11.The myth of naturalism suggests that especially when outside forces are good:
a.couples need to do little to have a well-functioning marriage.
b.married couples need to work to improve their marriage.
c.couples do not need to share personal information.
d.marriage is less cynical.
12.Which of the following statements is consistent with the definition of privatism?
a."Marriage is a ball and chain."
b."America suffers from a lack of family values."
c."What happens in this family is nobody's business."
d."Successful marriages involve property ownership."
13.Andrew asked his friends to join him for a weekend in the mountains a few weeks before his marriage. When he called to invite them, he said, "I want to have one last fling because in a few weeks I will never have fun again." Andrew's attitude can be described as:
a.naturalism.
b.privatism.
c.hedonism.
d.cynicism.
14.Why won’t cynics work to improve a marriage?
a.They are concerned about privacy issues.
b.They feel marital problems will work out themselves.
c.They believe it is a joke.
d.They seek alternatives to marriage.
15.Comparing marriage to a "ball and chain" is an example of:
a.cynicism.
b.privatism.
c.naturalism.
d.mutualism.
16.In order to enrich their marriages, a couple must concentrate on all of the following areas
EXCEPT:
a.personal improvement.
b.the economic environment.
c.their relationship.
d.self-fulfillment.
17.Why do researchers suggest that hedonism is America's greatest enemy?
a.Mutuality is a key component of hedonistic activity and can help a marriage.
b.Americans stress individuality and overlook the importance of successful relationships.
c.We claim to value marriage, but really value a profit.
d.The family is a private institution and to look inside it would violate it.
18.Janisha has always been independent. When she married Mike two years ago, she continued to focus her attention on improving her self-image by attending classes and joining a support group for women executives. When Mike asked her to join him at a marriage encounter weekend, she refused. She explained, "I don't want to tear down what I have tried so hard to build up in myself." Janisha's attitude reflects:
a.cynicism.
b.hedonism.
c.social networking.
d.marriage improvement.
19.The essence of the successful family is:
a.traditional values.
b.spontaneity and self-fulfillment.
c.financial security.
d.working together.
20.In the past, the criteria for judging a marriage focused on:
a.intimacy and commitment.
b.the performance of family roles.
c.husband-wife conflict.
d.sexual satisfaction.