Intimate Relationships Marriages And Families 9th Ed by Nancy Stinnett – Test Bank A+

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Which of the following is NOT one of the four measures for successful marriage discussed in the text?

A.	unconditional love

B.	approximation of ideals

C.	durability

D.	fulfillment of needs

Which of the following was mentioned in the text as a caution regarding need fulfillment?

A.	Successful marriage means partners can satisfy all of each other’s needs.

B.	It is helpful if need fulfillment is mutual.

C.	Realistically, needs of only one of the partners have to be met in order to have a successful marriage.

D.	Need fulfillment is a relatively unimportant measure of successful marriage.

Which of the following terms refers to the extent to which couples are content and fulfilled in their relationships?

A.	marital success

B.	marital satisfaction

C.	commitment

D.	nonconditional reinforcement

A successful marriage is defined as one that:

A.	lasts forever

B.	doesn’t require counseling

C.	fulfills both partners’ reasonable expectations

D.	meets the definition of the researchers

The text points out that a marriage that is ______ is not necessarily successful.

durable

ideal

C.	satisfying

happy

According to the text, marriages are more successful if they are based on expectations that are:

A.	idealistic

realistic

C.	based on research

D.	culturally acceptable

Expecting one’s needs to be met in a successful marriage is:

A.	too idealistic to work well

B.	possible only with counseling

C.	possible to some degree

D.	setting oneself up for disappointment

The term “marital satisfaction” refers to:

A.	the way researchers measure a successful marriage

B.	sexual fulfillment in a marriage

C.	a marriage that is working reasonably well

D.	how happy both people are in a marriage

According to John Gottman, couples who are happy in their marriage are ______ to use negative affect reciprocity.

A.	very likely

B.	somewhat likely

unlikely

D.	very unlikely

10.

John and Mary have a happy marriage. John came in from work today in a grumpy mood. According to John Gottman, how will Mary perceive his behavior?

A.	He’s always grumpy. He can’t think about anybody but himself!

B.	He’s so selfish. I’m tired, too.

C.	I better bring him a soda and a snack or he’ll get worse!

D.	He must have had a hard day at work.

11.

Which of the following have researchers found to be one of the processes that can predict divorce?

A.	misinterpretation of a person’s behavior

anger

C.	defensiveness

D.	depression

12.

Based on findings from a national study of over 21,000 couples, family life researcher David Olson advises that a happy marriage requires:

A.	accepting a decrease in romance

B.	paying positive attention to the relationship

C.	agreeing rather than having conflict

D.	being nice no matter what

13.

Marriage researcher John Gottman concluded that in an unhappy marriage, if one partner says something negative, the other partner tends to:

A.	reciprocate negatively.

B.	reciprocate positively.

C.	offer no immediate response.

D.	interrupt.

14.

The four processes that can predict divorce, called the “Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse” by John Gottman, include all but:

A.	selfishness

B.	criticism.

C.	defensiveness.

D.	stonewalling.

15.

Studies have found that married people get older, their desire for physical closeness and affection:

decreases

increases

C.	continues to be a strong need

D.	changes to a desire for companionship

16.

Research shows that ______ couples typically have sex more frequently.

young

older

C.	cohabiting

remarried

17.

The text uses the term intimacy to refer to:

A.	sexual contact

closeness

C.	commitment

D.	interaction

18.

Researchers have found that women consider sexual ______ to be most important.

A.	satisfaction

B.	communication

contact

intimacy

19.

The text points out that many couples consider sex and feelings of intimacy to be:

A.	inseparably linked together

B.	separate but equally important

C.	separate with intimacy being more important

D.	the same thing

20.

Which of the following have NOT been established by researchers as true regarding the relationship between sex and a happy marriage?

A.	Happy marriages always result in sexual satisfaction.

B.	For many individuals 60 and older, sexual expression remains an important part of their marriage relationship.

C.	Healthy sexuality contributes to marital satisfaction.

D.	If partners disagree over the frequency of sex, it can significantly reduce relationship satisfaction.

21.

Researchers point out that the ideal frequency of sexual intercourse for marital satisfaction is:

A.	one to two times per month.

B.	one to two times per week.

daily.

D.	variable, depending on the couple’s sexuality.

22.

Typically, researchers find that most couples start out their marriage by engaging frequently in intercourse, and the frequency:

A.	increases over time until the couple settles into their own individual patterns.

B.	decreases over time until the couple settles into their own individual patterns.

C.	usually stays at that level for the first two years of marriage.

D.	usually stays at that level for the first five years of marriage.

23.

