Psych 289: Exam 3 UPDATED ACTUAL
Questions and CORRECT Answers
The factor that is most related to a marriage ending in a later divorce is:
-episodes of physical and/or emotional abuse committed by either partner.
-the presence of negative emotions displayed during conflicts.
-incidents of infidelity on the part of either partner.
-an absence of positive emotions expressed between the couple. - CORRECT ANSWER - an
absence of positive emotions expressed between the couple
Research has found that couples who make the decision to get married when they are at the height of
______ are more likely to get divorced.
-commitment.
-infatuation.
-intimacy.
-cohabitation. - CORRECT ANSWER - infatuation
Marlin and Sarah's wedding was yesterday. If their marriage follows the typical path of most marriages,
Marlin and Sarah will experience the lowest levels of marital satisfaction:
-after they have children.
-after they both retire from their careers.
-when their children finally begin leaving home.
-within the first three months after the wedding, when "the honeymoon" ends. - CORRECT
ANSWER - after they have children
During middle age, if a woman initiates a divorce, she would most likely feel:
-vulnerable.
-optimistic.
-angry.
, -depressed. - CORRECT ANSWER - optimistic
The median age of marriage has increased by several years in the last four decades. Which of the
following is a benefit of getting married at an older age?
-Getting married later reduces the chance of a couple losing their home to foreclosure.
-Getting married later reduces the likelihood of marital infidelity occurring.
-Getting married later seems to reduce the likelihood of unwanted children.
-Getting married later seems to decrease the likelihood of divorce. - CORRECT ANSWER -
Getting married later seems to decrease the likelihood of divorce
Aisha and Allen have a relationship where they want to share their thoughts and feelings with each other.
According to Sternberg (2006), their relationship is high in:
-passion.
-infatuation.
-commitment.
-intimacy. - CORRECT ANSWER - intimacy
Nabeela is a Muslim woman living in Malaysia. She is in her early twenties, and is not married. Not being
married has resulted in her losing status in her community. Which of the following is Nabeela likely to
give as a reason for her status as a single woman?
-koro
-jodoh
-namaste
-nervios - CORRECT ANSWER - jodoh
For most adults who decide to remain single, the decision is:
-a kneejerk reaction to heartbreak
-a result of being unable to find a suitable marriage partner.
-a gradual one that develops over time.
Questions and CORRECT Answers
The factor that is most related to a marriage ending in a later divorce is:
-episodes of physical and/or emotional abuse committed by either partner.
-the presence of negative emotions displayed during conflicts.
-incidents of infidelity on the part of either partner.
-an absence of positive emotions expressed between the couple. - CORRECT ANSWER - an
absence of positive emotions expressed between the couple
Research has found that couples who make the decision to get married when they are at the height of
______ are more likely to get divorced.
-commitment.
-infatuation.
-intimacy.
-cohabitation. - CORRECT ANSWER - infatuation
Marlin and Sarah's wedding was yesterday. If their marriage follows the typical path of most marriages,
Marlin and Sarah will experience the lowest levels of marital satisfaction:
-after they have children.
-after they both retire from their careers.
-when their children finally begin leaving home.
-within the first three months after the wedding, when "the honeymoon" ends. - CORRECT
ANSWER - after they have children
During middle age, if a woman initiates a divorce, she would most likely feel:
-vulnerable.
-optimistic.
-angry.
, -depressed. - CORRECT ANSWER - optimistic
The median age of marriage has increased by several years in the last four decades. Which of the
following is a benefit of getting married at an older age?
-Getting married later reduces the chance of a couple losing their home to foreclosure.
-Getting married later reduces the likelihood of marital infidelity occurring.
-Getting married later seems to reduce the likelihood of unwanted children.
-Getting married later seems to decrease the likelihood of divorce. - CORRECT ANSWER -
Getting married later seems to decrease the likelihood of divorce
Aisha and Allen have a relationship where they want to share their thoughts and feelings with each other.
According to Sternberg (2006), their relationship is high in:
-passion.
-infatuation.
-commitment.
-intimacy. - CORRECT ANSWER - intimacy
Nabeela is a Muslim woman living in Malaysia. She is in her early twenties, and is not married. Not being
married has resulted in her losing status in her community. Which of the following is Nabeela likely to
give as a reason for her status as a single woman?
-koro
-jodoh
-namaste
-nervios - CORRECT ANSWER - jodoh
For most adults who decide to remain single, the decision is:
-a kneejerk reaction to heartbreak
-a result of being unable to find a suitable marriage partner.
-a gradual one that develops over time.
