FAM 253-Chapter 9 Exam Questions and
Correct Answers
Mixed marriages have become more popular, with 1 in ____ new marriages between
spouses of different races or ethnicities in 2013.
8
What is a common purpose of polyandry and consanguineous marriages?
to protect family property
Which of the following statements regarding infidelity in the United States is true?
couples who live together are more likely to cheat than couples who are married
Over the last few years, what correlation was found related to cohabitation rates and
financial status?
there was an increase in cohabitation rates where one partner was unemployed
What describes the consenting of two married couples to exchange partners sexually?
polyamory
Which country was the first to legalize same-sex marriage?
Netherlands
In 2010, the U.S. Census Bureau reported which state had the highest percentage of mixed-
race marriage?
Hawaii
, Births to unmarried women are lowest among what group?
Asians
The majority of gay men and lesbian women have been found to be secure in their sexual
orientation and _______.
able to connect fully in intimate relationship
All of the following statements regarding arranged marriages are true except:
The Yaruros of Venezuela arrange marriages between cross-cousins
According to more recent studies, what factor is shown to result in poorer mental health
and fewer benefits from marriage?
both a and b
Which was the first country to legalize same-sex marriage (in 2000)?
Netherlands
How a person reacts to a breakup depends on several factors. Which of the following is not
one of those factors?
more contact with the ex-partner after the breakup
According to John Gottman, what is the most important predictor of marital satisfaction
for both men and women?
quality of the friendship
Correct Answers
Mixed marriages have become more popular, with 1 in ____ new marriages between
spouses of different races or ethnicities in 2013.
8
What is a common purpose of polyandry and consanguineous marriages?
to protect family property
Which of the following statements regarding infidelity in the United States is true?
couples who live together are more likely to cheat than couples who are married
Over the last few years, what correlation was found related to cohabitation rates and
financial status?
there was an increase in cohabitation rates where one partner was unemployed
What describes the consenting of two married couples to exchange partners sexually?
polyamory
Which country was the first to legalize same-sex marriage?
Netherlands
In 2010, the U.S. Census Bureau reported which state had the highest percentage of mixed-
race marriage?
Hawaii
, Births to unmarried women are lowest among what group?
Asians
The majority of gay men and lesbian women have been found to be secure in their sexual
orientation and _______.
able to connect fully in intimate relationship
All of the following statements regarding arranged marriages are true except:
The Yaruros of Venezuela arrange marriages between cross-cousins
According to more recent studies, what factor is shown to result in poorer mental health
and fewer benefits from marriage?
both a and b
Which was the first country to legalize same-sex marriage (in 2000)?
Netherlands
How a person reacts to a breakup depends on several factors. Which of the following is not
one of those factors?
more contact with the ex-partner after the breakup
According to John Gottman, what is the most important predictor of marital satisfaction
for both men and women?
quality of the friendship
