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- 1. Open EndedCompanionship is a primary goal of marriage in the United States.
- 2. Fill in the BlankBrady and Brett have been together for 15 years, and married for five. Brady is disappointed that most days, he no longer feels anticipation and newness in their relationship. Brady seems to be experiencing ______.
- 3. Open EndedMen may legally take their wife's last name in almost every state.
- 4. Open EndedThe husband's career determines the family residence in an egalitarian marriage.
- 5. Open EndedWhat role does the state play in marital commitment?
- 6. Open EndedWhich racial/ethnic group is least likely to marry outside their race?
- 7. Open EndedWhat is the most frequent stress that university students from immigrant families face?
- 8. Fill in the BlankOne factor in the high number of African American single households is the ______.
- 9. Open EndedWhat life change most affects one's relationship with their partner's parents?
- 10. Open EndedWhich theory of mate selection suggests that there are evolutionary benefits of age-dissimilar marriages?
- 11. Fill in the BlankOne factor in the high number of African American single households is the ______.
- 12. Fill in the BlankThe practice of child marriage is a type of ______.
- 13. Open EndedWhat does American culture consider as a prerequisite for marriage?
- 14. Fill in the BlankIn a traditional military marriage, the career and family needs of the non-deployed spouse are ______.
- 15. Open EndedTwo people make a legal commitment to each other and any subsequent children when they marry.
- 16. Open EndedCouples report that the most satisfying sexual context is experienced by married couples.
- 17. Open EndedOrganizing a bachelorette party for your best friend is a rite of passage.
- 18. Open EndedWhat is an economic advantage of modern marriage?
- 19. Open EndedWhat does research indicate about the origins of sexual orientation?
- 20. Open EndedWhy is classifying individuals into sexual orientation categories problematic?
- 21. Fill in the BlankRobin was born female, but self-identifies as male in his adult life. Robin is recognized as ______.
- 22. Fill in the BlankIn a second-parent adoption case, an individual ______.
- 23. Open EndedAs a gay man, Julian is deciding if he wants to have a child but worries about his partner's desire and motivation to become a parent. What type of issue concerns Julian?
- 24. Open EndedWhat statement is accurate about sexual orientation?
- 25. Open EndedWhat statement accurately reflects a general difference in LGBTQ parents from heterosexual parents?
- 26. Open EndedWhat is reported as a negative consequence of legalized same-sex unions?
- 27. Fill in the BlankRegarding LGBTQ individuals, in the future it is expected that ______.
- 28. Open EndedSame-sex marriage became legal in all states in what year?
- 29. Fill in the BlankIf you are experiencing biphobia, then you are a ______.
- 30. Fill in the BlankGina is concerned about the physical and emotional harassment directed toward Judy, her lesbian teenage daughter, at school. Gina is another victim of ______.
- 31. Open EndedWhat statement is accurate concerning the mating behaviors of transgender individuals?
- 32. Open EndedSexual orientation is fluid.
- 33. Open EndedTessa remarked that the new home on the block must be owned by gays, since it was decorated so femininely. What is this scenario an example of?
- 34. Open EndedWhich group experiences fewer social barriers for engaging in casual sex?
- 35. Fill in the BlankKurdek's (2008) research showed the highest level of relationship quality is experienced by ______
- 36. Fill in the BlankLuke decides to quit his soccer team when he finds out that his coach is gay. Luke is exhibiting ______.
- 37. Fill in the BlankLGBTQ individuals cite ______ as the primary reason for marriage.
- 38. Fill in the BlankRecent research shows a strong negative relationship between your psychological well-being and ______.
- 39. Fill in the BlankCommunication specialist Deborah Tannen observed that women tend to use conversation to ______.
- 40. Open EndedWhat statement is accurate about keeping secrets from a romantic partner?
- 41. Fill in the BlankBusby and colleagues observed that women are more communicative about ______ issues.
- 42. Open EndedWhen a speaker uses congruent messages, the verbal and nonverbal behaviors match.
- 43. Open EndedWhat cognitive process helps us resolve conflict when we are the wronged party?
- 44. Fill in the BlankAn individual with nomophobia is most afraid of ______.
- 45. Open EndedChloe wants to find out what is bothering her boyfriend about moving in together. Which question encourages him to provide the most information?