According to research presented in the text, although both men and women place a high value on sexual functioning, women place the highest value on

A.	sexual intimacy.

B.	sexual satisfaction.

C.	sexual commitment.

D.	physical contact.

24.

Researchers agree that _________ can be productive or destructive in relationships.

A.	Communication

Intimacy

C.	Depression

Criticism

25.

The text points out that if communication is to be productive, it should:

A.	involve some criticism.

B.	involve complete honesty, even if hurtful.

C.	be polite, even if that means being slightly dishonest.

D.	be polite and tactful.

26.

The text points out that which of the following is NOT a part of effective communication?

A.	being critical

B.	being polite

C.	being tactful

D.	exchanging feelings

27.

Researchers have concluded that happy couples are those who

A.	meet each other’s needs for acceptance and appreciation.

B.	criticize each other to stimulate improvement.

C.	are careful about giving compliments to avoid flattery.

D.	both contribute equally to the finances.

28.

Which of the following terms refers to unconditional positive regard?

A.	noncontingent reinforcement

B.	affective sensitivity

selfism

empathy

29.

The text points out that in successful marriages, spouses have mastered the art of:

A.	losing themselves in their relationships.

B.	losing themselves in their relationships without losing their sense of self.

C.	never losing themselves in their relationships.

D.	maintaining their individual identities with little effort to achieve oneness as a couple.

30.

What is the relationship between spirituality and marital adjustment, according to researchers?

A.	There is no relationship.

B.	There is a positive relationship.

C.	There is a negative relationship.

D.	There is an inconsistent relationship.

31.

According to your text, marital success is usually more attainable if the commitment is:

A.	stronger in the partner who has the greater interest in having the marriage succeed.

mutual.

C.	defined formally.

D.	loosely structured.

32.

Research indicates that the strongest predictor of relationship persistence is:

A.	satisfaction.

B.	investment.

C.	commitment.

D.	frequency of sexual intercourse.

33.

Constraint commitment refers to:

A.	forces that compel individuals to maintain relationships regardless of their personal dedication to them.

B.	the desire of an individual to maintain or improve the quality of the relationship for the joint benefit of the couple.

C.	the desire of an individual to maintain or improve the quality of the relationship for the benefit of one individual.

D.	maintaining autonomy.

34.

Marital rituals are:

A.	special times spent with the entire family.

B.	special times that just one parent spends with the children.

C.	positive social interactions that are scheduled moments that are mutually decided on and repeated.

D.	social interactions that the couple arrange with other couples.

35.

Which of the following is true in relation to the expression of affection and successful marriage?

A.	The greater the degree of expression of affection, the more successful the marriage.

B.	The greater the degree of physical expression of affection, the more successful the marriage.

C.	The greater the degree of verbal expression of affection, the more successful the marriage.

D.	The husband and wife need to agree on the expression of affection.

36.

In dealing with crises and stress, successful couples:

A.	try not to think about what is happening.

B.	turn to each other for assistance and strength.

C.	believe that stress and problems are a sign of failure.

D.	seldom feel that anything good comes from adversity.

37.

To deal successfully with problems, the most important thing that couples need is:

A.	outside help

B.	agreement on basic issues

C.	compatibility

D.	tolerance for frustration

38.

Which of the following is NOT correlated with higher divorce rates?

A.	high stress levels

B.	nervousness and moodiness

C.	non-contingent reinforcement

D.	depression

39.

The text discusses the ways in which responsibility in a successful marriage involves:

A.	providing for one’s family financially

B.	being accountable for one’s own behavior

C.	having a good relationship with in-laws

D.	determining who will choose birth control

40.

Which of the following does the text state would be most beneficial to a happy marriage?

A.	affective sensitivity

selfism

C.	constraint commitment

D.	critical empathy

41.

The text points out that persons who are _______ will not take responsibility for conflicts that might arise in a marriage because they believe they are right.

empathic

depressed

C.	perfectionistic

immature

42.

Relative to the division of household and child care responsibilities, marital dissatisfaction is greatest when:

A.	the wife is responsible for housework and the husband for breadwinning.

B.	both the husband and wife are responsible for child care and housekeeping.

C.	the partners feel there is a fairly equal distribution of labor, and gender-role performance matches expectations.

D.	one partner perceives unfairness in the performance of these chores.

43.

What does research reveal regarding the division of housework in families?

