Question 1

In 1972,_____________ percent of the population identified as Catholic or Protestant.

Accepted Answer

A)  54 
B)  66 
C)  72 
D)  90 
A)  54 
B)  66 
C)  72 
D)  90

Question 2

Which of the following positions most strongly advocates change to state support of the family as an institution?

Accepted Answer

A)  conservative 
B)  liberal 
C)  critical 
D)  feminist 
A)  conservative 
B)  liberal 
C)  critical 
D)  feminist

Question 3

In 1960,there was a(n)_____________ percent chance that a man getting married for the first time was in his 20s.

Accepted Answer

A)  68 
B)  74 
C)  82 
D)  96 
A)  68 
B)  74 
C)  82 
D)  96

Question 4

When comparing low- and high-income families,we find

Accepted Answer

A)  low-income families have fewer children. 
B)  low-income families have more children. 
C)  low-income families have fewer teen pregnancies. 
D)  family income has no impact on family size. 
A)  low-income families have fewer children. 
B)  low-income families have more children. 
C)  low-income families have fewer teen pregnancies. 
D)  family income has no impact on family size.

Question 5

In 2010,_____________ percent of the population was over 65.

Accepted Answer

A)  8 
B)  13 
C)  18 
D)  23 
A)  8 
B)  13 
C)  18 
D)  23

Question 6

In which social class is it most common to find children living with their grandparents?

Accepted Answer

A)  upper 
B)  middle 
C)  lower 
D)  class has no impact 
A)  upper 
B)  middle 
C)  lower 
D)  class has no impact

Question 7

Approximately _____________ percent of children are living in adopted families.

Accepted Answer

A)  2 
B)  5 
C)  7 
D)  9 
A)  2 
B)  5 
C)  7 
D)  9

Question 8

The twin facts that women are more likely to be employed than in the past and that people are living longer,healthier lives will help our society meet the challenges created by

Accepted Answer

A)  demographic transition 
B)  the population pyramid 
C)  age structure 
D)  generational bias 
A)  demographic transition 
B)  the population pyramid 
C)  age structure 
D)  generational bias

Question 9

On average,people now marry in their

Accepted Answer

A)  early 20s 
B)  late 20s 
C)  early 30s 
D)  mid-30s 
A)  early 20s 
B)  late 20s 
C)  early 30s 
D)  mid-30s

Question 10

According to the text,individuals must create a _____________ identity to interact with the state.

Accepted Answer

A)  citizen 
B)  worker and consumer 
C)  family member and relationship 
D)  sexual 
A)  citizen 
B)  worker and consumer 
C)  family member and relationship 
D)  sexual

Question 11

Married mothers are more likely to report _____________ than single mothers.

Accepted Answer

A)  more free time 
B)  less free time 
C)  feeling rushed 
D)  feeling relaxed 
A)  more free time 
B)  less free time 
C)  feeling rushed 
D)  feeling relaxed

Question 12

One research finding that remains consistent is that college-educated people

Accepted Answer

A)  are more likely to stay married, because the wife stays at home. 
B)  are less likely to stay married, because the wife stays at home. 
C)  are more likely to stay married, because the wife works. 
D)  are less likely to stay married, because the wife works. 
A)  are more likely to stay married, because the wife stays at home. 
B)  are less likely to stay married, because the wife stays at home. 
C)  are more likely to stay married, because the wife works. 
D)  are less likely to stay married, because the wife works.

Question 13

List the types of families that now make up more than half the U.S.population.

Accepted Answer

Extended households,single-par

Question 14

Approximately _____________ percent of grandparents are responsible for the basic needs of their grandchildren.

Accepted Answer

A)  3 
B)  5 
C)  7 
D)  9 
A)  3 
B)  5 
C)  7 
D)  9

Question 15

Which of the following is a way that inequality continues to be experienced in many families?

Accepted Answer

A)  Women work longer hours. 
B)  Men work longer hours. 
C)  Women perform less child care. 
D)  Men do more housework. 
A)  Women work longer hours. 
B)  Men work longer hours. 
C)  Women perform less child care. 
D)  Men do more housework.

Question 16

Liberal policies toward family diversity have primarily included what goals?

