________ refers to marrying up to a higher social class.

1. Endogamy
2. Polygamy
3. Hypergamy
4. Hypogamy

Which of the following is a manifest function of dating?

A  maturation

1. socialization
2. big business
3. sexual experimentation

Propinquity, one of the filters in the filter theory, refers to ________.

1. geographic closeness
2. social class
3. physical appearance
4. ethnicity and race

A latent function of dating is ________.

1. mate selection
2. companionship
3. recreation
4. fulfillment of ego needs

Which of the following statements about getting together is accurate?

1. It involves a group of friends who meet at someone’s house or a party.
2. It refers to a short-lived casual sexual experience that involves drugs and alcohol.
3. It is organized by females rather than males.
4. It indicates that a couple wants to become exclusive.

Maria, a Latin American, is engaged to Leon, an African American. Despite their different backgrounds, they consider themselves to be suitable for each other. This scenario is an example of ________.

1. homogamy
2. polygamy
3. interfaith relationship
4. interdating

In 2006, the International Marriage Broker Regulation Act required U.S. men seeking a visa for a prospective bride to disclose any criminal convictions for domestic violence, sexual assault, or child abuse. Which of the following is a reason why the Act was not effective?

1. The Act was not enforced effectively.
2. Most women who are in abusive relationships report assault immediately.
3. The Act received a lot of opposition from broker agencies.
4. Women who are in abusive marriages believe that their families will support them in case of a break up.

In Latino communities, the rite of passage that celebrates a girl’s entrance into adulthood is called the ________.

1. quinceañera
2. bar mitzvah
3. coming-out party
4. bat mitzvah

In Jewish communities, ________ is a rite of passage for boys which mark the end of childhood and readiness for adult responsibilities and rights.

1. coming-out party
2. quinceañera
3. bat mitzvah
4. bar mitzvah

Charlie believes that women are less likely to be affected by break ups when compared to men. However, James states that both men and women are equally affected by break ups. Which of the following statements, if true, is likely to weaken Charlie’s argument?

1. Studies have shown that women are less likely to be affected by losing a relationship when compared to men.
2. Women are depressed after a breakup because many women’s self-worth is tied to having a boyfriend.
3. Societies consider men to be more socially acceptable if they are in a romantic relationship.
4. People who have fewer resources to exchange in the marriage market are more upset by dating breakups.

Which of the following is true of heterogamy?

1. It ensures that people marry within their social class so that they can pass down their wealth to a kin group.
2. It involves marriage between cousins.
3. It encourages racism among people.
4. It is thriving because people do not have potential marriage mates in their own social group.

Correct

Janet and her friends are planning to meet at a classmate’s birthday party over the weekend. If the party does not turn out to be a fun event, they plan to go over to Janet’s place and have a party there. Everyone in the group will pool in their money to buy alcohol and food. This scenario is an example of ________.

1. a homecoming party
2. a quinceañera
3. getting together
4. hooking up

Which of the following is an accurate statement about traditional dinner dates?

1. They are highly scripted in nature.
2. Women are more likely to initiate sexual interaction than men.
3. They are an emerging dating trend.
4. Women tend to worry less about their appearance.

Which of the following is a drawback of online dating?

1. It is not a convenient process.
2. It does not collect crucial information about individuals.
3. It does not allow people to arrange spur-of-the-moment dates.
4. It is an expensive dating method.

Jeremy and Leila study in high school together. They often engage in casual sex without the expectation of a committed relationship. In this scenario, Jeremy and Leila are ________.

1. dating
2. getting together
3. hooking up
4. hanging out

Which of the following is true of personal classified advertisements?

1. They first appeared in newspapers in the early 1700s.
2. During 1700s, they were a socially accepted means to find a mate.
3. They involve hiring a professional matchmaker who provides “marriage brokerage.”
4. They are an emerging trend of finding partners.

Which of the following is a dating trend in which couples spend three or more nights together but maintain separate homes?

1. getting together
2. coming-out
3. stayover
4. hanging out

Jeremy married Sarah, who belongs to the same ethnic group as him. Additionally, she is a Christian like him. In this scenario, Jeremy is engaging in ________.

1. hypergamy
2. homogamy
3. exogamy
4. bigamy

Jake has been conducting a study on dating trends of people from different ethnic communities. He finds that Asians are less likely to interdate than African Americans. Which of the following statements, if true, is likely to support his view?

1. Asian men have higher intermarriage rates than African American and Latino men.
2. The recent influx of Asian immigrants has expanded Asian men’s pool of eligible mates.
3. Research indicates that the better educated women are, the less likely they are to meet people who match their credentials.
4. Asian women are less likely to engage in homogamy than African American women.

Calvin, who is thirty years old, is ready to settle down and get married. When he meets single women, he makes a mental note of their education, cultural values, and interests. This helps him narrow down a group of women to a small number of prospective partners. Which of the following theories explains Calvin’s process of finding a spouse?

1. conflict theory
2. filter theory
3. equity theory
4. social exchange theory