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Worksheet time: 15mins
When people are attracted to a partner who lives in close physical proximity or nearness to them ....
endogamy
equity
propinquity
social exchange theory
This refers to the people custom of enjoining one to marry within one’s own group.
endogamy
equity
propinquity
complementarity
The set of predictable steps and patterns families experience over time is referred to as the _______________
Urbanized Family
Modernized Family
Individual Life Cycle
Family Life Cycle
What is marriage?
the legally or formally recognized union of two people as partners in a personal relationship (historically and in some jurisdictions specifically a union between a man and a woman).
showing affection and respect between couples
sexuality among couples
binding contract to be signed
Which of the following BEST defines the term 'spouse'?
mother-in-law or father-in-law
husband or wife
fiancee or fiance
godmother or godfather
Before the 1920's, dating custom was __________.
free and open
the only option before marriage
non-existent
a chore
What book of the Bible has the first marriage?
Exodus
Genesis
Leviticus
Proverbs
How long does a marriage last?
About 2 weeks
Until death
Until differences are irreconcilable
Until you get tired of each other
Marriage is the sacrament that gives the couple the following: Check all answers that applies correctly.
the grace to live united
to provide a living for the children
to bring up children as good citizens
freedom after all children have been settled
to love each other sincerely and purely
Which of the questions will be asked of the bride and groom during the wedding ceremony?
Will you obey and serve each other for now?
Will you do what you want and not worry about your spouse?
Will you do each other's roles and responsibilities as couples?
Will you love and honour each other as long as you both shall live?
People you may develop special relationships with usually _____________.
share your interests and experiences
have the same attitudes and values
like and admire each other
all of the above
In a relationship, planning activities that both you and your partner enjoy ________________.
may help develop a good and healthy relationship
will result to discovering differences
can lessen burdens of guilt
will win the approval of in-laws
In a marriage, major decisions should be made by the ________________.
couple's parents
husband alone as the head of the family
husband and wife together
wife alone who manages the finances
1. Relationship can also be defined as, “the state of being connected by _______________ or _____________________.
family, friends
blood, family
marriage, friends
blood, marriage
Dana and Chad feel that they are husband and wife. Most of their friends and coworkers assume that they are legally married. However, on credit card applications and when filing out tax returns, they do not indicate that they are married. What does this show about marriage?
Marriage is both a symbolic status and a legal status.
It is illegal for a couple to live together without first being married.
Before being legally married, a couple must convince their friends and coworkers that they are socially married.
Marriage is a symbolic status only, and it does not have tangible or legal benefits.
What is the ultimate goal of dating process?
socialization
companionship
spouse selection
status attainment
Which of the following is TRUE about current trends in marriage?
Marriage rates are on the rise for those without college degrees.
It is becoming more common for people with dissimilar education levels to marry.
Married couples are more likely to be poor than single adults are.
Marriage rates are higher for those with college degrees.
Which of the following is a source of social change in family life?
The growth of individualism has strengthened the ties of marriage.
The law has begun to recognize people more as individuals than as members of a family entity.
Married couples are much more likely to be poor than single adults, especially single parents, are.
Same-sex couples rarely face discrimination because the laws providing for equal protection are consistently upheld.
The decline in marriage rates over time is due to _________________
increased rates of cohabitation.
couple's disagreement over "fixed marriages"
moral decline.
economic recession
The idea that wedding must be expensive, large, and lavish may contribute to _________________
how often married adults attend religious services.
the divergence of marriage rates between rich and poor.
the political movement for gay and lesbian rights.
the increasing marriage rates for all groups.
In the filter model by Kerckhoff & Davis, the first prominent stage of partner selection is in what factor?
culture diversity
social demography
similarity in attitudes
complementarity
The desire to wait for financial stability motivates the poor and working class toward ________________
cohabitation before marriage.
cohabitation instead of marriage.
cohabitation after marriage.
multiple jobs.
In Greece it is good luck to __________________ at a wedding.
say goodbye
break dishes
throw rice
give coins
All around the world, the most popular wedding tradition is _______________________.
wearing a white dress
throwing rice
kissing when the wedding ends
cutting a cake
The custom of having a best man began in Germany. He originally helped the groom __________________.
buy the wedding ring and get dressed
choose a bride from women in the village
capture his bride from another village
select the groomsmen during the wedding ceremony
What term refers to set the stage for both couples into the hypothesis that "opposites attract"?
Filter theory
propinquity
equity
complementarity
“I finally worked up the courage to _______ to Pam. I bent down on one knee, took out a diamond ring and asked her to marry me.”
propose
toast
elope
bring surprise
The bride's dress and the piece of transparent material that covers the bride's face is called a _________________.
wedding gown and veil
marriage dress and bouquet
wedding gown and train
marriage dress and tulle
Which type of marriage remains to be kept due to financial stability?
romantic marriage
disengaged marriage
traditional marriage
security blanket marriage
Another term for engagement is _____________.
propinquity
betrothal
cohabit
bewilder
Which of the following statements DOES NOT apply to the manner of establishing marital roles?
It is the fulfillment for a committed friendship with which spouses to support one another.
Couples become more accustomed to division of labor and to shoulder life's demands together.
The rituals and ceremonies surrounding marriage is for the continuation of a clan or ethnic cultural family tradition.
The level of intimacy increases beyond sexual pleasure.
If the ultimate goal of dating is to select a spouse, what is the ultimate purpose of marriage?
build trust and fidelity between couples
the right to inheritance
obedience to parental approval
significance of procreation
Philippines, being considered a Catholic country, some dating couples thought of this marital concern as a major challenge when they decide to end the relationship, thus, they just result to cohabitation instead of being married. What is this specific concern?
indissolubility of marriage
blended family status
financial instability
couple without children
What sets the right foundation of any relationship?
romantic love and intimacy
trust and fidelity
open communication
sexual compatibility
A couple is discussing the meaning of a phrase they often use, “I am married to my best friend”. What could be the best interpretation of this line in a particular context?
The speaker is describing a hypothetical scenario where friendship leads to marriage.
The speaker is announcing that their best friend is their roommate.
The speaker is expressing surprise that their best friend is now their spouse.
The speaker values companionship and loyalty more than romance in their relationship.
