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.   fulfillment of ego needs
B.   recreation
C.   mate selection
D.   companionship
Question #2
What is the custom in which men and women split the costs of a date?
A.   quinceañera
B.   getting together
C.   hanging out
D.   going Dutch
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.   coming-out party
B.   bar mitzvah
C.   bat mitzvah
D.   quinceañera
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.   conflict theory
B.   filter theory
C.   social exchange theory
D.   equity theory
Question #5
Which of the following is true of quinceañera?
A.    It is conducted on a girl's fifteenth birthday.
B.   It is a traditional date which prevailed until the 1970s.
C.   A girl is allowed to date boys until a quinceañera is conducted.
D.   It is a cultural rite conducted for both girls and boys.
Question #6
Which of the following is true of heterogamy?
A.    It involves marriage between cousins.
B.   It encourages racism among people.
C.   It is thriving because people do not have potential marriage mates in their own social group.
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.   latent
B.   manifest
C.   implicit
D.   covert
Question #8
Which of the following is an advantage of speed dating?
A.   It protects identities of people.
B.   It guards against stalking.
C.    It rates potential partners on more substantive traits such as values and lifestyle.
D.   It allows people to spend extended amounts of time with prospective partners.
Question #9
In ________, singles attend an event where they engage in brief face-to-face interactions with several potential romantic partners.
A.   professional matchmaking
B.   speed dating
C.   mail-order dating
D.   Internet dating
Question #10
When two individuals engage in casual sex without the expectation of a committed relationship
A.   hooking up
B.   dating
C.   hanging out
D.   getting together
Question #11
James, a middle-aged man, found his bride through an online international service. The website posted photographs and descriptions of prospective brides. James had to choose a wife and pay a fee to the website for selecting her. This scenario is an example of the ________ industry.
A.   speed dating
B.   classified advertisement
C.   professional matchmaker
D.   mail-order bride
Question #12
What is the difference between hanging out and getting together
A.   Hanging out is more structured than getting together.
B.   Hanging out involves "floating," whereas getting together does not.
C.   Getting together is a traditional form of dating, whereas hanging out is not.
D.   Getting together is more intimate than hanging out.
Question #13
Getting together is _______
A.    It involves a group of friends who meet at someone's house or a party.
B.   It refers to a short-lived casual sexual experience that involves drugs and alcohol.
C.   It indicates that a couple wants to become exclusive.
D.   It is organized by females rather than males.
Question #14
Which of the following is an example of socialization, a latent function of dating?
A.   Ken and Sharon talk about their families and cultures.
B.   Tony and Johanna, who have been dating for the past six months, have a sexually intimate relationship.
C.   Carol was asked out on a date by Jeffrey which made her feel flattered.
D.   Arnold, who is dating Diana, a cheerleader, has made him more popular in school.
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.   According to studies, dating after being widowed can be therapeutic for the individual.
B.   Research indicates that most teenagers are interested primarily in hooking up and dating for them is not a priority.
C.   Adults who have been recently divorced are likely to be bitter toward the opposite sex.
D.   Unlike adults, teenagers engage in stayovers that help the couple know each other better.
Question #16
Which of the following is a drawback of online dating?
A.   It is not a convenient process.
B.   It is an expensive dating method.
C.   It does not allow people to arrange spur-of-the-moment dates.
D.   It does not collect crucial information about individuals.
Question #17
When two individuals who have been dating for several years have become an integral part of each other's lives and enjoy spending time together.
A.   fulfillment of ego needs
B.   social status
C.   sexual intimacy
D.   companionship
Question #18
_______ function of dating is sexual experimentation
A.    apparent
B.    latent
C.   manifest
D.   primary
Question #19
Which of the following is true of date violence?
A.   Adopting traditional attitudes about gender roles reduces the likelihood of date violence.
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.   It is most common among youth who had poor relationships with their parents.
Question #20
For adolescents, getting together is less emotionally threatening because ________.
A.   it is formal in nature
B.   it involves traditional dinner dates that are scripted
C.   the participants don't have to worry about finding a date
D.   it does not involve "floating"

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