Question 1

In 2011,same-sex marriage was legal in how many states?

Accepted Answer

A)  2 
B)  4 
C)  6 
D)  8 
A)  2 
B)  4 
C)  6 
D)  8

Question 2

Explain the meaning and context for the concept of the commodification of children.

Accepted Answer

The commodification of children refers t

Question 3

Teen childbearing has been increasing since the 1990s.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Describe the prevalence and patterns of extramarital births in the U.S.How widespread is childbearing outside of marriage? Who is most likely to have extramarital births? What are the consequences for the mothers and children?

Accepted Answer

The prevalence and patterns of extramari

Question 5

Which of the following is an adaptation to role overload experienced by working mothers?

Accepted Answer

A)  More women hire other women to perform domestic work. 
B)  Most women are able to rely upon their partners to perform at least half of the household chores. 
C)  Most women require that their children perform at least half of all the household chores. 
D)  Many women take amphetamines to give them energy to perform all their roles. 
A)  More women hire other women to perform domestic work. 
B)  Most women are able to rely upon their partners to perform at least half of the household chores. 
C)  Most women require that their children perform at least half of all the household chores. 
D)  Many women take amphetamines to give them energy to perform all their roles.

Question 6

Studies of the empty nest,the stage in the family life cycle when the last child leaves home,generally find that:

Accepted Answer

A)  men are relieved, but women feel lost and depressed. 
B)  women are relieved, but men feel lost and depressed. 
C)  most parents look forward to it. 
D)  most parents report that it is the least satisfying stages of the family life cycle. 
A)  men are relieved, but women feel lost and depressed. 
B)  women are relieved, but men feel lost and depressed. 
C)  most parents look forward to it. 
D)  most parents report that it is the least satisfying stages of the family life cycle.

Question 7

Marital satisfaction is typically higher among couples with children.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Compare and contrast American trends in divorce with those of other industrialized countries.What factors have influenced the rates of divorce in both types of societies?

Accepted Answer

In recent decades, the United States has

Question 9

Which of the following is the best example of the principle of propinquity?

Accepted Answer

A)  Penny and Mark went to college together. 
B)  Bob and Tina are both Baptists. 
C)  June and Karl were married after their parents arranged the union. 
D)  Bill and Paula met online. 
A)  Penny and Mark went to college together. 
B)  Bob and Tina are both Baptists. 
C)  June and Karl were married after their parents arranged the union. 
D)  Bill and Paula met online.

Question 10

Research shows that growing up with gay or lesbian parents:

Accepted Answer

A)  has no measurable effect on children at all. 
B)  has no measurable effect other than an increased likelihood the child will be accepting of nontraditional gender behavior. 
C)  causes the child to be gay or lesbian. 
D)  causes substantial behavior and emotional problems in the child. 
A)  has no measurable effect on children at all. 
B)  has no measurable effect other than an increased likelihood the child will be accepting of nontraditional gender behavior. 
C)  causes the child to be gay or lesbian. 
D)  causes substantial behavior and emotional problems in the child.

Question 11

All of the following are be realistic solutions to help families with the time crunch EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  living wages. 
B)  reduction in overtime work. 
C)  cultural shift to valuing raising children as much as careers. 
D)  cultural shift to encourage women to give up their jobs. 
A)  living wages. 
B)  reduction in overtime work. 
C)  cultural shift to valuing raising children as much as careers. 
D)  cultural shift to encourage women to give up their jobs.

Question 12

A _______ consists of parents and their children,plus the children of either one of the parents.

Accepted Answer

A)  polygamous family 
B)  blended family 
C)  extended family 
D)  heterogeneous family 
A)  polygamous family 
B)  blended family 
C)  extended family 
D)  heterogeneous family

Question 13

Discuss how the experience of marriage is different for men and women.

Accepted Answer

The experience of marriage can be differ

Question 14

In American families in which the wife works,housework responsibilities tend to be shared equally between the husband and wife.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

On average,how often do children see their grandparents?

Accepted Answer

A)  a few times a year 
B)  once a month 
C)  twice a week 
D)  every day 
A)  a few times a year 
B)  once a month 
C)  twice a week 
D)  every day

Question 16

Which of the following is FALSE about fathering today?

Accepted Answer

A)  More fathers than ever before are single parents. 
B)  Single fathers spend less time with their children than single mothers. 
C)  A growing number of men have no relationship with their children. 
D)  In married couples, the average father does the same amount of childcare as the average mother. 
A)  More fathers than ever before are single parents. 
B)  Single fathers spend less time with their children than single mothers. 
C)  A growing number of men have no relationship with their children. 
D)  In married couples, the average father does the same amount of childcare as the average mother.

Question 17

Divorce:

Accepted Answer

A)  is less prevalent in the U.S. than in Europe. 
B)  has always been more prevalent in the U.S. than in Europe. 
C)  rates are rising in the U.S. but declining in Europe. 
D)  rates are about the same in all industrialized nations. 
A)  is less prevalent in the U.S. than in Europe. 
B)  has always been more prevalent in the U.S. than in Europe. 
C)  rates are rising in the U.S. but declining in Europe. 
D)  rates are about the same in all industrialized nations.

