chapter 11 adult roles review

Today the PREPARE Program is offered by more than _____ U.S. clergy and counselors. 45,000 55,000 75,000 100,000

100,000

Ideally, how long before the wedding should an engaged couple begin their premarital 12 months 8 months 6 months

12 months

What time period do the authors recommend for couples to spend in premarital counseling before marriage? 3 weeks 6 to 8 weeks 3 months 6 months

6 to 8 weeks

Using the PREPARE inventory, it is possible to predict whether a marriage will fail or succeed _____% of the time. 50 75 90 100

90

Which of the following is a common format for premarital education? small-group couples' workshops or retreats where they discuss marriage meeting once or twice with a clergy to discuss marriage issues completing a premarital inventory and receiving some feedback in two or three sessions All of these answers are correct.

All of these answers are correct.

Which of the following statements is true of Black American women who are married? Black women who were married reported poorer health than unmarried Black women Black women experienced more benefit in terms of quality of family life when they were married. Black marriages experience less conflict than White marriages, and women, in general, are less likely to experience stress from this conflict. Black women benefited more from marriage than Black men in terms of physical health.

Black women who were married reported poorer health than unmarried Black women.

Which of these is NOT a component of a successful marriage? Both individuals are independent and mature. Both individuals love each other and themselves. Both individuals know themselves. Both individuals make a lot of money.

Both individuals make a lot of money.

Which of the following is NOT a component of a successful marriage? Both partners are independent and mature. Both partners love each other and hate to be apart. Both partners are established in their work. Both partners are assertive.

Both partners love each other and hate to be apart.

According to the work conducted at the Gottman Institute, which of the following statements is true of the conflict-avoiding styles of conflict resolution in marriages? Couples feel overwhelmed by each other's negativity, and they become shell-shocked. Couples often make light of their differences and learn to live with them. Couples see themselves as equal sparring partners. Couples argue, but they let each other know that they respect the other's points of view and emotions, even if they don't agree with them.

Couples often make light of their differences and learn to live with them.

Which of the following sources about couple communication is NOT recommended by our textbook authors? Mars/Venus Couple Communications PREP Program Relationship Enhancement Program PREPARE/ENRICH Programs

Mars/Venus

As compared to single or divorced individuals, which of the following statements is true of married couples? They lead a healthier lifestyle and live longer. They have fewer economic assets. They have unsatisfactory sexual relationships. They enjoy being together all the time.

They lead a healthier lifestyle and live longer.

Which of the following statements best describes the law of enlightened self-interest? Couples need to feel secure and self-confident before they can be truly giving and loving to another. When people focus on their lover's needs, they find that the loved one tends to focus on their needs. Couples must be able to evaluate their personal strengths and failings objectively and not blame their problems on other people. When people's jobs are going well, they are able to devote more time and energy to their relationships.

When people focus on their lover's needs, they find that the loved one tends to focus on their needs.

Which of the following is the single best predictor of marital success? age of the couple at marriage socioeconomic status length of courtship complementary personalities

age of the couple at marriage

Which of the following is a reason why marriages drift apart as identified by William Doherty in his book Take Back Your Marriage (2001)? We stop dating, especially after having children. We get used to our mate. We don't know other couples' strategies for maintaining vibrant marriages. All of these answers are correct.

all of these answers are correct

Which of the following statements is true about marriage education? It has had an interesting and sporadic history in the United States. It was less popular during the 1980s and 1990s. It has been based on research with European American, middle-class populations. All of these answers are correct.

all of these answers are correct

Which of the following statements is true of the comparison between Black American couples and White American couples? The physical health of Black American couples did not improve. Black male children experienced great benefits. Black women experienced no benefit in quality of family life. All of these answers are correct.

all of these answers are correct

The feedback from a premarital inventory can be useful to a couple in that it: increases their awareness of themselves and one another. facilitates discussion of important issues in the relationship. establishes a relationship with a clergy member or counselor. all of these answers are correct.

all of these answers are correct.

