Question 1

Couples in which spouses work different,often nonoverlapping shifts so that one partner is home while the other is at work are called _____ couples.​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​turn-taking 
B)  ​alternating 
C)  ​shift 
D)  ​"hello,goodbye" 
A)  ​turn-taking 
B)  ​alternating 
C)  ​shift 
D)  ​"hello,goodbye"

Question 2

At-home fathers and breadwinner mothers follow a dominant-submissive pattern in their relationship.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

In 2014,the husband was the sole wage earner in _____ of U.S.married-couple families with children under 18 years old.​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​6% 
B)  ​14% 
C)  ​30.8% 
D)  ​23.7% 
A)  ​6% 
B)  ​14% 
C)  ​30.8% 
D)  ​23.7%

Question 4

One of the most noticeable areas of impact when fathers stay home is more involvement with children.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

American workers work more hours than do Europeans.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Working-class couples,though less ideologically traditional than in the past,are still not as openly enthusiastic about more egalitarian divisions of labor.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Coping resources in dealing with unemployment include which of the following?​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​Accepting reality 
B)  ​Defining the meaning of the problem 
C)  ​A feeling of mastery 
D)  ​Displacement intervention techniques 
A)  ​Accepting reality 
B)  ​Defining the meaning of the problem 
C)  ​A feeling of mastery 
D)  ​Displacement intervention techniques

Question 8

Earnings are about ___ higher in traditionally male occupations than in predominately female integrated occupations.​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​5% 
B)  ​20% 
C)  ​30-50% 
D)  ​60-70% 
A)  ​5% 
B)  ​20% 
C)  ​30-50% 
D)  ​60-70%

Question 9

Ann is extremely stressed at work because state budget cuts may jeopardize a promotion she was in line for.During this time,she comes home and gets upset about the amount of work she still has to do in the household.She and her partner have a big argument about housework.This illustrates:

Accepted Answer

A)  role strain. 
B)  role conflict. 
C)  crossover. 
D)  spillover. 
A)  role strain. 
B)  role conflict. 
C)  crossover. 
D)  spillover.

Question 10

In two-parent families,we find that:​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​mothers spend more time caring for children than fathers only if mothers are employed. 
B)  ​mothers' involvement with children is primarily spent in play. 
C)  ​women are primary caretakers; men are secondary. 
D)  ​men are more accessible and engaged with children than are women. 
A)  ​mothers spend more time caring for children than fathers only if mothers are employed. 
B)  ​mothers' involvement with children is primarily spent in play. 
C)  ​women are primary caretakers; men are secondary. 
D)  ​men are more accessible and engaged with children than are women.

Question 11

About a third of children between 12 and 14 years of age are in self-care.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

The division of family roles along stereotypical gender lines does not vary by race or class.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

What is the primary day care solution for most employed mothers with children 5 to 14 years old?​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​In-home day care 
B)  ​Family members 
C)  ​Licensed day care programs 
D)  School attendance​ 
A)  ​In-home day care 
B)  ​Family members 
C)  ​Licensed day care programs 
D)  School attendance​

Question 14

The effect of work on other aspects of our lives is known as:​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​family work. 
B)  ​work spillover. 
C)  ​role overload. 
D)  ​role strain. 
A)  ​family work. 
B)  ​work spillover. 
C)  ​role overload. 
D)  ​role strain.

Question 15

Day care in the United States is low-cost and heavily subsidized by the federal government.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Couples who engage in shift work are more likely to divorce.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

At-home fathers typically stay home in order to be with the children.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

When mothers and fathers feel they have or spend too little time with their children,life satisfaction is:​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​slightly reduced for mothers and fathers. 
B)  ​greatly reduced for mothers and fathers. 
C)  ​significantly reduced for fathers but not for mothers. 
D)  ​significantly reduced for mothers but not for fathers. 
A)  ​slightly reduced for mothers and fathers. 
B)  ​greatly reduced for mothers and fathers. 
C)  ​significantly reduced for fathers but not for mothers. 
D)  ​significantly reduced for mothers but not for fathers.

Question 19

Which group is least likely to divide family roles along stereotypical gender lines?​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​African American families 
B)  ​Latino families 
C)  ​Asian families 
D)  ​Caucasian families 
A)  ​African American families 
B)  ​Latino families 
C)  ​Asian families 
D)  ​Caucasian families

Question 20

What is cited as the primary reason that women's employment has increased?​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​​Economic necessity​ 
B)  ​Women want to work for physical fitness 
C)  ​Worse job opportunities for women 
D)  ​More mothers are married now than ever before 
A)  ​​Economic necessity​ 
B)  ​Women want to work for physical fitness 
C)  ​Worse job opportunities for women 
D)  ​More mothers are married now than ever before

Couples in which spouses work different,often nonoverlapping shifts so that one partner is home while the other is at work are called _____ couples.