A.	The husband does more than the wife if she works outside of the home.

B.	The husband spends as much time doing housework as the wife when there are children in the family.

C.	There is little evidence of egalitarianism in marriage.

D.	The husband’s contribution changes after the couple has been married a while.

44.

A personal value system that emphasizes self-gratification and narcissism as the way to find happiness is termed:

autonomy.

B.	perfectionism.

misogyny.

selfism.

45.

Which of the following is characteristic of selfism?

A.	It lessens each partner’s responsibility for the success of the relationship.

B.	It increases the likelihood that the other partner’s needs will be fulfilled.

C.	It increases marital stability.

D.	It results in greater happiness through narcissistic love.

46.

Kagan and Schneider term the ability to vicariously share the experiences of another person:

A.	emulation.

B.	affective sensitivity.

C.	affectation.

autonomy.

47.

Which of the following is NOT one of the five steps in the development of empathy?

repeating

B.	perception

C.	experiencing

labeling

48.

According to the text, the most difficult partners to deal with in a marital context usually are

A.	perfectionists.

B.	masochists.

C.	those with low frustration levels.

D.	irresponsible partners.

49.

Family-of-origin factors play a(n) _____ role in predicting marital satisfaction for:

A.	equal; males and females.

B.	greater; males than for females.

C.	greater; females than for males.

D.	unimportant; both males and females

50.

Research has found that most of the differences between couples who stay married, but differed in marital happiness:

A.	developed after 13 years of marriage.

B.	developed after 2 years of marriage.

C.	developed within the first 6 months of marriage.

D.	existed at the outset of marriage.

51.

Research has shown that _______ have the most impact on happiness in marriage.

A.	social relationships (of each person)

B.	parental approval and interaction

C.	parent-child relationships in the family of origin

D.	the couple’s premarital interactions

52.

Which of the following is LEAST important for parents to do to help their children have happy marriages later?

A.	have a happy marriage themselves

B.	be involved in their children’s lives

C.	create a happy home environment

D.	provide a good standard of living

53.

______ is NOT necessarily a sign that a marriage is headed for trouble.

A.	A decline in overt affection

B.	A decline in sexual activity

C.	Believing that one’s spouse isn’t responsive

D.	Mixed feelings about the relationship

54.	A good marriage may be expected to fulfill every need. True False

55.	Marital satisfaction can be present if only one of the partners is content with the relationship. True False

56.	Negative affect reciprocity is a consistent characteristic of distressed couples. True False

57.	If partners disagree over the frequency of sexual encounters, it doesn’t seem to hurt relationship satisfaction as long as one of the partners is satisfied. True False

58.	Research indicates that in the most successful relationships, partners don’t hesitate to say whatever is on their minds. True False

59.	Saying critical, hurtful things, even though they are honest, may worsen a relationship. True False

60.	If communication is to be productive, politeness, tact, and consideration are required. True False

61.	Marital problems usually arise when partners choose to have some separateness and do some things with their own friends. True False

62.	Research indicates a lack of correlation between spirituality and marital satisfaction. True False

63.	Commitment, rather than satisfaction or investment, is the strongest predictor of relationship persistence. True False

64.	A component of commitment is referred to as intention to persist. True False

65.	Constraint commitment refers to the desire of an individual to maintain the quality of the relationship. True False

66.	Successful couples usually experience much less stress in marriage than unsuccessful ones. True False

67.	Selfism in marriage lessens each partner’s responsibility for the success of the relationship. True False

68.	Affective sensitivity is the vicarious sharing of the experiences of another person. True False

69.	Of all the family-of-origin issues, the parent-child relationship is one of the most important. True False

70.	What happens in the first two years of marriage is important in predicting marital satisfaction over the long run. True False

71.	Researchers find that most of the differences between couples who stay, but differed in marital happiness, developed within the first 2 years of the marriage. True False

72.	Discuss the four criteria of a successful marriage.

73.	Discuss the four needs under “fulfillment of needs,” as important criteria for marital success.

74.	Discuss negative affect reciprocity as it relates to unhappy couples.

75.	In a national study of over 21,000 married couples, researcher David Olson found that happy and unhappy couples differ in five key areas. Name them.

76.	Discuss the gender differences in attitudes toward intimacy.

77.	What are the elements of effective communication?

78.	What are some characteristics of those who are able to meet their partner’s needs for admiration and respect?

79.	Explain the analogy of porcupines used to exemplify one of the 12 characteristics of successful marriages.

80.	Discuss to whom and to what commitment is directed in marriage.

81.	Discuss the two conditions regarding division of responsibility that are reported to exist in marriages having a high degree of satisfaction.

