Question 1

The marriage practice of early humans and ancient civilizations that facilitated trade, reduced health problems, and prevented conflict was called

Accepted Answer

A)  exogamy. 
B)  endogamy. 
C)  polygamy. 
D)  monogamy. 
A)  exogamy. 
B)  endogamy. 
C)  polygamy. 
D)  monogamy. A

Question 2

According to the text, __________ are more likely than __________ to report happier marriages.

Accepted Answer

A)  women; men 
B)  Black people; White people 
C)  men; women 
D)  first marriages; remarriages 
A)  women; men 
B)  Black people; White people 
C)  men; women 
D)  first marriages; remarriages C

Question 3

About two-thirds of people who marry _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  cohabit first 
B)  are only married symbolically. 
C)  are in a same-sex marriage 
D)  have not attended college 
A)  cohabit first 
B)  are only married symbolically. 
C)  are in a same-sex marriage 
D)  have not attended college A

Question 4

Evaluate the reasoning and effectiveness of government efforts to encourage marriage among the poor.

Accepted Answer

Responses should reference Temporary Ass

Question 5

Which conclusion can be drawn from current marriage trends?

Accepted Answer

A)  The vast majority of people never marry. 
B)  People spend more years of their lives married now than in the past. 
C)  Americans are more likely to value careers over family. 
D)  People are married less continuously throughout their lives than in the past. 
A)  The vast majority of people never marry. 
B)  People spend more years of their lives married now than in the past. 
C)  Americans are more likely to value careers over family. 
D)  People are married less continuously throughout their lives than in the past.

Question 6

What do you think the rise of cohabitation means for the future of family life?

Accepted Answer

Responses may explore how the continued

Question 7

Which of the following is true about racial-ethnic intermarriage in the United States?

Accepted Answer

A)  Marriage between White men and Black women is the most common among interracial marriages. 
B)  The intermarriage rate is still low compared with the potential for intermarriage. 
C)  Intermarriage rates have no relationship to the size of the group. 
D)  Members of larger racial-ethnic groups are more likely to marry members outside their group. 
A)  Marriage between White men and Black women is the most common among interracial marriages. 
B)  The intermarriage rate is still low compared with the potential for intermarriage. 
C)  Intermarriage rates have no relationship to the size of the group. 
D)  Members of larger racial-ethnic groups are more likely to marry members outside their group.

Question 8

The trend in public opinion indicates that

Accepted Answer

A)  a majority of Americans have no opinion on same-sex marriage. 
B)  opposition to same-sex marriage will grow in coming years. 
C)  the U.S. public will remain divided on the issue of same-sex for many years. 
D)  a growing majority will continue to support same-sex marriage rights. 
A)  a majority of Americans have no opinion on same-sex marriage. 
B)  opposition to same-sex marriage will grow in coming years. 
C)  the U.S. public will remain divided on the issue of same-sex for many years. 
D)  a growing majority will continue to support same-sex marriage rights.

Question 9

Outline the trends in two forms of endogamy or exogamy practiced by modern Americans.

Accepted Answer

Students' responses should make clear th

Question 10

Which decision legalized same-sex marriage?

Accepted Answer

A)  Obergefell v. Hodges (2015) 
B)  Loving v. Virginia (1967) 
C)  Hollingsworth v. Perry (2013) 
D)  Perry v. Schwarzenegger (2010) 
A)  Obergefell v. Hodges (2015) 
B)  Loving v. Virginia (1967) 
C)  Hollingsworth v. Perry (2013) 
D)  Perry v. Schwarzenegger (2010)

Question 11

"I strongly believe that my wife is the key to my success. She keeps me grounded." This quote is related to

Accepted Answer

A)  Rebecca Traister's research on the sacrifices that marriage entails. 
B)  Tera Hurt's research interviewing Black men about their marriages. 
C)  The Obergefell v. Hodges case that ruled that same-sex couples have a constitutional right to marry. 
D)  Chrys Ingraham's research on the "wedding industrial complex." 
A)  Rebecca Traister's research on the sacrifices that marriage entails. 
B)  Tera Hurt's research interviewing Black men about their marriages. 
C)  The Obergefell v. Hodges case that ruled that same-sex couples have a constitutional right to marry. 
D)  Chrys Ingraham's research on the "wedding industrial complex."

Question 12

Even though U.S. society rigorously values individualism, Americans nevertheless still predominantly view marriage as

Accepted Answer

A)  a sexist endeavor. 
B)  a lifelong commitment. 
C)  just one stage of life. 
D)  a reward for highly educated people. 
A)  a sexist endeavor. 
B)  a lifelong commitment. 
C)  just one stage of life. 
D)  a reward for highly educated people.

Question 13

Marriage remains a strongly valued social institution. Discuss two motivations for individuals to marry.

Accepted Answer

According to Andrew Cherlin, three categ

Question 14

The problem that occurs when the cause being studied has already been determined by the outcome that is under investigation is known as_______.

Accepted Answer

A)  demography 
B)  the marriage market 
C)  the selection effect 
D)  cohabitation 
A)  demography 
B)  the marriage market 
C)  the selection effect 
D)  cohabitation

Question 15

The social space in which people search for potential marriage partners is called

Accepted Answer

A)  society. 
B)  selection effect. 
C)  the marriage market. 
D)  college. 
A)  society. 
B)  selection effect. 
C)  the marriage market. 
D)  college.

Question 16

To define marriage as a market, Gary Becker made two assumptions: marriage must be __________, and there must be _______.

