The gradual deterioration of love and ultimate loss of an emotional attachment between married partners is called ________.

Keith is of the opinion that, overall, married women are less healthy than married men. Janet, on the other hand believes that marriage benefits women more than men. Which of the following is an accurate statement that strengthens Keith's view?

Couples in total marriages differ from couples in passive-congenial marriages in that couples in a total marriage ________.

According to Cuber and Haroff, which of the following is true of a passive-congenial marriage?

Maria, a wealthy businesswoman, was engaged to Ryan. Before the marriage, Maria's parents insisted that Ryan should sign an agreement that would absolve Maria from parting with her wealth to Ryan in case of a divorce. Such an agreement is known as a(n) ________.

The process by which newly married partners modify their idealized expectations and deal with the realities of living together is called ________.

In a ________ marriage, the partners participate in each other's lives at all levels and have few areas of tension or unresolved hostility.

Sandra is of the opinion that conflicts in a marriage aren't always negative and are sometimes important. On the other hand, Jacob believes that conflicts always erode relationships. Which of the following is an accurate statement that is most likely to support Sandra's point of view?

Which of the following is a difference between manifest and latent reasons for getting married?

Which of the following is true of same-sex marriages?

Neil believes that, in general, married people tend to be healthier than unmarried people. Which of the following is an accurate statement that supports this view?

The selection effect differs from the protection effect in that ________.

According to Cuber and Haroff, which of the following is characterized as an intrinsic marriage?

When Martha was asked how she felt about her marriage, she replied that she was happy. She said that getting married helped her get past her depression and overcome financial problems as her husband is very supportive. Martha's marriage exemplified the ________.

Stephen and Molly, a married couple, constantly fight and engage in both physical and verbal abuse. However, they don't believe that such fights are a reason to obtain a divorce. In this scenario, the couple is involved in a ________ marriage.

Stuart and Kelly have been married for ten years. Over the past few years, Kelly has become disenchanted with the marriage and the couple has experienced a loss of emotional attachment. Stuart provides for the family but does not confide his problems with his wife and prefers his friends' company. In this scenario, the couple is experiencing ________.

Which of the following is traditionally true of an engagement ring?

In the marriage context, the need for commitment and personal fulfillment are considered to be ________.

Stan and Lily have been married for over ten years and their lives are closely intertwined. They like to spend a lot of time together and are quick to resolve any disputes that may occur. Also, they are willing to make sacrifices for each other in order to make the marriage work. In this scenario, the couple has a ________.

The formalization of a couple's decision to marry is called a(n) ________.