mvcc soc102 final
The cost to raise a child to age 18, excluding college, for a middle-income family is approximately__________________. $50,000 $120,000 $235,000 $175,000
$235,000
Public health officials point out that every time you have sex with someone, you are in effect having sex with your partner's previous sex partners of the last______________________. 10 years 6 months 5 years 2 years
10 years
The average American worker is given______________paid vacation days annually. 32 24 10 14
14
Cuber and Harroff's research found that only___________________of marriages are vital. 5% 18% 10% 15%
15%
The official definition of poverty was created in________________. 1949 1939 1929 1963
1963
Jolee and William were recently married, and it is the first marriage for both of them. The probability of their marriage ending in separation or divorce within the first five years is___________. 3% 20% 40% 60%
20%
One study on divorce found that________________of mothers and__________________of fathers were still coping emotionally 10 or more years after the event. 20%; 25% 15%; 20% 25%; 20% 20%; 15%
20%; 25%
In____________of same-sex male couples, one of the partners becomes a stay-at-home parent. 26% 5% 40% 17%
26%
Mila fears that her abusive partner might kill her. She has a right to be worried because, in the United States, at least_______________of all female homicide victims are killed by male intimate partners. 20% 25% 15% 30%
30%
The probability of a first marriage ending in separation or divorce within the first 10 years is about_______________________. 20% 60% 30% 50%
30%
The criterion used for identifying low infant birthweight is approximately___________pounds. 7.5 8.5 5.5 6.5
5.5
The United States ranks_______________compared with other industrial nations in infant-mortality rates. 35th 15th 556h second
556h
According to Shirley Glass________________of marriages between people who marry their affair partners eventually end in divorce. 40% 58% 25% 75%
75%
Demographers estimate that___________________of Americans will marry at some point in their lives. 95% 35% 80% 58%
80%
Research shows that_______________of children in blended families are doing well. 80% 40% 58% 72%
80%
What percentage of divorces are settled out of court? 48% 90% 59% 77%
90%
A symbolic interactionists would likely agree with which of the following statements regarding remarriage? Remarriage may create social problems regarding sexual boundaries Acceptance of blended families is likely to change over time Remarriage creates economic benefits for the family Remarriage affirms the social benefits of family as an institution
Acceptance of blended families is likely to change over time
_____________________is altruistic love. Storge Pragma Agape Eros
Agape
_______________is one the riskiest activities for the transmission of HIV and other STDs. Vaginal sex Cunnilingus Oral-genital sex Anal sex
Anal sex
Attachment theory argues which of the following statements? All people have the same attachment needs Closeness with others is a survival need We only need attachment during our infancy Closeness with others matters, but less than other factors
Closeness with others is a survival need
_____________________theory suggests that a 2-year old and a 7-year old child will process gender role information differently. Gender Schema Cognitive development structural-functionalist Sociobiological
Cognitive development
One of the handouts passed out during class by the instructor dealt with which of the following topics? Considering a Hoosier marriage Considering an open marriage Considering Monogamous Privilege Considering same-sex marriage
Considering Monogamous Privilege
Which of the following is a disadvantage of cohabitation, according to the text? Couples can realistically learn bout each other's problems Couples are less likely to stay and work out problems Partners can maintain their independence It is easier to dissolve than marriage
Couples are less likely to stay and work out problems
Leopold uses a conflict theoretical perspective to view the world. He would agree with which of the following statements? Crises in relationships can create strong bonds Crises increase social conflict and economic costs to society Early life experiences with abuse contribute to the continuation of violence Major social institutions agree on the rejection of abuse
Crises increase social conflict and economic costs to society
______________________people are most likely to change the subject to avoid a fight. Passive Distracted Reasonable Constructed
Distracted
________________is the payment of money or property by the bride's family to the groom's family. Dowry Endowment Bride price Bestowment
Dowry
______________is an intensely passionate love in which people are inclined to believe in "love at first sight." Mania Agape Eros Ludus
Eros
__________________is the basis for a strong relationship. Friendship Physical attraction Infatuation Sexual desire
Friendship
______________is a casual form of sexual interaction among college students. Elopement Courtship Being joined at the hip Hooking up
Hooking up
Which of the following statements about unrequited love is correct? People experience rejection because of their inability to commit to a relationship It is upsetting for the rejecter as well as the one rejected Research revealed that up to 50% of those interviewed had experienced unrequited love Personal appearance is rarely a reason for rejection in love
It is upsetting for the rejecter as well as the one rejected
Which of the following is a suggestion for establishing a good relationship with your stepchildren? Bring children from current and previous marriages together Be a disciplinarian Become involved in parenting your stepchild Let the biological parent discipline the child
Let the biological parent discipline the child
__________________is sexual arousal, a physical state that can distinguished from sexual desire, a psychological state. Love Romantic love Lust Agape
Lust
___________________is self-stimulation of the genitals for sexual pleasure. Nocturnal orgasm Sexual fantasy Foreplay Masturbation
Masturbation
Romantic love grew out of beliefs of the______________________. ancient Greeks courtly traditions of Chinese royalty religions of India Middle Ages in Europe