82.	List and briefly describe the five phases of empathy as presented by Kagan and Schneider.

83.	Describe the four different criteria that are sometimes used to define successful marriages.

84.	Discuss the differences between happy and unhappy couples.

85.	Several intervention principles can help practitioners work with couples to increase the likelihood of having a high-quality marriage. These interventions can help people in five general ways. Mention and discuss.

86.	Discuss reasons why people might regret their choice of mate.

ch6 Key

1.
(p. 146)

Which of the following is NOT one of the four measures for successful marriage discussed in the text?

A.	unconditional love

B.	approximation of ideals

C.	durability

D.	fulfillment of needs

DeGenova – Chapter 06 #1

2.
(p. 147)

Which of the following was mentioned in the text as a caution regarding need fulfillment?

A.	Successful marriage means partners can satisfy all of each other’s needs.

B.	It is helpful if need fulfillment is mutual.

C.	Realistically, needs of only one of the partners have to be met in order to have a successful marriage.

D.	Need fulfillment is a relatively unimportant measure of successful marriage.

DeGenova – Chapter 06 #2

3.
(p. 147)

Which of the following terms refers to the extent to which couples are content and fulfilled in their relationships?

A.	marital success

B.	marital satisfaction

C.	commitment

D.	nonconditional reinforcement

DeGenova – Chapter 06 #3

4.
(p. 146)

A successful marriage is defined as one that:

A.	lasts forever

B.	doesn’t require counseling

C.	fulfills both partners’ reasonable expectations

D.	meets the definition of the researchers

DeGenova – Chapter 06 #4

5.
(p. 146)

The text points out that a marriage that is ______ is not necessarily successful.

durable

ideal

C.	satisfying

happy

DeGenova – Chapter 06 #5

6.
(p. 147)

According to the text, marriages are more successful if they are based on expectations that are:

A.	idealistic

realistic

C.	based on research

D.	culturally acceptable

DeGenova – Chapter 06 #6

7.
(p. 147)

Expecting one’s needs to be met in a successful marriage is:

A.	too idealistic to work well

B.	possible only with counseling

C.	possible to some degree

D.	setting oneself up for disappointment

DeGenova – Chapter 06 #7

8.
(p. 147)

The term “marital satisfaction” refers to:

A.	the way researchers measure a successful marriage

B.	sexual fulfillment in a marriage

C.	a marriage that is working reasonably well

D.	how happy both people are in a marriage

DeGenova – Chapter 06 #8

9.
(p. 147)

According to John Gottman, couples who are happy in their marriage are ______ to use negative affect reciprocity.

A.	very likely

B.	somewhat likely

unlikely

D.	very unlikely

DeGenova – Chapter 06 #9

10.
(p. 148)

John and Mary have a happy marriage. John came in from work today in a grumpy mood. According to John Gottman, how will Mary perceive his behavior?

A.	He’s always grumpy. He can’t think about anybody but himself!

B.	He’s so selfish. I’m tired, too.

C.	I better bring him a soda and a snack or he’ll get worse!

D.	He must have had a hard day at work.

DeGenova – Chapter 06 #10

11.
(p. 148)

Which of the following have researchers found to be one of the processes that can predict divorce?

A.	misinterpretation of a person’s behavior

anger

C.	defensiveness

D.	depression

DeGenova – Chapter 06 #11

12.
(p. 149)

Based on findings from a national study of over 21,000 couples, family life researcher David Olson advises that a happy marriage requires:

A.	accepting a decrease in romance

B.	paying positive attention to the relationship

C.	agreeing rather than having conflict

D.	being nice no matter what

DeGenova – Chapter 06 #12

13.
(p. 148)

Marriage researcher John Gottman concluded that in an unhappy marriage, if one partner says something negative, the other partner tends to:

A.	reciprocate negatively.

B.	reciprocate positively.

C.	offer no immediate response.

D.	interrupt.

DeGenova – Chapter 06 #13

14.
(p. 148)

The four processes that can predict divorce, called the “Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse” by John Gottman, include all but:

A.	selfishness

B.	criticism.

C.	defensiveness.

D.	stonewalling.

DeGenova – Chapter 06 #14

15.
(p. 150)

Studies have found that married people get older, their desire for physical closeness and affection:

decreases

increases

C.	continues to be a strong need

D.	changes to a desire for companionship

DeGenova – Chapter 06 #15

16.
(p. 150)

Research shows that ______ couples typically have sex more frequently.

young

older

C.	cohabiting

remarried

DeGenova – Chapter 06 #16

17.
(p. 154)

The text uses the term intimacy to refer to:

A.	sexual contact

closeness

C.	commitment

D.	interaction

DeGenova – Chapter 06 #17

18.
(p. 151)

Researchers have found that women consider sexual ______ to be most important.

