Which of the following relationship factors is most important in predicting marital success?

Which of the following relationship factors is most important in predicting marital success?
 
  a. Problem-solving skills
 b. The absence of conflict
 c. Assertiveness
 d. Emotional environment

Ques. 2

Which of the following courtship patterns is most likely to lead to satisfying and enduring marriage?
 
  a. Rocky and turbulent courtships
 b. Sweet and undramatic courtships
 c. Passionate courtships
 d. Disappointing and negative courtships

Ques. 3

The most important background factor in shaping marital outcomes is:
 
  a. socioeconomic class.
 b. age.
 c. religion.
 d. ethnicity.

Ques. 4

Social and psychological issues which typically need to be dealt with during engagement include which of the following?
 
  a. Gender identity
 b. Partner choice
 c. Self-knowledge
 d. Identity bargaining

Ques. 5

According to the text, each of the following is a function of engagement except:
 
  a. the beginning of serious lifelong plans.
 b. preparing couples for future divorce.
 c. the beginning of kinship with each other's families.
 d. the strengthening of the partners as a couple.

Ques. 6

The Defense of Marriage Act was passed in:
 
  a. 2016.
 b. 1996.
 c. 2015.
 d. 1973.

Ques. 7

Marital satisfaction is associated with each of the following except:
 
  a. that the two partners are believed to be meant to be married.
 b. the belief that the marriage should always be individualized.
 c. that religion plays a role in the marriage.
 d. the idea that marriage is sacred.