Question 18

On the average,the "young old" generation:

Accepted Answer

A)  provides less help to their children than their children provide for them. 
B)  provides more help to their children than they receive. 
C)  are less likely to be married than their older counterparts. 
D)  are dependent on their children. 
A)  provides less help to their children than their children provide for them. 
B)  provides more help to their children than they receive. 
C)  are less likely to be married than their older counterparts. 
D)  are dependent on their children.

Question 19

How have working women,especially mothers,adapted to the role overload associated with demands upon them from work and at home?

Accepted Answer

Many women have lowered their

Question 20

How does the amount of time that working parents spend with their children compare with the amount of time parents spent with children 40 years ago?

Accepted Answer

A)  Forty years ago, mothers spent much more time with their children than they do today. 
B)  Forty years ago, fathers spent much more time with their children than they do today. 
C)  Despite working more outside of the home today, both mothers and fathers spend at least as much time with their children than parents did 40 years ago. 
D)  Mothers have increased their time with children; there is no change in how much time fathers spend. 
A)  Forty years ago, mothers spent much more time with their children than they do today. 
B)  Forty years ago, fathers spent much more time with their children than they do today. 
C)  Despite working more outside of the home today, both mothers and fathers spend at least as much time with their children than parents did 40 years ago. 
D)  Mothers have increased their time with children; there is no change in how much time fathers spend.

In 2011,same-sex marriage was legal in how many states?

Explain the meaning and context for the concept of the commodification of children.

Teen childbearing has been increasing since the 1990s.

Describe the prevalence and patterns of extramarital births in the U.S.How widespread is childbearing outside of marriage? Who is most likely to have extramarital births? What are the consequences for the mothers and children?

Which of the following is an adaptation to role overload experienced by working mothers?

Studies of the empty nest,the stage in the family life cycle when the last child leaves home,generally find that:

Marital satisfaction is typically higher among couples with children.

Compare and contrast American trends in divorce with those of other industrialized countries.What factors have influenced the rates of divorce in both types of societies?

Which of the following is the best example of the principle of propinquity?

Research shows that growing up with gay or lesbian parents:

All of the following are be realistic solutions to help families with the time crunch EXCEPT:

A _______ consists of parents and their children,plus the children of either one of the parents.

Discuss how the experience of marriage is different for men and women.

In American families in which the wife works,housework responsibilities tend to be shared equally between the husband and wife.

On average,how often do children see their grandparents?

Which of the following is FALSE about fathering today?

Divorce:

On the average,the "young old" generation:

How have working women,especially mothers,adapted to the role overload associated with demands upon them from work and at home?

How does the amount of time that working parents spend with their children compare with the amount of time parents spent with children 40 years ago?

The Study of Society

Culture

Socialization

Social Structure and Social Interaction

Groups, Networks, and Organizations

Deviance, Crime, and Social Control

Stratification

Racial and Ethnic Inequality

Sex,Gender,and Sexuality

Health and Health Care

Education and Religion

Politics and the Economy

Population and Urbanization

Social Change

Filters

Exam 11: Family

In 2011,same-sex marriage was legal in how many states?

Explain the meaning and context for the concept of the commodification of children.

Teen childbearing has been increasing since the 1990s.

Describe the prevalence and patterns of extramarital births in the U.S.How widespread is childbearing outside of marriage? Who is most likely to have extramarital births? What are the consequences for the mothers and children?

Which of the following is an adaptation to role overload experienced by working mothers?

Studies of the empty nest,the stage in the family life cycle when the last child leaves home,generally find that:

Marital satisfaction is typically higher among couples with children.

Compare and contrast American trends in divorce with those of other industrialized countries.What factors have influenced the rates of divorce in both types of societies?

Which of the following is the best example of the principle of propinquity?

Research shows that growing up with gay or lesbian parents:

All of the following are be realistic solutions to help families with the time crunch EXCEPT:

A _______ consists of parents and their children,plus the children of either one of the parents.

Discuss how the experience of marriage is different for men and women.

In American families in which the wife works,housework responsibilities tend to be shared equally between the husband and wife.

On average,how often do children see their grandparents?

Which of the following is FALSE about fathering today?

Divorce:

On the average,the "young old" generation:

How have working women,especially mothers,adapted to the role overload associated with demands upon them from work and at home?

How does the amount of time that working parents spend with their children compare with the amount of time parents spent with children 40 years ago?

The Study of Society

Culture

Socialization

Social Structure and Social Interaction

Groups, Networks, and Organizations

Deviance, Crime, and Social Control

Stratification

Racial and Ethnic Inequality

Sex,Gender,and Sexuality

Health and Health Care

Education and Religion

Politics and the Economy

Population and Urbanization

Social Change

Filters