- 46. Open EndedReflective listening helps speakers feel that they are being understood.
- 47. Open EndedWhat is a successful strategy for reducing the negative impact of technology on a relationship?
- 48. Fill in the BlankAn ascetic believes that one's life should be devoted to ______.
- 49. Fill in the BlankUnder the absolutist viewpoint, sexual activity between two consenting adults of the same sex is ______.
- 50. Fill in the BlankAccording to the text, the most frequent reason given for male virginity is ______.
- 51. Fill in the BlankCarissa is a sophomore at a large university. When she meets someone attractive at a party, she goes back to his apartment to spend the night, anticipating a sexual encounter. This is an example of Carissa's ______.
- 52. Open EndedJuanita doesn't want her daughter to date or stay out past midnight but allows her son an unrestricted curfew and to date anyone he chooses. What attitude is Juanita displaying?
- 53. Open EndedWhat sexual activity has the highest risk for HIV infection?
- 54. Open EndedSome people with traditional religious beliefs do not adhere to absolutist sexual values.
- 55. Fill in the BlankAlthough Tanya has participated in some sexual exploration, she has not had vaginal sex and considers herself a virgin. Her friend disagrees, and says that Tanya is no longer "pure." From their conversation, we can determine that ______.
- 56. Open EndedCouples therapists use the "15 minute rule" to treat what issue?
- 57. Fill in the BlankConceptualizing virginity as a(n) ______ means viewing it as a way to learn more about oneself and one's partner.
- 58. Open EndedIn 2018, the majority of American adults reported having sex about once a week.
- 59. Open EndedRelationship satisfaction outside the bedroom has little impact on sexual satisfaction.
- 60. Fill in the BlankFor queer individuals, virginity loss is typically associated with ______.
- 61. Fill in the BlankMaude and Harold occasionally experiment sexually when they are together. They do not have romantic feelings for each other but do hang out sometimes. This couple seems to have a ______ relationship.
- 62. Open EndedWhat two values do relativists connect to sexual activity with a partner?
- 63. Open EndedHow can partners increase their sexual fulfillment?
- 64. Open EndedWhich group is most likely to demonstrate a hedonistic sexual value system?
- 65. Fill in the BlankJonathan's religion views sexual activity as strictly for procreation, and therefore, it forbids abortion. Accordingly, Jonathon sees abortion as unacceptable under any circumstance. This is an example of ______.
- 66. Fill in the BlankIf a man is engaging in unwanted pursuit behavior with a woman, he is ______ her.
- 67. Open EndedCarmen and Tony married right after high school when Carmen got pregnant. As money is tight, Tony loses his temper a lot, makes threatening remarks about Carmen's spending and how he'll "fix" her, and then apologizes the next day. Carmen doesn't fight back, but anxiously waits for the storm to blow over each time. This couple seems to typify what behavior?
- 68. Fill in the BlankIn Cunha and Goncalves' (2016) research involving intimate partner violence, they found that severely violent partners were more likely to be ______.
- 69. Open EndedMen who are raped are gay.
- 70. Fill in the BlankMarital rape is now recognized in ______ states as a crime.
- 71. Open EndedSome researchers associate male violence against women with magazines such as Esquire and Maxim.
- 72. Open EndedWhich of the following statements is true about individuals who were abused as children?
- 73. Open EndedResearch shows that taking a relationship education course can help a victim leave an abusive situation.
- 74. Open EndedAlcohol use contributes to interpersonal violence by reducing self-control.
- 75. Open EndedForced sex with a nonconsenting party, regardless of the age or gender of the victim, constitutes rape.
- 76. Open EndedWhich group experiences an especially significant amount of sexual violence?
- 77. Open EndedIn the modern United States, which of the following industries is especially associated with the devaluing and sexual harassment of women?
- 78. Open EndedAnnalee is in a physically abusive marriage. When asked why she doesn't leave or fight back, she says that this is just the way that marriage is. Which of the following beliefs best explains Annalee's reasoning?
- 79. Open EndedWhat is the most common drug associated with rape?
- 80. Open EndedWhat behavior demonstrates obsessive relational intrusion?
- 81. Open EndedHow are intimate partner violence (IPV) and relationship commitment related?
