Question 1

As the number of single-parent families are increasing,the number of extended families are

Accepted Answer

A)  increasing. 
B)  decreasing. 
C)  fluctuating. 
D)  staying the same. 
E)  none of the above 
A)  increasing. 
B)  decreasing. 
C)  fluctuating. 
D)  staying the same. 
E)  none of the above

Question 2

Why are couples who cohabit before marriage more likely to divorce than those who don't live together before marriage? Also,do you think that the United States should pass laws to ban cohabitation?

Accepted Answer

There are a few reasons why couples who

Question 3

Many _____ parents are relatively permissive with infants and toddlers,but pressure children to excel in educational endeavors as they get older.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

In a/n _____ family system,the oldest females control the family's resources.

Accepted Answer

A)  egalitarian 
B)  patriarchal 
C)  matriarchal 
D)  intergenerational 
E)  aging 
A)  egalitarian 
B)  patriarchal 
C)  matriarchal 
D)  intergenerational 
E)  aging

Question 5

Americans are postponing marriage because at older ages there is a smaller pool of eligible partners.This statement illustrates a/n _____ factor.

Accepted Answer

A)  developmental 
B)  individual-level 
C)  demographic 
D)  intrapersonal 
E)  macro-level 
A)  developmental 
B)  individual-level 
C)  demographic 
D)  intrapersonal 
E)  macro-level

Question 6

Substance abuse is a/n _____ reason for some divorces.

Accepted Answer

A)  macro-level 
B)  personality 
C)  demographic 
D)  interpersonal 
E)  developmental 
A)  macro-level 
B)  personality 
C)  demographic 
D)  interpersonal 
E)  developmental

Question 7

In the United States,one of the fastest-growing groups is

Accepted Answer

A)  the middle aged. 
B)  the young-old. 
C)  the old-old. 
D)  the oldest-old. 
E)  centenarians. 
A)  the middle aged. 
B)  the young-old. 
C)  the old-old. 
D)  the oldest-old. 
E)  centenarians.

Question 8

Industrialized nations have the highest percentages of older people.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Communication problems are a/n _____ reason for some divorces.

Accepted Answer

A)  macro-level 
B)  structural 
C)  demographic 
D)  interpersonal 
E)  developmental 
A)  macro-level 
B)  structural 
C)  demographic 
D)  interpersonal 
E)  developmental

Question 10

As a social institution,family exists in all societies.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Finish the following sentence: "Conflict is a normal part of life,

Accepted Answer

A)  but conflict is concentrated among the poor." 
B)  but violence is not normal." 
C)  and violence is common." 
D)  and conflict is healthy." 
E)  but violence is usually warranted." 
A)  but conflict is concentrated among the poor." 
B)  but violence is not normal." 
C)  and violence is common." 
D)  and conflict is healthy." 
E)  but violence is usually warranted."

Question 12

Albert and Jean are caring for their aging parents as well as their three young children.Albert and Jean are part of the

Accepted Answer

A)  MTV generation. 
B)  baby boom generation. 
C)  generation X. 
D)  sandwich generation. 
E)  Boomerang generation. 
A)  MTV generation. 
B)  baby boom generation. 
C)  generation X. 
D)  sandwich generation. 
E)  Boomerang generation.

Question 13

Approximately _____ of persons over age 65 are victims of elder abuse.

Accepted Answer

A)  1 percent 
B)  5 percent 
C)  10 percent 
D)  20 percent 
E)  35 percent 
A)  1 percent 
B)  5 percent 
C)  10 percent 
D)  20 percent 
E)  35 percent

Question 14

Some societies require individuals to marry from outside one's group.This is called

Accepted Answer

A)  exogamy. 
B)  endogamy. 
C)  polygamy. 
D)  extended marriage. 
E)  nuclear marriage. 
A)  exogamy. 
B)  endogamy. 
C)  polygamy. 
D)  extended marriage. 
E)  nuclear marriage.

Question 15

Most of the United States strictly practices endogamy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

At least 90 percent of Americans will marry at least once during their lifetime.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

The fastest growing age group in the United States is the "young old."

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

As the number of single-parent families are increasing,the number of extended families are

Why are couples who cohabit before marriage more likely to divorce than those who don't live together before marriage? Also,do you think that the United States should pass laws to ban cohabitation?

Many _____ parents are relatively permissive with infants and toddlers,but pressure children to excel in educational endeavors as they get older.

In a/n _____ family system,the oldest females control the family's resources.

Americans are postponing marriage because at older ages there is a smaller pool of eligible partners.This statement illustrates a/n _____ factor.

Substance abuse is a/n _____ reason for some divorces.

In the United States,one of the fastest-growing groups is

Industrialized nations have the highest percentages of older people.

Communication problems are a/n _____ reason for some divorces.

As a social institution,family exists in all societies.

Finish the following sentence: "Conflict is a normal part of life,

Albert and Jean are caring for their aging parents as well as their three young children.Albert and Jean are part of the

Approximately _____ of persons over age 65 are victims of elder abuse.

Some societies require individuals to marry from outside one's group.This is called

Most of the United States strictly practices endogamy.

At least 90 percent of Americans will marry at least once during their lifetime.

The fastest growing age group in the United States is the "young old."

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Exam 12: Families And Aging

As the number of single-parent families are increasing,the number of extended families are

Why are couples who cohabit before marriage more likely to divorce than those who don't live together before marriage? Also,do you think that the United States should pass laws to ban cohabitation?

Many _____ parents are relatively permissive with infants and toddlers,but pressure children to excel in educational endeavors as they get older.

In a/n _____ family system,the oldest females control the family's resources.

Americans are postponing marriage because at older ages there is a smaller pool of eligible partners.This statement illustrates a/n _____ factor.

Substance abuse is a/n _____ reason for some divorces.

In the United States,one of the fastest-growing groups is

Industrialized nations have the highest percentages of older people.

Communication problems are a/n _____ reason for some divorces.

As a social institution,family exists in all societies.

Finish the following sentence: "Conflict is a normal part of life,

Albert and Jean are caring for their aging parents as well as their three young children.Albert and Jean are part of the

Approximately _____ of persons over age 65 are victims of elder abuse.

Some societies require individuals to marry from outside one's group.This is called

Most of the United States strictly practices endogamy.

At least 90 percent of Americans will marry at least once during their lifetime.

The fastest growing age group in the United States is the "young old."

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

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