Question 1

The cultural practice of marrying outside one's group is known as _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  endogamy 
B)  polyamory 
C)  heterogamy 
D)  homogamy 
E)  polygyny 
A)  endogamy 
B)  polyamory 
C)  heterogamy 
D)  homogamy 
E)  polygyny

Question 2

Which of the following is preserved by arranged marriages?

Accepted Answer

A)  Endogamy 
B)  Exogamy 
C)  Androgeny 
D)  Heterogamy 
E)  Gynandry 
A)  Endogamy 
B)  Exogamy 
C)  Androgeny 
D)  Heterogamy 
E)  Gynandry

Question 3

In the United States, unlike most other nations, women control men's decisions about reproduction and access to abortion that, in turn, decreases unwanted pregnancies and nonmarital birth rates.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

_____ is defined as a courtship process in which prospective spouses compare the assets and liabilities of eligible partners, and choose the best available mate.

Accepted Answer

A)  Neolocalization 
B)  Polygamy 
C)  Marriage market 
D)  Cohabitation 
E)  Monogamy 
A)  Neolocalization 
B)  Polygamy 
C)  Marriage market 
D)  Cohabitation 
E)  Monogamy

Question 5

On a micro level, which of the following is more than twice as likely among family caregivers who mistreat elders as among those who do not?

Accepted Answer

A)  Shared residence 
B)  Abuse of alcohol and other drugs 
C)  High socioeconomic status 
D)  Economic hardship 
E)  Unemployment 
A)  Shared residence 
B)  Abuse of alcohol and other drugs 
C)  High socioeconomic status 
D)  Economic hardship 
E)  Unemployment

Question 6

James was married to Charlotte for two years. Recently, he married another woman, Jane, without divorcing Charlotte. He has sexual relationships with both his wives. This is an example of _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  polyandry 
B)  polygyny 
C)  exogamy 
D)  heterogamy 
E)  homogamy 
A)  polyandry 
B)  polygyny 
C)  exogamy 
D)  heterogamy 
E)  homogamy

Question 7

It is a custom in Nina's family for newly married female members to continue living with their families, along with their husbands. Declan, who recently got married to Nina, moves into Nina's house to live with her and her family. In the context of residence patterns, this is an example of a(n) _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  patrilocal residence pattern 
B)  matrilocal residence pattern 
C)  neolocal residence pattern 
D)  egalitarian residence pattern 
E)  patriarchal residence pattern 
A)  patrilocal residence pattern 
B)  matrilocal residence pattern 
C)  neolocal residence pattern 
D)  egalitarian residence pattern 
E)  patriarchal residence pattern

Question 8

Martha, a 33-year-old working woman, financially supports her daughter, who is in college, and her aging mother. In this case, Martha most likely belongs to the _____ .

Accepted Answer

A)  sandwich generation 
B)  lost generation 
C)  baby boomer generation 
D)  millennial generation 
E)  silent generation 
A)  sandwich generation 
B)  lost generation 
C)  baby boomer generation 
D)  millennial generation 
E)  silent generation

Question 9

Mary, a Catholic, is in a romantic relationship with Aaron, a Protestant. They plan on getting married. Mary's family is not happy about her relationship with Aaron because her family has a cultural practice of marrying only Catholics. This cultural practice followed by Mary's family is an example of _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  exogamy 
B)  endogamy 
C)  polyandry 
D)  misandry 
E)  bigamy 
A)  exogamy 
B)  endogamy 
C)  polyandry 
D)  misandry 
E)  bigamy

Question 10

Briefly discuss the reasons for elder abuse and neglect.

Accepted Answer

Answers will vary. On a micro level, abu

Question 11

Which of the following is true of social class?

Accepted Answer

A)  One's social class is always higher than that of one's parents. 
B)  Social class affects all aspects of family life. 
C)  The social class of an individual is constant throughout his or her life. 
D)  Only families with biological children have a social class. 
E)  Same-sex couples do not have a social class. 
A)  One's social class is always higher than that of one's parents. 
B)  Social class affects all aspects of family life. 
C)  The social class of an individual is constant throughout his or her life. 
D)  Only families with biological children have a social class. 
E)  Same-sex couples do not have a social class.

Question 12

According to Black's study in 2011, which of the following is true of intimate partner violence (IPV)?

Accepted Answer

A)  IPV is pervasive in U.S. society. 
B)  Men are more likely than women to have been victims of IPV over a lifetime. 
C)  IPV excludes psychological aggression by an intimate partner. 
D)  IPV rate has increased from 1994 to 2012. 
E)  IPV is not a criminal offence unless it leads to homicide or suicide. 
A)  IPV is pervasive in U.S. society. 
B)  Men are more likely than women to have been victims of IPV over a lifetime. 
C)  IPV excludes psychological aggression by an intimate partner. 
D)  IPV rate has increased from 1994 to 2012. 
E)  IPV is not a criminal offence unless it leads to homicide or suicide.

Question 13

The cultural practice of marrying within one's group is known as _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  exogamy 
B)  polyamory 
C)  homogamy 
D)  hierogamy 
E)  monogamy 
A)  exogamy 
B)  polyamory 
C)  homogamy 
D)  hierogamy 
E)  monogamy

Question 14

Which of the following forbids sexual intercourse between a brother and a sister?