At-home fathers and breadwinner mothers follow a dominant-submissive pattern in their relationship.

In 2014,the husband was the sole wage earner in _____ of U.S.married-couple families with children under 18 years old.

One of the most noticeable areas of impact when fathers stay home is more involvement with children.

American workers work more hours than do Europeans.

Working-class couples,though less ideologically traditional than in the past,are still not as openly enthusiastic about more egalitarian divisions of labor.

Coping resources in dealing with unemployment include which of the following?

Earnings are about ___ higher in traditionally male occupations than in predominately female integrated occupations.

Ann is extremely stressed at work because state budget cuts may jeopardize a promotion she was in line for.During this time,she comes home and gets upset about the amount of work she still has to do in the household.She and her partner have a big argument about housework.This illustrates:

In two-parent families,we find that:

About a third of children between 12 and 14 years of age are in self-care.

The division of family roles along stereotypical gender lines does not vary by race or class.

What is the primary day care solution for most employed mothers with children 5 to 14 years old?

The effect of work on other aspects of our lives is known as:

Day care in the United States is low-cost and heavily subsidized by the federal government.

Couples who engage in shift work are more likely to divorce.

At-home fathers typically stay home in order to be with the children.

When mothers and fathers feel they have or spend too little time with their children,life satisfaction is:

Which group is least likely to divide family roles along stereotypical gender lines?

What is cited as the primary reason that women's employment has increased?

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Couples in which spouses work different,often nonoverlapping shifts so that one partner is home while the other is at work are called _____ couples.​

At-home fathers and breadwinner mothers follow a dominant-submissive pattern in their relationship.

In 2014,the husband was the sole wage earner in _____ of U.S.married-couple families with children under 18 years old.​

One of the most noticeable areas of impact when fathers stay home is more involvement with children.

American workers work more hours than do Europeans.

Working-class couples,though less ideologically traditional than in the past,are still not as openly enthusiastic about more egalitarian divisions of labor.​

Coping resources in dealing with unemployment include which of the following?​

Earnings are about ___ higher in traditionally male occupations than in predominately female integrated occupations.​

Ann is extremely stressed at work because state budget cuts may jeopardize a promotion she was in line for.During this time,she comes home and gets upset about the amount of work she still has to do in the household.She and her partner have a big argument about housework.This illustrates:

In two-parent families,we find that:​

About a third of children between 12 and 14 years of age are in self-care.

The division of family roles along stereotypical gender lines does not vary by race or class.

What is the primary day care solution for most employed mothers with children 5 to 14 years old?​

The effect of work on other aspects of our lives is known as:​

Day care in the United States is low-cost and heavily subsidized by the federal government.

Couples who engage in shift work are more likely to divorce.

At-home fathers typically stay home in order to be with the children.

When mothers and fathers feel they have or spend too little time with their children,life satisfaction is:​

Which group is least likely to divide family roles along stereotypical gender lines?​

What is cited as the primary reason that women's employment has increased?​

The Meaning of Marriage and the Family

Studying Marriages and Families

Variations in American Family Life

Gender and Family

Intimacy,friendship,and Love

Understanding Sex and Sexualities

Communication,power,and Conflict

Marriages in Societal and Individual Perspective

Unmarried Lives: Singlehood and Cohabitation

Becoming Parents and Experiencing Parenthood

Intimate Violence and Sexual Abuse

Coming Apart: Separation and Divorce

New Beginnings: Single-Parent Families,remarriages,and Blended Families

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Couples in which spouses work different,often nonoverlapping shifts so that one partner is home while the other is at work are called _____ couples.

In 2014,the husband was the sole wage earner in _____ of U.S.married-couple families with children under 18 years old.

Working-class couples,though less ideologically traditional than in the past,are still not as openly enthusiastic about more egalitarian divisions of labor.

Coping resources in dealing with unemployment include which of the following?

Earnings are about ___ higher in traditionally male occupations than in predominately female integrated occupations.

In two-parent families,we find that:

What is the primary day care solution for most employed mothers with children 5 to 14 years old?

The effect of work on other aspects of our lives is known as:

When mothers and fathers feel they have or spend too little time with their children,life satisfaction is:

Which group is least likely to divide family roles along stereotypical gender lines?

What is cited as the primary reason that women's employment has increased?