CMN 124 Exam 2 questions with answers graded A+ 2024/2025

CMN 124 Exam 2why study dating relationships? - correct answer -pair bonding is a trademark of humans (we seek out emotional relationships w/ commitment, and we like affirmation from others) -courtship is the first and most crucial family stage -couple interaction constitutes a mate relationship more than a marriage license (nothing really changes from courtship to marriage; the same patterns are transferred to marriage) What are individual factors? - correct answer Individual attributes and preferences - Individual factors that affect mate selection; characteristics that are related to the readiness and success of finding a serious and intimate relationship Age (individual factor) - correct answer - In 1956 22.5 (men) & 20.1 (women) - In 2016 29.4 (men) & 27.4 (women) - 7 year increase of when men and women are getting married Cohabitation trend: M: 23.5 y/o W: 21.8 y/o suggests that later in the 20's is more successful for finding long-term relationships Why is the age difference occurring in marriage delay? - correct answer - Increases in education for both men and women