Middle Ages in Europe
Benjamin and Kayla are raising their children in the most expensive region in the United States. They live in the __________________. West South Midwest Northeast
Northeast
Which of the following directions is helpful in the aftermath of a breakup? Think about your lost partner often Make a list of negative feelings Raise your self-esteem Suppress the experience of pain
Raise your self-esteem
Which of the following is a suggestion for parents to help their children during divorce? Share your own anger and guilt about the divorce with the children Recognize that the children have sadness and anger Keep the divorce private from the children Allow the children to be negotiators
Recognize that the children have sadness and anger
Which of the following affects the higher divorce rate of remarriages? Remarried partners have too much social support Remarried partners are less fearful of divorce Stepism creates an unhealthy family environment Stepchildren always get their biological parents' attention
Remarried partners are less fearful of divorce
A symbolic interactionists would likely contend which of the following? Social institutions, such as the family and government cannot agree on whether sex education should be taught Reproduction meanings vary depending on the meaning of gender roles Sex education reflects competition for scarce resources Reproduction is central to the order of society
Reproduction meanings vary depending on the meaning of gender roles
______________theory identifies education as a bargain-worthy item in marriage. Occupational Conflict Exchange Resource
Resource
A structural-functionalist would agree with which of the following statements regarding remarriage? Legal conflicts may arise in these new family arrangements Merging families may result in role ambiguity Reuniting families creates stability for society Blended families create new meanings for marriage and family
Reuniting families creates stability for society
Which of the following accurately represents the effect of the social media on families? Social media discourages a focus on the here and now Social media encourages a focus on family Social media does not have a real effect on families at all Social media helps families feel confident
Social media discourages a focus on the here and now
Which of the following statements, according to the text, best applies to the middle-aged phase of marriage? Marital satisfaction generally decreases Some mothers are likely to experience depression after the children have left home The couple receives help with household chores When adult children return home multiple times, marital satisfaction generally increases
Some mothers are likely to experience depression after the children have left home
__________________________is an arrangement in which committed couples exchange partners for recreational sex. Cooperative marriage Polygyny Swinging Polygamy
Swinging
Research on teen pregnancy shows which of the following? Teenage mothers have a lower possibility of going on welfare than older mothers Most teen mothers are able to overcome poverty Teenage pregnancy does not affect one's economic outcomes Teenage girls become pregnant because they are already poor
Teenage girls become pregnant because they are already poor
___________________refers to the fact that some subjects in research studies who alter their behavior because of their knowledge. Participant control Participant bias Maneuvering The Hawthorne effect
The Hawthorne effect
Which of the following is true about the teen pregnancy rate in the United States? The United States has one of the lowest teen pregnancy rates in the developed world The United States has one of the highest teen pregnancy rates in the developed world The teen pregnancy rate has risen steadily since the 1960''s The teen pregnancy rate has steadily declined since the 1960's
The United States has one of the highest teen pregnancy rates in the developed world
_________________occurs when divorced adult children return home to live with their parents. The sandwich effect Empty nest syndrome A launching family The boomerang effect
The boomerang effect
Which of the following is an accurate trend regarding American families? Only one parent is likely to be working There are more people who are living alone Teen pregnancy is on the rise People are living shorter lives
There are more people who are living alone
______________________is considered the most intimate kind of nonverbal communications. Smiling Gazing Touching Eye Contact
Touching
Which of the following is a benefit of traditional gender roles? Traditional gender roles tie self-worth to accomplishment Traditional gender roles discourage job-related stress Traditional gender roles are predictable Traditional gender roles increase self-esteem
Traditional gender roles are predictable
Which of the following is an important step to take when serious illness occurs in a family? Allow individuals to face the adversity on their own Prioritize the illness over the relationship View the illness as a challenge to be be faced together Realize that partners need to be consistent in the role of caretaker
View the illness as a challenge to be be faced together
Which of the following is a recommendation for choosing a good daycare? Find one that offers the best price Make an appointment when visiting the facility Visit the facility frequently Only use in home care facilities
Visit the facility frequently
____________________________said, "If people define situations as real, they are real in their consequences." Herbert Blumer Charles Horton Cooley George Herbert Mead William I. Thomas
William I. Thomas
Which of the following statements concerning jealousy is correct? Women are more apt to be jealous when their partners are involved emotionally with someone else Men and women have similar reactions when jealous Jealous men are more likely to commit property crimes against their lovers Men are more likely to be jealous of their partners emotional involvement with someone else
Women are more apt to be jealous when their partners are involved emotionally with someone else