A.	satisfaction

B.	communication

contact

intimacy

DeGenova – Chapter 06 #18

19.
(p. 150 – 151)

The text points out that many couples consider sex and feelings of intimacy to be:

A.	inseparably linked together

B.	separate but equally important

C.	separate with intimacy being more important

D.	the same thing

DeGenova – Chapter 06 #19

20.
(p. 150 – 151)

Which of the following have NOT been established by researchers as true regarding the relationship between sex and a happy marriage?

A.	Happy marriages always result in sexual satisfaction.

B.	For many individuals 60 and older, sexual expression remains an important part of their marriage relationship.

C.	Healthy sexuality contributes to marital satisfaction.

D.	If partners disagree over the frequency of sex, it can significantly reduce relationship satisfaction.

DeGenova – Chapter 06 #20

21.
(p. 150)

Researchers point out that the ideal frequency of sexual intercourse for marital satisfaction is:

A.	one to two times per month.

B.	one to two times per week.

daily.

D.	variable, depending on the couple’s sexuality.

DeGenova – Chapter 06 #21

22.
(p. 150)

Typically, researchers find that most couples start out their marriage by engaging frequently in intercourse, and the frequency:

A.	increases over time until the couple settles into their own individual patterns.

B.	decreases over time until the couple settles into their own individual patterns.

C.	usually stays at that level for the first two years of marriage.

D.	usually stays at that level for the first five years of marriage.

DeGenova – Chapter 06 #22

23.
(p. 151)

According to research presented in the text, although both men and women place a high value on sexual functioning, women place the highest value on

A.	sexual intimacy.

B.	sexual satisfaction.

C.	sexual commitment.

D.	physical contact.

DeGenova – Chapter 06 #23

24.
(p. 151)

Researchers agree that _________ can be productive or destructive in relationships.

A.	Communication

Intimacy

C.	Depression

Criticism

DeGenova – Chapter 06 #24

25.
(p. 151)

The text points out that if communication is to be productive, it should:

A.	involve some criticism.

B.	involve complete honesty, even if hurtful.

C.	be polite, even if that means being slightly dishonest.

D.	be polite and tactful.

DeGenova – Chapter 06 #25

26.
(p. 151)

The text points out that which of the following is NOT a part of effective communication?

A.	being critical

B.	being polite

C.	being tactful

D.	exchanging feelings

DeGenova – Chapter 06 #26

27.
(p. 152)

Researchers have concluded that happy couples are those who

A.	meet each other’s needs for acceptance and appreciation.

B.	criticize each other to stimulate improvement.

C.	are careful about giving compliments to avoid flattery.

D.	both contribute equally to the finances.

DeGenova – Chapter 06 #27

28.
(p. 152)

Which of the following terms refers to unconditional positive regard?

A.	noncontingent reinforcement

B.	affective sensitivity

selfism

empathy

DeGenova – Chapter 06 #28

29.
(p. 156)

The text points out that in successful marriages, spouses have mastered the art of:

A.	losing themselves in their relationships.

B.	losing themselves in their relationships without losing their sense of self.

C.	never losing themselves in their relationships.

D.	maintaining their individual identities with little effort to achieve oneness as a couple.

DeGenova – Chapter 06 #29

30.
(p. 154)

What is the relationship between spirituality and marital adjustment, according to researchers?

A.	There is no relationship.

B.	There is a positive relationship.

C.	There is a negative relationship.

D.	There is an inconsistent relationship.

DeGenova – Chapter 06 #30

31.
(p. 155)

According to your text, marital success is usually more attainable if the commitment is:

A.	stronger in the partner who has the greater interest in having the marriage succeed.

mutual.

C.	defined formally.

D.	loosely structured.

DeGenova – Chapter 06 #31

32.
(p. 154 – 155)

Research indicates that the strongest predictor of relationship persistence is:

A.	satisfaction.

B.	investment.

C.	commitment.

D.	frequency of sexual intercourse.

DeGenova – Chapter 06 #32

33.
(p. 155)

Constraint commitment refers to:

A.	forces that compel individuals to maintain relationships regardless of their personal dedication to them.

B.	the desire of an individual to maintain or improve the quality of the relationship for the joint benefit of the couple.

