COMM 2107 - Chapter 12

European mothers were more likely than African American mothers to characterize adolescent daughters as "best friends."

False

In African American families headed by single women, daughters frequently exhibit lower self-reliance and self-esteem than their Caucasian counterparts.

False

Marriage counselors say that trying to change people you love seldom works.

True

More than 50% of people over the age of 24 are married.

True

Nearly 40% of births in America are to unmarried parents

True

Nearly 40% of births in America are to unmarried parents.

True

During this stage, a couple settles into marriage or a cohabiting relationship and works out expectations, interaction patterns, and daily routines for their shared life.

establishing a family

Concerning the typical life cycle of families with children, the fifth stage is usually:

launching children

For children, this is a very important phase in personal development. They are learning to be less dependent on their families, which is essential to becoming a healthy adult.

encouraging independence

During this stage, children decrease the amount of couple time and change the focus of a couples communication

enlarging a family

During this stage, For couples who are married, spouses get used to the labels "wife" and "husband" and to the social and legal recognition of their union. Select one:

establishing a family

Social exchange Theory states that people apply economic principles to evaluate their relationships.

?

All of the following are examples of families except:

A single male who works inside the home

A majority of lesbian couples create more egalitarian relationships than do either heterosexuals or gay men.

True

Beginning in the late 1700s or early 1800s, most people in the United States picked mates based on love and companionship.

True

Couple satisfaction seems especially affected by equity in housework and childcare.

True

As a rule, women assume most of the ____, which involves remembering, planning, and scheduling family life.

psychological responsibility

After the first few married years, most couples experience a dip in marital satisfaction:

regardless of whether or not they have children

____ states that people apply economic principles to evaluate their relationships.

social exchange theory