Question 1

Which of the following can NOT be concluded from the data given in your textbook?

Accepted Answer

A)  Marriage rates have fallen by more than half since 1970. 
B)  The percentage of women married in 2010 was about half of that from 1980. 
C)  Marriage rates are likely to continue declining. 
D)  Americans no longer take marriage as seriously as they did in the past. 
A)  Marriage rates have fallen by more than half since 1970. 
B)  The percentage of women married in 2010 was about half of that from 1980. 
C)  Marriage rates are likely to continue declining. 
D)  Americans no longer take marriage as seriously as they did in the past.

Question 2

The 1993 policy implemented by Bill Clinton to address the issue of gay military recruits was known as:

Accepted Answer

A)  "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" 
B)  "Heterosexual Recruitment" 
C)  DOMA 
D)  Tolerance Policy 
A)  "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" 
B)  "Heterosexual Recruitment" 
C)  DOMA 
D)  Tolerance Policy

Question 3

The marriage squeeze:

Accepted Answer

A)  raised the marriage rate for women. 
B)  contributed to earlier marriage for Baby Boomers. 
C)  is an example of demography affecting marriage choices. 
D)  is usually due to a shortage of marriageable women. 
A)  raised the marriage rate for women. 
B)  contributed to earlier marriage for Baby Boomers. 
C)  is an example of demography affecting marriage choices. 
D)  is usually due to a shortage of marriageable women.

Question 4

The norms for marriage have become weaker,leaving it to be considered more optional.Andrew Cherlin calls this:

Accepted Answer

A)  marriage diversity. 
B)  the deinstitutionalization of marriage. 
C)  the cohabitation trend. 
D)  the decline of marriage ethics. 
A)  marriage diversity. 
B)  the deinstitutionalization of marriage. 
C)  the cohabitation trend. 
D)  the decline of marriage ethics.

Question 5

The marriage practice of early humans and ancient civilizations that facilitated trade,reduced health problems,and prevented conflict was called:

Accepted Answer

A)  exogamy. 
B)  endogamy. 
C)  polygamy. 
D)  monogamy. 
A)  exogamy. 
B)  endogamy. 
C)  polygamy. 
D)  monogamy.

Question 6

Which of the following is NOT a way that social scientists have tried to understand the decline in marriage rates?

Accepted Answer

A)  by observing the changed behaviors of married and single people 
B)  by comparing those who marry to those who don't 
C)  by comparing different societies at different times 
D)  by interviewing experts such as counselors 
A)  by observing the changed behaviors of married and single people 
B)  by comparing those who marry to those who don't 
C)  by comparing different societies at different times 
D)  by interviewing experts such as counselors

Question 7

Religious leaders,counselors,media,and social workers are some examples of this category of reasons people marry:

Accepted Answer

A)  incentives 
B)  imitation 
C)  social pressure 
D)  belief systems 
A)  incentives 
B)  imitation 
C)  social pressure 
D)  belief systems

Question 8

Outline the marriage market model and evaluate its effectiveness in understanding mate selection.

Accepted Answer

Students will discuss the spouse-matchin

Question 9

Which of the following is NOT a reason given in the text for the decline in marriage rates?

Accepted Answer

A)  racism 
B)  economic insecurity 
C)  individualism 
D)  increased expectations of marriage 
A)  racism 
B)  economic insecurity 
C)  individualism 
D)  increased expectations of marriage

Question 10

Which conclusion can NOT be drawn from current marriage trends?

Accepted Answer

A)  The vast majority of people marry. 
B)  People spend fewer years of their lives married now than in the past. 
C)  Americans are more likely to value careers over family. 
D)  People are married less continuously throughout their lives than in the past. 
A)  The vast majority of people marry. 
B)  People spend fewer years of their lives married now than in the past. 
C)  Americans are more likely to value careers over family. 
D)  People are married less continuously throughout their lives than in the past.

Question 11

Which of the following was NOT a criticism of Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF)discussed in the text?