Accepted Answer

A)  Social epidemiology 
B)  Incest taboo 
C)  Social class placement 
D)  Misogyny 
E)  Exogamy 
A)  Social epidemiology 
B)  Incest taboo 
C)  Social class placement 
D)  Misogyny 
E)  Exogamy

Question 15

Which of the following statements is true of courtship and mate selection in the United States?

Accepted Answer

A)  Parents or relatives choose the spouses for their children. 
B)  Mate selection is a family rather than an individual decision. 
C)  Open dating is discouraged and is considered a socially unacceptable way of pursuing love. 
D)  Sociologists often describe the U.S. dating process as a marriage market. 
E)  Arranged marriages are encouraged. 
A)  Parents or relatives choose the spouses for their children. 
B)  Mate selection is a family rather than an individual decision. 
C)  Open dating is discouraged and is considered a socially unacceptable way of pursuing love. 
D)  Sociologists often describe the U.S. dating process as a marriage market. 
E)  Arranged marriages are encouraged.

Question 16

Which of the following is a macro-level reason for declining marriage and divorce rates in the United States?

Accepted Answer

A)  The effect of demographic variables 
B)  The effect of spousal abuse 
C)  Financial problems 
D)  Communication problems 
E)  Premarital doubts 
A)  The effect of demographic variables 
B)  The effect of spousal abuse 
C)  Financial problems 
D)  Communication problems 
E)  Premarital doubts

Question 17

In the context of sociological explanations of family and aging, functionalists are criticized for failing to recognize that families differ in structure.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

The incest taboo forbids sexual activities among unmarried individuals.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

According to exchange theory, people seek through their social interactions to minimize their rewards and maximize their costs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

_____ refers to living with different unmarried sexual partners over time.

Accepted Answer

A)  Serial cohabitation 
B)  Homogenous cohabitation 
C)  Premarital cohabitation 
D)  Polygyny 
E)  Polyandry 
A)  Serial cohabitation 
B)  Homogenous cohabitation 
C)  Premarital cohabitation 
D)  Polygyny 
E)  Polyandry

The cultural practice of marrying outside one's group is known as _____.

Which of the following is preserved by arranged marriages?

In the United States, unlike most other nations, women control men's decisions about reproduction and access to abortion that, in turn, decreases unwanted pregnancies and nonmarital birth rates.

_____ is defined as a courtship process in which prospective spouses compare the assets and liabilities of eligible partners, and choose the best available mate.

On a micro level, which of the following is more than twice as likely among family caregivers who mistreat elders as among those who do not?

James was married to Charlotte for two years. Recently, he married another woman, Jane, without divorcing Charlotte. He has sexual relationships with both his wives. This is an example of _____.

Martha, a 33-year-old working woman, financially supports her daughter, who is in college, and her aging mother. In this case, Martha most likely belongs to the _____ .

Briefly discuss the reasons for elder abuse and neglect.

Which of the following is true of social class?

According to Black's study in 2011, which of the following is true of intimate partner violence (IPV)?

The cultural practice of marrying within one's group is known as _____.

Which of the following forbids sexual intercourse between a brother and a sister?

Which of the following statements is true of courtship and mate selection in the United States?

Which of the following is a macro-level reason for declining marriage and divorce rates in the United States?

In the context of sociological explanations of family and aging, functionalists are criticized for failing to recognize that families differ in structure.

The incest taboo forbids sexual activities among unmarried individuals.

According to exchange theory, people seek through their social interactions to minimize their rewards and maximize their costs.

_____ refers to living with different unmarried sexual partners over time.

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Exam 12: Families and Aging

The cultural practice of marrying outside one's group is known as _____.

Which of the following is preserved by arranged marriages?

In the United States, unlike most other nations, women control men's decisions about reproduction and access to abortion that, in turn, decreases unwanted pregnancies and nonmarital birth rates.

_____ is defined as a courtship process in which prospective spouses compare the assets and liabilities of eligible partners, and choose the best available mate.

On a micro level, which of the following is more than twice as likely among family caregivers who mistreat elders as among those who do not?

James was married to Charlotte for two years. Recently, he married another woman, Jane, without divorcing Charlotte. He has sexual relationships with both his wives. This is an example of _____.

Martha, a 33-year-old working woman, financially supports her daughter, who is in college, and her aging mother. In this case, Martha most likely belongs to the _____ .

Briefly discuss the reasons for elder abuse and neglect.

Which of the following is true of social class?

According to Black's study in 2011, which of the following is true of intimate partner violence (IPV)?

The cultural practice of marrying within one's group is known as _____.

Which of the following forbids sexual intercourse between a brother and a sister?

Which of the following statements is true of courtship and mate selection in the United States?

Which of the following is a macro-level reason for declining marriage and divorce rates in the United States?

In the context of sociological explanations of family and aging, functionalists are criticized for failing to recognize that families differ in structure.

The incest taboo forbids sexual activities among unmarried individuals.

According to exchange theory, people seek through their social interactions to minimize their rewards and maximize their costs.

_____ refers to living with different unmarried sexual partners over time.

Thinking Like a Sociologist

Examining Our Social World

Culture

Socialization

Social Interaction and Social Structure

Social Groups, Organizations, and Social Institutions

Deviance, Crime, and the Criminal Justice System

Social Stratification: United States and Global

Gender and Sexuality

Race and Ethnicity

The Economy and Politics

Education and Religion

Health and Medicine

Population, Urbanization, and the Environment

Social Change: Collective Behavior, Social Movements, and Technology

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