Question 1

Which of the following is a limitation of conflict theories?

Accepted Answer

A)  Conflict theory links family inequality to capitalism and social class, but there is also considerable family inequality in countries that aren't capitalist. 
B) Conflict theory discusses high-income brackets, but it does not consider inheritance of property to the next generation. 
C)  Conflict theory focuses more on young people and their lives, and it seldom discusses the issues of older people. 
D)  Conflict theory tends to gloss over data which show that intimate partner violence is often mutual and not one-sided. 
E)  Conflict theory is a micro-level perspective, and it fails to address macro-level constraints, such as structural factors. 
A)  Conflict theory links family inequality to capitalism and social class, but there is also considerable family inequality in countries that aren't capitalist. 
B) Conflict theory discusses high-income brackets, but it does not consider inheritance of property to the next generation. 
C)  Conflict theory focuses more on young people and their lives, and it seldom discusses the issues of older people. 
D)  Conflict theory tends to gloss over data which show that intimate partner violence is often mutual and not one-sided. 
E)  Conflict theory is a micro-level perspective, and it fails to address macro-level constraints, such as structural factors. A

Question 2

Give a brief definition of family.

Accepted Answer

A family is an intimate group consisting of two or more people who (1) have a committed relationship, (2) care for one another and any children, and (3) share close emotional ties and functions.This definition includes households (e.g., foster families, same-sex couples) whose members are not related by birth, marriage, or adoption.Please see the section "What is a Family?" for more information.

Question 3

What is elder abuse?

Accepted Answer

Elder abuse (sometimes called elder mistreatment) is any knowing, intentional, or negligent act by a caregiver or other person that causes harm to people age 65 or older.This term includes physical, psychological, and sexual abuse; neglect; isolation from family and friends; deprivation of basic necessities such as food and heat; not providing needed medications; and financial exploitation.Please see the section "Family Conflict and Violence" for more information.

Question 4

Explain exogamy with an example.

Accepted Answer

Exogamy (often used interchangeably with

Question 5

Sociologists often describe the U.S.dating process as a(n) _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  complex institution 
B)  social tradition 
C)  individual process 
D)  marriage market 
E)  meat locker 
A)  complex institution 
B)  social tradition 
C)  individual process 
D)  marriage market 
E)  meat locker

Question 6

Which of the following family functions involves providing food, shelter, clothing, and other material resources for their members?

Accepted Answer

A)  Sexual activity 
B)  Socialization 
C)  Procreation 
D)  Social class placement 
E)  Economic security 
A)  Sexual activity 
B)  Socialization 
C)  Procreation 
D)  Social class placement 
E)  Economic security

Question 7

In Western societies, the typical family form is the _____, composed of married parents and their biological or adopted children.

Accepted Answer

A)  nuclear family 
B)  foster family 
C)  extended family 
D)  patriarchal family 
E)  matriarchal family 
A)  nuclear family 
B)  foster family 
C)  extended family 
D)  patriarchal family 
E)  matriarchal family

Question 8

Polyandry is an extinct marital practice.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Members of a family need to be in a committed relationship.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Enumerate the costs and benefits of cohabitation.

Accepted Answer

Some costs associated with the arrangeme

Question 11

In industrialized societies, married couples are typically neolocal.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Which of the following theories uses exchange theory?

Accepted Answer

A)  Functionalism 
B)  Conflict theory 
C)  Symbolic Interaction 
D)  Feminism 
E)  Activity theory 
A)  Functionalism 
B)  Conflict theory 
C)  Symbolic Interaction 
D)  Feminism 
E)  Activity theory

Question 13

Although not as common as in some regions of Africa, South America, and the Middle East, polygyny is practiced in isolated groups in the United States.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Which of the following family functions involves the supply of nurturance and love for their members?

Accepted Answer

A)  Sexual activity 
B)  Socialization 
C)  Procreation 
D)  Emotional support 
E)  Economic security 
A)  Sexual activity 
B)  Socialization 
C)  Procreation 
D)  Emotional support 
E)  Economic security

Question 15

According to a study by Copen during 2012-2013, which of the following is true of women's cohabitation rates?

