Question 1

The definition of family in this textbook does not include foster families and same-sex households.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Does cohabitation lead to more stable marriages?

Accepted Answer

A)  Yes, those who cohabit before marriage are more likely to marry and have longer lasting marriages. 
B)  Yes, those who cohabit before marriage are more likely to report being happy in their marriage than those who do not cohabit before marriage. 
C)  No, those who cohabit before marriage are more likely to rush into marriage. 
D)  No, those who cohabit before marriage are more likely to divorce than those who do not cohabit before marriage. 
E)  Yes, cohabitation always leads to marriage. 
A)  Yes, those who cohabit before marriage are more likely to marry and have longer lasting marriages. 
B)  Yes, those who cohabit before marriage are more likely to report being happy in their marriage than those who do not cohabit before marriage. 
C)  No, those who cohabit before marriage are more likely to rush into marriage. 
D)  No, those who cohabit before marriage are more likely to divorce than those who do not cohabit before marriage. 
E)  Yes, cohabitation always leads to marriage.

Question 3

Gay and lesbian parents tend to use _____ forms of punishment.

Accepted Answer

A)  physical 
B)  verbal 
C)  emotional 
D)  discussion-based 
E)  corporal-based 
A)  physical 
B)  verbal 
C)  emotional 
D)  discussion-based 
E)  corporal-based

Question 4

Across the nation,it is becoming more economically advantageous to have a college degree. Due to this trend,more and more parents are going back to college to earn advanced degrees. How will the strains for these nontraditional students be different from those of traditional students? What kind of changes should be implemented on the micro and macro levels?

Accepted Answer

The strains for nontraditional students,

Question 5

According to some researchers,polygyny is the most widespread in

Accepted Answer

A)  Asia and Africa 
B)  Asia and the Middle East 
C)  Africa and the Middle East 
D)  Africa and Europe 
E)  South America and Norway 
A)  Asia and Africa 
B)  Asia and the Middle East 
C)  Africa and the Middle East 
D)  Africa and Europe 
E)  South America and Norway

Question 6

Outline the reasons why young people are postponing marriage.Do any of these reasons describe you,your friends,or your family members?

Accepted Answer

There are several reasons why young peop

Question 7

Early age at marriage is a/n _____ reason for some divorces.

Accepted Answer

A)  macro-level 
B)  micro-level 
C)  demographic 
D)  interpersonal 
E)  intrapersonal 
A)  macro-level 
B)  micro-level 
C)  demographic 
D)  interpersonal 
E)  intrapersonal

Question 8

People in most societies assume that marriage will be stable and enduring.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

The shift from primarily African American families as married-couple families to single-parent families is the result of several factors.Which of the following is not one of these factors?

Accepted Answer

A)  postponement of marriage 
B)  high divorce rates 
C)  high unemployment rates among males 
D)  decline in the number of fictive kin 
E)  low remarriage rates 
A)  postponement of marriage 
B)  high divorce rates 
C)  high unemployment rates among males 
D)  decline in the number of fictive kin 
E)  low remarriage rates

Question 10

The most common family form worldwide is the _____ family.

Accepted Answer

A)  extended 
B)  nuclear 
C)  intergenerational 
D)  intragenerational 
E)  matriarchal 
A)  extended 
B)  nuclear 
C)  intergenerational 
D)  intragenerational 
E)  matriarchal

Question 11

By _____,there will be more elderly Americans than young people under age 18.

Accepted Answer

A)  2010 
B)  2020 
C)  2030 
D)  2040 
E)  2050 
A)  2010 
B)  2020 
C)  2030 
D)  2040 
E)  2050

Question 12

In _____,one person is married exclusively to another person.

Accepted Answer

A)  monogamy 
B)  serial monogamy 
C)  polygamy 
D)  polygyny 
E)  polyandry 
A)  monogamy 
B)  serial monogamy 
C)  polygamy 
D)  polygyny 
E)  polyandry

Question 13

The "oldest-old" are those aged

Accepted Answer

A)  55-64 
B)  65-74 
C)  75-84 
D)  85 and older 
E)  45-54. 
A)  55-64 
B)  65-74 
C)  75-84 
D)  85 and older 
E)  45-54.

Question 14

Which one of the following is the most likely to value familism?

