Question 1

The system of ____________ implies that wives and children are the property of husbands and fathers.​

Accepted Answer

A) ​matriarchy 
B) ​androgyny 
C) ​structural functionalism 
D) ​patriarchy 
A) ​matriarchy 
B) ​androgyny 
C) ​structural functionalism 
D) ​patriarchy

Question 2

How do capitalism, social class, and power explain family structure and problems according to the conflict perspective?

Accepted Answer

According to the conflict perspective, c

Question 3

Nonmarital childbirth is most common in

Accepted Answer

A) Western Europe. 
B) Central and South America. 
C) India. 
D) the United States. 
A) Western Europe. 
B) Central and South America. 
C) India. 
D) the United States.

Question 4

The "second shift" refers to

Accepted Answer

A) overtime work of husbands to keep up with their financial expenses. 
B) childcare and household chores. 
C) the extra work on the job that employers now demand. 
D) second jobs taken by underemployed workers in the labor force. 
A) overtime work of husbands to keep up with their financial expenses. 
B) childcare and household chores. 
C) the extra work on the job that employers now demand. 
D) second jobs taken by underemployed workers in the labor force.

Question 5

Which has contributed to high rate of divorce in American society?

Accepted Answer

A) Changing family functions 
B) Equality in household roles 
C) Increased familism 
D) Decreased life expectancy 
A) Changing family functions 
B) Equality in household roles 
C) Increased familism 
D) Decreased life expectancy

Question 6

Which theoretical perspective would be most interested in verbal abuse resulting in negative self-concepts?​

Accepted Answer

A) Conflict 
B) Structural-functionalist 
C) Symbolic interactionist 
D) ​Feminist 
A) Conflict 
B) Structural-functionalist 
C) Symbolic interactionist 
D) ​Feminist

Question 7

The main purpose of marriage today is to

Accepted Answer

A) be viewed as an adult by the rest of society. 
B) have and raise children. 
C) provide adult intimacy and companionship. 
D) provide financial security. 
A) be viewed as an adult by the rest of society. 
B) have and raise children. 
C) provide adult intimacy and companionship. 
D) provide financial security.

Question 8

Polyandry is ______ than polygyny.

Accepted Answer

A) more common worldwide 
B) more common in the U.S. 
C) equally as common worldwide 
D) less common worldwide 
A) more common worldwide 
B) more common in the U.S. 
C) equally as common worldwide 
D) less common worldwide

Question 9

According to the U.S. Census, a family

Accepted Answer

A) is a kinship system of all relatives living together or recognized as a social unit. 
B) refers to two or more persons related by blood, marriage or adoption. 
C) constitutes two or more persons who share a common residence. 
D) is a unit that consists of a mother, father and at least one child, who share a common residence. 
A) is a kinship system of all relatives living together or recognized as a social unit. 
B) refers to two or more persons related by blood, marriage or adoption. 
C) constitutes two or more persons who share a common residence. 
D) is a unit that consists of a mother, father and at least one child, who share a common residence.

Question 10

Divorce became more common as women gained independent economic resources.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

How does structural-functionalism explain problems of today's American families? Give specific examples to illustrate your answers.

Accepted Answer

Structural-functionalism is a sociologic

Question 12

Those who abuse children are most often

Accepted Answer

A) non-kin babysitters or nannies. 
B) cohabitating boyfriends of the mother. 
C) parents of the victim. 
D) kin caretakers other than parents. 
A) non-kin babysitters or nannies. 
B) cohabitating boyfriends of the mother. 
C) parents of the victim. 
D) kin caretakers other than parents.

Question 13

Abuse in relationships typically

Accepted Answer

A) is ongoing and constant. 
B) occurs in cycles where an abusive episode is followed by a makeup period. 
C) occurs in cycles where an abusive episode is followed by intense emotional abuse and victim blaming. 
D) is sporadic and unpredictable. 
A) is ongoing and constant. 
B) occurs in cycles where an abusive episode is followed by a makeup period. 
C) occurs in cycles where an abusive episode is followed by intense emotional abuse and victim blaming. 
D) is sporadic and unpredictable.

Question 14

Research demonstrates a parental divorce is always characterized by more negative than positive experiences for the children.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Which family characteristic is related to abuse?

Accepted Answer

A) Parents with high-income, high-prestige occupations 
B) Stable intimate relationships 
C) Witnessing abuse as a child 
D) Not accepting corporal punishment as an option for discipline 
A) Parents with high-income, high-prestige occupations 
B) Stable intimate relationships 
C) Witnessing abuse as a child 
D) Not accepting corporal punishment as an option for discipline

Question 16

Violence against current or former spouses, live-in partners, boyfriends, or girlfriends is called

Accepted Answer

A) family larceny. 
B) intimate partner violence. 
C) relationship danger. 
D) intimate intimidation. 
A) family larceny. 
B) intimate partner violence. 
C) relationship danger. 
D) intimate intimidation.

