The concept of Comparison Level (CL) refers to

The concept of Comparison Level (CL) refers to
 
  a. the standards against which a relationship's rewards and costs are judged
  b. the perceived rewards available in alternative relationships
  c. the standards society establishes for the rewards and costs that should exist in a relationship
  d. all of the above

Ques. 2

Aulette reports that the Catholic Church considers alternative insemination for infertile couples to be
 
  a. a gift of life.
  b. a violation of God's plan.
  c. adulterous.
  d. acceptable only if the sperm and/or egg donors are not paid.

Ques. 3

Men are more likely to be socially stigmatized for a divorce if they
 
  a. began affairs before their divorce.
  b. started dating women who are younger and prettier than their wives.
  c. were violent.
  d. were financial failures.

Ques. 4

Which of the following statements is TRUE?
 
  a. It is fair to conclude that all couples adjust well to the launching of their children
  b. How a marriage is affected by the launching of children depends upon how central are to the functioning of the marital system
  c. The launching of children is significantly less of a crisis for those couples who rely on their children to provide them with a sense of meaning and purpose
  d. all of the above are true

Ques. 5

At the time of publication of the Aulette text, all of the following states allowed same-sex marriage EXCEPT:
 
  a. Massachusetts
  b. Connecticut
  c. Iowa
  d. Minnesota