Question 1

According to the U.S. Census, what percentage of U.S. households were nonfamily units in 2006?

Accepted Answer

A)  12% 
B)  22% 
C)  32% 
D)  42% 
A)  12% 
B)  22% 
C)  32% 
D)  42%

Question 2

For whites, cohabitation is most likely a(n) ______________, while for African Americans, cohabitation is most likely a(n) ________________.

Accepted Answer

A)  alternative to singlehood, precursor to marriage 
B)  alternative to marriage, precursor to marriage 
C)  precursor to marriage, alternative to marriage 
D)  precursor to marriage, alternative to singlehood 
A)  alternative to singlehood, precursor to marriage 
B)  alternative to marriage, precursor to marriage 
C)  precursor to marriage, alternative to marriage 
D)  precursor to marriage, alternative to singlehood

Question 3

The statement, "The family serves a number of purposes in society" is a part of which of the following theories of the family?

Accepted Answer

A)  Rational choice 
B)  Symbolic interactionist 
C)  Conflict 
D)  Structural-functionalist 
A)  Rational choice 
B)  Symbolic interactionist 
C)  Conflict 
D)  Structural-functionalist

Question 4

Some conservatives see cohabitation as a threat to the stability of society.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

The structural-functional theory points out the common purposes of families in every society.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Evan assumes that the reason women remain in abusive marriages is because they learned that abuse was "normal" from their families of orientation. Which of the following theories is Evan most likely using?

Accepted Answer

A)  Rational choice 
B)  Symbolic interaction 
C)  Conflict 
D)  Feminist 
A)  Rational choice 
B)  Symbolic interaction 
C)  Conflict 
D)  Feminist

Question 7

Teenage pregnancy rates in the United States have been increasing steadily since the 1970s.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Which of the following statements is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  In the United States, a woman is assaulted or beaten every 60 seconds. 
B)  In the United States, someone is sexually assaulted every 9 seconds. 
C)  In the United States, four women are murdered each day by boyfriends or husbands. 
D)  In the United States, 80% of all married women will experience battering at some time in their lives. 
A)  In the United States, a woman is assaulted or beaten every 60 seconds. 
B)  In the United States, someone is sexually assaulted every 9 seconds. 
C)  In the United States, four women are murdered each day by boyfriends or husbands. 
D)  In the United States, 80% of all married women will experience battering at some time in their lives.

Question 9

In dual-career marriages, economic stresses lessen but other types of stresses are more common than when only one partner works.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Conflict theorists contend that the widespread belief that today's marriages are between equals:

Accepted Answer

A)  Serves as a cover for male domination in intimate relationships 
B)  Is true for upper- and middle-class women, but not for lower-class women 
C)  Masks a significant increase in female-domination of their husbands and the family 
D)  Is true for families in industrialized societies but untrue in developing societies 
A)  Serves as a cover for male domination in intimate relationships 
B)  Is true for upper- and middle-class women, but not for lower-class women 
C)  Masks a significant increase in female-domination of their husbands and the family 
D)  Is true for families in industrialized societies but untrue in developing societies

Question 11

What are the main causes of divorce in the United States? What are the consequences of divorce for adults? What are the consequences of divorce for children? Overall, do you feel that divorce is positive or negative? Why?

Accepted Answer

The main causes of divorce in the United

Question 12

Why is the family known as "the most basic institution of a society"?

Accepted Answer

A)  It affects us most of the time and for most of our lives. 
B)  Other major life events take place outside of the family. 
C)  Other institutions can fulfill all of the same functions as the family. 
D)  All of the above 
A)  It affects us most of the time and for most of our lives. 
B)  Other major life events take place outside of the family. 
C)  Other institutions can fulfill all of the same functions as the family. 
D)  All of the above

Question 13

Melissa, a white woman, is engaged to Alex, a black man. Their marriage will be a(n):

Accepted Answer

A)  Endogamous marriage 
B)  Homogamy marriage 
C)  The least common type (white woman marrying black man) of interracial marriage 
D)  All of the above are accurate. 
A)  Endogamous marriage 
B)  Homogamy marriage 
C)  The least common type (white woman marrying black man) of interracial marriage 
D)  All of the above are accurate.

Question 14

Values are often transmitted from the family of orientation to the family of procreation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Jessy, a 22-year-old, just had a baby and moved back into her parents' house. Because of her reintegration into her parents' house, Jessy and her baby are now part of an extended family.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Compare and contrast bilateral and unilateral no-fault divorces.

