Families Today

Chapter 29: Choosing Marriage

Section 1 Practice Test

1
What is a promise or intention to marry called?
A)Commitment
B)Vow
C)Engagement
D)Pledge
2
How long do experts say the engagement period should last?
A)2 months
B)6 to 12 months
C)1 year
D)2 years
3
During the period before marriage, a couple can identify and deal with _____, that which distinguishes one thing from another.
A)Differences
B)Family
C)Stress
D)Similarities
4
The time before marriage allows couples to address issues that influence, or _____, the success of the union.
A)Characterize
B)Concern
C)Involve
D)Affect
5
Which of the following is a purpose of an engagement?
A)To learn about each other
B)To develop teamwork
C)To establish new relationships
D)All of the above
6
Which of the following is a teamwork skill?
A)Communication
B)Self-discipline
C)Adjustment
D)Adaptation
7
When couples learn to _____, they will lay the foundation of a strong and lasting relationship.
A)Trust
B)Compromise
C)Communicate
D)All of the above
8
What is the term for the advice couples get from trained professionals before marriage?
A)Pre-conventional counseling
B)Premarital counseling
C)Mediation
D)Stress management
9
When receiving counseling, couples may be asked to describe their partner's most distinguishing quality, or
A)Character
B)Personality
C)Weakness
D)Trait
10
When using the scientific method to make a decision, which of the following steps would you consider?
A)Define the question
B)Form a possible answer
C)Form a conclusion
D)All of the above
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