FLHD 2400 Marriage nd Family Relations Question/Answers
Graded A+ 2025/2026
According to class discussion, why are we dating less than we use to? - People would
rather just "Hang out"
How has dating changed in recent years? - Romantic relationships are less-defined
than they were in the past
Jennica was been hit twice now by her boyfriend. He knows it's wrong and wants to
change. She wants to break up, to help him change, but he thinks he'll do better if she
stays. Based on class discussion, what advice would you give her? - Generally abusers
don't change as long as their partners stay with them
Many people have found that a hookup led to a more serious relationship. - False
According to Van Epp, why should you look at a person's family when considering
whether or not they are marriage material? - Without insight, people are very likely to
repeat family patterns
As discussed in class, what is one of the relationship risks of cohabitation? - Couples
don't discuss what the cohabitation means to each of them
Who of the following is more likely to be physically violent his relationships? - Rodney
who wanted the relationship to move fast but is never accountable for the things he
does wrong.
Using insults, sarcasm, name-calling, hostile humor, mockery; being overly critical of the
spouse, are part of which of the following? - Contempt
As per our discussion in class, if a couple is considering marriage and one partner
absolutely does not want children and the other partner would really like to have them,
they should not get married. - True, it's not fair to bring children into a marriage that
were not wanted by both partners
What can one do to address the four horsemen concept of contempt? - Develop a
culture of appreciation
When it comes to marriage relationships, what does "Edit Yourself" refer to? - We need
learn to express our needs in a respectful manner
Recognizing that we don't need to express everything that's bothering us
Angie and Mike have just finished dinner, when Angie mentions, "I'm disappointed you
didn't pay that bill like I asked you to several times?" "You did not tell me several times",
, Mike retorts. "You only only me once. Why do you have to make such a big deal over
everything?!" Mike's response can best be described as what? - Defensiveness
Which of the following is NOT an area mentioned that couples should figure out whether
they match on before getting married? - Sleeping styles
In regards to repair attempts, a seven year study by Driver and Tabares found that a
great way for softening a start up is to do what? - Taking some responsibility for the
problem
According to Gottman's four horsemen, what can one do to address defensiveness? -
Take accountability for your part of the problem
Who of the following is showing emotional responsiveness to their spouse? - Paul who
can see his is unhappy so he asks her if she'd like to talk about it
According to Gottman and Silver (2015), our strong negative emotional responses
during an argument often stem from "enduring vulnerabilities", which are what? - Issues
we are overly sensitive to because of something in our past.
After the kids come, two-thirds of couples experience a drop in relationship satisfaction,
while a third remain happy. In regards to parenting, which statement is TRUE for these
self-reported happy and unhappy couples? - Happy couples are more likely than
unhappy couples to agree on about how to share the responsibilities of child rearing.
Seth and Melinda show a lot of warmth towards their daughter, but have a hard time
disciplining her and often cave in to her whims. Known as permissive parenting style,
what is a likely outcome for a child raised like this? - Impulsive- Rebellious
Having a baby brings many challenges for a couple. Which of the following is NOT one
of them? - More introspection
Your child comes home with tears over something that happened at school. You don't
bother to look up from your phone as you say to your child, "That's too bad." What type
of emotional response does this exemplify? - Ignore
These types of parents are very focused on rules. They have low warmth, and high
levels of control. - Authoritarian
Why should you stay calm when trying to teach or correct your child? - Because that
puts you in a better place to handle your child's emotions
Because our kids learn to manage their emotions by watching us
Which of the following is a reason as to why you shouldn't spank? - All of the above are
arguments against spanking
Graded A+ 2025/2026
According to class discussion, why are we dating less than we use to? - People would
rather just "Hang out"
How has dating changed in recent years? - Romantic relationships are less-defined
than they were in the past
Jennica was been hit twice now by her boyfriend. He knows it's wrong and wants to
change. She wants to break up, to help him change, but he thinks he'll do better if she
stays. Based on class discussion, what advice would you give her? - Generally abusers
don't change as long as their partners stay with them
Many people have found that a hookup led to a more serious relationship. - False
According to Van Epp, why should you look at a person's family when considering
whether or not they are marriage material? - Without insight, people are very likely to
repeat family patterns
As discussed in class, what is one of the relationship risks of cohabitation? - Couples
don't discuss what the cohabitation means to each of them
Who of the following is more likely to be physically violent his relationships? - Rodney
who wanted the relationship to move fast but is never accountable for the things he
does wrong.
Using insults, sarcasm, name-calling, hostile humor, mockery; being overly critical of the
spouse, are part of which of the following? - Contempt
As per our discussion in class, if a couple is considering marriage and one partner
absolutely does not want children and the other partner would really like to have them,
they should not get married. - True, it's not fair to bring children into a marriage that
were not wanted by both partners
What can one do to address the four horsemen concept of contempt? - Develop a
culture of appreciation
When it comes to marriage relationships, what does "Edit Yourself" refer to? - We need
learn to express our needs in a respectful manner
Recognizing that we don't need to express everything that's bothering us
Angie and Mike have just finished dinner, when Angie mentions, "I'm disappointed you
didn't pay that bill like I asked you to several times?" "You did not tell me several times",
, Mike retorts. "You only only me once. Why do you have to make such a big deal over
everything?!" Mike's response can best be described as what? - Defensiveness
Which of the following is NOT an area mentioned that couples should figure out whether
they match on before getting married? - Sleeping styles
In regards to repair attempts, a seven year study by Driver and Tabares found that a
great way for softening a start up is to do what? - Taking some responsibility for the
problem
According to Gottman's four horsemen, what can one do to address defensiveness? -
Take accountability for your part of the problem
Who of the following is showing emotional responsiveness to their spouse? - Paul who
can see his is unhappy so he asks her if she'd like to talk about it
According to Gottman and Silver (2015), our strong negative emotional responses
during an argument often stem from "enduring vulnerabilities", which are what? - Issues
we are overly sensitive to because of something in our past.
After the kids come, two-thirds of couples experience a drop in relationship satisfaction,
while a third remain happy. In regards to parenting, which statement is TRUE for these
self-reported happy and unhappy couples? - Happy couples are more likely than
unhappy couples to agree on about how to share the responsibilities of child rearing.
Seth and Melinda show a lot of warmth towards their daughter, but have a hard time
disciplining her and often cave in to her whims. Known as permissive parenting style,
what is a likely outcome for a child raised like this? - Impulsive- Rebellious
Having a baby brings many challenges for a couple. Which of the following is NOT one
of them? - More introspection
Your child comes home with tears over something that happened at school. You don't
bother to look up from your phone as you say to your child, "That's too bad." What type
of emotional response does this exemplify? - Ignore
These types of parents are very focused on rules. They have low warmth, and high
levels of control. - Authoritarian
Why should you stay calm when trying to teach or correct your child? - Because that
puts you in a better place to handle your child's emotions
Because our kids learn to manage their emotions by watching us
Which of the following is a reason as to why you shouldn't spank? - All of the above are
arguments against spanking