A structural-functional theorist would likely agree with which of the following statements about work and family? Working families contribute to the stability of their family and society Societal views of gender encourage women to be paid less than men Some people earn jobs through nepotism Gender socialization encourages women to be mothers
Working families contribute to the stability of their family and society
A sociological analysis of wedding ceremonies indicates that they are___________________. decreasing in number essentially religious in nature a civil requirement a cultural universal
a cultural universal
According to John Gottman, if Marie and Jazmine are interested in strengthening their relationship, it is most important for them to foster___________________. increased sexual desire an ability to express disappointment mutual interests a culture of appreciation
a culture of appreciation
The binuclear family is best described as_____________________. children born into a new blended family adult children returning to live with their parents a family in which members live in two different households
a family in which members live in two different households
Couples who cohabitated before marriage have____________________. no risk of divorce a higher rate of divorce compared with those who did not cohabitate before marriage a lower rate of divorce compared with those who did not cohabitate before marriage approximately the same risk factors for divorce as do those who did not cohabitate before marriage
a higher rate of divorce compared with those who did not cohabitate before marriage
For the purpose of this chapter, marriage is defined in North America as____________________________. a socially approved mating relationship in any state a civil union between any two consenting adults in any state a legal union between two people that unites them only legal between a man and a woman
a legal union between two people that unites them
Which of the following is an internal stressor? earthquakes a new baby inflation rate terrorism
a new baby
Which of the following variables has encouraged the increase in divorce? an increase in the extended family social integration a rise in the nuclear family low levels of social mobility
a rise in the nuclear family
In the_____________________style of conflict, a person is both unassertive and cooperative. collaborating parallel accommodating compromising
accommodating
Courtney experienced the most common form of rape,____________rape. stranger child female abuse acquaintance
acquaintance
Suing a third party for damages alleging the third party caused the demise of a marriage is called_________________. second party statute alienation of affection adultery-initiated no-fault divorce
alienation of affection
When Caitlin nd Ben do not have a clear understanding of whose responsibility it is to do certain tasks such as picking up the children at day care, they are experiencing role_________________. overload ambiguity expectations conflict
ambiguity
Which of the following coincides with the statement "We didn't really want a baby, but we'll go ahead with it"? yes-no partners plannerpartners ambivalent partners acceptance of fate partners
ambivalent partners
A worker who is allowed to work from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm instead of 9:00 am to 5:00 pm is an example of_________________. telecommuting an employee with a compressed work week an employee using flextime alternate shifts
an employee using flextime
Jolene is suffering from substance abuse. For her children, this is an example of_____________. a life cycle event an internal stressor a hassle an external stressor
an internal stressor
A person who expresses the cultural characteristics of both males and females is______________________. intersexed gender asexual androgynous transgendered
androgynous
David Olson found that couples who_________________tend to be happy couples. are flexible as a couple agree on political issues focus on their independence have different personality types
are flexible as a couple
Premature births in the United States__________________. are most likely for Asian American children have decreased since 1990 are linked to increased C-sections make up 15% of births
are linked to increased C-sections
Melissa exemplifies the "feminization of poverty" because__________________________. as a working woman, she is more likely to fall into debt as a married woman, she is more likely to be dependent on her husband as a divorced woman, she is no longer receiving child support as a single mother, she is more at risk for poverty
as a single mother, she is more at risk for poverty
Artificial insemination is an example of a(n)_______________________. abnormality in the uterus failure to ovulate assisted reproductive technology fertility planning method
assisted reproductive technology
Alex is a child of a teen mother. He is_____________________. unlikely to be a teen parent at high risk for failing in school unlikely to have problems with the law at low risk for substance abuse
at high risk for failing in school
Noncustodial fathers who feel guilty about not spending enough time with their children often________________________. become "Disneyland Dads" try to remarry their ex-wife petition the court for more visitation rights expect their new wives to actively engage with them in interacting with the children
become "Disneyland Dads"
Well paying manufacturing jobs in the United States have________________. been in a steady state of decline unaffected by globalization improved because of technology increased because of free trade policies
been in a steady state of decline
Which of the following types of stepfamilies is most common? joint biological-stepfamily biological father-stepmother family parent-grandparent custodial family biological mother-stepfather family
biological mother-stepfather family
A_________________is an arranged marriage in which the couple first meet on their wedding day. blind marriage forced marriage open marriage closed marriage
blind marriage
According to symbolic interactionists, which of the following would be a strong social agent influencing gender role behavior? caretaker school teacher mass media religion
caretaker
Sociologists define love as__________________________. need satisfaction many faceted passionate and all consuming caring, commitment, and intimacy