Accepted Answer

Liberal policies include suppo

Question 17

One reason immigrants tend to have higher fertility rates than native-born Americans is

Accepted Answer

A)  lack of access to health care in their countries of origin. 
B)  religious beliefs. 
C)  desire to populate the United States. 
D)  cultural beliefs in their countries of origin. 
A)  lack of access to health care in their countries of origin. 
B)  religious beliefs. 
C)  desire to populate the United States. 
D)  cultural beliefs in their countries of origin.

Question 18

Consider ways that families have lower inequality than in the past.

Accepted Answer

Women have greater economic eq

Question 19

The relative increase in society's investment in each child is a result of

Accepted Answer

A)  demographic transition 
B)  the population pyramid 
C)  age structure 
D)  generational bias 
A)  demographic transition 
B)  the population pyramid 
C)  age structure 
D)  generational bias

Question 20

The increase in longevity of the old and the need to support them after retirement is a result of

Accepted Answer

A)  demographic transition 
B)  the population pyramid 
C)  age structure 
D)  generational bias 
A)  demographic transition 
B)  the population pyramid 
C)  age structure 
D)  generational bias

In 1972,_____________ percent of the population identified as Catholic or Protestant.

Which of the following positions most strongly advocates change to state support of the family as an institution?

In 1960,there was a(n)_____________ percent chance that a man getting married for the first time was in his 20s.

When comparing low- and high-income families,we find

In 2010,_____________ percent of the population was over 65.

In which social class is it most common to find children living with their grandparents?

Approximately _____________ percent of children are living in adopted families.

The twin facts that women are more likely to be employed than in the past and that people are living longer,healthier lives will help our society meet the challenges created by

On average,people now marry in their

According to the text,individuals must create a _____________ identity to interact with the state.

Married mothers are more likely to report _____________ than single mothers.

One research finding that remains consistent is that college-educated people

List the types of families that now make up more than half the U.S.population.

Approximately _____________ percent of grandparents are responsible for the basic needs of their grandchildren.

Which of the following is a way that inequality continues to be experienced in many families?

Liberal policies toward family diversity have primarily included what goals?

One reason immigrants tend to have higher fertility rates than native-born Americans is

Consider ways that families have lower inequality than in the past.

The relative increase in society's investment in each child is a result of

The increase in longevity of the old and the need to support them after retirement is a result of

A Sociology of the Family

The Family in History

Race,Ethnicity,and Immigration

Families and Social Class

Gender

Sexuality

Love and Romantic Relationships

Marriage and Cohabitation

Families and Children

Divorce,Remarriage,and Blended Families

Work and Families

Family Violence and Abuse

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Exam 13: The Future of the Family

In 1972,_____________ percent of the population identified as Catholic or Protestant.

Which of the following positions most strongly advocates change to state support of the family as an institution?

In 1960,there was a(n)_____________ percent chance that a man getting married for the first time was in his 20s.

When comparing low- and high-income families,we find

In 2010,_____________ percent of the population was over 65.

In which social class is it most common to find children living with their grandparents?

Approximately _____________ percent of children are living in adopted families.

The twin facts that women are more likely to be employed than in the past and that people are living longer,healthier lives will help our society meet the challenges created by

On average,people now marry in their

According to the text,individuals must create a _____________ identity to interact with the state.

Married mothers are more likely to report _____________ than single mothers.

One research finding that remains consistent is that college-educated people

List the types of families that now make up more than half the U.S.population.

Approximately _____________ percent of grandparents are responsible for the basic needs of their grandchildren.

Which of the following is a way that inequality continues to be experienced in many families?

Liberal policies toward family diversity have primarily included what goals?

One reason immigrants tend to have higher fertility rates than native-born Americans is

Consider ways that families have lower inequality than in the past.

The relative increase in society's investment in each child is a result of

The increase in longevity of the old and the need to support them after retirement is a result of

A Sociology of the Family

The Family in History

Race,Ethnicity,and Immigration

Families and Social Class

Gender

Sexuality

Love and Romantic Relationships

Marriage and Cohabitation

Families and Children

Divorce,Remarriage,and Blended Families

Work and Families

Family Violence and Abuse

Filters