Accepted Answer

A)  symbolic; competition for spouses 
B)  voluntary; competition for spouses 
C)  voluntary; a selection effect 
D)  symbolic; a selection effect 
A)  symbolic; competition for spouses 
B)  voluntary; competition for spouses 
C)  voluntary; a selection effect 
D)  symbolic; a selection effect

Question 17

Which of the following is a source of social change in family life?

Accepted Answer

A)  The growth of individualism has strengthened the ties of marriage. 
B)  The law has begun to recognize people more as individuals than as members of a family entity. 
C)  Married couples are much more likely to be poor than single adults, especially single parents, are. 
D)  Same-sex couples rarely face discrimination because the laws providing for equal protection are consistently upheld. 
A)  The growth of individualism has strengthened the ties of marriage. 
B)  The law has begun to recognize people more as individuals than as members of a family entity. 
C)  Married couples are much more likely to be poor than single adults, especially single parents, are. 
D)  Same-sex couples rarely face discrimination because the laws providing for equal protection are consistently upheld.

Question 18

According to researcher Tera Hurt, which of the following statements is true about the four categories of reasons for marital happiness?

Accepted Answer

A)  All of these categories involve religion. 
B)  Marriage is an incorrect ideal for an era defined by individualism. 
C)  Many people pursue marriage for individualistic reasons. 
D)  They are only true for Black men. 
A)  All of these categories involve religion. 
B)  Marriage is an incorrect ideal for an era defined by individualism. 
C)  Many people pursue marriage for individualistic reasons. 
D)  They are only true for Black men.

Question 19

High rates of intermarriage pose a substantial threat to the future of a separate __________ population.

Accepted Answer

A)  Black 
B)  American Indian 
C)  Asian 
D)  Hispanic 
A)  Black 
B)  American Indian 
C)  Asian 
D)  Hispanic

Question 20

The desire to wait for financial stability motivates the poor and working class toward

Accepted Answer

A)  cohabitation before marriage. 
B)  cohabitation instead of marriage. 
C)  cohabitation after marriage. 
D)  multiple jobs. 
A)  cohabitation before marriage. 
B)  cohabitation instead of marriage. 
C)  cohabitation after marriage. 
D)  multiple jobs.

The marriage practice of early humans and ancient civilizations that facilitated trade, reduced health problems, and prevented conflict was called

According to the text, are more likely than to report happier marriages.

About two-thirds of people who marry _____.

Evaluate the reasoning and effectiveness of government efforts to encourage marriage among the poor.

Which conclusion can be drawn from current marriage trends?

What do you think the rise of cohabitation means for the future of family life?

Which of the following is true about racial-ethnic intermarriage in the United States?

The trend in public opinion indicates that

Outline the trends in two forms of endogamy or exogamy practiced by modern Americans.

Which decision legalized same-sex marriage?

"I strongly believe that my wife is the key to my success. She keeps me grounded." This quote is related to

Even though U.S. society rigorously values individualism, Americans nevertheless still predominantly view marriage as

Marriage remains a strongly valued social institution. Discuss two motivations for individuals to marry.

The problem that occurs when the cause being studied has already been determined by the outcome that is under investigation is known as_______.

The social space in which people search for potential marriage partners is called

To define marriage as a market, Gary Becker made two assumptions: marriage must be ____, and there must be _.

Which of the following is a source of social change in family life?

According to researcher Tera Hurt, which of the following statements is true about the four categories of reasons for marital happiness?

High rates of intermarriage pose a substantial threat to the future of a separate __________ population.

The desire to wait for financial stability motivates the poor and working class toward

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Exam 8: Marriage and Cohabitation

The marriage practice of early humans and ancient civilizations that facilitated trade, reduced health problems, and prevented conflict was called

According to the text, __________ are more likely than __________ to report happier marriages.

About two-thirds of people who marry _____.

Evaluate the reasoning and effectiveness of government efforts to encourage marriage among the poor.

Which conclusion can be drawn from current marriage trends?

What do you think the rise of cohabitation means for the future of family life?

Which of the following is true about racial-ethnic intermarriage in the United States?

The trend in public opinion indicates that

Outline the trends in two forms of endogamy or exogamy practiced by modern Americans.

Which decision legalized same-sex marriage?

"I strongly believe that my wife is the key to my success. She keeps me grounded." This quote is related to

Even though U.S. society rigorously values individualism, Americans nevertheless still predominantly view marriage as

Marriage remains a strongly valued social institution. Discuss two motivations for individuals to marry.

The problem that occurs when the cause being studied has already been determined by the outcome that is under investigation is known as_______.

The social space in which people search for potential marriage partners is called

To define marriage as a market, Gary Becker made two assumptions: marriage must be __________, and there must be _______.

Which of the following is a source of social change in family life?

According to researcher Tera Hurt, which of the following statements is true about the four categories of reasons for marital happiness?

High rates of intermarriage pose a substantial threat to the future of a separate __________ population.

The desire to wait for financial stability motivates the poor and working class toward

A Sociology of the Family

The Family in History

Race, Ethnicity, and Immigration

Families and Social Class

Gender

Sexuality

Love and Romantic Relationships

Families and Children

Divorce, Remarriage, and Blended Families

Work and Families

Family Violence and Abuse

The Future of the Family

Filters

According to the text, are more likely than to report happier marriages.

To define marriage as a market, Gary Becker made two assumptions: marriage must be ____, and there must be _.