C.	the desire of an individual to maintain or improve the quality of the relationship for the benefit of one individual.

D.	maintaining autonomy.

DeGenova – Chapter 06 #33

34.
(p. 156)

Marital rituals are:

A.	special times spent with the entire family.

B.	special times that just one parent spends with the children.

C.	positive social interactions that are scheduled moments that are mutually decided on and repeated.

D.	social interactions that the couple arrange with other couples.

DeGenova – Chapter 06 #34

35.
(p. 156)

Which of the following is true in relation to the expression of affection and successful marriage?

A.	The greater the degree of expression of affection, the more successful the marriage.

B.	The greater the degree of physical expression of affection, the more successful the marriage.

C.	The greater the degree of verbal expression of affection, the more successful the marriage.

D.	The husband and wife need to agree on the expression of affection.

DeGenova – Chapter 06 #35

36.
(p. 157)

In dealing with crises and stress, successful couples:

A.	try not to think about what is happening.

B.	turn to each other for assistance and strength.

C.	believe that stress and problems are a sign of failure.

D.	seldom feel that anything good comes from adversity.

DeGenova – Chapter 06 #36

37.
(p. 157)

To deal successfully with problems, the most important thing that couples need is:

A.	outside help

B.	agreement on basic issues

C.	compatibility

D.	tolerance for frustration

DeGenova – Chapter 06 #37

38.
(p. 152)

Which of the following is NOT correlated with higher divorce rates?

A.	high stress levels

B.	nervousness and moodiness

C.	non-contingent reinforcement

D.	depression

DeGenova – Chapter 06 #38

39.
(p. 158)

The text discusses the ways in which responsibility in a successful marriage involves:

A.	providing for one’s family financially

B.	being accountable for one’s own behavior

C.	having a good relationship with in-laws

D.	determining who will choose birth control

DeGenova – Chapter 06 #39

40.
(p. 159)

Which of the following does the text state would be most beneficial to a happy marriage?

A.	affective sensitivity

selfism

C.	constraint commitment

D.	critical empathy

DeGenova – Chapter 06 #40

41.
(p. 161)

The text points out that persons who are _______ will not take responsibility for conflicts that might arise in a marriage because they believe they are right.

empathic

depressed

C.	perfectionistic

immature

DeGenova – Chapter 06 #41

42.
(p. 158)

Relative to the division of household and child care responsibilities, marital dissatisfaction is greatest when:

A.	the wife is responsible for housework and the husband for breadwinning.

B.	both the husband and wife are responsible for child care and housekeeping.

C.	the partners feel there is a fairly equal distribution of labor, and gender-role performance matches expectations.

D.	one partner perceives unfairness in the performance of these chores.

DeGenova – Chapter 06 #42

43.
(p. 158)

What does research reveal regarding the division of housework in families?

A.	The husband does more than the wife if she works outside of the home.

B.	The husband spends as much time doing housework as the wife when there are children in the family.

C.	There is little evidence of egalitarianism in marriage.

D.	The husband’s contribution changes after the couple has been married a while.

DeGenova – Chapter 06 #43

44.
(p. 158)

A personal value system that emphasizes self-gratification and narcissism as the way to find happiness is termed:

autonomy.

B.	perfectionism.

misogyny.

selfism.

DeGenova – Chapter 06 #44

45.
(p. 158)

Which of the following is characteristic of selfism?

A.	It lessens each partner’s responsibility for the success of the relationship.

B.	It increases the likelihood that the other partner’s needs will be fulfilled.

C.	It increases marital stability.

D.	It results in greater happiness through narcissistic love.

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46.
(p. 159)

Kagan and Schneider term the ability to vicariously share the experiences of another person:

A.	emulation.

B.	affective sensitivity.

C.	affectation.

autonomy.

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47.
(p. 159)

Which of the following is NOT one of the five steps in the development of empathy?

repeating

B.	perception

C.	experiencing

labeling

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48.
(p. 161)

According to the text, the most difficult partners to deal with in a marital context usually are

A.	perfectionists.

B.	masochists.

C.	those with low frustration levels.

D.	irresponsible partners.

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49.
(p. 161)

Family-of-origin factors play a(n) _____ role in predicting marital satisfaction for:

A.	equal; males and females.

B.	greater; males than for females.

C.	greater; females than for males.

D.	unimportant; both males and females

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50.
(p. 162)

Research has found that most of the differences between couples who stay married, but differed in marital happiness:

A.	developed after 13 years of marriage.

B.	developed after 2 years of marriage.

C.	developed within the first 6 months of marriage.

D.	existed at the outset of marriage.

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51.
(p. 161)

Research has shown that _______ have the most impact on happiness in marriage.

