

The relationships among a person's family may influence the relationships within his or her future family.

True

Factors that help ensure a successful marriage include ___.

all of these

Important long-term goals for newlywed couples may include ___.

all of these

During ___ and engagements, couples prepare for marriage.

dating

An engagement's three functions are for the couple to ___.

examine their relationship more closely, establish good relationships with their future in-laws, and plan the wedding

An unimportant issue for engaged couples is ___.

feuds with coworkers

Since a marriage changes, partners need to ___ for it to be successful.

grow and change

While dating, individuals learn the ___ they like or dislike.

personality traits