Module 1

Family togetherness, stability, and loyalty are all examples of -proscriptive norms. -familistic (communal) values. -self-fulfillment values. -outdated norms.

familistic (communal) values.

A person who believed in the "family-decline" theory might say the following: -"There has been a serious breakdown in marriage and family values." -"Family life isn't getting worse, it just adjusts to the times." -"Families today are better off than in the past." -"There is no marriage crisis."

"There has been a serious breakdown in marriage and family values."

Today, only about __________ percent of American households fit the 1950s nuclear family ideal of a married couple with children, where only the husband is employed. -5 -10 -25 -33

5

Same-sex couple households increased by _____ percent between 2000 and 2010. -40 -80 -95 -50

80

What is meant by the term postmodern family? -Families today exhibit a multiplicity of forms. -Any family formed after 1960. -A family which is on the cutting edge of technology and current trends. -Families today are more philosophical and reflective.

Families today exhibit a multiplicity of forms.

Which of the following is true about the age at marriage today? -It is the highest recorded since the 1890 census. -Age at marriage is declining to 1970s levels. -Male's age at marriage has increased, but female's remains lower. -It has remained virtually the same since 1890.

It is the highest recorded since the 1890 census.

The child population of the U.S. is ________ racially and ethnically diverse than the adult population. -equally -more -less -far less

More

Which of the following is NOT one of the four themes of the textbook? -Personal decisions must be made throughout the life course. -People are influenced by the society around them. -We live in a society characterized by considerable change. -Personal decision making has little impact on society.

Personal decision making has little impact on society.

Which of the following is a path young adults took in response to the recession? -Dropped out of school. -Opted to have children sooner. -Held out for a higher salary. -Postponed marriage.

Postponed marriage.

People have been postponing marriage in recent years. -True -False

True

Research shows that parents, siblings, and other relatives influence a child's self-concept, having a profound influence on personal identity. -True -False

True

Some of our choices are not conscious and we "slide" into them. -True -False

True

People are influenced by the society around them. Societal or structural conditions can negatively limit or positively__________ our options. -dismiss -expand -destroy -belittle

expand

The divorce rate -has been in decline since 1980. -continues to increase over time. -will probably never level off. -will always remain at 50 percent of first marriages.

has been in decline since 1980.

The Census Bureau uses which of the following terms to describe a person or a group of people residing together? -family -nuclear family -extended family -household

household

Children are __________ likely than the general population or the elderly to be living in poverty. -more -far less -somewhat less -equally

more

The text reports that _________ percent of marriages were preceded by cohabitation. -less than 10 -about 15 -25 -over 50

over 50

Particularly among college educated women, parenthood is _________. -not an option -postponed -embraced early in life -doubled

postponed

Children learn social roles by imitating the behaviors of parents, siblings, and family members through a type of play called ___________. -externalization. -mocking caregivers. -secondary education. -role-taking.

role-taking.

From interviews and observations, the authors reveal that: -"family" is one cohesive unit. -most social scientists agree on a definition of "family." -there are many definitions given for "family." -defining "family" is not vital because there are so many definitions.

there are many definitions given for "family."

The U.S. Census Bureau defines a family as -any heterosexual or homosexual conjugal union and any children. -two or more persons sharing a household and who are related by blood, marriage, or adoption. -any group of people residing together. -parents, children, grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins

two or more persons sharing a household and who are related by blood, marriage, or adoption.

A majority of children live in __________ households. -divorced -single-mother -single-father -two-parent

two-parent

Many households containing grandparents are __________ family households, which include other relatives besides parents and children. -modern -nuclear -extended -blended

extended

Parents, siblings and other relatives are usually highly influential in developing a child's _____________, or that child's sense of worth and value. -self-concept -genetic code -nickname -temperament

self-concept

Those with a "family change" perspective view the family as ________________. -declining rapidly -"an adaptable institution" -"a rigid institution" -slowly and steadily getting worse

"an adaptable institution"

Sometimes we _______ into a decision rather than making a conscious one. -"opt" -"crawl" -"slide" -"grow"

"slide"

In 1957, the total fertility rate was about 3.6 children per woman. For the last 25 years, it has been __________ child/children per woman. -less than one -one -around two -about three

around two

Deciding about, rather than sliding into, a situation involves looking at the alternatives, not just picking the ________ choice. -acceptable -easiest -basic -difficult

easiest

Family change is attributed to which of the following influences? -declining mental health -individuals who do not wish to live in families -hopelessness -economic trends and cultural changes

economic trends and cultural changes

Scholars and advocates with a __________ perspective argue that we need to view the family from a historical standpoint. -family change -pessimistic -familistic -family decline

family change

Scholars and advocates with a __________ perspective point to what they see as a negative cultural change accentuated by excessive individualism and self-indulgence. -family change -boomer fat -familistic -family decline

family decline

Life in American families reflects a tension in American culture between family solidarity and -individual freedom. -the prenuptial contract. -divorce. -childlessness.

individual freedom.

Valuing personal happiness and goals and the development of distinct identity is a(n) ________ value. -familistic -kinship orientation -structural -individualistic

individualistic

If you wanted to make a knowledgeable decision about choosing which class to take, -take the first class which is open and will fit your schedule. -find out what your friends are taking, and do the same. -wait until the last possible minute, and then let your advisor find a class. -look through the catalog at all the possibilities, consider what will benefit you in the future, and register early to get the class you consider best.

look through the catalog at all the possibilities, consider what will benefit you in the future, and register early to get the class you consider best.

The _______ family became common in industrial societies because it was better suited for city life. -blended -nuclear -extended -modified-extended

nuclear

According to the text's discussion of how social factors influence people's personal choices, -it is always more difficult to make the common choice. -social factors can limit people's options. -social factors never limit people's options. -some people do not make choices.

social factors can limit people's options.

Through the lens of social scientific research, individual choices are shaped by -unknown forces. -deep, inner drives. -social factors. -schooling.

social factors.

Which is the phrase used to describe economic and social forces that limit personal choices? -media overload -mass confusion -structural constraints -cultural baggage

structural constraints