Which of the following is true in the context of successful marriages?
A) Religious heterogamy contributes to marital happiness.
B) Materialism is associated with marital success and happiness.
C) Successfully married spouses report having low levels of attachment.
D) Successfully married couples speak of having positive role models in their parents.
Ques. 2Which of the following statements is true in the context of the legal changes experienced by couples after marriage?
A) Having children simplifies the distribution of assets after divorce.
B) The combined assets of the spouses are typically awarded to the husband after marriage.
C) The earnings of the spouses remain separate after marriage unless agreed upon otherwise.
D) In case of divorce, the house is often awarded to the custodial parent.
Ques. 3Which of the following statements is true of traditional marriage?
A) The wife is expected to earn an income.
B) Education is important for both spouses.
C) Either spouse initiates sex.
D) The wife takes care of the children.
Ques. 4In the context of diversity in marriage, which of the following statements is true of Hispanics?
A) They practice late marriage.
B) They tend to have higher rates of marriage.
C) They tend to have lower fertility.
D) They have weak familistic values.
Ques. 5Which of the following statements is true of Black-White marriages?
A) Black-White marriages are the most frequent kind of marriages in the United States.
B) The spouses in Black-White marriages are less likely to have been married before.
C) The spouses in Black-White marriages are more likely to be age discrepant.
D) Black-White marriages are likely to decrease.
Ques. 6Which of the following is a difference between a traditional marriage and an egalitarian marriage?
A) In a traditional marriage, the wife is expected to earn an income, whereas in an egalitarian marriage, the wife is not expected to earn an income.
B) In a traditional marriage, the wife initiates sex, whereas in an egalitarian marriage, the husband initiates sex.
C) In a traditional marriage, the wife is dominant, whereas in an egalitarian marriage, the wife is submissive.
D) In a traditional marriage, the emphasis is on ritual and roles, whereas in an egalitarian marriage, the emphasis is on companionship.
Ques. 7Which of the following is true of the expectations involved in an egalitarian marriage?
A) The husband is expected to meet the emotional needs of his wife and children.
B) The wife is expected to take care of the children.
C) The wife is expected to take her husband's last name.
D) The husband is expected to initiate sex, and the wife is expected to comply.