- 82. Open EndedResearch shows that taking a relationship education course can help a victim leave an abusive situation.
- 83. Open EndedPotential consequences of abuse suffered by pregnant women are miscarriage, birth defects, and neonatal death.
- 84. Open EndedAn abusive dating partner with a Jekyll-and-Hyde personality tends to do which of the following?
- 85. Open EndedWhat type of research collects data from the same group of people over an extended period of time?
- 86. Fill in the BlankThe Brady Bunch was a television show about two people, each with three children, who meet, fall in love and marry. When they move in together into one large home, the group becomes a(n) ______ family.
- 87. Open EndedWhat statement is correct about the concept of family?
- 88. Fill in the BlankA U.S. marriage license entitles each partner to inherit from the estate of the deceased. In addition, spouses are also ______.
- 89. Fill in the BlankEvery mate or romantic partner we select has characteristics that are considered ______.
- 90. Open EndedThe economy and the government are examples of which social structure?
- 91. Fill in the BlankYour family of origin largely determines your social class, religious affiliation, and future occupation; in other words, your ______.
- 92. Open EndedMia's mother is always nagging her to lose a little weight in order to attract a boyfriend. This makes Mia feels unattractive, and she avoids social situations in which men might be present. This is an example of which aspect of the symbolic interaction framework?
- 93. Fill in the BlankHistorically, an important reason for marriage to take place was to ______.
- 94. Fill in the BlankElijah feels strongly that his family's security is more important than his own happiness, and so he takes a new higher-paying job that brings him less personal satisfaction. Elijah's life choices reflect his ______.
- 95. Fill in the BlankYour family of origin largely determines your social class, religious affiliation, and future occupation; in other words, your ______.
- 96. Fill in the BlankThe social exchange framework views interpersonal interactions and relationships in terms of ______.
- 97. Open EndedWhen Diamond isn't home by midnight, she knows she will lose her cell phone privileges for the week. This describes what aspect of the family systems framework?
- 98. Fill in the BlankA U.S. marriage license entitles each partner to inherit from the estate of the deceased. In addition, spouses are also ______.
- 99. Open EndedHow do the relationships choices of Generation Y differ from previous generations?
- 100. Fill in the BlankResearch indicates that less than one percent of the content of current marriage and family textbooks discusses ______.
- 101. Fill in the BlankAccording to the text, members of Generation Y tend to seek relationships that are ______.
- 102. Open EndedAccording to the research of Abbasi and Alghamdi, spending a lot of time on social media is related to which of the following outcomes?
- 103. Fill in the BlankThe structure-function theoretical framework emphasizes the role of marriage and family in providing ______.
- 104. Open EndedLove is associated with many problems. If we begin drinking excessively because our love interest does, what problem are we experiencing?
- 105. Fill in the BlankThe principle of ______ suggests that intense romantic feelings for a new romantic partner tend to fade with time.
- 106. Open EndedWhich personal characteristic is less likely to predispose you to jealousy?
- 107. Open EndedWhat is predicted for love relationships as society becomes increasingly diverse?
- 108. Fill in the BlankDangerous or fatal consequences are most likely to occur when a romantic partner displays ______.
- 109. Open EndedAccording to the sociological theories of love, what helps two people to quickly deepen their relationship?
- 110. Open EndedHow do American parents exercise social control over their children's marriages?
- 111. Open EndedWhat theory asserts that love serves a purpose by intensely bonding a child's parents during their first four years of life?
- 112. Open EndedWhich love style is reflective of romantic love?
- 113. Open EndedThe biochemical theory of love asserts that both maternal love and romantic love are important in which attachment activity?
- 114. Open EndedWhat does the all-male leadership of the Mormon Church tell us about its attitudes toward gender roles?
- 115. Open EndedWhich factors are used to determine sex?
- 116. Open EndedWhat is the likely relationship impact on men socialized to believe that they should not participate in traditional domestic activities?
- 117. Fill in the BlankA man who greets his newborn son with "______" seems likeliest to be open to gender role change.
- 118. Fill in the BlankA ______ attitude subordinates or discriminates against individuals because of their sex.
- 119. Fill in the BlankIn modern society, a man's identity tends to be aligned with his ______.
- 120. Open EndedOf the following groups, which tend to support broader gender role attitudes for their children?
