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Describe the functions of an engagement.

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Traditionally, an engagement formalizes ...

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Briefly describe any two latent reasons for marriage.

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One: Social Legitimacy: Getting married ...

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Matthew is of the opinion that a traditional and religious wedding results in a longer and happier marriage compared to a nontraditional simple civil wedding.Which of the following is an accurate statement that weakens Matthew's argument?


A) National data suggest that divorce rates are higher among people who did not have a traditional wedding when compared to those who had a traditional wedding.
B) Family practitioners emphasize that the wedding can have far-reaching results on the marriage and that traditional weddings have a more positive impact.
C) If couples and their parents go into debt to pay for an elaborate wedding, both groups may experience strained relationships.
D) Most in-laws report that they often feel disrespected and snubbed at nontraditional weddings.

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Keith is of the opinion that, overall, married women are less healthy than married men.Janet, on the other hand believes that marriage benefits women more than men.Which of the following is an accurate statement that strengthens Keith's view? A) Many married women enjoy "emotional capital" because husbands provide nurturing and companionship. B) Women work harder if the marriage is distressed and tend to neglect their own health while caring for family members. C) Men typically are more attuned than women to the emotional quality of marriages. D) Married women who work full time tend to have fewer domestic responsibilities.

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Explain the self-disclosure concept.

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Which of the following is a typically considered to be a traditional reason for marriage?


A) legitimize a nonmarital birth
B) adult identity
C) desire for children
D) rebellion against parents

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Which of the following is a difference between manifest and latent reasons for getting married?


A) Unlike manifest reasons for getting married, latent reasons emphasize love and companionship.
B) Unlike manifest reasons for getting married, latent reasons include commitment and personal fulfillment.
C) Unlike manifest reasons for getting married, latent reasons are more likely to result in unhappy, short-term marriages.
D) Unlike manifest reasons for getting married, latent reasons are respected and approved by the society.

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Blake left his parents' house at the age of 20 in order to be independent.However, he was unable to find a steady job and support himself financially.Due to the economic circumstances, he was forced to move back into his parents' home.Blake's condition is characteristic of the ________.


A) boomerang generation
B) Baby Boomers
C) Silent Generation
D) privileged generation

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________ refers to whether a marriage is intact and whether the spouses have ever suggested divorce to each other.


A) Marital satisfaction
B) Marital stability
C) Marital conflict
D) Marital commitment

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Before their marriage ceremony took place, Ashton and Melinda decided to sign agreement that would dictate what would happen in the event of a divorce.Identify and briefly explain such an agreement.

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Cuber and Haroff characterized devitalized marriages as __________ marriages because it appeared to be based on convenience.


A) utilitarian
B) intrinsic
C) essential
D) active

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After their marriage, Carlos and Rosanne decided that they would share cooking and cleaning responsibilities.However, over a period of time, Carlos resented these household responsibilities as he is also the primary breadwinner in the family.In this scenario, the couple is trying to structure their ________.


A) marital conflict
B) marital nuances
C) marital roles
D) marital resentment

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Which of the following is true of marriage rates in America?


A) Marriage rates are higher among people with college degrees than those without.
B) Marriage rates have been steadily increasing since 1980.
C) Marriage rates among whites are lower than those among blacks.
D) Marriage rates among Latinos are higher than those among whites.

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In a ________ marriage, the partners have a low emotional investment in the marriage and few expectations of each other.


A) passive-congenial
B) total marriage
C) vital marriage
D) conflict-habituated

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According to Cuber and Haroff, which of the following is characterized as an intrinsic marriage?


A) passive-congenial marriage
B) devitalized marriage
C) conflict-habituated marriage
D) total marriage

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Which of the following is a function of engagements?


A) It gives the couple the chance to strengthen their identities as individuals.
B) It provides couples with the opportunity to copulate legally.
C) It signals that the union is inherently legal.
D) It sends a hands-off message to other interested sexual partners.

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Kenneth and Carla, a married couple, were initially in love.However, they grew emotionally apart over the years, but have decided to remain together for the sake of their children.Identify, and explain the type of marriage present in this scenario.

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According to Cuber and Haroff, which of the following is true of a passive-congenial marriage?


A) It is considered a utilitarian marriage.
B) It is characterized by high involvement.
C) It involves high emotional investment.
D) It is considered to be an intrinsic marriage.

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Alexander and Marianne are in a passive-congenial marriage.Which of the following statements is most likely to convey their opinion about their marriage?


A) Practicality is more important in a marriage than emotional intensity.
B) Love and affection sustain a marriage; conflicts can always be resolved by compromise.
C) Participating in each other's lives and making sacrifices for each other.
D) Quarreling and feuding are normal between couples and conflicts over minor issues do occur in a marriage.

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Which of the following is true of same-sex marriages?


A) Federal benefits are not afforded to legally married same-sex couples.
B) It is prohibited in a majority of American states.
C) Empirical studies on lesbian marriages are abundant.
D) Newly married same-sex couples tend to be younger than their different-sex counterparts.

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