Human G&D ch 11 Exam 4 part 1

What was the main purpose of marriage historically?

• To find love

• To have children

• To gain social status

• To cement family relationships

In the early 20th century, what factor contributed to longer marriages?

• Acceptance of divorce

• Traditional gender roles

• Increased life expectancy

• Deinstitutionalization of marriage

What was a significant change in the 1960s regarding marriage?

• Increased focus on traditional gender roles

• Acceptance of divorce

• Reinstitutionalization of marriage

• Rejection of two-career marriages

What is the current trend in the U.S. regarding marriage?

• Greater acceptance of deinstitutionalization of marriage

• Marriage is no longer an option

• Marriage is no longer the national ideal

• Marriage is only for the wealthy

When does marital satisfaction typically peak?

• After the first four years of marriage

• After 10-20 years of marriage

• During the honeymoon phase

• After retirement

Who tends to report more marital complaints?

• Men

• Both men and women equally

• It varies depending on the situation

• Women

What is the significance of the first four years of marriage?

• It is when couples typically have children

• It is when most divorces occur

• It is a predictor of future marital satisfaction

• It marks the end of the honeymoon phase

What is the pattern of marital satisfaction over the years?

• It follows a U-shaped curve

• It remains constant throughout the marriage

• It steadily decreases over time

• It steadily increases over time

What tends to happen to marital satisfaction after the 'empty nest' phase?

• It becomes irrelevant as couples grow older

• It increases as couples focus on each other again

• It remains the same as before

• It decreases as couples have less to focus on

What is a common behavior during retirement in relation to marriage?

• Couples tend to separate

• Couples become less affectionate

• Couples idealize each other

• Couples tend to argue more