Accepted Answer

A)  The government should pursue broader policies promoting employment, not promoting marriage. 
B)  The program required too many tax dollars and unfairly redistributed wealth. 
C)  The program could encourage women to stay in abusive marriages. 
D)  The underlying assumption of the program (that single parenting causes poverty) is flawed. 
A)  The government should pursue broader policies promoting employment, not promoting marriage. 
B)  The program required too many tax dollars and unfairly redistributed wealth. 
C)  The program could encourage women to stay in abusive marriages. 
D)  The underlying assumption of the program (that single parenting causes poverty) is flawed.

Question 12

Which is true about social class and marital happiness?

Accepted Answer

A)  Richer couples tend to be happier, whether married or cohabiting. 
B)  Social class has no effect on marital happiness. 
C)  Middle-class couples tend to be the happiest group. 
D)  Poor marriages tend to be happiest. 
A)  Richer couples tend to be happier, whether married or cohabiting. 
B)  Social class has no effect on marital happiness. 
C)  Middle-class couples tend to be the happiest group. 
D)  Poor marriages tend to be happiest.

Question 13

The trend in public opinion indicates that:

Accepted Answer

A)  a majority of Americans have no opinion on gay marriage. 
B)  attitudes against gay marriage will grow in coming years. 
C)  the U.S. public will remain divided on this issue for many years. 
D)  a growing majority will continue to support same-sex marriage rights. 
A)  a majority of Americans have no opinion on gay marriage. 
B)  attitudes against gay marriage will grow in coming years. 
C)  the U.S. public will remain divided on this issue for many years. 
D)  a growing majority will continue to support same-sex marriage rights.

Question 14

Among the poor and working class,the desire to wait for financial stability motivates them toward:

Accepted Answer

A)  cohabitation before marriage. 
B)  cohabitation instead of marriage. 
C)  cohabitation after marriage. 
D)  multiple jobs. 
A)  cohabitation before marriage. 
B)  cohabitation instead of marriage. 
C)  cohabitation after marriage. 
D)  multiple jobs.

Question 15

Many previously divorced couples over 50 choose cohabitation:

Accepted Answer

A)  to prepare for marriage. 
B)  as a substitute for marriage. 
C)  to maximize financial benefits. 
D)  to placate their grown children. 
A)  to prepare for marriage. 
B)  as a substitute for marriage. 
C)  to maximize financial benefits. 
D)  to placate their grown children.

Question 16

Marriage remains a strongly valued social institution.Discuss two motivations for individuals to marry.

Accepted Answer

According to Cherlin,three categories of

Question 17

Religious endogamy has increased,in part,due to:

Accepted Answer

A)  changes in behavior of fundamentalist groups. 
B)  ethnic assimilation of some groups, such as Jews. 
C)  an increase in the traditional authority of the church. 
D)  a decline of individualism. 
A)  changes in behavior of fundamentalist groups. 
B)  ethnic assimilation of some groups, such as Jews. 
C)  an increase in the traditional authority of the church. 
D)  a decline of individualism.

Question 18

Which of the following is NOT a symbolic interactionist interpretation of wedding planning and wedding ceremonies?

Accepted Answer

A)  Weddings help individuals adjust to a new identity. 
B)  The "wedding industrial complex" is an exploitative aspect of the engagement experience. 
C)  Weddings socialize people into their roles. 
D)  Engagement rings can be an expression of love, equality, or wealth. 
A)  Weddings help individuals adjust to a new identity. 
B)  The "wedding industrial complex" is an exploitative aspect of the engagement experience. 
C)  Weddings socialize people into their roles. 
D)  Engagement rings can be an expression of love, equality, or wealth.

Question 19

Which of the following is true about current trends in marriage?