A.	social relationships (of each person)

B.	parental approval and interaction

C.	parent-child relationships in the family of origin

D.	the couple’s premarital interactions

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52.
(p. 161)

Which of the following is LEAST important for parents to do to help their children have happy marriages later?

A.	have a happy marriage themselves

B.	be involved in their children’s lives

C.	create a happy home environment

D.	provide a good standard of living

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53.
(p. 150)

______ is NOT necessarily a sign that a marriage is headed for trouble.

A.	A decline in overt affection

B.	A decline in sexual activity

C.	Believing that one’s spouse isn’t responsive

D.	Mixed feelings about the relationship

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54.
(p. 147)

A good marriage may be expected to fulfill every need.

FALSE

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55.
(p. 147)

Marital satisfaction can be present if only one of the partners is content with the relationship.

FALSE

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56.
(p. 147)

Negative affect reciprocity is a consistent characteristic of distressed couples.

TRUE

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57.
(p. 150)

If partners disagree over the frequency of sexual encounters, it doesn’t seem to hurt relationship satisfaction as long as one of the partners is satisfied.

FALSE

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58.
(p. 151)

Research indicates that in the most successful relationships, partners don’t hesitate to say whatever is on their minds.

FALSE

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59.
(p. 151)

Saying critical, hurtful things, even though they are honest, may worsen a relationship.

TRUE

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60.
(p. 151)

If communication is to be productive, politeness, tact, and consideration are required.

TRUE

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61.
(p. 152 – 154)

Marital problems usually arise when partners choose to have some separateness and do some things with their own friends.

FALSE

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62.
(p. 155)

Research indicates a lack of correlation between spirituality and marital satisfaction.

FALSE

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63.
(p. 154)

Commitment, rather than satisfaction or investment, is the strongest predictor of relationship persistence.

TRUE

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64.
(p. 154)

A component of commitment is referred to as intention to persist.

TRUE

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65.
(p. 155)

Constraint commitment refers to the desire of an individual to maintain the quality of the relationship.

FALSE

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66.
(p. 157)

Successful couples usually experience much less stress in marriage than unsuccessful ones.

FALSE

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67.
(p. 158)

Selfism in marriage lessens each partner’s responsibility for the success of the relationship.

TRUE

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68.
(p. 159)

Affective sensitivity is the vicarious sharing of the experiences of another person.

TRUE

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69.
(p. 161)

Of all the family-of-origin issues, the parent-child relationship is one of the most important.

TRUE

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70.
(p. 162)

What happens in the first two years of marriage is important in predicting marital satisfaction over the long run.

TRUE

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71.
(p. 162)

Researchers find that most of the differences between couples who stay, but differed in marital happiness, developed within the first 2 years of the marriage.

FALSE

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72.

Discuss the four criteria of a successful marriage.

Durability: Many would say that a marriage that lasts is more successful than the one that is broken, but for many, marital success involves criteria more important than the number of years a couple stays together. Approximation of Ideals: This refers to the extent to which the marriage approximates a couple’s ideals or fulfills their expectations. Fulfillment of Needs: Psychological, social, sexual and material. Satisfaction: The extent to which couples are content and fulfilled in their relationship.

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73.

Discuss the four needs under “fulfillment of needs,” as important criteria for marital success.

Psychological—for love, affection, approval, and self-fulfillment; social—for friendship, companionship, and new experiences; sexual—both physical and psychological needs for sexual fulfillment; and material—”room and board” needs and physical maintenance services.

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74.	Discuss negative affect reciprocity as it relates to unhappy couples. In unhappy couples, after one partner makes a negative statement, both partners continue to reciprocate negatively. This is a consistent characteristic of distressed couples.

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75.

In a national study of over 21,000 married couples, researcher David Olson found that happy and unhappy couples differ in five key areas. Name them.

(1) How well partners communicate; (2) how flexible they are as a couple; (3) how emotionally close they are; (4) how compatible their personalities are; (5) how they handle conflict.

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76.	Discuss the gender differences in attitudes toward intimacy. Women places more importance on sexual intimacy than do men. Men place more importance on sexual satisfaction, sexual communication, positive attitudes toward sex, and physical contact.

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77.	What are the elements of effective communication? The ability to exchange ideas, facts, feelings, attitudes, and beliefs so that a message is accurately heard and interpreted. It is also important to avoid saying hurtful, critical things, to use politeness, tact, and consideration.

