Question 1

"Rating and dating":

Accepted Answer

A) refers to a competitive game, and success was defined as having the most dates with the right kind of people 
B) was based on a research study conducted at the University of Michigan in 1912 
C) was approved of by the famous anthropologist Margaret Mead 
D) refers to the manner in which people met each other at work 
E) refers to the process by which people decided to marry 
A) refers to a competitive game, and success was defined as having the most dates with the right kind of people 
B) was based on a research study conducted at the University of Michigan in 1912 
C) was approved of by the famous anthropologist Margaret Mead 
D) refers to the manner in which people met each other at work 
E) refers to the process by which people decided to marry

Question 2

Write an essay about same-sex intimate relationships. Be sure to compare and contrast (1)same-sex and heterosexual relationships, and (2)gay and lesbian relationships.

Accepted Answer

Same-sex intimate relationships have bee

Question 3

You are writing a term paper about cohabitation and children for your Family Studies class. Which of the following trend seems to be the most accurate?

Accepted Answer

A) Cohabiting households are much less likely to have children in them than do married-couple households. 
B) The research is clear: cohabitation is good for children. 
C) Children who live with their mother and her male cohabiting partner have similar school performance and have no more behavioral problems than do children who live solely with a single mother or two biological parents. 
D) Cohabiting families spend money differently than do married-parent families, such as spending more money on alcohol and tobacco, and less money on education. 
E) Male cohabiting partners spend more time in children's organized activities, such as school or community activities than do stepfathers. 
A) Cohabiting households are much less likely to have children in them than do married-couple households. 
B) The research is clear: cohabitation is good for children. 
C) Children who live with their mother and her male cohabiting partner have similar school performance and have no more behavioral problems than do children who live solely with a single mother or two biological parents. 
D) Cohabiting families spend money differently than do married-parent families, such as spending more money on alcohol and tobacco, and less money on education. 
E) Male cohabiting partners spend more time in children's organized activities, such as school or community activities than do stepfathers.

Question 4

Dating as we know it began to take shape during the late 19th and early 20th century for many reasons. Which is NOT one of these reasons?

Accepted Answer

A) prolonged adolescence 
B) greater interaction between males and females in school 
C) the widespread purchase of the automobile 
D) women had the right to vote 
E) a higher standard of living and more disposable income 
A) prolonged adolescence 
B) greater interaction between males and females in school 
C) the widespread purchase of the automobile 
D) women had the right to vote 
E) a higher standard of living and more disposable income

Question 5

How do sexual scripts vary by race, ethnicity, social class, and sex?

Accepted Answer

A) Whites are less likely to engage in oral sex than are Blacks. 
B) "Good" girls are expected to plan in advance and bring contraceptives with them. 
C) Middle-class Black women have difficulty "marrying up" because young Black women have made far greater gains in education than have men their ages. 
D) Hispanics no longer value virginity any more than do other racial or ethnic groups. 
E) Whites are less likely to engage in oral sex than are Hispanics. 
A) Whites are less likely to engage in oral sex than are Blacks. 
B) "Good" girls are expected to plan in advance and bring contraceptives with them. 
C) Middle-class Black women have difficulty "marrying up" because young Black women have made far greater gains in education than have men their ages. 
D) Hispanics no longer value virginity any more than do other racial or ethnic groups. 
E) Whites are less likely to engage in oral sex than are Hispanics.

Question 6

Write an essay about sexual orientation. Be sure to include the explanations for sexual orientation and attitudes toward homosexuality.

Accepted Answer

Sexual orientation refers to an individu

Question 7

Mary and Emma have a union automatically recognized in all fifty states, can sponsor Emma's mother for immigration purposes, and can file their state and federal taxes jointly, saving them hundreds of dollars every year. Apparently, they are in a civil union.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), which of the following is true with respect to HIV/AIDS?

Accepted Answer

A) The most common victims throughout the world are men who have sex with other men. 
B) About 25,000 people are currently living with HIV or AIDS in the U.S. 
C) Worldwide, over 33 million people are infected with HIV/AIDS. 
D) AIDS is no longer a threat because there have been no new cases of AIDS since 2007; however, HIV remains a problem. 
E) Nearly one-half of males get HIV/AIDS through male-to-male sexual contact, whereas only 5 percent of females get HIV/AIDS through female-to-female sexual contact. 
A) The most common victims throughout the world are men who have sex with other men. 
B) About 25,000 people are currently living with HIV or AIDS in the U.S. 
C) Worldwide, over 33 million people are infected with HIV/AIDS. 
D) AIDS is no longer a threat because there have been no new cases of AIDS since 2007; however, HIV remains a problem. 
E) Nearly one-half of males get HIV/AIDS through male-to-male sexual contact, whereas only 5 percent of females get HIV/AIDS through female-to-female sexual contact.