Accepted Answer

A)  Marriage rates are higher for those with college degrees. 
B)  Marriage rates are on the rise for those without college degrees. 
C)  It is becoming more common for people with dissimilar education levels to marry. 
D)  Married couples are more likely to be poor than single adults. 
A)  Marriage rates are higher for those with college degrees. 
B)  Marriage rates are on the rise for those without college degrees. 
C)  It is becoming more common for people with dissimilar education levels to marry. 
D)  Married couples are more likely to be poor than single adults.

Question 20

Social status is one of the rewards of marriage.Consequently,some single people-particularly women-suffer from:

Accepted Answer

A)  stigma. 
B)  discrimination. 
C)  depression. 
D)  isolation. 
A)  stigma. 
B)  discrimination. 
C)  depression. 
D)  isolation.

Which of the following can NOT be concluded from the data given in your textbook?

The 1993 policy implemented by Bill Clinton to address the issue of gay military recruits was known as:

The marriage squeeze:

The norms for marriage have become weaker,leaving it to be considered more optional.Andrew Cherlin calls this:

The marriage practice of early humans and ancient civilizations that facilitated trade,reduced health problems,and prevented conflict was called:

Which of the following is NOT a way that social scientists have tried to understand the decline in marriage rates?

Religious leaders,counselors,media,and social workers are some examples of this category of reasons people marry:

Outline the marriage market model and evaluate its effectiveness in understanding mate selection.

Which of the following is NOT a reason given in the text for the decline in marriage rates?

Which conclusion can NOT be drawn from current marriage trends?

Which of the following was NOT a criticism of Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF)discussed in the text?

Which is true about social class and marital happiness?

The trend in public opinion indicates that:

Among the poor and working class,the desire to wait for financial stability motivates them toward:

Many previously divorced couples over 50 choose cohabitation:

Marriage remains a strongly valued social institution.Discuss two motivations for individuals to marry.

Religious endogamy has increased,in part,due to:

Which of the following is NOT a symbolic interactionist interpretation of wedding planning and wedding ceremonies?

Which of the following is true about current trends in marriage?

Social status is one of the rewards of marriage.Consequently,some single people-particularly women-suffer from:

A Sociology of the Family

The Family in History

Race,Ethnicity,and Immigration

Families and Social Class

Gender

Sexuality

Love and Romantic Relationships

Families and Children

Divorce,Remarriage,and Blended Families

Work and Families

Family Violence and Abuse

The Future of the Family

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Exam 8: Marriage and Cohabitation

Which of the following can NOT be concluded from the data given in your textbook?

The 1993 policy implemented by Bill Clinton to address the issue of gay military recruits was known as:

The marriage squeeze:

The norms for marriage have become weaker,leaving it to be considered more optional.Andrew Cherlin calls this:

The marriage practice of early humans and ancient civilizations that facilitated trade,reduced health problems,and prevented conflict was called:

Which of the following is NOT a way that social scientists have tried to understand the decline in marriage rates?

Religious leaders,counselors,media,and social workers are some examples of this category of reasons people marry:

Outline the marriage market model and evaluate its effectiveness in understanding mate selection.

Which of the following is NOT a reason given in the text for the decline in marriage rates?

Which conclusion can NOT be drawn from current marriage trends?

Which of the following was NOT a criticism of Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF)discussed in the text?

Which is true about social class and marital happiness?

The trend in public opinion indicates that:

Among the poor and working class,the desire to wait for financial stability motivates them toward:

Many previously divorced couples over 50 choose cohabitation:

Marriage remains a strongly valued social institution.Discuss two motivations for individuals to marry.

Religious endogamy has increased,in part,due to:

Which of the following is NOT a symbolic interactionist interpretation of wedding planning and wedding ceremonies?

Which of the following is true about current trends in marriage?

Social status is one of the rewards of marriage.Consequently,some single people-particularly women-suffer from:

A Sociology of the Family

The Family in History

Race,Ethnicity,and Immigration

Families and Social Class

Gender

Sexuality

Love and Romantic Relationships

Families and Children

Divorce,Remarriage,and Blended Families

Work and Families

Family Violence and Abuse

The Future of the Family

Filters