Accepted Answer

A)  Latino families 
B)  African American families 
C)  American Indian families 
D)  Asian American families 
E)  Middle Eastern families 
A)  Latino families 
B)  African American families 
C)  American Indian families 
D)  Asian American families 
E)  Middle Eastern families

Question 15

Which of the following statements is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  Half of all women have experienced intimate partner violence. 
B)  Men are more likely to be victims of intimate partner violence than women. 
C)  Males who earn less than $75,000 are more likely to be abusers than those who earn more. 
D)  Women are more likely than men to sustain serious physical injuries as a result of intimate partner violence. 
E)  Cultural factors have little effect on reporting intimate partner violence. 
A)  Half of all women have experienced intimate partner violence. 
B)  Men are more likely to be victims of intimate partner violence than women. 
C)  Males who earn less than $75,000 are more likely to be abusers than those who earn more. 
D)  Women are more likely than men to sustain serious physical injuries as a result of intimate partner violence. 
E)  Cultural factors have little effect on reporting intimate partner violence.

Question 16

"The difference between couples who stay together and those who do not is the result of the 'magic ratio.'" This statement represents which sociological theoretical perspective?

Accepted Answer

A)  functionalist theory 
B)  symbolic interactionist theory 
C)  conflict theory 
D)  feminist theory 
E)  exchange theory 
A)  functionalist theory 
B)  symbolic interactionist theory 
C)  conflict theory 
D)  feminist theory 
E)  exchange theory

Question 17

"Women are dominated largely as the result of patriarchal family structure." This statement represents which sociological theoretical perspective?

Accepted Answer

A)  functionalist theory 
B)  symbolic interactionist theory 
C)  conflict theory 
D)  feminist theory 
E)  exchange theory 
A)  functionalist theory 
B)  symbolic interactionist theory 
C)  conflict theory 
D)  feminist theory 
E)  exchange theory

Question 18

Gerontologists are scientists who focus on the biological,psychological,and social aspects of aging.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Around the world,the most common residence pattern is

Accepted Answer

A)  patriarchal. 
B)  matriarchal. 
C)  neolocal. 
D)  boomerang. 
E)  egalitarian. 
A)  patriarchal. 
B)  matriarchal. 
C)  neolocal. 
D)  boomerang. 
E)  egalitarian.

Question 20

Nearly _____ of Americans who divorce remarry (half of them within four years).

Accepted Answer

A)  15 percent 
B)  40 percent 
C)  65 percent 
D)  85 percent 
E)  95 percent 
A)  15 percent 
B)  40 percent 
C)  65 percent 
D)  85 percent 
E)  95 percent

The definition of family in this textbook does not include foster families and same-sex households.

Does cohabitation lead to more stable marriages?

Gay and lesbian parents tend to use _____ forms of punishment.

According to some researchers,polygyny is the most widespread in

Outline the reasons why young people are postponing marriage.Do any of these reasons describe you,your friends,or your family members?

Early age at marriage is a/n _____ reason for some divorces.

People in most societies assume that marriage will be stable and enduring.

The shift from primarily African American families as married-couple families to single-parent families is the result of several factors.Which of the following is not one of these factors?

The most common family form worldwide is the _____ family.

By _____,there will be more elderly Americans than young people under age 18.

In _____,one person is married exclusively to another person.

The "oldest-old" are those aged

Which one of the following is the most likely to value familism?

Which of the following statements is true?

"The difference between couples who stay together and those who do not is the result of the 'magic ratio.'" This statement represents which sociological theoretical perspective?

"Women are dominated largely as the result of patriarchal family structure." This statement represents which sociological theoretical perspective?

Gerontologists are scientists who focus on the biological,psychological,and social aspects of aging.

Around the world,the most common residence pattern is

Nearly _____ of Americans who divorce remarry (half of them within four years).

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Exam 12: Families And Aging

The definition of family in this textbook does not include foster families and same-sex households.

Does cohabitation lead to more stable marriages?

Gay and lesbian parents tend to use _____ forms of punishment.

According to some researchers,polygyny is the most widespread in

Outline the reasons why young people are postponing marriage.Do any of these reasons describe you,your friends,or your family members?

Early age at marriage is a/n _____ reason for some divorces.

People in most societies assume that marriage will be stable and enduring.

The shift from primarily African American families as married-couple families to single-parent families is the result of several factors.Which of the following is not one of these factors?

The most common family form worldwide is the _____ family.

By _____,there will be more elderly Americans than young people under age 18.

In _____,one person is married exclusively to another person.

The "oldest-old" are those aged

Which one of the following is the most likely to value familism?

Which of the following statements is true?

"The difference between couples who stay together and those who do not is the result of the 'magic ratio.'" This statement represents which sociological theoretical perspective?

"Women are dominated largely as the result of patriarchal family structure." This statement represents which sociological theoretical perspective?

Gerontologists are scientists who focus on the biological,psychological,and social aspects of aging.

Around the world,the most common residence pattern is

Nearly _____ of Americans who divorce remarry (half of them within four years).

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

Gender And Sexuality

Race And Ethnicity

Government And Politics

Education & Religion

Health And Medicine

Population, Urbanization, And The Environment

Social Change: Collective Behavior, Social Movements, And Technology

Filters