Question 9

Civil unions:

Accepted Answer

A) are legal in all 50 states 
B) allow a couple to file joint federal and state tax returns 
C) allow partners to make unlimited tax-free property transfers and gifts to each other as if they were a married couple, regardless of the size of the gift 
D) allow partners to make health decisions for an incompetent or disabled person only in the state where the civil union was granted 
E) are a public recognition of a relationship that is equivalent to marriage and offer the same rights and privileges 
A) are legal in all 50 states 
B) allow a couple to file joint federal and state tax returns 
C) allow partners to make unlimited tax-free property transfers and gifts to each other as if they were a married couple, regardless of the size of the gift 
D) allow partners to make health decisions for an incompetent or disabled person only in the state where the civil union was granted 
E) are a public recognition of a relationship that is equivalent to marriage and offer the same rights and privileges

Question 10

Civil unions are defined as ________.

Accepted Answer

a public recognition of a rela

Question 11

A "mink" is the financial gift given to a woman's parents by her prospective in-laws.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

About ________ percent of cohabiting couples have children under age 18 residing in the home.

Accepted Answer

The answer of About ________ percent of cohabiting couples have...

Question 13

In India:

Accepted Answer

A) about 65 percent of marriages are arranged 
B) another word for an arranged marriage is "forced" 
C) Indians spent a considerable amount of time negotiating a dowry, which is the financial gift given to a man's prospective in-laws by his parents 
D) child marriage was outlawed in 1978; however, it is still practiced in parts of the country 
E) Indians would like to focus more on passionate love, as we do in the U.S. 
A) about 65 percent of marriages are arranged 
B) another word for an arranged marriage is "forced" 
C) Indians spent a considerable amount of time negotiating a dowry, which is the financial gift given to a man's prospective in-laws by his parents 
D) child marriage was outlawed in 1978; however, it is still practiced in parts of the country 
E) Indians would like to focus more on passionate love, as we do in the U.S.

Question 14

The most common way that partners now meet is:

Accepted Answer

A) Internet 
B) friends or family 
C) work or school 
D) church 
E) blind date 
A) Internet 
B) friends or family 
C) work or school 
D) church 
E) blind date

Question 15

Cohabitation:

Accepted Answer

A) usually leads to marriage 
B) is generally seen as an alternative to marriage by older cohabitors, but younger cohabitors are more likely to see their cohabitation as a prelude to marriage 
C) is unrelated to divorce 
D) is negatively correlated with divorce because of a selection effect 
E) is viewed by Blacks as a trial marriage, whereas Whites tend to see cohabitation as a substitute for marriage 
A) usually leads to marriage 
B) is generally seen as an alternative to marriage by older cohabitors, but younger cohabitors are more likely to see their cohabitation as a prelude to marriage 
C) is unrelated to divorce 
D) is negatively correlated with divorce because of a selection effect 
E) is viewed by Blacks as a trial marriage, whereas Whites tend to see cohabitation as a substitute for marriage

Question 16

Storge represents a love that is self-sacrificing, altruistic, selfless, kind, and patient.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

There are various ways that families, communities, and the state may try to control love, according to sociologist William J. Goode. Which is NOT one of these ways?

Accepted Answer

A) have a child married or betrothed prior to puberty 
B) clearly define the pool of eligible future spouses so that the major decision is when, rather than with whom, to marry 
C) isolate young people from one another to eliminate opportunities for interaction 
D) encourage young people to socialize at school so that teachers can keep an eye on them 
E) control the social environment, such as sending the child to certain schools, living in a particular neighborhood, or getting involved in a specific church 
A) have a child married or betrothed prior to puberty 
B) clearly define the pool of eligible future spouses so that the major decision is when, rather than with whom, to marry 
C) isolate young people from one another to eliminate opportunities for interaction 
D) encourage young people to socialize at school so that teachers can keep an eye on them 
E) control the social environment, such as sending the child to certain schools, living in a particular neighborhood, or getting involved in a specific church

Question 18

List 3 (three)differences between same-sex couples and heterosexual couples.

Accepted Answer

(1)same-sex couples are more comfortable

Question 19

Write an essay about cohabitation. Be sure to describe who cohabits, attitudes towards cohabitation, its relationship with marriage, and issues surrounding children, e.g., is cohabitation good or bad for children?

