An entity that believes that the resource theory provides the best explanation for family abuse and violence is likely to agree with the statement that ________.
A) poverty is the single-best predictor of child abuse and neglect
B) male aggression against women and children are a byproduct of patriarchal societies
C) both assailants and victims tolerate or engage in violent behavior because they believe that the benefits outweigh the costs
D) continuous exposure to abuse and violence during childhood increases the likelihood that a person will be an assailant in adulthood
Ques. 2Leslie believes that marriages are not really weaker than they were in the past.
She thinks that the real threats to marriage are social problems such as poverty, discrimination, poor schools, or the lack of social services that families need to remain strong and resilient. Her views represent:
a) the marital decline perspective.
b) the peer marriage perspective.
c) the marriage movement perspective.
d) the vital marriage perspective.
e) the marital resilience perspective.
Ques. 3Research has consistently shown that physical aggression is at least twice as common among cohabiting couples as it is among married couples.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Ques. 4Marriage therapist Edward Waring describes eight components that comprise intimacy. Which of the following is NOT one of the eight?
A) social expressiveness
B) sexuality
C) identity
D) expressiveness
Ques. 5When do we become sexual beings?
a) infancy
b) young childhood (ages 5 to 7)
c) preteen (ages 11-12)
d) puberty
e) adulthood
Ques. 6Researchers contend that living together before marriage does not appear to be a substitute marriage (a long-term commitment between intimate partners that does not involve legal marriage), or a trial marriage (living together to see what marriage
would be like). If cohabitation is not seen as an alternative to being married, then what is it?
What will be an ideal response?
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