Accepted Answer

Bilateral and unilateral no-fault divorc

Question 17

Eva theorized that women carefully weigh the costs and benefits of divorce before deciding whether to leave their husbands or remaining together. Eva is most likely using symbolic interaction theory.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

The Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 allows:

Accepted Answer

A)  Twelve weeks of paid leave for the birth of a baby or adoption only 
B)  Twelve weeks of unpaid leave for the care of a family member or because of the serious medical condition of the employee 
C)  Six weeks of unpaid leave for the care of a family member or because of the serious medical condition of the employee 
D)  Six weeks of paid and six weeks of unpaid leave for the care of a family member 
A)  Twelve weeks of paid leave for the birth of a baby or adoption only 
B)  Twelve weeks of unpaid leave for the care of a family member or because of the serious medical condition of the employee 
C)  Six weeks of unpaid leave for the care of a family member or because of the serious medical condition of the employee 
D)  Six weeks of paid and six weeks of unpaid leave for the care of a family member

Question 19

The family in which individuals are born and raised is called the family of procreation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

When we find a life mate and/or have our own children, we establish our:

Accepted Answer

A)  Family of orientation 
B)  Family of procreation 
C)  Family of conciliation 
D)  Extended family 
A)  Family of orientation 
B)  Family of procreation 
C)  Family of conciliation 
D)  Extended family

According to the U.S. Census, what percentage of U.S. households were nonfamily units in 2006?

For whites, cohabitation is most likely a(n) , while for African Americans, cohabitation is most likely a(n) __.

The statement, "The family serves a number of purposes in society" is a part of which of the following theories of the family?

Some conservatives see cohabitation as a threat to the stability of society.

The structural-functional theory points out the common purposes of families in every society.

Evan assumes that the reason women remain in abusive marriages is because they learned that abuse was "normal" from their families of orientation. Which of the following theories is Evan most likely using?

Teenage pregnancy rates in the United States have been increasing steadily since the 1970s.

Which of the following statements is true?

In dual-career marriages, economic stresses lessen but other types of stresses are more common than when only one partner works.

Conflict theorists contend that the widespread belief that today's marriages are between equals:

What are the main causes of divorce in the United States? What are the consequences of divorce for adults? What are the consequences of divorce for children? Overall, do you feel that divorce is positive or negative? Why?

Why is the family known as "the most basic institution of a society"?

Melissa, a white woman, is engaged to Alex, a black man. Their marriage will be a(n):

Values are often transmitted from the family of orientation to the family of procreation.

Jessy, a 22-year-old, just had a baby and moved back into her parents' house. Because of her reintegration into her parents' house, Jessy and her baby are now part of an extended family.

Compare and contrast bilateral and unilateral no-fault divorces.

Eva theorized that women carefully weigh the costs and benefits of divorce before deciding whether to leave their husbands or remaining together. Eva is most likely using symbolic interaction theory.

The Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 allows:

The family in which individuals are born and raised is called the family of procreation.

When we find a life mate and/or have our own children, we establish our:

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According to the U.S. Census, what percentage of U.S. households were nonfamily units in 2006?

For whites, cohabitation is most likely a(n) ______________, while for African Americans, cohabitation is most likely a(n) ________________.

The statement, "The family serves a number of purposes in society" is a part of which of the following theories of the family?

Some conservatives see cohabitation as a threat to the stability of society.

The structural-functional theory points out the common purposes of families in every society.

Evan assumes that the reason women remain in abusive marriages is because they learned that abuse was "normal" from their families of orientation. Which of the following theories is Evan most likely using?

Teenage pregnancy rates in the United States have been increasing steadily since the 1970s.

Which of the following statements is true?

In dual-career marriages, economic stresses lessen but other types of stresses are more common than when only one partner works.

Conflict theorists contend that the widespread belief that today's marriages are between equals:

What are the main causes of divorce in the United States? What are the consequences of divorce for adults? What are the consequences of divorce for children? Overall, do you feel that divorce is positive or negative? Why?

Why is the family known as "the most basic institution of a society"?

Melissa, a white woman, is engaged to Alex, a black man. Their marriage will be a(n):

Values are often transmitted from the family of orientation to the family of procreation.

Jessy, a 22-year-old, just had a baby and moved back into her parents' house. Because of her reintegration into her parents' house, Jessy and her baby are now part of an extended family.

Compare and contrast bilateral and unilateral no-fault divorces.

Eva theorized that women carefully weigh the costs and benefits of divorce before deciding whether to leave their husbands or remaining together. Eva is most likely using symbolic interaction theory.

The Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 allows:

The family in which individuals are born and raised is called the family of procreation.

When we find a life mate and/or have our own children, we establish our:

Sociology: a Unique Way to View the World

Examining the Social World: How Do We Know

Society and Culture: Hardward and Software of Our Social World

Socialization: Becoming Human and Humane

Interaction, Groups, and Organizations: Connections That Work

Deviance and Social Control: Sickos, Freaks, and Folks Like Us

Stratification: Rich and Famous or Rages and Famine

Race and Ethnic Group Stratefication: Beyond We and They

Gender Stratification: Shehe Who Goes First

Education: What Are We Learning

Religion: the Meaning of Sacred Meaning

Politics and Economics: Penetrating Power and Privilege

Medicine: an Anatomy of Health and Illness

Population and Urbanization: Living on Spaceship Earth

The Process of Change: Can We Make a Difference

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For whites, cohabitation is most likely a(n) , while for African Americans, cohabitation is most likely a(n) __.