Chapter 10 Exam

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Question #1

Couples in total marriages differ from couples in passive-congenial marriages in that couples in a total marriage ________.

A thrive on their incompatibility

B have a low emotional investment in the marriage

C believe that feuding is an acceptable way to try to solve problems

D have few areas of tension or unresolved hostility

Question #2

The process by which newly married partners modify their idealized expectations and deal with the realities of living together is called ________.

A cognitive dissonance

B role conflict

C cognitive bias

D identity bargaining

Question #3

Nicky, a social theorist, opines that in order to have a good relationship, each partner must be willing to tell the other about their own thoughts, about themselves, and their feelings, with the expectation that open communication will result from it. In this scenario, Nicky is advocating ________.

A scapegoating

B esteem support

C validation

D self-disclosure

Question #4

In order to predict divorce and understand inadequate parenting, psychological distress, and poor physical health, researchers are likely to measure ________.

A marital feasibility

B marital longitude

C marital satisfaction

D marital stability

Question #5

Alexander and Marianne are in a passive-congenial marriage. Which of the following statements is most likely to convey their opinion about their marriage?

A Love and affection sustain a marriage; conflicts can always be resolved by compromise.

B Participating in each other’s lives and making sacrifices for each other.

C Quarreling and feuding are normal between couples and conflicts over minor issues do occur in a marriage.

D Practicality is more important in a marriage than emotional intensity.

Question #6

In the marriage context, the need for commitment and personal fulfillment are considered to be ________.

A inherent reasons

B dormant reasons

C latent reasons

D manifest reasons

Question #7

The gradual deterioration of love and ultimate loss of an emotional attachment between married partners is called ________.

A marriage deterioration

B marital burnout

C disaffection

D the divorce slide

Question #8

Which of the following is true of same-sex marriages?

A Empirical studies on lesbian marriages are abundant.

B It is prohibited in a majority of American states.

C Federal benefits are not afforded to legally married same-sex couples.

D Newly married same-sex couples tend to be younger than their different-sex counterparts.

Question #9

When he turned 18, Jim wished to move out of his parents’ home. Jim’s mother reluctantly agreed to let him leave, but felt depressed and lonely after a few months. She experienced a lessened sense of well-being as well. In this scenario, Jim’s mother is experiencing the ________.

A flying the coop syndrome

B empty-nest syndrome

C boomerang syndrome

D empathy syndrome

Question #10

Which of the following is a difference between manifest and latent reasons for getting married?

A Unlike manifest reasons for getting married, latent reasons emphasize love and companionship.

B Unlike manifest reasons for getting married, latent reasons are respected and approved by the society.

C Unlike manifest reasons for getting married, latent reasons include commitment and personal fulfillment.

D Unlike manifest reasons for getting married, latent reasons are more likely to result in unhappy, short-term marriages.

Question #11

Couples in conflict-habituated marriages differ from couples in total marriages in that couples in conflict-habituated marriages ________.

A have few areas of tension or unresolved hostility

B believe that feuding is an acceptable way to try to solve problems

C spend a lot of time together out, but out of obligation rather than love

D participate in each other’s lives at all levels

Question #12

Kurt, a sociologist, claims that unmarried couples are less likely to be happy than their married counterparts. Which of the following accurate statements strengthens Kurt’s argument?

A Unlike their married counterparts, unmarried couples are generally afraid of being ridiculed by society.

B Unlike their married counterparts, unmarried couples cannot legally raise their children as their own.

C Unlike their unmarried counterparts, married couples are reported to have greater financial security and stability.

D Unlike their unmarried counterparts, married couples tend to have smaller extended family ties.

Question #13

During a heated debate about marriage, Jake opines that men are more dominant in most relationships. However, Ronald disagrees and states that most American families are egalitarian. Both Jake and Ronald respect each other’s opinion and politely agree to disagree. In this scenario, Jake and Ronald are exhibiting ________.

A cognitive dissonance

B information support

C validation

D reciprocal self-disclosure

Question #14

Stuart and Kelly have been married for ten years. Over the past few years, Kelly has become disenchanted with the marriage and the couple has experienced a loss of emotional attachment. Stuart provides for the family but does not confide his problems with his wife and prefers his friends’ company. In this scenario, the couple is experiencing ________.

A congenial burnout

B marital burnout

C identity bargaining

D total marriage

Question #15

Young adults who live away from their parents’ home for a while and then return to it are referred to as the ________.

A baby boomer group

B boomerang generation

C G.I. Generation

D Silent Generation

Question #16

Keith is of the opinion that, overall, married women are less healthy than married men. Janet, on the other hand believes that marriage benefits women more than men. Which of the following is an accurate statement that strengthens Keith’s view?

A Men typically are more attuned than women to the emotional quality of marriages.

B Women work harder if the marriage is distressed and tend to neglect their own health while caring for family members.

C Many married women enjoy “emotional capital” because husbands provide nurturing and companionship.

D Married women who work full time tend to have fewer domestic responsibilities.

Question #17

In a ________ marriage, the partners participate in each other’s lives at all levels and have few areas of tension or unresolved hostility.

A devitalized

B utilitarian

C passive-congenial

D total

Question #18

Which of the following is true of using a wedding ceremony?

A It reinforces the idea that the marriage is a permanent bond.

B It is used to provide authenticity to the engagement ceremony.

C It legalizes the couple’s ability to adopt children.

D It is used to justify the bridal shower.

Question #19

Which of the following is a function of engagements?

A It sends a hands-off message to other interested sexual partners.

B It gives the couple the chance to strengthen their identities as individuals.

C It provides couples with the opportunity to copulate legally.

D It signals that the union is inherently legal.

Question #20

In a ________ marriage, the partners have a low emotional investment in the marriage and few expectations of each other.

A vital marriage

B conflict-habituated

C total marriage

D passive-congenial

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