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.   companionship
B.   mate selection
C.   fulfillment of ego needs
D.   recreation
Question #2
The custom in which men and women split the costs of a date is called ________.
A.   quinceañera
B.   going Dutch
C.   hanging out
D.   getting together
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.   quinceañera
C.   bat mitzvah
D.   coming-out party
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.   equity theory
C.   filter theory
D.   conflict theory
Question #5
Quinceañera is ____
A.   A girl is allowed to date boys until a quinceañera is conducted.
B.   It is a traditional date which prevailed until the 1970s.
C.    It is conducted on a girl's fifteenth birthday.
D.   It is a cultural rite conducted for both girls and boys.
Question #6
Heterogamy is ______
A.   It encourages racism among people.
B.   It is thriving because people do not have potential marriage mates in their own social group.
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.   manifest
B.   covert
C.   implicit
D.   latent
Question #8
It is an advantage of speed dating
A.   It guards against stalking.
B.    It rates potential partners on more substantive traits such as values and lifestyle.
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.   mail-order dating
C.   speed dating
D.   professional matchmaking
Question #10
When two individuals engage in casual sex without the expectation of a committed relationship
A.   getting together
B.   hooking up
C.   hanging out
D.   dating
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.   classified advertisement
B.   professional matchmaker
C.   speed dating
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.   Getting together is more intimate than hanging out.
C.   Hanging out involves "floating," whereas getting together does not.
D.   Getting together is a traditional form of dating, whereas hanging out is not.
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 indicates that a couple wants to become exclusive.
D.    It involves a group of friends who meet at someone's house or a party.
Question #14
It is an example of socialization, a latent function of dating
A.   Carol was asked out on a date by Jeffrey which made her feel flattered.
B.   Tony and Johanna, who have been dating for the past six months, have a sexually intimate relationship.
C.   Ken and Sharon talk about their families and cultures.
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.   Adults who have been recently divorced are likely to be bitter toward the opposite sex.
B.   Research indicates that most teenagers are interested primarily in hooking up and dating for them is not a priority.
C.   According to studies, dating after being widowed can be therapeutic for the individual.
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 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
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.    latent
B.    apparent
C.   manifest
D.   primary
Question #19
Date violence is _______
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.   the participants don't have to worry about finding a date
C.   it involves traditional dinner dates that are scripted
D.   it does not involve "floating"

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