Question 17

A succession of marriages where a person has more than one spouse over a lifetime but is legally married to only one person at a time is

Accepted Answer

A) serial monogamy. 
B) polygamy. 
C) polyandry. 
D) polyamory. 
A) serial monogamy. 
B) polygamy. 
C) polyandry. 
D) polyamory.

Question 18

Young adults living in parts of the world that have traditionally practiced arranged marriage are increasingly selecting their own mates.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Overall, marriage seems to be more satisfying for people today than it was in the past.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Emotional abuse can include

Accepted Answer

A) withholding physical contact. 
B) slapping rather than hitting with a closed fist. 
C) pulling hair. 
D) forced sex. 
A) withholding physical contact. 
B) slapping rather than hitting with a closed fist. 
C) pulling hair. 
D) forced sex.

The system of ____________ implies that wives and children are the property of husbands and fathers.

How do capitalism, social class, and power explain family structure and problems according to the conflict perspective?

Nonmarital childbirth is most common in

The "second shift" refers to

Which has contributed to high rate of divorce in American society?

Which theoretical perspective would be most interested in verbal abuse resulting in negative self-concepts?

The main purpose of marriage today is to

Polyandry is ______ than polygyny.

According to the U.S. Census, a family

Divorce became more common as women gained independent economic resources.

How does structural-functionalism explain problems of today's American families? Give specific examples to illustrate your answers.

Those who abuse children are most often

Abuse in relationships typically

Research demonstrates a parental divorce is always characterized by more negative than positive experiences for the children.

Which family characteristic is related to abuse?

Violence against current or former spouses, live-in partners, boyfriends, or girlfriends is called

A succession of marriages where a person has more than one spouse over a lifetime but is legally married to only one person at a time is

Young adults living in parts of the world that have traditionally practiced arranged marriage are increasingly selecting their own mates.

Overall, marriage seems to be more satisfying for people today than it was in the past.

Emotional abuse can include

Thinking About Social Problems

Physical and Mental Health and Health Care

Alcohol and Other Drugs

Crime and Social Control

Economic Inequality, Wealth, and Poverty

Work and Unemployment

Problems in Education

Race, Ethnicity, and Immigration

Gender Inequality

Sexual Orientation and the Struggle for Equality

Population Growth and Aging

Environmental Problems

Science and Technology

Conflict, War, and Terrorism

Filters

Exam 5: Family Problems

The system of ____________ implies that wives and children are the property of husbands and fathers.​

How do capitalism, social class, and power explain family structure and problems according to the conflict perspective?

Nonmarital childbirth is most common in

The "second shift" refers to

Which has contributed to high rate of divorce in American society?

Which theoretical perspective would be most interested in verbal abuse resulting in negative self-concepts?​

The main purpose of marriage today is to

Polyandry is ______ than polygyny.

According to the U.S. Census, a family

Divorce became more common as women gained independent economic resources.​

How does structural-functionalism explain problems of today's American families? Give specific examples to illustrate your answers.

Those who abuse children are most often

Abuse in relationships typically

Research demonstrates a parental divorce is always characterized by more negative than positive experiences for the children.​

Which family characteristic is related to abuse?

Violence against current or former spouses, live-in partners, boyfriends, or girlfriends is called

A succession of marriages where a person has more than one spouse over a lifetime but is legally married to only one person at a time is

Young adults living in parts of the world that have traditionally practiced arranged marriage are increasingly selecting their own mates.

Overall, marriage seems to be more satisfying for people today than it was in the past.​

Emotional abuse can include

Thinking About Social Problems

Physical and Mental Health and Health Care

Alcohol and Other Drugs

Crime and Social Control

Economic Inequality, Wealth, and Poverty

Work and Unemployment

Problems in Education

Race, Ethnicity, and Immigration

Gender Inequality

Sexual Orientation and the Struggle for Equality

Population Growth and Aging

Environmental Problems

Science and Technology

Conflict, War, and Terrorism

Filters

The system of ____________ implies that wives and children are the property of husbands and fathers.

Which theoretical perspective would be most interested in verbal abuse resulting in negative self-concepts?

Divorce became more common as women gained independent economic resources.

Research demonstrates a parental divorce is always characterized by more negative than positive experiences for the children.

Overall, marriage seems to be more satisfying for people today than it was in the past.