The following conditions increase the longevity of a marriage EXCEPT: both individuals enjoy being alone as well as together. both individuals are independent and mature. both individuals are of the same age. both individuals are established in their work or occupation.

both individuals are of the same age.

Aubrey and Logan got married when they were in school. They are very busy with their studies and work schedule that they rarely find time for each other. As a result, they are unhappy with their marriage and have considered divorce. They have only few strengths and need to work together on multiple areas if they want to save their marriage. According to Olson et al. (2008), identify the type of married couples that Aubrey and Logan most likely exemplify in this scenario. Multiple Choicedevitalized couples vitalized couples conflicted couples conventional couples

conflicted couples

Using such ways of expressing oneself as insults, sarcasm, name calling, hostile humor, and mockery and being overly critical of the spouse are best described as _____. contempt stonewalling criticism defensiveness

contempt

Abigail and Ethan have had a parent-arranged marriage. They have been married for 7 years and have 3 children. Abigail is a homemaker, while Ethan works as a sales executive. They are generally happy, but they do not have a strong personality compatibility. They are not very good at resolving conflicts or communicating their feelings to each other. However, they attend church every Sunday and visit their parents and relatives every month. According to Olson et al. (2008), Abigail and Ethan most likely exemplify _____. vitalized couples conventional couples conflicted couples harmonious couples

conventional couples

Attacking the spouse's character or personality rather than focusing on a specific behavior is best described as _____. contempt stonewalling criticism defensiveness

criticism

In longitudinal research, researchers have consistently found that marriage satisfaction tends to _____ over time. decrease increase stay about the same lead to extramarital affairs

decrease

Blaming the spouse by denying one's own role in an issue or problem is best described as _____. contempt stonewalling criticism defensiveness

defensiveness

As compared to single or divorced individuals, married couples have a less satisfying sexual relationship. True or False

f

Most vitalized couples end in divorce. True or False

f

Single people live longer than married people. True or False

f

The PREPARE program is not an effective premarital program. True or False

f

The PREPARE program uses 10 couple exercises to improve communication. True or False

f

The popularity of marriage appears to be increasing. True or False

f

What is useful for parents to discuss and compare? baby names current events food allergies family of origin

family of orgin

According to Fincham, Hall, and Beach (2006), _____ in marriage has become an important part of a couple's relationship and contributes to marital happiness and stability. laughter independence forgiveness commitment

forgiveness

Which of the following is NOT a type of marriage identified by Olson, Olson-Sigg, and Larson (2008) in a national (U.S.) sample of 50,000 married couples? harmonious vitalized conflicted non-traditional

non-traditional

Ideally, couples should participate in which of the following before marriage? informational lectures, skill-building activities, and financial planning assessment instrument, financial planning, and couples' discussion groups problem-solving skills training, couples' discussion groups, and communication skill training communication skill training, assessment instrument, and family-of-origin counseling

problem-solving skills training, couples' discussion groups, and communication skill training Correct

Most married people have a _____ sex life.

satisfying

A stable and satisfying occupation or job fosters both financial and emotional security in a relationship. True or False

t

As compared to single or divorced individuals, married couples have more wealth and economic assets. True or False

t

Forgiveness is about decreasing the negativity and increasing positive feelings and goodwill toward one's partner. True or False

t

Morrill found that couples who thought their marriages were great regularly made sacrifices for their spouse. True or False

t

Today we are in a period known as the marriage movement. True or False

t

According to studies, which of the following is very predictive of whether a couple will have a successful and happy marriage? financial management children/parenting type of relationship having realistic expectations

type of relationship

Emma and William have been married for 16 years. They faced a lot of issues in the beginning of their relationship, and they gradually learned to tackle these issues amicably. They talk to each other about every issue and resolve their differences. They also have a satisfying sexual relationship and strong financial stability. According to Olson et al. (2008), which of the following types of married couples do Emma and William exemplify in this scenario? harmonious couples vitalized couples conflicted couples conventional couples

vitalized couples