- 121. Fill in the BlankWhen men and women's level of educational attainment is equal, women earn, on average, ______.
- 122. Fill in the Blank______ is a blending of traditional masculine and feminine characteristics.
- 123. Fill in the BlankThe male gender role in our society is typically connected to ______.
- 124. Fill in the BlankA comprehensive study based on MRIs of male and female subjects found that most brains were composed of ______.
- 125. Fill in the BlankA sociologist selecting gender-neutral terminology during research involving a Hispanic population may choose to use the term ______.
- 126. Open EndedAccording to Freud, what is the primary force behind children's gender role development?
- 127. Fill in the BlankThe sociobiology explanation for gender role development asserts that women choose mates based on the man's ______.
- 128. Open EndedWhat positive media portrayal of gender roles was revealed by a recent study of 12 Disney films?
- 129. Open EndedHow does the number of modern never-married singles age 25 and older compare to this group in 1960?
- 130. Fill in the BlankJenny and Gregg dated exclusively in college. After graduation, they both took jobs in the same city and decided to move in together. This is an example of ______.
- 131. Open EndedCompared to cohabiting or marital relationships, what is a disadvantage reported by many in a living apart relationship?
- 132. Open EndedSome cohabiting couples choose this lifestyle because they see traditional marriage as too patriarchal.
- 133. Open EndedConcerns about in-laws and potential children are among the reasons that individuals delay marriage.
- 134. Open EndedA majority of those who are cohabiting think of it as a way to ensure the stability of their future marriage.
- 135. Open EndedA married military couple in which one partner is deployed to a different country is an example of living apart together.
- 136. Fill in the BlankAfter class, Joe asks Jenna if she wants to hang out this weekend. He follows up with a text suggesting a specific time and location. This scenario seems most reflective of a ______.
- 137. Open EndedWhat is the most significant advantage of being in a living apart relationship?
- 138. Fill in the BlankHelen, who is divorced, meets a nice man she enjoys spending time with. They agree to move in together because they have no children and few other social connections. This cohabiting relationship seems to be based on ______.
- 139. Open EndedWhich statement is accurate regarding common-law marriages?
- 140. Open EndedIn many large cities like New York, a majority of the residents are unmarried.
- 141. Fill in the BlankA domestic partnership is a cohabiting relationship that is also ______.
- 142. Open EndedCouples in which type of cohabiting relationship report the highest levels of relational satisfaction and the lowest levels of conflict?
- 143. Fill in the BlankOn Friday afternoon, Tanika's boss asks her to stay late to finish up a proposal. He notes that as Tanika has no children and is not in a relationship, she has "no other responsibilities." She stays, but only because she is afraid of losing her job. This seems to be an example of ______.
- 144. Open EndedCouples report what advantage of being in a long-distance relationship?
- 145. Fill in the BlankDelaying marriage and exploring new lifestyles and relationship types seems to align with the ______ values of modern American society.
- 146. Fill in the BlankDaniella is of medium height and weight and is engaged to be married next month. According to Prichard et al. (2015), we can be fairly confident that her fiancé is ______.
- 147. Fill in the BlankThe relationship factor that is likeliest to lead to later divorce is ______.
- 148. Open EndedWhich theory of mate selection focuses on the costs and rewards of relationships?
- 149. Open EndedRelationship conflict often arises when couples do which of the following?
- 150. Open EndedThe sociobiological explanation for mate selection is almost universally accepted by sociologists.
- 151. Fill in the BlankAccording to research, if your parents strongly disapprove of your marital partner choice, you are more likely to experience ______.
- 152. Open EndedWhat undesirable personality characteristic in a heterosexual romantic partner is considered more socially acceptable in men than in women?
- 153. Fill in the BlankAccording to research, marrying someone you have known for less than two years is ______.
- 154. Fill in the BlankIn marital relationships, religious homogeny is identified with ______.
- 155. Fill in the BlankHaving a college degree or some college education increases the chances that you will ______.
- 156. Fill in the BlankBeing attracted to someone who is similar to you in racial background, age, and education is an example of ______.
- 157. Fill in the BlankBeing engaged provides the opportunity to ______.
- 158. Open EndedWhen assessing someone you meet on an online dating site, using Skype to video chat cannot substitute for meeting them in person.
