Question 1

According to the text's discussion,most people become single parents:

Accepted Answer

A) by choice. 
B) because of separation,divorce,or death. 
C) due to an easily identifiable life's mistake. 
D) none of the above. 
A) by choice. 
B) because of separation,divorce,or death. 
C) due to an easily identifiable life's mistake. 
D) none of the above. B

Question 2

All of the following are true of bachelors in early American colonial life except:

Accepted Answer

A) they were encouraged to marry. 
B) a tax was imposed on them. 
C) they were stigmatized if they remained single for too long. 
D) bachelor life was encouraged. 
A) they were encouraged to marry. 
B) a tax was imposed on them. 
C) they were stigmatized if they remained single for too long. 
D) bachelor life was encouraged. D

Question 3

Of the following ethnic categories,which children are most likely to be living with a mother who has never been married?

Accepted Answer

A) white 
B) Hispanic 
C) Asian 
D) African American 
A) white 
B) Hispanic 
C) Asian 
D) African American D

Question 4

According to the text's discussion of the Hispanic family:

Accepted Answer

A) the stereotype of the Hispanic family is that of a dominant wife and mother. 
B) Hispanic fathers become unquestioned authority figures,while wives and children are subservient and passive. 
C) research has failed to uncover a pattern of male dominance in the Hispanic family. 
D) none of the above 
A) the stereotype of the Hispanic family is that of a dominant wife and mother. 
B) Hispanic fathers become unquestioned authority figures,while wives and children are subservient and passive. 
C) research has failed to uncover a pattern of male dominance in the Hispanic family. 
D) none of the above

Question 5

One of the most consistent differences between single mothers and single fathers is that:

Accepted Answer

A) single fathers have more behavior problems with their sons. 
B) single fathers have more income. 
C) children are more likely to express appreciation to single mothers. 
D) single mothers have more behavior problems with their daughters. 
A) single fathers have more behavior problems with their sons. 
B) single fathers have more income. 
C) children are more likely to express appreciation to single mothers. 
D) single mothers have more behavior problems with their daughters.

Question 6

In the case of divorce, single parent means that:

Accepted Answer

A) the children have no contact with the other parent. 
B) the children live primarily with one parent. 
C) this status is a permanent arrangement. 
D) none of the above 
A) the children have no contact with the other parent. 
B) the children live primarily with one parent. 
C) this status is a permanent arrangement. 
D) none of the above

Question 7

Donna is a single mother who spends all of her nonworking hours meeting the needs of her two small children,Betty and Tom.She feels she has no time for friends,hobbies,or dating.She is most likely to experience __________ overload.

Accepted Answer

A) responsibility 
B) task 
C) emotional 
D) spiritual 
A) responsibility 
B) task 
C) emotional 
D) spiritual

Question 8

Overall,__________ households have higher rates of poverty than any other group.

Accepted Answer

A) single-father 
B) single-mother 
C) remarried female-headed 
D) remarried male-headed 
A) single-father 
B) single-mother 
C) remarried female-headed 
D) remarried male-headed

Question 9

Based on in-depth interviews of 26 single parents identified as "successful," Olson and Haynes identified a number of factors that contribute to successful single parenthood.Which of the following is NOT one of these factors?

Accepted Answer

A) Successful parents are supportive,but must avoid fostering individuality. 
B) The parent must accept the responsibilities and challenges of single parenthood. 
C) Open communication is essential,as is consistent but nonpunitive discipline. 
D) All of the above are factors cited by Olson and Haynes. 
A) Successful parents are supportive,but must avoid fostering individuality. 
B) The parent must accept the responsibilities and challenges of single parenthood. 
C) Open communication is essential,as is consistent but nonpunitive discipline. 
D) All of the above are factors cited by Olson and Haynes.

Question 10

Marriage between people who are similar in social and demographic characteristics reflects the principle of:

Accepted Answer

A) heterogamy. 
B) monogamy. 
C) polygamy. 
D) homogamy. 
A) heterogamy. 
B) monogamy. 
C) polygamy. 
D) homogamy.

