____________ is important in relationships because it allows individuals to be less calculating to seek longer-term outcomes.
a. Love
b. Commitment
c. Trust
d. Dependence
Ques. 2Aulette cited LaRossa who pointed out that the changes in the perception of fathers
a. have meant significant behavioral changes in fathers.
b. meant more change in the ideology of fatherhood than in the behavior of fathers.
c. were equally significant in both the ideology and behavior of fathers.
d. meant more change in the behavior of fathers than in the ideology of fatherhood.
Ques. 3Some states allow gay men and lesbians to form civil unions certified by an official and granting the couple rights and responsibilities similar to those of marriage. What happens if a couple decides to end such a civil union?
a. They must go through the Family Court and obtain a formal dissolution.
b. The couples split up informally. Since they are not really married they do not need a formal dissolution.
c. The couple must notify the county registrar in writing with both signatures.
d. Either member of the couple may notify the county registrar in writing with one notarized signature.
Ques. 4Aulette cited 2005 data indicating that, after a divorce, women on average experienced
a. a decline in both family income and per capita income of their household.
b. a decline in family income but an improvement in per capita income of their household.
c. an improvement in family income but a decline in per capita income of their household.
d. an improvement in family income and per capita income of their household.
Ques. 5____________ is a term used to refer to the prescriptions for behavior associated with the social position of a spouse.
a. Role
b. Conjugal role
c. Counter-role
d. Conjugal identity
Ques. 6The specifics of each person's Comparison Level (CL) are influenced by
a. family of origin experiences
b. information gained by observing peer relationships
c. previous experiences in relationships
d. all of the above
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