chapter 6.5 quiz

Question 1

What is a “marriage squeeze”?

Answer 1

An imbalance in the number of available males and females

Question 2

What does exogamy refer to?

Answer 2

Marrying outside one’s familial group

Question 3

Which of the following best explains the Social Exchange Theory?

Answer 3

People strive to maximize rewards and minimize costs

Question 4

Dating today is characterized by which of the following?

Answer 4

Casual nature

Question 5

What is the prime age for dating and mate selection in the U.S.?

Answer 5

18-24

Question 6

Exogamy refers to:

Answer 6

Marrying outside one’s familial group

Question 7

What is the “marriage gradient”?

Answer 7

Women marry slightly older men, and men marry slightly more attractive women

Question 8

Heterogamy refers to:

Answer 8

Dating individuals with different traits

Question 9

What is an example of a “red flag” in a relationship?

Answer 9

Controlling behavior

Question 10

Which concept supports long-term relationship stability?

Answer 10

Homogamy

Question 11

What was a key factor in selecting a partner 60 years ago?

Answer 11

Parental opinion

Question 12

In Stimulus-Value-Role theory, what is the first stage of a relationship?

Answer 12

Attraction based on physical traits

Question 13

What is the goal in Social Exchange Theory?

Answer 13

Maximize rewards and minimize costs

Question 14

What development in the 20th century changed dating practices?

Answer 14

Automobiles

Question 15

People from dysfunctional homes are likely to seek partners who provide what?

Answer 15

Nurturing and emotional support

Question 16

What is the modern focus when selecting a partner?

Answer 16

Soul mates

Question 17

What does the term “propinquity” refer to?

Answer 17

Geographic closeness

Question 18

What is the tendency of homogamy in relationships?

Answer 18

Pairing with similar people

Question 19

What is the marriage gradient?

Answer 19

The tendency for women to marry older men and men to marry more attractive women

Question 20

How many males aged 18-24 were there according to U.S. Statistical Abstracts?

Answer 20

15,675,000

Question 21

What might be a filter people use when selecting a mate?

Answer 21

Physical appearance

Question 22

Which country has a significant marriage squeeze due to a male-heavy population?

Answer 22

China

Question 23

Attractiveness is considered what in mate selection?

Answer 23

Subjective

Question 24

What is the first stage of the Stimulus-Value-Role Theory?

Answer 24

Initial attraction based on physical traits

Question 25

How do homogamous couples develop over time?

Answer 25

They tend to become more alike

Question 26

Which stage in Stimulus-Value-Role theory involves comparing values?

Answer 26

After initial attraction

Question 27

What is one of the most important factors in long-term relationship success according to homogamy?

Answer 27

Shared values and backgrounds

Question 28

What is an example of homogamy in mate selection?

Answer 28

Pairing with someone of a similar background

Question 29

When does value comparison occur in a relationship according to Stimulus-Value-Role theory?

Answer 29

After initial attraction

Question 30

Which of the following describes the social gradient in marriage?

Answer 30

Women marry older men, and men marry more attractive women