Ch.10 | Marriage and Communication in Intimate Relationships Quiz

In honor of her impending marriage, Jenna's female friends and relatives organized a get together in which they presented her with personal and household gifts. This ritual is often referred to as a(n) __________.

A. prenup

B. baby shower

C. engagement

D. bridal shower

Bridal Shower

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 cannot legally raise their children as their own.

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

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

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

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

Stan and Lily have been married for over 10 years and their lives are closely intertwined. They like to spend a lot of time together and are quick to resolve any disputes that may occur. Also, they are willing to make sacrifices for each other in order to make the marriage work. In this scenario, the couple has a __________.

A. devitalized marriage

B. vital marriage

C. passive marriage

D. congenial marriage

Vital Marriage

Neil believes that, in general, married people tend to be healthier than unmarried people. Which of the following is an accurate statement that supports this view?

A. Studies have found that marriage increases anxiety levels leading to health problems.

B. Marriage is found to decrease risky activities such as driving too fast and smoking.

C. Sociologists have observed that marriage itself does not improve health.

D. Cohabitants report being happier than married couples because their relationships are more flexible.

Marriage is found to decrease risky activities such as driving too fast and smoking.

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

A. have a low emotional investment in the marriage

B. have few areas of tension

C. thrive on their incompatibility

D. believe that feuding is an acceptable way to try to solve problems

Have few areas of tension

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. Silent Generation

C. G.I. Generation

D. boomerang generation

Boomerang generation

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. esteem support

B. validation

C. self-disclosure

D. scapegoating

Self-disclosure

Blake left his parents' house at the age of 20 in order to be independent. However, he was unable to find a steady job and support himself financially. Due to the economic circumstances, he was forced to move back into his parents' home. Blake's condition is characteristic of the __________.

A. boomerang generation

B. Baby Boomers

C. Silent Generation

D. privileged generation

Boomerang Generation

After their marriage, Carlos and Rosanne decided that they would share cooking and cleaning responsibilities. However, over a period of time, Carlos resented these household responsibilities as he is also the primary breadwinner in the family. In this scenario, the couple is trying to structure their __________.

A. marital conflict

B. marital nuances

C. marital roles

D. marital resentment

Marital Roles

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 position?

A. Many married women enjoy "emotional capital" because husbands provide nurturing and companionship.

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

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

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

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

What is the most common issue for married couples to fight about?

A. money

B. children

C. infidelity

D. social media

Money

According to Cuber and Haroff, which of the following is an example of an intrinsic marriage?

A. conflict-habituated marriage

B. passive-congenial marriage

C. vital marriage

D. devitalized marriage

Vital marriage

Maria, a wealthy businesswoman, was engaged to Ryan. Before the marriage, Maria's parents insisted that Ryan should sign an agreement that would absolve Maria from parting with her wealth to Ryan in case of a divorce. Such an agreement is known as a(n) __________.

A. exclusionary clause

B. voidance agreement

C. prenuptial agreement

D. due process clause

Prenuptial Agreement

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

A. Same-sex marriages are legally prohibited in the U.S.

B. Same sex marriages are legal in all 50 states in the U.S.

C. Empirical studies on lesbian marriages are abundant.

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

Same-sex marriages are legal in all 50 states in the U.S.

Which of the following is an accurate statement concerning Americans' self-reports of marital happiness?

A. Men report being less happily married than women.

B. Both marital stability and marital satisfaction tend to be higher for those with a college education.

C. Marital happiness increases when couples experience poverty, job loss, and financial problems.

D. People who were married in their teens tend to be happier than people who marry after age 20.

Both marital stability and marital satisfaction tend to be higher for those with a college education.

The selection effect differs from the protection effect in that __________.

A. the protection effect posits that marriage helps increase a person's health by decreasing the opportunities for risky activities

B. the selection effect posits that it is marriage itself, and not the choice of the mate that increases a person's health

C. the protection effect does not take the couple's health into account

D. the selection effect entails that receiving emotional, physical, and financial support from a spouse improves one's general health

The Protection Effect posits that marriage helps increase a person's health by decreasing the opportunities for risky activities.

Kaylin and Bret are a newly married couple. When they get into a disagreement, Bret yells at Kaylin until she just gives in and goes along with his position. Kaylin is engaging in what kind of resolution strategy?

A. accommodation

B. compromise

C. standoff

D. withdrawal

Accommodation

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

A. identity bargaining

B. cognitive bias

C. cognitive dissonance

D. role conflict

Identity Bargaining

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. empathy syndrome

B. boomerang syndrome

C. flying-the-coop syndrome

D. empty-nest syndrome

Empty-Nest Syndrome

Sandra is of the opinion that conflicts in a marriage aren't always negative and are sometimes important. On the other hand, Jacob believes that conflicts always erode relationships. Which of the following is an accurate statement that is most likely to support Sandra's point of view?

A. Some sociologists believe that if partners recognize and actively attempt to resolve conflicts, it can strengthen a relationship.

B. Studies have found that most conflicts end in compromise which is the worst way of ending a conflict.

C. Even discrete, isolated disagreements invariably result in chronic relationship problems.

D. Conflicts happen only among spouses who are incompatible; partners who are supportive and caring family members do not face conflicts.

Some sociologists believe that if partners recognize and actively attempt to resolve conflicts, it can strengthen a relationship

Which of the most common conflict resolution strategies is most effective in helping couples deal with conflict?

A. accommodation

B. compromise

C. standoff

D. withdrawal

Compromise

Megan engages in negative communication patterns with her partner. She is often controlling and deceptive. She frequently presents herself as a long-suffering martyr in her relationships. Which of the following positive communication patterns should Megan focus on?

A. Don't generalize.

B. Be specific.

C. Express appreciation.

D. Keep it honest.

Keep it honest

Which of the following is a manifest reason for getting married?

A. desire to have children

B. social pressures

C. economic security

D. social legitimacy

Desire to have children

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

A. the divorce slide

B. marriage deterioration

C. disaffection

D. marital burnout

Marital burnout

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

A. total

B. utilitarian

C. devitalized

D. passive-congenial

Total