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

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Question #1
A latent function of dating is ________.
A.   companionship
B.   recreation
C.   mate selection
D.   fulfillment of ego needs
Question #2
What is the custom in which men and women split the costs of a date?
A.   quinceañera
B.   hanging out
C.   getting together
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
Calvin, who is thirty years old, is ready to settle down and get married. When he meets single women, he makes a mental note of their education, cultural values, and interests. This helps him narrow down a group of women to a small number of prospective partners. Which of the following theories explains Calvin's process of finding a spouse?
A.   social exchange theory
B.   conflict theory
C.   filter theory
D.   equity theory
Question #5
Which of the following is true of quinceañera?
A.   It is a cultural rite conducted for both girls and boys.
B.   It is a traditional date which prevailed until the 1970s.
C.    It is conducted on a girl's fifteenth birthday.
D.   A girl is allowed to date boys until a quinceañera is conducted.
Question #6
Which of the following is true of heterogamy?
A.   It is thriving because people do not have potential marriage mates in their own social group.
B.    It involves marriage between cousins.
C.   It encourages racism among people.
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
It is an advantage of speed dating
A.   It allows people to spend extended amounts of time with prospective partners.
B.   It protects identities of people.
C.    It rates potential partners on more substantive traits such as values and lifestyle.
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.   mail-order dating
B.   speed dating
C.   Internet dating
D.   professional matchmaking
Question #10
When two individuals engage in casual sex without the expectation of a committed relationship
A.   getting together
B.   hanging out
C.   hooking up
D.   dating
Question #11
When an individual finds his bride by paying a website which posts photographs and descriptions of prospective brides
A.   speed dating
B.   professional matchmaker
C.   mail-order bride
D.   classified advertisement
Question #12
What is the difference between hanging out and getting together
A.   Hanging out involves "floating," whereas getting together does not.
B.   Getting together is a traditional form of dating, whereas hanging out is not.
C.   Hanging out is more structured than getting together.
D.   Getting together is more intimate than hanging out.
Question #13
Which of the following statements about getting together is accurate?
A.    It involves a group of friends who meet at someone's house or a party.
B.   It indicates that a couple wants to become exclusive.
C.   It is organized by females rather than males.
D.   It refers to a short-lived casual sexual experience that involves drugs and alcohol.
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.   Tony and Johanna, who have been dating for the past six months, have a sexually intimate relationship.
D.   Ken and Sharon talk about their families and cultures.
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.   Unlike adults, teenagers engage in stayovers that help the couple know each other better.
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.   According to studies, dating after being widowed can be therapeutic for the individual.
Question #16
Which of the following is a drawback of online dating?
A.   It does not collect crucial information about individuals.
B.   It is an expensive dating method.
C.   It does not allow people to arrange spur-of-the-moment dates.
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.   fulfillment of ego needs
B.   sexual intimacy
C.   companionship
D.   social status
Question #18
Sexual experimentation is a(n) ________ function of dating.
A.   primary
B.    apparent
C.    latent
D.   manifest
Question #19
Which of the following is true of date violence?
A.   It tends to occur primarily when youth experience extensive parenting.
B.   It is most common among youth who had poor relationships with their parents.
C.   Adopting traditional attitudes about gender roles reduces the likelihood of date violence.
D.   It is more likely to be undertaken by individuals who did not witness adult violence in their childhood.
Question #20
Getting together is less emotionally threatening among adolescents because ________.
A.   it is formal in nature
B.   it does not involve "floating"
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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