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78.

What are some characteristics of those who are able to meet their partner’s needs for admiration and respect?

Are emotionally secure; don’t have to criticize another to build self up; express appreciation and give compliments, nonconditional approval; don’t try to change spouse but are able to accept him or her; voice complaints in private; not threatened by a competent, high-achieving spouse; like themselves and each other; express approval in word and deed.

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79.	Explain the analogy of porcupines used to exemplify one of the 12 characteristics of successful marriages. Exemplifies companionship—if they get too close, they prick one another; too far apart, they can’t achieve warmth

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80.	Discuss to whom and to what commitment is directed in marriage. Of the self, to the self; to each other; to the relationship; to the marriage and the family.

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81.	Discuss the two conditions regarding division of responsibility that are reported to exist in marriages having a high degree of satisfaction. Fairly equal division of labor felt by partners; gender-role performance matches gender-role expectations.

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82.

List and briefly describe the five phases of empathy as presented by Kagan and Schneider.

(1) Perception—during contact and interaction; (2) experiencing—resonates to the emotion of the other; (3) awareness—process of acknowledging perception and resonation to oneself; (4) labeling—verbal acknowledgment of awareness and expression of sensitivity; (5) stating—communication of perception.

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83.	Describe the four different criteria that are sometimes used to define successful marriages. Answer will vary

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84.	Discuss the differences between happy and unhappy couples. Answer will vary

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85.	Several intervention principles can help practitioners work with couples to increase the likelihood of having a high-quality marriage. These interventions can help people in five general ways. Mention and discuss. Answer will vary

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86.	Discuss reasons why people might regret their choice of mate. Answer will vary

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ch6 Summary

Category	# of Questions
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ch7

Student: ___________________________________________________________________________

According to the text, couples’ personal happiness depends to a large degree on the _____ of their marriage.

A.	overall length

B.	general quality

stability

state

The family life cycle consists of phases over the life span which are determined by:

A.	researchers who compile statistics

B.	specific age cut-off points

C.	ages of children

D.	major life changes

According to Census Bureau statistics, children are typically born _____ year(s) apart.

According to Census Bureau statistics, on average, a couple waits about _____ year(s) before having the first of _____ children.

1; 2

2; 2

3; 3

4; 2

According to Census Bureau statistics, women tend to marry men who are ____ than/as they are.

A.	about 2 years older

B.	about the same age

C.	about 2 years younger

D.	much older

According to Census Bureau statistics, the median age of first marriage for couples who later divorce is:

A.	2 years younger than for couples who never divorce.

B.	2 years older than for couples who never divorce.

C.	4 years younger than for couples who never divorce.

D.	4 years older than for couples who never divorce.

According to Census Bureau statistics, couples who divorce usually remarry when their children are:

A.	preschoolers

B.	early elementary age

C.	middle school age

D.	high school age

According to Census Bureau statistics, men tend to remarry within _____ years of divorce and women tend to remarry within _____ years of divorce.

2; 3

3; 4

4; 3

5; 4

According to Census Bureau statistics, men tend to remarry ______ after divorce than women.

sooner

later

C.	about the same number of years

10.

According to Census Bureau statistics, fathers who divorce and remarry will most likely live with their _____ children.

A.	biological

step

11.

According to Census Bureau statistics, youngest children typically leave home when they are _____ years old.

12.

In the traditional family life cycle, what does the Census Bureau say are the average ages of the mother and father when the youngest child leaves home?

A.	woman is 45; man is 47

B.	woman is 50; man is 51

C.	woman is 51; man is 53

D.	woman is 54; man is 56

13.

According to Census Bureau statistics, in _______ couples, women typically will spend more years as a widow.

A.	never divorced

B.	divorced and remarried

14.

According to Census Bureau statistics, on the average, remarried women can expect to be widows for about __________ years.

15.

Which of the following does NOT fit in with the text’s definition of “marital adjustment“?

A.	the process of modifying individual and couple patterns of behavior

B.	a means to an end

C.	becoming adjusted to each other but still being unhappy and dissatisfied with the relationship

D.	a process that is completed early in marriage

16.

Making adjustments to one’s partner in a marriage:

A.	will always improve the marriage

B.	does not necessarily make partners happier

C.	may provide the highest satisfaction possible under the circumstances

D.	both B and C

E.	none of these

17.

Which of the following became less of a problem after marriage than had been true before marriage – according to longitudinal research of couples?

money

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