Question 1

Research suggests that __________ of American children live in a single-parent household at any given time.

Accepted Answer

A)  ​one-fourth 
B)  ​almost one-third 
C)  ​more than half 
D)  ​only a very few 
A)  ​one-fourth 
B)  ​almost one-third 
C)  ​more than half 
D)  ​only a very few

Question 2

According to some marriage and family analysts, individuals who prefer to remain single typically_________________________.

Accepted Answer

A)  ​value work and professional growth 
B)  ​hold less individualistic values 
C)  ​are less family oriented 
D)  ​do not like children 
A)  ​value work and professional growth 
B)  ​hold less individualistic values 
C)  ​are less family oriented 
D)  ​do not like children

Question 3

Define Hochschild's concept of the "second shift" and explain its relevance to contemporary marriage patterns.

Accepted Answer

Today, over 50 percent of all marriages

Question 4

Research suggests that those people in sustained relationships such as marriage and cohabitation find sexual activity to be the most satisfying emotionally and physically.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

David Elkind describes the postmodern family as __________, meaning capable of being diffused or invaded in such a manner that its original purpose is modified or changed.

Accepted Answer

A)  ​permeable 
B)  ​disappearing 
C)  ​becoming weaker 
D)  ​becoming less autonomous 
A)  ​permeable 
B)  ​disappearing 
C)  ​becoming weaker 
D)  ​becoming less autonomous

Question 6

The term __________ refers to any intentional act or actions by one or both partners in an intimate relationship that causes injury to either person.

Accepted Answer

A)  ​child abuse 
B)  ​domestic violence 
C)  ​wife abuse 
D)  ​family violence 
A)  ​child abuse 
B)  ​domestic violence 
C)  ​wife abuse 
D)  ​family violence

Question 7

Researchers find that married couples construct a shared reality that reflects the perspective of both partners.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

The most prevalent pattern of power and authority in families is __________. Across cultures, men are the primary decision makers regarding domestic, economic, and social concerns facing the family.

Accepted Answer

A)  ​oligarchy 
B)  ​matriarchy 
C)  ​egalitarianism 
D)  ​patriarchy 
A)  ​oligarchy 
B)  ​matriarchy 
C)  ​egalitarianism 
D)  ​patriarchy

Question 9

Over the last fifty years in the United States, the number of households comprised of single men and single women living alone has been increasing.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

In the postmodern family, the boundaries between the public and private spheres are fairly open and flexible. In fact, family life may be negatively affected by the decreasing distinction between what is work time and what is family time. This characteristic of the?family is termed __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  ​homogamy 
B)  ​urbanity 
C)  ​endogamy 
D)  ​polyandry 
A)  ​homogamy 
B)  ​urbanity 
C)  ​endogamy 
D)  ​polyandry

Question 11

__________ is the term for concurrent marriage of a person of one sex with two or more members of the opposite sex.

Accepted Answer

A)  ​Monogamy 
B)  ​Homogamy 
C)  ​Endogamy 
D)  ​Polygamy 
A)  ​Monogamy 
B)  ​Homogamy 
C)  ​Endogamy 
D)  ​Polygamy

Question 12

One of the factors that increases the risk of divorce is________________________.
a.
​earning less than $50,000 annually
b.
​graduating from college
c.
​having a baby prior to marriage
d.
​getting married young (before 25)

Accepted Answer

b
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Question 13

Across cultures, __________ is the most common residential pattern.

Accepted Answer

A)  ​matrilocal residence 
B)  multilocal residence 
C)  ​neolocal residence 
D)  ​patrilocal residence 
A)  ​matrilocal residence 
B)  multilocal residence 
C)  ​neolocal residence 
D)  ​patrilocal residence

Question 14

In horticultural and agricultural societies, __________ are extremely important. Having alarge number of family members participate in food production may be essential for survival.

Accepted Answer

A)  ​nuclear families 
B)  ​blended families 
C)  ​conventional families 
D)  ​extended families 
A)  ​nuclear families 
B)  ​blended families 
C)  ​conventional families 
D)  ​extended families

Question 15

Studies over the past decade have supported the proposition that couples who cohabit before marriage have a more stable relationship following marriage.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

In the United States, the only legally sanctioned form of marriage is __________, which refers to a marriage between two partners, usually a woman and a man.

Accepted Answer

A)  ​homogamy 
B)  ​polygamy 
C)  ​monogamy 
D)  ​polyandry 
A)  ​homogamy 
B)  ​polygamy 
C)  ​monogamy 
D)  ​polyandry

Question 17

Describe recent patterns in cohabitation, including the prevalence of cohabitation, the relative impact of cohabiting on marital success, and which people are most likely to cohabit. Define domestic partnership as part of your response.

Accepted Answer

In recent years, cohabitation has become

Question 18

A(n) __________ family is a family structure in which authority is held by the eldest female (usually the mother).

Accepted Answer

A)  ​patriarchal 
B)  ​matriarchal 
C)  ​egalitarian 
D)  ​homogamous 
A)  ​patriarchal 
B)  ​matriarchal 
C)  ​egalitarian 
D)  ​homogamous

Question 19

The U.S. Supreme Court ruled that the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) is __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  ​constitutional 
B)  ​unconstitutional 
C)  ​to be phased out within 10 years 
D)  ​inconsistent with the First Amendment 
A)  ​constitutional 
B)  ​unconstitutional 
C)  ​to be phased out within 10 years 
D)  ​inconsistent with the First Amendment

Question 20

Today, most domestic violence is reported to the police, so we have more accurate statistics about violence in the home.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Research suggests that __________ of American children live in a single-parent household at any given time.

