Question 1

In recent years,same-sex marriage has become legal in all states within the United States.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 2

Structural-functional theory points out how family perpetuates social inequality.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 3

In the United States,romantic love

Accepted Answer

A) is the reason most people expect to marry. 
B) is not a very stable foundation for marriage. 
C) may contribute to a high divorce rate. 
D) All of these responses are correct. 
A) is the reason most people expect to marry. 
B) is not a very stable foundation for marriage. 
C) may contribute to a high divorce rate. 
D) All of these responses are correct. D

Question 4

Which of the following are counted among the tasks of the family,according to the structural-functional approach?

Accepted Answer

A) socialization of the young 
B) regulation of sexual activity 
C) social placement 
D) All of these responses are correct. 
A) socialization of the young 
B) regulation of sexual activity 
C) social placement 
D) All of these responses are correct.

Question 5

In the United States,the average (median) number of children per family is now about

Accepted Answer

A) four. 
B) three. 
C) two. 
D) one. 
A) four. 
B) three. 
C) two. 
D) one.

Question 6

Jessie Bernard claimed that marriage

Accepted Answer

A) benefits women more than men. 
B) benefits both women and men equally. 
C) benefits men more than women. 
D) is harmful to both women and men. 
A) benefits women more than men. 
B) benefits both women and men equally. 
C) benefits men more than women. 
D) is harmful to both women and men.

Question 7

According to the structural-functional approach,which of the following is counted among the tasks of the family?

Accepted Answer

A) socialization of the young 
B) regulation of sexual activity 
C) social placement 
D) All of these responses are correct. 
A) socialization of the young 
B) regulation of sexual activity 
C) social placement 
D) All of these responses are correct.

Question 8

Compared to what it was a century ago,the U.S.divorce rate is now

Accepted Answer

A) about the same. 
B) half what it was. 
C) twice as high. 
D) about three times higher. 
A) about the same. 
B) half what it was. 
C) twice as high. 
D) about three times higher.

Question 9

Which of the following categories of the U.S.population has the greatest share of female-headed households?

Accepted Answer

A) Hispanics 
B) African Americans 
C) Asian Americans 
D) white,non-Hispanics 
A) Hispanics 
B) African Americans 
C) Asian Americans 
D) white,non-Hispanics

Question 10

In vitro fertilization refers to conception by an unmarried couple.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Research indicates that a majority of U.S.married males are unfaithful to their partners at some point in their marriage.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Most people in the United States who divorce

Accepted Answer

A) remain single. 
B) experience a rising standard of living. 
C) remarry within five years. 
D) have experienced family violence. 
A) remain single. 
B) experience a rising standard of living. 
C) remarry within five years. 
D) have experienced family violence.

Question 13

Which of the following are typically traits of marriage?

Accepted Answer

A) a legal relationship 
B) sexual activity and childbearing 
C) economic cooperation 
D) All of these responses are correct. 
A) a legal relationship 
B) sexual activity and childbearing 
C) economic cooperation 
D) All of these responses are correct.

Question 14

Before they reach the age of eighteen,almost half of U.S.children live with only one parent for some period of time.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

One reason for today's high divorce rate in the United States is that women are more economically dependent on men.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Most cohabiting parents continue to live together with their children until the children reach adulthood.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

A family that includes parents,children and other kin is called

Accepted Answer

A) a nuclear family. 
B) an extended family. 
C) a family of affinity. 
D) a conjugal family. 
A) a nuclear family. 
B) an extended family. 
C) a family of affinity. 
D) a conjugal family.

Question 18

A system of marriage that unites only two partners is called

Accepted Answer

A) polygyny. 
B) polygamy. 
C) polyandry. 
D) monogamy. 
A) polygyny. 
B) polygamy. 
C) polyandry. 
D) monogamy.

Question 19

To which region of the world would you travel if you wanted to visit many countries where the law permits polygamy?

Accepted Answer

A) Africa 
B) North America 
C) South America 
D) Scandinavia 
A) Africa 
B) North America 
C) South America 
D) Scandinavia

Question 20

In most African nations,the law permits a man to have more than one wife.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 18: Families

In recent years,same-sex marriage has become legal in all states within the United States.

Structural-functional theory points out how family perpetuates social inequality.

In the United States,romantic love

Which of the following are counted among the tasks of the family,according to the structural-functional approach?

In the United States,the average (median) number of children per family is now about

Jessie Bernard claimed that marriage

According to the structural-functional approach,which of the following is counted among the tasks of the family?

Compared to what it was a century ago,the U.S.divorce rate is now

Which of the following categories of the U.S.population has the greatest share of female-headed households?

In vitro fertilization refers to conception by an unmarried couple.

Research indicates that a majority of U.S.married males are unfaithful to their partners at some point in their marriage.

Most people in the United States who divorce

Which of the following are typically traits of marriage?

Before they reach the age of eighteen,almost half of U.S.children live with only one parent for some period of time.

One reason for today's high divorce rate in the United States is that women are more economically dependent on men.

Most cohabiting parents continue to live together with their children until the children reach adulthood.

A family that includes parents,children and other kin is called

A system of marriage that unites only two partners is called

To which region of the world would you travel if you wanted to visit many countries where the law permits polygamy?

In most African nations,the law permits a man to have more than one wife.

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