Question 1

Demographic changes have increased the likelihood of divorce in the U.S.the primary example of this is

Accepted Answer

A) the aging of the U.S.population which results in later age at first marriage. 
B) longer life expectancy which increases the length of many marriages beyond what they would have been in the past. 
C) the decreasing number of children that forces couples to focus more on each other. 
D) the skewed sex ratio that gives women many more choices for potential partners. 
A) the aging of the U.S.population which results in later age at first marriage. 
B) longer life expectancy which increases the length of many marriages beyond what they would have been in the past. 
C) the decreasing number of children that forces couples to focus more on each other. 
D) the skewed sex ratio that gives women many more choices for potential partners.

Question 2

Sociological studies of patterns of family violence have found that

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A) violence in lesbian and gay relationships is as common as in heterosexual relationships. 
B) the most common form of child abuse is neglect. 
C) most perpetrators of elder abuse are men. 
D) overall,violence in the family has been declining. 
A) violence in lesbian and gay relationships is as common as in heterosexual relationships. 
B) the most common form of child abuse is neglect. 
C) most perpetrators of elder abuse are men. 
D) overall,violence in the family has been declining.

Question 3

Elements of the everyday world that are not considered sacred are called.

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A) profane 
B) sanctified 
C) sacred 
D) revered 
A) profane 
B) sanctified 
C) sacred 
D) revered

Question 4

Gay and lesbian families are unable to form long term relationships due to the lack of state support for their relationships.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Emile Durkheim argued that religion is

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A) functional for society because it reaffirms the social bonds that people have with each other. 
B) a distinct threat to social cohesion. 
C) a tool for class oppression. 
D) an institution that exists in direct opposition to the other institutions that exist in society. 
A) functional for society because it reaffirms the social bonds that people have with each other. 
B) a distinct threat to social cohesion. 
C) a tool for class oppression. 
D) an institution that exists in direct opposition to the other institutions that exist in society.

Question 6

Research indicates that faith-based organizations

Accepted Answer

A) enhance the participation of traditionally disadvantaged groups in the democratic process. 
B) violate the principle of separation of church and state. 
C) serve to make government more fundamentalist Christian. 
D) have had no significant influence on public life in the U.S. 
A) enhance the participation of traditionally disadvantaged groups in the democratic process. 
B) violate the principle of separation of church and state. 
C) serve to make government more fundamentalist Christian. 
D) have had no significant influence on public life in the U.S.

Question 7

Virtually all commuter marriages consist of couples who are relatively prosperous professionals.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Prior to industrialization,

Accepted Answer

A) the nuclear family was the cultural ideal in the U.S. 
B) the household was the center for production and distribution of goods. 
C) men were responsible for economic life and women were responsible for domestic life. 
D) men worked in wage labor outside the home,and women and children labored at home. 
A) the nuclear family was the cultural ideal in the U.S. 
B) the household was the center for production and distribution of goods. 
C) men were responsible for economic life and women were responsible for domestic life. 
D) men worked in wage labor outside the home,and women and children labored at home.

Question 9

Karl Marx believed that religion encourages passivity and acceptance of one's circumstances.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

The largest religion in the world (measured in numbers of followers)is.

Accepted Answer

A) Islam 
B) Christianity 
C) Hinduism 
D) Buddhism 
A) Islam 
B) Christianity 
C) Hinduism 
D) Buddhism

Question 11

Religious extremist movements

Accepted Answer

A) Are highly patriarchal. 
B) Are typically Christian-based. 
C) Include violence in most cases. 
D) Assume a demonic nature of individuals. 
A) Are highly patriarchal. 
B) Are typically Christian-based. 
C) Include violence in most cases. 
D) Assume a demonic nature of individuals.

Question 12

Which of the following is not a critical function that churches for African Americans?

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A) a defense against the damage caused by racism. 
B) a source of social and community services. 
C) as community centers and political units for their members. 
D) an educational tool for urban youth. 
A) a defense against the damage caused by racism. 
B) a source of social and community services. 
C) as community centers and political units for their members. 
D) an educational tool for urban youth.

Question 13

Polyandry refers to the practice of men having multiple wives.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

The stepfamilies that are often created by divorce and remarriage

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A) rarely involve stepchildren. 
B) receive a great deal of institutional support. 
C) take many different forms today. 
D) utilize existing social norms and institutional support to help them through conflict. 
A) rarely involve stepchildren. 
B) receive a great deal of institutional support. 
C) take many different forms today. 
D) utilize existing social norms and institutional support to help them through conflict.

Question 15

The Barkers live in the U.S.Which of the following is true about their child care options?