Question 11

In a longitudinal study of children reared by lesbian couples and single heterosexual mothers (Tasker and Golombok),it was determined that:

Accepted Answer

A) there were significant differences between the two groups in their acceptance of their family identity during adolescence. 
B) the children reared by lesbian parents had been traumatized as adolescents. 
C) problems did arise for those children who were stigmatized by their peers and those who felt that their mothers were too open about their lesbian identity in front of their friends. 
D) all of the above 
A) there were significant differences between the two groups in their acceptance of their family identity during adolescence. 
B) the children reared by lesbian parents had been traumatized as adolescents. 
C) problems did arise for those children who were stigmatized by their peers and those who felt that their mothers were too open about their lesbian identity in front of their friends. 
D) all of the above

Question 12

Emotional overload tends to result when the single parent:

Accepted Answer

A) has to divide time between a dating partner and the children. 
B) is dating more than one person at the same time. 
C) neglects his or her personal needs. 
D) neglects the children's needs. 
A) has to divide time between a dating partner and the children. 
B) is dating more than one person at the same time. 
C) neglects his or her personal needs. 
D) neglects the children's needs.

Question 13

A study involving a number of different countries of origin reported three factors that help account for the high level of educational attainment among Asian Americans.Which of the following is NOT one of these factors?

Accepted Answer

A) Asian-American children are subjected to extremely harsh physical discipline. 
B) Asian-American children are expected to defer to parental authority without question. 
C) There is a strong interdependence among family members,both within and beyond the nuclear unit. 
D) Asian-American children are reared to believe that their success in school will affect the honor of the family directly. 
A) Asian-American children are subjected to extremely harsh physical discipline. 
B) Asian-American children are expected to defer to parental authority without question. 
C) There is a strong interdependence among family members,both within and beyond the nuclear unit. 
D) Asian-American children are reared to believe that their success in school will affect the honor of the family directly.

Question 14

Which of the following is/are among the factors that combine to depress marriage rates among African Americans?

Accepted Answer

A) Disproportionate number of black men in jail and higher mortality rate for young black males. 
B) Because the black male is more likely than the white to be unemployed (or underemployed),he is less likely than his white counterpart to be able to offer secure and adequate financial support. 
C) Black women put more importance than white women on a potential husband being able to offer good financial support. 
D) all of the above 
A) Disproportionate number of black men in jail and higher mortality rate for young black males. 
B) Because the black male is more likely than the white to be unemployed (or underemployed),he is less likely than his white counterpart to be able to offer secure and adequate financial support. 
C) Black women put more importance than white women on a potential husband being able to offer good financial support. 
D) all of the above

Question 15

Among the children of the following groups,which is most likely to experience antisocial behavior?

Accepted Answer

A) stepparent families 
B) intact families 
C) single-parent families 
D) Emotional problems are equally likely among all of the above. 
A) stepparent families 
B) intact families 
C) single-parent families 
D) Emotional problems are equally likely among all of the above.

Question 16

According to the text's discussion of the Hispanic family:

Accepted Answer

A) Hispanics are less likely than either African Americans or whites to be divorced. 
B) Hispanics tend to have more children than do either whites or African Americans. 
C) the average Hispanic family size is larger in comparison to non-Hispanics. 
D) all of the above 
A) Hispanics are less likely than either African Americans or whites to be divorced. 
B) Hispanics tend to have more children than do either whites or African Americans. 
C) the average Hispanic family size is larger in comparison to non-Hispanics. 
D) all of the above

Question 17

__________ is the marriage of a woman to two or more husbands.

Accepted Answer

A) Polygamy 
B) Polyandry 
C) Polygyny 
D) Exogamy 
A) Polygamy 
B) Polyandry 
C) Polygyny 
D) Exogamy

Question 18

According to the text,same-sex couples

Accepted Answer

A) are more readily accepted than interracial couples. 
B) face entirely different adjustment issues than heterosexual couples. 
C) face many of the same adjustment issues as heterosexual couples. 
D) were increasingly accepted from the 1970s to 1980s. 
A) are more readily accepted than interracial couples. 
B) face entirely different adjustment issues than heterosexual couples. 
C) face many of the same adjustment issues as heterosexual couples. 
D) were increasingly accepted from the 1970s to 1980s.

Question 19

__________ overload arises from the fact that one parent must do the work of two parents.

Accepted Answer

A) Task 
B) Responsibility 
C) Emotional 
D) Spiritual 
A) Task 
B) Responsibility 
C) Emotional 
D) Spiritual

Question 20

Which of the following results were true from various studies conducted on same-sex relationships?

