Question 1

is a marriage arrangement in which couples exchange partners in order to engage in purely recreational sex.

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Question 2

Research would suggest what which of the following married couples are MOST likely to be the happiest?
a. Ashley and Scott, who have three children and have been married ten years
c. Juanita and LeBron, who are a middle-aged couple with one child in college

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Question 3

A majority of unmarried families live in poverty.

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While some unmarried families do live in poverty, it is not accurate to say a majority do. Poverty rates vary widely based on factors such as employment, education, and geographic location.

Question 4

Polls show that both male and female spouses are far more likely than others to say that they are "very happy." Nearly of marrieds say they are "very happy," compared to less than half of unmarrieds.

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The statement says "Nearly of marrieds say they are 'very happy,'" which can be interpreted as "almost two-thirds of marrieds say they are 'very happy.'" Therefore, the best choice is B, "two-thirds."

Question 5

At least among white, middle-class Americans, the husband-wife dyad is expected to take precedence over any others.

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In traditional, mainstream American culture, the husband-wife relationship is typically considered the primary relationship, with other relationships (e.g. parent-child, friendships) ranking lower in priority. This is particularly true among white, middle-class Americans. However, it's important to note that this may not be true for all cultures and subcultures.

Question 6

The family as a social institution rests on the marriage premise of permanence and sexual exclusivity.

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The family as a social institution is based on the marital bond between two individuals who commit to each other for a lifetime, and their sexual relationship is limited to each other. Therefore, the premise of permanence and sexual exclusivity is crucial for the stability and continuity of the family as a social institution.

Question 7

Polyandry refers to multiple wives for one husband.

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Polyandry refers to multiple husbands for one wife, not the other way around.

Question 8

Marriages in which one or both spouses retain the option to sexually love others in addition to their spouse are practicing .

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Question 9

refers to multiple wives for a man.

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Question 10

Higher income is positively associated with marriage.

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Studies have consistently shown that higher income is positively associated with marriage. People with higher income have greater access to resources and opportunities, and may therefore be more likely to enter into and maintain a marital relationship. Additionally, the financial stability that higher income provides can reduce stress and conflict in a partnership, which may also contribute to a higher likelihood of marriage.

Question 11

Historically, polygamy has been very rare and taboo across all cultures.

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Polygamy has been practiced and accepted in various cultures throughout history, though it has also been taboo in others.

Question 12

Polyamory refers to marriages in which one or both spouses retain the option to sexually and emotionally love others in addition to their spouse.

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Polyamory is a non-monogamous relationship style where the people involved have multiple romantic and/or sexual partners. This can include marriages where one or both spouses have other partners outside of the marriage with the knowledge and consent of everyone involved.

Question 13

Which of the following is NOT strongly related to couple satisfaction?

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While raising children together can have an impact on couple satisfaction, research has shown that it is not strongly related compared to the other options listed. Pursuing leisure activities together, communicating supportively, and spending time together have all been found to have a strong positive impact on couple satisfaction.

Question 14

Expectations for permanence derive from the fact that, historically, marriage has been a practical social institution.

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Marriage has traditionally been a practical institution, serving social and economic purposes such as strengthening family alliances or securing property and inheritance rights. This practical purpose has often been linked to the expectation of permanence in marriage, as it provides stability and security in these areas.

Question 15

In most cases, marriage alone is sufficient to alleviate poverty.

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Marriage may not be sufficient to alleviate poverty as factors such as education, employment opportunities, and access to resources also play a significant role in poverty reduction.

Question 16

All of the following have been identified as potentially problematic topics for couples in first marriages EXCEPT

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While all of the other topics have been identified as potential sources of conflict in first marriages, political views are not typically listed among them. However, it is important to note that any topic can become problematic if disagreements go unresolved or if couples are unable to effectively communicate about their differences.

Question 17

Nearly two-thirds of marrieds say they are "very happy," compared to less than half of unmarrieds.

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This statement is based on a study by the Pew Research Center, which found that 66% of married adults reported being "very happy" with their life, compared to 49% of unmarried adults.

Question 18

The family as a social institution rests on the of permanence and sexual exclusivity.

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Question 19

La familia means the extended, but NOT the nuclear family.

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La familia actually means both the extended and the nuclear family, depending on the context or culture. In some cultures, it may refer only to the extended family, while in others it includes the nuclear family as well.

Question 20

Only about 25 percent of Americans believe that extramarital sex is morally wrong.

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This statement is not entirely accurate. According to a 2019 Gallup poll, 16 percent of Americans said extramarital sex was "morally acceptable," while 78 percent said it was "morally wrong." The remaining 6 percent said it was "not a moral issue." Therefore, approximately 78 percent of Americans believe that extramarital sex is morally wrong, rather than just 25 percent.

Quiz 7: Marriage: From Social Institution to Private Relationship