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A) U.S.family leave policies cover all families 
B) U.S.family leave policies cover most family expenses 
C) The costs are reasonable for most families 
D) U.S.family leave policies do not address ongoing needs for child care 
A) U.S.family leave policies cover all families 
B) U.S.family leave policies cover most family expenses 
C) The costs are reasonable for most families 
D) U.S.family leave policies do not address ongoing needs for child care

Question 16

According to the text,what proportion of Americans believes that religion can solve all or most of society's
Problems?

Accepted Answer

A) one-fifth 
B) one-fourth 
C) one-half 
D) two-thirds 
A) one-fifth 
B) one-fourth 
C) one-half 
D) two-thirds

Question 17

Religion is an institutionalized system ofby which a group of people interprets and responds to what they feel is sacred and that provides answers to questions of ultimate meaning.

Accepted Answer

A) symbols 
B) beliefs 
C) values 
D) all of the above 
A) symbols 
B) beliefs 
C) values 
D) all of the above

Question 18

Compare a church and a sect.How do they differ by organization?

Accepted Answer

A church and a sect differ in organizati

Question 19

Durkheim's emphasis on rituals and shared meanings fits with which types of sociological theory?

Accepted Answer

A) conflict theory and functionalism 
B) functionalism and symbolic interactionism 
C) symbolic interactionism and conflict theory 
D) exchange theory and functionalism 
A) conflict theory and functionalism 
B) functionalism and symbolic interactionism 
C) symbolic interactionism and conflict theory 
D) exchange theory and functionalism

Question 20

The number of single-father households isand arelikely than single-mother families to experience severe economic problems.

Accepted Answer

A) increasing; more 
B) increasing; less 
C) decreasing; more 
D) decreasing; less 
A) increasing; more 
B) increasing; less 
C) decreasing; more 
D) decreasing; less

Demographic changes have increased the likelihood of divorce in the U.S.the primary example of this is

Sociological studies of patterns of family violence have found that

Elements of the everyday world that are not considered sacred are called.

Gay and lesbian families are unable to form long term relationships due to the lack of state support for their relationships.

Emile Durkheim argued that religion is

Research indicates that faith-based organizations

Virtually all commuter marriages consist of couples who are relatively prosperous professionals.

Prior to industrialization,

Karl Marx believed that religion encourages passivity and acceptance of one's circumstances.

The largest religion in the world (measured in numbers of followers)is.

Religious extremist movements

Which of the following is not a critical function that churches for African Americans?

Polyandry refers to the practice of men having multiple wives.

The stepfamilies that are often created by divorce and remarriage

The Barkers live in the U.S.Which of the following is true about their child care options?

According to the text,what proportion of Americans believes that religion can solve all or most of society's Problems?

Religion is an institutionalized system ofby which a group of people interprets and responds to what they feel is sacred and that provides answers to questions of ultimate meaning.

Compare a church and a sect.How do they differ by organization?

Durkheim's emphasis on rituals and shared meanings fits with which types of sociological theory?

The number of single-father households isand arelikely than single-mother families to experience severe economic problems.

Sociological Perspective

Culture and the Media

Doing Sociological research

Socialization and the Life Course

Social Structure and Social Interaction

Groups and Organization

Deviance and Crime

Social Class and Social Stratification

Global Stratification

Race and Ethnicity

Gender

Sexuality

Education and Health Care

Economics and Politics

Environment, Population and Social Change

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Exam 13: Families and Religion

Demographic changes have increased the likelihood of divorce in the U.S.the primary example of this is

Sociological studies of patterns of family violence have found that

Elements of the everyday world that are not considered sacred are called.

Gay and lesbian families are unable to form long term relationships due to the lack of state support for their relationships.

Emile Durkheim argued that religion is

Research indicates that faith-based organizations

Virtually all commuter marriages consist of couples who are relatively prosperous professionals.

Prior to industrialization,

Karl Marx believed that religion encourages passivity and acceptance of one's circumstances.

The largest religion in the world (measured in numbers of followers)is.

Religious extremist movements

Which of the following is not a critical function that churches for African Americans?

Polyandry refers to the practice of men having multiple wives.

The stepfamilies that are often created by divorce and remarriage

The Barkers live in the U.S.Which of the following is true about their child care options?

According to the text,what proportion of Americans believes that religion can solve all or most of society's Problems?

Religion is an institutionalized system ofby which a group of people interprets and responds to what they feel is sacred and that provides answers to questions of ultimate meaning.

Compare a church and a sect.How do they differ by organization?

Durkheim's emphasis on rituals and shared meanings fits with which types of sociological theory?

The number of single-father households isand arelikely than single-mother families to experience severe economic problems.

Sociological Perspective

Culture and the Media

Doing Sociological research

Socialization and the Life Course

Social Structure and Social Interaction

Groups and Organization

Deviance and Crime

Social Class and Social Stratification

Global Stratification

Race and Ethnicity

Gender

Sexuality

Education and Health Care

Economics and Politics

Environment, Population and Social Change

Filters