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. 2Aulette 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. 3Men 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. 4Which 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. 5At 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