11.While it may not be true, many believe the sign of a successful marriage is:
a.durability.
b.wealth.
c.children.
d.conflict-ridden.
12.Research comparing children raised by both parents to those raised by single parents has consistently found that:
a.children raised by both parents tend to do better in school.
b.children raised by stepparents do as well in school as those raised by both parents.
c.children raised by single parents do as well as those raised by two parents.
d.children raised by both parents do equally well to all family structures.
13.Discovering the strengths of enduring intimate relationships may enable us to:
a.understand the causes of jealousy.
b.build a successful marriage and fulfilling family life.
c.predict divorce rates.
d.make choices by default.
14.Vera and David Mace coined the phrase "family wellness" to describe:
a.the love and affection that families provide during an illness.
b.a strong family that is functioning successfully.
c.intellectual, emotional, and physical communion.
d.medical plans designed for couples with children.
15.Vera and David Mace believe that the quality of life in our communities is determined in part by:
a.objective conditions like crime and poverty.
b.a common set of moral and ethical factors.
c.subjective factors like people's perceptions of local community issues.
d.the quality of relationships in the families that make up the communities.
16.Strong families take the initiative to fight their problems and are:
a.optimistic.
b.pessimistic.
c.egocentric.
d.self-defeating.
17.Strong families tend to exhibit all of the following qualities
EXCEPT:
a.high incomes.
b.commitment.
c.good communication patterns.
d.appreciation.
18.Strong families are committed to:
a.material success.
b.promoting each other's happiness and welfare.
c.traditional gender roles.
d.the principle of individualism.
19.Which of the following examples best demonstrates commitment in strong families?
a.Tom wakes every morning to make coffee and put away the dishes. Sue leaves Tom notes letting him know how much she appreciates this morning routine.
b.Sue got angry at Tom for leaving his briefcase on the coffee table with his shoes and jacket next to it. Then Sue remembered that Tom had just finished a big project for work and was probably exhausted when he came home. This made her less angry.
c.Sue and Tom look forward each week to attending church together. The time spent together and with their church family draws them closer.
d.Tom receives a last-minute invitation to a football game on the same night that Sue planned a date. Tom wants to attend the game, but decides to keep his plans with Sue.
20.____ prevents individualism from turning into egocentrism.
a.Appreciation
b.Good communication
c.Commitment
d.Spending time together