Theory
Relationships
Marriage
Divorce
IPV/Infidelity
100
This theory states everyone has their "Prince Charming"
Ideal Mate Theory
100
What is polygamy?
Someone who has multiple partners
100
Which is statistically more successful, free-choice or arranged marriages?
Arranged marriages
100
Historically, divorce was allowed for these 2 reasons:
1. Adultery (cheating)
2. Abuse
100
Which theory states that the choice to leave a relationship is a cost/benefit analysis?
Exchange Theory
200
Sternburg invented this...
Sternburg's Triangle
200
What is an L.A.T relationship?
Living
Apart
Together
200
ANCIENT HEBREW MARRIAGE: What is a sororate obligation?
If your wife dies, a sister or close relative takes her place.
Opposite would be a levirate obligation.
200
Why is an annulment different than a divorce?
An annulment makes the marriage never valid to begin with; a divorce is the ending of a valid marriage.
200
What is "the rule of thumb"?
A husband can hit wife/children with a stick no thicker than his thumb
300
We "filter" down potential mates to find a marriage partner
Murstein's Filter Theory
300
A conjugal common law partner of 3 years is legally entitled to take half if the relationship dissolves.
Yes! Call your lawyer folks.
300
Historically, was marriage about love?
Nope... It was all about money and social status. It was an economic exchange!
300
In this year, Pierre Trudeau introduced "no fault divorce"
1968
300
Why do modern sociologists not use the term "Domestic Violence"?
Domestic Violence is outdated because it infers a heterosexual union with abuse happening only in the home- IPV is a more inclusive and accurate term.
400
This theory states that "birds of a feather flock together"
Social Homogamy Theory
400
MYSTERY TILE
+400 POINTS
400
List 3 ways Dr. John Gottman gathers data at his "Love Lab"
1. Interviews
2. Physiological measures (ex. heart rate levels)
3. The "Love Lab" observational studies
400
What is a pre-nup?
Pre-Nuptial Agreement
Protects assets in case of divorce.
400
According to this theory, men are more likely to cheat because they feel the need to carry on their genes.
Evolutionary Psychology Theory- Check out what researcher David Buss has to say about this; he has some interesting Podcasts!
500
We only like each other for our ability to raise children and pass or genes (so romantic, eh?)
Evolutionary Psychology Theory
500
In the 1950s, if a girl were to ask a boy out on a date, she might be called a:
Floozie
500
What term can be used when people marry but have different backgrounds/ethnicity/religion...?
Heterogamy a.k.a Intermarriage
500
Instead of feeling sad about a divorce, which trend is gaining poularity?
DIVORCE PARTY!
500
List 3 reasons who someone might not leave an abusive relationship.
- Children
-Lack of resources
- Pets
- Still in love/the "good times"
A VARIETY OF COMPLEX REASONS