FCS 340 - Marriage and Family Relations » Spring 2019 » Chapter 8 Exam

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Question #1
What is the latent functon of dating?
A.   mate selection
B.   companionship
C.   recreation
D.   fulfillment of ego needs
Question #2
What is the custom in which men and women split the costs of a date?
A.   going Dutch
B.   quinceañera
C.   getting together
D.   hanging out
Question #3
In Jewish communities, ________ is a rite of passage for boys which mark the end of childhood and readiness for adult responsibilities and rights.
A.   bat mitzvah
B.   quinceañera
C.   bar mitzvah
D.   coming-out party
Question #4
This is the theory in finding a spouse when an individual who is is ready to settle down and get married makes a mental note of the women's education, cultural values, and interests which helps him narrow down a group of women to a small number of prospective partners.
A.   equity theory
B.   conflict theory
C.   filter theory
D.   social exchange theory
Question #5
Which of the following is true of quinceañera?
A.   It is a cultural rite conducted for both girls and boys.
B.   A girl is allowed to date boys until a quinceañera is conducted.
C.    It is conducted on a girl's fifteenth birthday.
D.   It is a traditional date which prevailed until the 1970s.
Question #6
Heterogamy is ______
A.   It is thriving because people do not have potential marriage mates in their own social group.
B.   It encourages racism among people.
C.    It involves marriage between cousins.
D.   It ensures that people marry within their social class so that they can pass down their wealth to a kin group.
Question #7
Mate selection is a(n) ________ function of dating.
A.   implicit
B.   manifest
C.   covert
D.   latent
Question #8
It is an advantage of speed dating
A.    It rates potential partners on more substantive traits such as values and lifestyle.
B.   It protects identities of people.
C.   It allows people to spend extended amounts of time with prospective partners.
D.   It guards against stalking.
Question #9
In ________, singles attend an event where they engage in brief face-to-face interactions with several potential romantic partners.
A.   speed dating
B.   professional matchmaking
C.   Internet dating
D.   mail-order dating
Question #10
Jeremy and Leila study in high school together. They often engage in casual sex without the expectation of a committed relationship. In this scenario, Jeremy and Leila are ________.
A.   dating
B.   getting together
C.   hanging out
D.   hooking up
Question #11
When an individual finds his bride by paying a website which posts photographs and descriptions of prospective brides
A.   mail-order bride
B.   professional matchmaker
C.   classified advertisement
D.   speed dating
Question #12
What is the difference between hanging out and getting together
A.   Getting together is a traditional form of dating, whereas hanging out is not.
B.   Hanging out is more structured than getting together.
C.   Hanging out involves "floating," whereas getting together does not.
D.   Getting together is more intimate than hanging out.
Question #13
Getting together is _______
A.   It indicates that a couple wants to become exclusive.
B.   It is organized by females rather than males.
C.   It refers to a short-lived casual sexual experience that involves drugs and alcohol.
D.    It involves a group of friends who meet at someone's house or a party.
Question #14
Which of the following is an example of socialization, a latent function of dating?
A.   Arnold, who is dating Diana, a cheerleader, has made him more popular in school.
B.   Carol was asked out on a date by Jeffrey which made her feel flattered.
C.   Ken and Sharon talk about their families and cultures.
D.   Tony and Johanna, who have been dating for the past six months, have a sexually intimate relationship.
Question #15
During a debate about dating, Walter states that dating is less complicated among adults than teenagers. However, Juan disagrees and argues that dating is likely to be more complicated among adults. Which of the following statements, if true, is likely to support Juan's view?
A.   Research indicates that most teenagers are interested primarily in hooking up and dating for them is not a priority.
B.   Unlike adults, teenagers engage in stayovers that help the couple know each other better.
C.   According to studies, dating after being widowed can be therapeutic for the individual.
D.   Adults who have been recently divorced are likely to be bitter toward the opposite sex.
Question #16
Which of the following is a drawback of online dating?
A.   It does not allow people to arrange spur-of-the-moment dates.
B.   It is an expensive dating method.
C.   It does not collect crucial information about individuals.
D.   It is not a convenient process.
Question #17
Barry and Lorna have been dating for the last four years. Over time, they have become an integral part of each other's lives and enjoy spending time together. This is an example of ________, a function of dating.
A.   social status
B.   companionship
C.   sexual intimacy
D.   fulfillment of ego needs
Question #18
Sexual experimentation is a(n) ________ function of dating.
A.    latent
B.   primary
C.    apparent
D.   manifest
Question #19
Date violence is _______
A.   It is most common among youth who had poor relationships with their parents.
B.   It is more likely to be undertaken by individuals who did not witness adult violence in their childhood.
C.   It tends to occur primarily when youth experience extensive parenting.
D.   Adopting traditional attitudes about gender roles reduces the likelihood of date violence.
Question #20
Getting together is less emotionally threatening among adolescents because ________.
A.   it does not involve "floating"
B.   it is formal in nature
C.   it involves traditional dinner dates that are scripted
D.   the participants don't have to worry about finding a date

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