Accepted Answer

A) 
Women's cohabitation rates have decreased. 
B)  Likelihood of women cohabiting increases as their educational levels increase. 
C)  College-educated women are more likely than those without college degrees to transition from cohabitation to marriage. 
D)  Women's cohabitation seldom results in marriage as they would become skeptical about marriages after cohabitating for a year or more. 
E)  Women with same-sex partners seldom cohabit. 
A) 
Women's cohabitation rates have decreased. 
B)  Likelihood of women cohabiting increases as their educational levels increase. 
C)  College-educated women are more likely than those without college degrees to transition from cohabitation to marriage. 
D)  Women's cohabitation seldom results in marriage as they would become skeptical about marriages after cohabitating for a year or more. 
E)  Women with same-sex partners seldom cohabit.

Question 16

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 17

Which of the following functions does a marriage market system of dating fulfill?

Accepted Answer

A)  Sexual experimentation 
B)  Value experimentation 
C)  Economic balance in the pay scales of men and women 
D)  Consumption of free time 
E)  Enabling one to have more than one spouse at a time 
A)  Sexual experimentation 
B)  Value experimentation 
C)  Economic balance in the pay scales of men and women 
D)  Consumption of free time 
E)  Enabling one to have more than one spouse at a time

Question 18

Intimate partner violence (IPV) occurs exclusively among current spouses.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

On a _____, abuse of alcohol and other drugs is more than twice as likely among family caregivers who abuse elders as among those who don't.

Accepted Answer

A)  macro level 
B)  micro level 
C)  surface level 
D)  local level 
E)  neolocal level 
A)  macro level 
B)  micro level 
C)  surface level 
D)  local level 
E)  neolocal level

Question 20

In a(n) _____ the oldest males (grandfathers, fathers, and uncles) control cultural, political, and economic resources and, consequently, have power over females.

Accepted Answer

A)  patriarchal family system 
B)  matriarchal family system 
C)  neolocal family system 
D)  interlocal family system 
E)  egalitarian family system 
A)  patriarchal family system 
B)  matriarchal family system 
C)  neolocal family system 
D)  interlocal family system 
E)  egalitarian family system

Which of the following is a limitation of conflict theories?

Give a brief definition of family.

What is elder abuse?

Explain exogamy with an example.

Sociologists often describe the U.S.dating process as a(n) _____.

Which of the following family functions involves providing food, shelter, clothing, and other material resources for their members?

In Western societies, the typical family form is the _____, composed of married parents and their biological or adopted children.

Polyandry is an extinct marital practice.

Members of a family need to be in a committed relationship.

Enumerate the costs and benefits of cohabitation.

In industrialized societies, married couples are typically neolocal.

Which of the following theories uses exchange theory?

Although not as common as in some regions of Africa, South America, and the Middle East, polygyny is practiced in isolated groups in the United States.

Which of the following family functions involves the supply of nurturance and love for their members?

According to a study by Copen during 2012-2013, which of the following is true of women's cohabitation rates?

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

Which of the following functions does a marriage market system of dating fulfill?

Intimate partner violence (IPV) occurs exclusively among current spouses.

On a _____, abuse of alcohol and other drugs is more than twice as likely among family caregivers who abuse elders as among those who don't.

In a(n) _____ the oldest males (grandfathers, fathers, and uncles) control cultural, political, and economic resources and, consequently, have power over females.

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Exam 12: Families and Aging

Which of the following is a limitation of conflict theories?

Give a brief definition of family.

What is elder abuse?

Explain exogamy with an example.

Sociologists often describe the U.S.dating process as a(n) _____.

Which of the following family functions involves providing food, shelter, clothing, and other material resources for their members?

In Western societies, the typical family form is the _____, composed of married parents and their biological or adopted children.

Polyandry is an extinct marital practice.

Members of a family need to be in a committed relationship.

Enumerate the costs and benefits of cohabitation.

In industrialized societies, married couples are typically neolocal.

Which of the following theories uses exchange theory?

Although not as common as in some regions of Africa, South America, and the Middle East, polygyny is practiced in isolated groups in the United States.

Which of the following family functions involves the supply of nurturance and love for their members?

According to a study by Copen during 2012-2013, which of the following is true of women's cohabitation rates?

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

Which of the following functions does a marriage market system of dating fulfill?

Intimate partner violence (IPV) occurs exclusively among current spouses.

On a _____, abuse of alcohol and other drugs is more than twice as likely among family caregivers who abuse elders as among those who don't.

In a(n) _____ the oldest males (grandfathers, fathers, and uncles) control cultural, political, and economic resources and, consequently, have power over females.

Thinking Like a Sociologist

Examining Our Social World

Culture

Socialization

Social Interaction in Everyday Life

Social Groups, Organizations, and Social Institutions

Deviance, Crime, and Social Control

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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