41.A husband who allows his wife to plan activities, anticipate problems, and make all of the marital adjustments is:
a.autocratic.
b.aversive.
c.uncommitted.
d.encoding.
42.Which of the following examples best demonstrates growth-orientation?
a.Art likes to hunt. Gina believes it is cruel. Art told Gina he did not care how she felt, he will continue to hunt.
b.Gina likes to go to social gatherings. Art does not feel comfortable in large groups, but attends because Gina asked him to. Now Art feels more comfortable in large groups.
c.Gina enjoys outdoor activities, like camping and hiking. Art detests nature and would rather be in a hotel than a tent. Gina and Art decide they can each have their own activities on the weekends.
d.Gina feels it is important to change and grow. Art does not want to discuss feelings. Art pretends to open up, but the feelings he is revealing are made up.
43.The concept of growth orientation suggests that marriage is:
a.dynamic.
b.idealistic.
c.totalitarian.
d.degrading.
44.When power is invested in a single authority in a relationship, the result is a/an ________relationship.
a.open
b.reassuring
c.noncoercive
d.coercive
45.In ____ marriages, both partners have total freedom of choice and action.
a.democratic
b.autocratic
c.instrumental
d.laissez-faire
46.Which of the following sayings is consistent with the definition of a laissez-faire marriage?
a."Marriage is a partnership."
b."Do your own thing."
c."Two can live as one."
d."A family that prays together stays together."
47.Responsibility and authority are delegated by equitable agreement in:
a.laissez-faire marriages.
b.autocratic marriages.
c.democratic marriages.
d.instrumental marriages.
48.After they agreed that they needed a new car, Arthur and Mary reviewed the back issues of
Consumer Report
magazine and made a joint decision to purchase a mid-size car. The way that they handled this decision suggests that their marriage is:
a.laissez-faire.
b.autocratic.
c.democratic.
d.totalitarian.
49.The type of marriage that allocates responsibilities to both spouses but assigns authority to a single leader is known as a/an:
a.autocratic marriage.
b.laissez-faire marriage.
c.expressive marriage.
d.democratic marriage.
50.Louis openly discusses things with his wife but always has the final say about major family decisions. Louis' marriage is probably:
a.democratic.
b.autocratic.
c.laissez-faire.
d.totalitarian.