According to some marriage and family analysts, individuals who prefer to remain single typically_________________________.

Define Hochschild's concept of the "second shift" and explain its relevance to contemporary marriage patterns.

Research suggests that those people in sustained relationships such as marriage and cohabitation find sexual activity to be the most satisfying emotionally and physically.

David Elkind describes the postmodern family as __________, meaning capable of being diffused or invaded in such a manner that its original purpose is modified or changed.

The term __________ refers to any intentional act or actions by one or both partners in an intimate relationship that causes injury to either person.

Researchers find that married couples construct a shared reality that reflects the perspective of both partners.

The most prevalent pattern of power and authority in families is __________. Across cultures, men are the primary decision makers regarding domestic, economic, and social concerns facing the family.

Over the last fifty years in the United States, the number of households comprised of single men and single women living alone has been increasing.

In the postmodern family, the boundaries between the public and private spheres are fairly open and flexible. In fact, family life may be negatively affected by the decreasing distinction between what is work time and what is family time. This characteristic of the?family is termed __________.

__________ is the term for concurrent marriage of a person of one sex with two or more members of the opposite sex.

One of the factors that increases the risk of divorce is________________________. a. earning less than $50,000 annually b. graduating from college c. having a baby prior to marriage d. getting married young (before 25)

Across cultures, __________ is the most common residential pattern.

In horticultural and agricultural societies, __________ are extremely important. Having alarge number of family members participate in food production may be essential for survival.

Studies over the past decade have supported the proposition that couples who cohabit before marriage have a more stable relationship following marriage.

In the United States, the only legally sanctioned form of marriage is __________, which refers to a marriage between two partners, usually a woman and a man.

Describe recent patterns in cohabitation, including the prevalence of cohabitation, the relative impact of cohabiting on marital success, and which people are most likely to cohabit. Define domestic partnership as part of your response.

A(n) __________ family is a family structure in which authority is held by the eldest female (usually the mother).

The U.S. Supreme Court ruled that the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) is __________.

Today, most domestic violence is reported to the police, so we have more accurate statistics about violence in the home.

The Sociological Perspective and Research Process

Culture

Socialization

Social Structure and Interaction in Everyday Life

Groups and Organizations

Deviance and Crime

Class and Stratification in the United States

Global Stratification

Race and Ethnicity

Sex, Gender, and Sexuality

Education and Religion

Politics and the Economy in Global Perspective

Health, Health Care, and Disability

Population and Urbanization

Collective Behavior, Social Movements, and Social Change

Filters

Exam 11: Families and Intimate Relationships

Research suggests that __________ of American children live in a single-parent household at any given time.

According to some marriage and family analysts, individuals who prefer to remain single typically_________________________.

Define Hochschild's concept of the "second shift" and explain its relevance to contemporary marriage patterns.

Research suggests that those people in sustained relationships such as marriage and cohabitation find sexual activity to be the most satisfying emotionally and physically.

David Elkind describes the postmodern family as __________, meaning capable of being diffused or invaded in such a manner that its original purpose is modified or changed.

The term __________ refers to any intentional act or actions by one or both partners in an intimate relationship that causes injury to either person.

Researchers find that married couples construct a shared reality that reflects the perspective of both partners.

The most prevalent pattern of power and authority in families is __________. Across cultures, men are the primary decision makers regarding domestic, economic, and social concerns facing the family.

Over the last fifty years in the United States, the number of households comprised of single men and single women living alone has been increasing.

In the postmodern family, the boundaries between the public and private spheres are fairly open and flexible. In fact, family life may be negatively affected by the decreasing distinction between what is work time and what is family time. This characteristic of the?family is termed __________.

__________ is the term for concurrent marriage of a person of one sex with two or more members of the opposite sex.

One of the factors that increases the risk of divorce is________________________. a. ​earning less than $50,000 annually b. ​graduating from college c. ​having a baby prior to marriage d. ​getting married young (before 25)

Across cultures, __________ is the most common residential pattern.

In horticultural and agricultural societies, __________ are extremely important. Having alarge number of family members participate in food production may be essential for survival.

Studies over the past decade have supported the proposition that couples who cohabit before marriage have a more stable relationship following marriage.

In the United States, the only legally sanctioned form of marriage is __________, which refers to a marriage between two partners, usually a woman and a man.

Describe recent patterns in cohabitation, including the prevalence of cohabitation, the relative impact of cohabiting on marital success, and which people are most likely to cohabit. Define domestic partnership as part of your response.

A(n) __________ family is a family structure in which authority is held by the eldest female (usually the mother).

The U.S. Supreme Court ruled that the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) is __________.

Today, most domestic violence is reported to the police, so we have more accurate statistics about violence in the home.

The Sociological Perspective and Research Process

Culture

Socialization

Social Structure and Interaction in Everyday Life

Groups and Organizations

Deviance and Crime

Class and Stratification in the United States

Global Stratification

Race and Ethnicity

Sex, Gender, and Sexuality

Education and Religion

Politics and the Economy in Global Perspective

Health, Health Care, and Disability

Population and Urbanization

Collective Behavior, Social Movements, and Social Change

Filters

One of the factors that increases the risk of divorce is________________________. a. earning less than $50,000 annually b. graduating from college c. having a baby prior to marriage d. getting married young (before 25)