Chapter 8 notes

Question 0

I want to fill an emptiness within myself is an example of what?

Answer 0

emotional security

Question 1

a legal union between a man and a women

Answer 1

marriage

Question 2

the greatest expected benefit of marriage is an example of what?

Answer 2

companionship

Question 3

I want to have and raise children is an example of what?

Answer 3

desire to be a parent

Question 4

What are some reasons of marriages for the wrong reason?

Answer 4

• physical attractiveness or economic security
• pressure from parents, peers, partners-or pregnancy
• escape, rebellion,rebound,or rescue
• The green-card fraudulent marriage

Question 5

an event signaling a major change from one social status to another

Answer 5

rite of passage

Question 6

What are some examples of preparation-marriage as a rite of passive?

Answer 6

• license-birth certificate, drivers license, etc
• both parties must be present
• divorce papers if applicable
• 3 day waiting period
• valid for 30 days
• $22.00 fee

Question 7

What are some example of wedding rituals?

Answer 7

• Best man and maid of honor
• Bridesmaids and groomsmen
• flower girls and ring bearer
• unity candle, etc.

Question 8

What are some things that bride wear?

Answer 8

Old-represents the durability of the impending marriage
New- emphasizes the new life to begin
borrowed- something already worn by a currently happy bride
blue-represents fidelity

Question 9

_____ precent are married by a member of the clergy

Answer 9

80

Question 10

____ precent are married by a justice of the peace.

Answer 10

20

Question 11

What are some symbolism after the wedding?

Answer 11

The bride throwing her bouquet signifies the end of girlhood.
Rice/birdseed being thrown by guest signifies fertility

Question 12

provide a period of recuperation from the wedding and reception

Answer 12

personal function

Question 13

provide a time for the couple to be alone to solidify their identity

Answer 13

social funtion

Question 14

Most partners assume that their relationship will be built around what two promises to each other?

Answer 14

sexually exclusive and permanent

Question 15

an anit-divorce contract in which couple demonstrate their strong commitment by getting premarital counseling, getting martial counseling in time of difficulty, and agreeing not to divorce until after separation of two years or after proving adultery or domestic abuse.

Answer 15

The Covenant Marriage Contract

Question 16

a contact signed by the couple before the wedding that specifies in advance. How property will be divided. and How children will be cared for.

Answer 16

The prenuptial agreement

Question 17

a contract signed by couple after the partners are already married. Once spouse comes into an inheritance or starts a business. and When there are children from a previous marriage who need providing for.

Answer 17

The postnuptial agreement

Question 18

greatest marital satisfaction

Answer 18

beginning phase

Question 19

marriage force spouses to adjust their idealized expectations of each other. loss of independence, new friends and relatives, career and domestic roles-during the first year work out responsibilities, living expenses, etc.

Answer 19

Identity Bargaining

Question 20

lasts about two and years per child

Answer 20

childbearing family

Question 21

How long does child rearing-family with preschoolers last?

Answer 21

about three and half years

Question 22

How long does Child Rearing-Family with School children last?

Answer 22

about seven years

Question 23

How long does child rearing-family with adolescents last?

Answer 23

about seven years

Question 24

How long does child rearing-family as launching center last?

Answer 24

about eight years

Question 25

What are some changes during the child-rearing years?

Answer 25

work and other responsibilities, domestic responsibilities, and sexual changes

Question 26

feeling of depression after the children have moved out

Answer 26

empty-nest syndrome

Question 27

most income earners are nearing retirement and women tend to outlive their spouses happen in what phase?

Answer 27

aging phase

Question 28

tension and unresolved conflict

Answer 28

conflict-habituated marriages

Question 29

the partners have lost the strong emotional connection they once had but stay together out of duty.

Answer 29

devitalized marriage

Question 30

couple focus on activities rather than intimacy. Have separate interest, married singles

Answer 30

passive-congenial marriages

Question 31

intensely bonded together psychologically and participate in each other’s lives

Answer 31

vital marriages

Question 32

participate in each other’s lives in all areas and have few areas of conflict or tension

Answer 32

total marriages

Question 33

Unions based on convenience

Answer 33

Utilitarian marriages

Question 34

Inherently rewarding unions

Answer 34

intrinsic marriages

Question 35

More marital satisfaction

Answer 35

Middle-age phase

Question 36

Less martial satisfaction

Answer 36

child-rearing phases

Question 37

the couple adjusts to the relationship

Answer 37

adjustment

Question 38

agree on most issues of importance

Answer 38

happiness

Question 39

comfortable in the roles that they assume

Answer 39

permanence

Question 40

marriages between partners of similar education,ethnicity,race, religion, age, and social class.

Answer 40

homogamous

Question 41

Commonalities:

Answer 41

• similar temperaments
• shared interests
• strong family ties and both sides
• similar views on children

Question 42

Journey to Marriage Success is________.

Answer 42

commitment, acceptance and caring, and flexibility

Question 43

do not change over time,do not allow for changes in the spouses

Answer 43

static

Question 44

allow the partners to change over time and to grow as individuals and int he relationship

Answer 44

flexible