A latent function of dating is ________.

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

The custom in which men and women split the costs of a date is called ________.

1. quinceañera
2. going Dutch
3. getting together
4. hanging out

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

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

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

Which of the following is true of quinceañera?

1. It is a traditional date which prevailed until the 1970s.
2. It is a cultural rite conducted for both girls and boys.
3. A girl is allowed to date boys until a quinceañerais conducted.
4. It is conducted on a girl’s fifteenth birthday.

Correct

Which of the following is true of heterogamy?

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

Correct

Mate selection is a(n) ________ function of dating.

1. covert
2. manifest
3. implicit
4. latent

Which of the following is an advantage of speed dating?

1. It protects identities of people.
2. It guards against stalking.
3. It allows people to spend extended amounts of time with prospective partners.
4. It rates potential partners on more substantive traits such as values and lifestyle.

In ________, singles attend an event where they engage in brief face-to-face interactions with several potential romantic partners.

1. professional matchmaking
2. Internet dating
3. mail-order dating
4. speed dating

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

James, a middle-aged man, found his bride through an online international service. The website posted photographs and descriptions of prospective brides. James had to choose a wife and pay a fee to the website for selecting her. This scenario is an example of the ________ industry.

1. classified advertisement
2. professional matchmaker
3. speed dating
4. mail-order bride

Which of the following is a difference between hanging out and getting together?

1. Getting together is more intimate than hanging out.
2. Hanging out is more structured than getting together.
3. Hanging out involves “floating,” whereas getting together does not.
4. Getting together is a traditional form of dating, whereas hanging out is not.

Which of the following statements about getting together is accurate?

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

Which of the following is an example of socialization, a latent function of dating?

1. Ken and Sharon talk about their families and cultures.
2. Tony and Johanna, who have been dating for the past six months, have a sexually intimate relationship.
3. Carol was asked out on a date by Jeffrey which made her feel flattered.
4. Arnold, who is dating Diana, a cheerleader, has made him more popular in school.

During a debate about dating, Walter states that dating is less complicated among adults than teenagers. However, Juan disagrees and argues that dating is likely to be more complicated among adults. Which of the following statements, if true, is likely to support Juan’s view?

1. Adults who have been recently divorced are likely to be bitter toward the opposite sex.
2. Unlike adults, teenagers engage in stayovers that help the couple know each other better.
3. Research indicates that most teenagers are interested primarily in hooking up and dating for them is not a priority.
4. According to studies, dating after being widowed can be therapeutic for the individual.

Which of the following is a drawback of online dating?

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

Barry and Lorna have been dating for the last four years. Over time, they have become an integral part of each other’s lives and enjoy spending time together. This is an example of ________, a function of dating.

1. Sexual intimacy
2. social status
3. companionship
4. fulfillment of ego needs

Sexual experimentation is a(n) ________ function of dating.

1. apparent
2. manifest
3. latent
4. primary

Which of the following is true of date violence?

1. Adopting traditional attitudes about gender roles reduces the likelihood of date violence.
2. It is more likely to be undertaken by individuals who did not witness adult violence in their childhood.
3. It is most common among youth who had poor relationships with their parents.
4. It tends to occur primarily when youth experience extensive parenting.

For adolescents, getting together is less emotionally threatening because ________.

1. it is formal in nature
2. it does not involve “floating”
3. it involves traditional dinner dates that are scripted
4. the participants don’t have to worry about finding a date