1.1. Review facts about a “choices” view of relationships and various influences on those “choices”
1.2. Describe the theoretical frameworks for studying marriage and the family
1.3. Identify the elements, benefits, and types of marriage relationships
1.4. Understand the definition and types of family
1.5. Explain the distinction between marriage and family
1.6. Summarize the research process and its caveats
1.7. Identify changes in marriage and the family in the future