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

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Question #1
A latent function of dating is ________.
A.   recreation
B.   fulfillment of ego needs
C.   mate selection
D.   companionship
Question #2
What is the custom in which men and women split the costs of a date?
A.   hanging out
B.   getting together
C.   quinceañera
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.   bar mitzvah
B.   coming-out party
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.   equity theory
B.   social exchange theory
C.   filter theory
D.   conflict 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 cultural rite conducted for both girls and boys.
C.   It is a traditional date which prevailed until the 1970s.
D.   A girl is allowed to date boys until a quinceañera is conducted.
Question #6
Heterogamy is ______
A.    It involves marriage between cousins.
B.   It encourages racism among people.
C.   It ensures that people marry within their social class so that they can pass down their wealth to a kin group.
D.   It is thriving because people do not have potential marriage mates in their own social group.
Question #7
Mate selection is a(n) ________ function of dating.
A.   implicit
B.   latent
C.   covert
D.   manifest
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 guards against stalking.
C.   It allows people to spend extended amounts of time with prospective partners.
D.   It protects identities of people.
Question #9
The event that singles attend to engage in brief face-to-face interactions with several potential romantic partners.
A.   Internet dating
B.   professional matchmaking
C.   speed 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.   getting together
B.   dating
C.   hooking up
D.   hanging out
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.   professional matchmaker
B.   mail-order bride
C.   classified advertisement
D.   speed dating
Question #12
Which of the following is a difference between hanging out and getting together?
A.   Hanging out involves "floating," whereas getting together does not.
B.   Hanging out is more structured than getting together.
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
Which of the following statements about getting together is accurate?
A.   It refers to a short-lived casual sexual experience that involves drugs and alcohol.
B.   It is organized by females rather than males.
C.    It involves a group of friends who meet at someone's house or a party.
D.   It indicates that a couple wants to become exclusive.
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.   Carol was asked out on a date by Jeffrey which made her feel flattered.
C.   Tony and Johanna, who have been dating for the past six months, have a sexually intimate relationship.
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.   Adults who have been recently divorced are likely to be bitter toward the opposite sex.
C.   Research indicates that most teenagers are interested primarily in hooking up and dating for them is not a priority.
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 does not collect crucial information about individuals.
B.   It is not a convenient process.
C.   It does not allow people to arrange spur-of-the-moment dates.
D.   It is an expensive dating method.
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.   companionship
B.   sexual intimacy
C.   fulfillment of ego needs
D.   social status
Question #18
Sexual experimentation is a(n) ________ function of dating.
A.    apparent
B.   primary
C.    latent
D.   manifest
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.   it does not involve "floating"
D.   the participants don't have to worry about finding a date

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