Accepted Answer

Cohabitation, or living together in a ro

Question 20

The double standard causes several problems, according to the text. List two (2)of these.

Accepted Answer

(1)lack of knowledge about wom

"Rating and dating":

Write an essay about same-sex intimate relationships. Be sure to compare and contrast (1)same-sex and heterosexual relationships, and (2)gay and lesbian relationships.

You are writing a term paper about cohabitation and children for your Family Studies class. Which of the following trend seems to be the most accurate?

Dating as we know it began to take shape during the late 19th and early 20th century for many reasons. Which is NOT one of these reasons?

How do sexual scripts vary by race, ethnicity, social class, and sex?

Write an essay about sexual orientation. Be sure to include the explanations for sexual orientation and attitudes toward homosexuality.

Mary and Emma have a union automatically recognized in all fifty states, can sponsor Emma's mother for immigration purposes, and can file their state and federal taxes jointly, saving them hundreds of dollars every year. Apparently, they are in a civil union.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), which of the following is true with respect to HIV/AIDS?

Civil unions:

Civil unions are defined as ________.

A "mink" is the financial gift given to a woman's parents by her prospective in-laws.

About ________ percent of cohabiting couples have children under age 18 residing in the home.

In India:

The most common way that partners now meet is:

Cohabitation:

Storge represents a love that is self-sacrificing, altruistic, selfless, kind, and patient.

There are various ways that families, communities, and the state may try to control love, according to sociologist William J. Goode. Which is NOT one of these ways?

List 3 (three)differences between same-sex couples and heterosexual couples.

Write an essay about cohabitation. Be sure to describe who cohabits, attitudes towards cohabitation, its relationship with marriage, and issues surrounding children, e.g., is cohabitation good or bad for children?

The double standard causes several problems, according to the text. List two (2)of these.

Families and the Sociological Imagination

Families Throughout the World: Marriage, Family, and Kinship

Families Throughout History

Sex, Gender, and Families

Social Stratification, Social Class, and Families

Race, Ethnicity, and Families

Marriage: a Personal Relationship and Social Institution

Becoming a Parent

Raising Children

Families and the Work They Do

Aging Families

Violence and Abuse

Divorce and Repartnering

Summing It Up: Families and the Sociological Imagination

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Exam 7: Courtship, Intimacy, and Partnering

"Rating and dating":

Write an essay about same-sex intimate relationships. Be sure to compare and contrast (1)same-sex and heterosexual relationships, and (2)gay and lesbian relationships.

You are writing a term paper about cohabitation and children for your Family Studies class. Which of the following trend seems to be the most accurate?

Dating as we know it began to take shape during the late 19th and early 20th century for many reasons. Which is NOT one of these reasons?

How do sexual scripts vary by race, ethnicity, social class, and sex?

Write an essay about sexual orientation. Be sure to include the explanations for sexual orientation and attitudes toward homosexuality.

Mary and Emma have a union automatically recognized in all fifty states, can sponsor Emma's mother for immigration purposes, and can file their state and federal taxes jointly, saving them hundreds of dollars every year. Apparently, they are in a civil union.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), which of the following is true with respect to HIV/AIDS?

Civil unions:

Civil unions are defined as ________.

A "mink" is the financial gift given to a woman's parents by her prospective in-laws.

About ________ percent of cohabiting couples have children under age 18 residing in the home.

In India:

The most common way that partners now meet is:

Cohabitation:

Storge represents a love that is self-sacrificing, altruistic, selfless, kind, and patient.

There are various ways that families, communities, and the state may try to control love, according to sociologist William J. Goode. Which is NOT one of these ways?

List 3 (three)differences between same-sex couples and heterosexual couples.

Write an essay about cohabitation. Be sure to describe who cohabits, attitudes towards cohabitation, its relationship with marriage, and issues surrounding children, e.g., is cohabitation good or bad for children?

The double standard causes several problems, according to the text. List two (2)of these.

Families and the Sociological Imagination

Families Throughout the World: Marriage, Family, and Kinship

Families Throughout History

Sex, Gender, and Families

Social Stratification, Social Class, and Families

Race, Ethnicity, and Families

Marriage: a Personal Relationship and Social Institution

Becoming a Parent

Raising Children

Families and the Work They Do

Aging Families

Violence and Abuse

Divorce and Repartnering

Summing It Up: Families and the Sociological Imagination

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