Accepted Answer

A) A survey of 55 gay and bisexual men found more than 90 percent of their sons were heterosexual. 
B) The majority of children raised in lesbian families identified themselves as homosexual. 
C) Children whose mothers came out as lesbians showed little loyalty to them afterwards. 
D) Children raised by same-sex parents are less psychologically healthy. 
A) A survey of 55 gay and bisexual men found more than 90 percent of their sons were heterosexual. 
B) The majority of children raised in lesbian families identified themselves as homosexual. 
C) Children whose mothers came out as lesbians showed little loyalty to them afterwards. 
D) Children raised by same-sex parents are less psychologically healthy.

According to the text's discussion,most people become single parents:

All of the following are true of bachelors in early American colonial life except:

Of the following ethnic categories,which children are most likely to be living with a mother who has never been married?

According to the text's discussion of the Hispanic family:

One of the most consistent differences between single mothers and single fathers is that:

In the case of divorce, single parent means that:

Donna is a single mother who spends all of her nonworking hours meeting the needs of her two small children,Betty and Tom.She feels she has no time for friends,hobbies,or dating.She is most likely to experience __________ overload.

Overall,__________ households have higher rates of poverty than any other group.

Based on in-depth interviews of 26 single parents identified as "successful," Olson and Haynes identified a number of factors that contribute to successful single parenthood.Which of the following is NOT one of these factors?

Marriage between people who are similar in social and demographic characteristics reflects the principle of:

In a longitudinal study of children reared by lesbian couples and single heterosexual mothers (Tasker and Golombok),it was determined that:

Emotional overload tends to result when the single parent:

A study involving a number of different countries of origin reported three factors that help account for the high level of educational attainment among Asian Americans.Which of the following is NOT one of these factors?

Which of the following is/are among the factors that combine to depress marriage rates among African Americans?

Among the children of the following groups,which is most likely to experience antisocial behavior?

According to the text's discussion of the Hispanic family:

__________ is the marriage of a woman to two or more husbands.

According to the text,same-sex couples

__________ overload arises from the fact that one parent must do the work of two parents.

Which of the following results were true from various studies conducted on same-sex relationships?

Marriage and Family in America: Needs, myths, and Dreams

Gender Roles: Foundation for Intimacy

Sexuality

Getting Involved

Falling in Love

Selecting a Life Partner

Getting Married

The Challenge of Communication

Power and Conflict in Marriage

Work and Home

Becoming a Parent

Family Crises

Separation and Divorce

Remarriage and Stepfamilies

Intimacy in the Later Years

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Exam 2: Diversity in Families

According to the text's discussion,most people become single parents:

All of the following are true of bachelors in early American colonial life except:

Of the following ethnic categories,which children are most likely to be living with a mother who has never been married?

According to the text's discussion of the Hispanic family:

One of the most consistent differences between single mothers and single fathers is that:

In the case of divorce, single parent means that:

Donna is a single mother who spends all of her nonworking hours meeting the needs of her two small children,Betty and Tom.She feels she has no time for friends,hobbies,or dating.She is most likely to experience __________ overload.

Overall,__________ households have higher rates of poverty than any other group.

Based on in-depth interviews of 26 single parents identified as "successful," Olson and Haynes identified a number of factors that contribute to successful single parenthood.Which of the following is NOT one of these factors?

Marriage between people who are similar in social and demographic characteristics reflects the principle of:

In a longitudinal study of children reared by lesbian couples and single heterosexual mothers (Tasker and Golombok),it was determined that:

Emotional overload tends to result when the single parent:

A study involving a number of different countries of origin reported three factors that help account for the high level of educational attainment among Asian Americans.Which of the following is NOT one of these factors?

Which of the following is/are among the factors that combine to depress marriage rates among African Americans?

Among the children of the following groups,which is most likely to experience antisocial behavior?

According to the text's discussion of the Hispanic family:

__________ is the marriage of a woman to two or more husbands.

According to the text,same-sex couples

__________ overload arises from the fact that one parent must do the work of two parents.

Which of the following results were true from various studies conducted on same-sex relationships?

Marriage and Family in America: Needs, myths, and Dreams

Gender Roles: Foundation for Intimacy

Sexuality

Getting Involved

Falling in Love

Selecting a Life Partner

Getting Married

The Challenge of Communication

Power and Conflict in Marriage

Work and Home

Becoming a Parent

Family Crises

Separation and Divorce

Remarriage and Stepfamilies

Intimacy in the Later Years

Filters