21.In modern America, the criteria for judging a marriage tends to focus on:
a.economic support.
b.personal fulfillment.
c.the proper fulfillment of marital duties.
d.childrearing activities.
22.A successful marriage is able to find a balance between the "me" and the:
a."they."
b."we."
c."us."
d."them."
23.Why is an enduring marital union more difficult to attain today?
a.Individuals are focused on fulfilling roles.
b.Women have increased pressure to be a home maker.
c.There is more of an emphasis on emotional fulfillment.
d.Men are leaving the workforce to stay at home with the children.
24.In a joint conjugal relationship, a couple's outside friendships are almost always:
a.couple friendships.
b.work friendships.
c.religious friendships.
d.temporary friendships.
25.Clark and Janette have been married for 14 years and enjoy spending a lot of their time getting together with their close circle of friends. Each couple in their circle has experienced similar struggles with their marriages and family lives, which helps when one of the couples is going through a hard time. Clark and Janette's friendships can be described as:
a.an encounter group.
b.joint conjugal relationships.
c.separated conjugal relationships.
d.a group critique.
26.Separated conjugal relationships are based on:
a.egalitarianism.
b.togetherness.
c.individualism.
d.authoritarianism.
27.Blake and Brenda have been married for 6 years. Since their marriage, they have maintained relationships with their single friends. Two or three times a week, Blake gets together with his friends to play poker or go to the races. After work, Brenda often goes out with her co-workers for dinner or other social events. Their social life can be described as:
a.separated conjugal relationships.
b.joint conjugal relationships.
c.social networking.
d.privatism.
28.The proliferation of separated conjugal relationships has been attributed to all of the following factors
EXCEPT:
a.the women's liberation movement.
b.communication workshops.
c.wives entering the workforce.
d.the emphasis on individual fulfillment.
29.In the past, emotional fulfillment came as a result of:
a.self-fulfillment.
b.economic status.
c.fulfillment of marital roles.
d.a deep love relationship.
30.The main objective of marriage and family courses is to:
a.prepare partners for the emotional divorce.
b.provide sensitivity training for young couples.
c.help people understand the institution of marriage.
d.teach young people how to control their sexuality.