- 159. Fill in the BlankSociobiologists believe that our desire to seek a romantic partner is based on ______.
- 160. Open EndedAccording to the exchange theory of mate selection, when are individuals most vulnerable to actively seeking another partner?
- 161. Open EndedWhat keeps occurring in cyclical relationships?
- 162. Open EndedWhat major question do couples explore when they have "the talk"?
- 163. Open EndedThere are one or two remaining legal restrictions on transracial adoption in the U.S.
- 164. Open EndedIf your mother was age 16 when she had you, you will likely see having a child as a teenager as normative.
- 165. Fill in the BlankThe new ______ often experiences the baby blues a few days after a birth.
- 166. Open EndedWhat does ACE stand for?
- 167. Open EndedWhich ethnic group has the highest fertility rate in the U.S.?
- 168. Open EndedWhich route to adoption is the most expensive?
- 169. Open EndedFertilization of a mature egg takes place outside the female partner's body during which two types of assisted reproductive technologies?
- 170. Open EndedWhich parental choice involves helping their child avoid adverse child experiences (ACEs)?
- 171. Open EndedWhich belief does concerted cultivation perpetuate?
- 172. Fill in the BlankAbout ______ percentage of new mothers experience postpartum depression.
- 173. Open EndedWhat time period in a young couple's life marks the transition to parenthood status?
- 174. Open EndedThe W.I.S.E. UP tool suggests that adoptees respond to intrusive questions in what way?
- 175. Fill in the BlankAccording to the American Psychological Association, the risks of mental health problems for women having one legal, nontherapeutic abortion are ______.
- 176. Open EndedWhat term describes the birth rate at which a population remains stable from one generation to the next?
- 177. Open EndedIf your child was ready to start college today at an in-state public university, how much would you expect to pay for his or her four-year degree?
- 178. Open EndedTanisha was raised in a loving family of five children. Based on the principle of modeling, how is this experience likely to affect Tanisha?
- 179. Fill in the BlankResearch indicates that ______ helps working mothers experience less parental stress and depression after birth.
- 180. Open EndedWhat increases the likelihood of a three child family?
- 181. Open EndedWhat service is provided by states with a Safe Haven law?
- 182. Open EndedResearch shows that flexible work hours are associated with higher job satisfaction.
- 183. Open EndedThere is a continuing trend in viewing traditional marriage relationships as the ideal.
- 184. Fill in the BlankJeannette owns a small wedding consulting business. More and more often, brides have been calling or texting at any time of day or night, usually with minor issues. Jeannette feels she cannot be away from her phone without losing business, but she hates missing out on family time. Jeannette's concerns are an example of ______.
- 185. Open EndedChildren of happy working mothers benefit from their high life satisfaction.
- 186. Fill in the BlankWhen it comes to money and serious relationships, it is important that couples ______.
- 187. Open EndedKaren is a physician and her husband is a high school teacher. They pay a housekeeper to clean their home and a landscaping service to maintain the yard. What kind of dual-career couple are they?
- 188. Open EndedWhich parents are using time management to help cope with conflicts between work and family life?
- 189. Open EndedWhat are the expectations for working women who are also parents in traditional heterosexual marriages?
- 190. Open EndedUnder what circumstances are marriages in which both partners are employed more vulnerable to divorce than one-income marriages?
- 191. Fill in the BlankEmilee is a nurse on a critical care unit at the hospital. When her replacement failed to show up one shift, Emilee stayed because her patients' lives were at risk, but she had to beg her neighbor to relieve the babysitter until she could get home. Emilee is experiencing role ______.
- 192. Open EndedWhite children are more likely than Hispanic children to be placed in relative or informal care by employed mothers.
- 193. Fill in the BlankThe terms superwoman or supermom may function as a cultural cover-up for ______.
- 194. Open EndedOne benefit of participating in leisure activities is relieving work-related stress.
- 195. Fill in the BlankA father who drives for Uber on the weekends to earn extra money is taking part in ______.
- 196. Open EndedWhich of the following is true about people in relationships who make more money than their partners?
- 197. Open EndedWhat is a characteristic of a commuter marriage?
- 198. Open EndedGreater gender equality in the home has not yet affected the workplace.
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