caring, commitment, and intimacy
A marriage that is voluntary without children is called______________. childless postponed child free pronatalist
child free
Setting most likely to involve social interaction are____________________fields. interactive closed mixed open
closed
In the_______________style of conflict, one exhibits assertiveness and cooperation. competing collaborating parallel accommodating
collaborating
When a couple and their lawyers sign a contract agreeing to dissolve the marriage without litigation, they are employing____________________. collaborative divorce contested divorce no-fault divorce divorce mediation
collaborative divorce
Another name for dual-career couples living apart, often for economic reasons, is__________________. economic marriage couples living-apart-together couples commuter marriage couples skipped-income couples
commuter marriage couples
Couples who view conflict as a battle to be won use the_____________________style of conflict. accommodating competing parallel avoiding
competing
In spite of his protests, Sam's girlfriend abandoned his baby because she felt she had no other choice. However, as a father, Sam felt the safe-haven law__________________. discouraged abortion compromised his parental rights encouraged abandonment discouraged counseling
compromised his parental rights
Full time working women who feel frustrated because they cannot attend their children's school events are experiencing role_________________. ambiguity overload conflict disruption
conflict
The primary reason a second marriage fails, according to the text is__________________. conflict over money no clear rules and boundaries having unrealistic expectations lack of love
conflict over money
Toxic parents_____________________. used to be trancenders as children show children love consistently act in negative ways toward their children occasionally lose their temper
consistently act in negative ways toward their children
Critical thinking requires__________________________. constant questioning a firm mindset experience an imagination
constant questioning
Gottman identified____________________as a predictor of divorce. insensitivity leveling contempt confrontation
contempt
Which of the following did William Goode identify as a benefit of family? socialization convenience physical safety monogamy
convenience
The instructor presented during a lecture three (3) types of time for a couple to be successful. What are the three (3) types of time? intimate, focused, recreational focused, recreational, sexual couple, parallel, alone couple, intimate, focused
couple, parallel, alone
Men who experience the same physical symptoms as their pregnant wives have a condition known as___________________. sympathetic sickness postpartum depression bonding couvade
couvade
Exogamy is defined as the_____________________________. geographical closeness of partners cultural expectation to marry someone from within one's social group cultural expectation to marry someone outside of one's family group unique personality attributes that draw people toward one another
cultural expectation to marry someone outside of one's family group
Many blended families do not have norms and rules to guide their expectations and behaviors. These families are lacking_______________________. cultural scripts quasi-kinship structures family boundaries genogram maps
cultural scripts
Oral stimulation of the female genitals is called__________________________. foreplay fellatio masturbation cunnilingus
cunnilingus
The ancient Greeks and Romans viewed passionate love as an____________________. precursor to arranged marriage dangerous illness idealized state better alternative to altruistic love
dangerous illness
Liam and Carolyn re using the least effective method of contraception. They are likely relying on_______________. a diaphragm douching condoms birth control pills
douching
Which stage in Bohannan's six stations of divorce involves the loss of affection, trust, and respect? legal economic emotional psychic
emotional
Research reveals that women tend to communicate_______________________while men communicate__________________. abstractly; concretely emotionally; cognitively verbally; nonverbally cooperative; combatively
emotionally; cognitively
Women's sexual scripts________________________________________. emphasize orgasm as the ultimate purpose of sex emphasize physical attraction promote a high interest in sex promote confidence
emphasize physical attraction
Tyrell is committed to marrying someone who shares a similar race and class background. He is practicing______________. propinquity endogamy exogamy homogamy
endogamy
The condition in which cells from the lining of the uterus grow in the abdominal cavity is called________________________. GIFT ovarian blockage endometriosis chorionic gonadotropin
endometriosis
Sexually sensitive areas of the body are called___________________zones. stimulation erogenous arousal anorgasmic
erogenous
Safe haven laws_______________________. exist in 40 U.S. states were first enacted in Louisiana exist in every U.S. state are an old European custom
exist in every U.S. state
A young couple who abruptly breaks off a love relationship after only three months and subsequently develops a platonic relationship has engaged n which of the following responses to a deteriorating relationship?s voice loyalty neglect exit
exit
Gottman found that couples in lasting marriages______________________________. communicate using different styles experience more positive feelings than negative ones withhold criticism of their patners embrace conflict and dissatisfaction
experience more positive feelings than negative ones
Power that stems from the belief that one partner has more knowledge than the other is called____________________. legitimate expert reward coercive
expert
According to Talcott Parsons, women were expected to play the_________________role of homemaker. central dominant subservient expressive
expressive
What variable was cited as the most important for a successful marriage? children shared religious beliefs faithfulness sharing household chores
faithfulness
The family systems perspective suggest that___________________. family members make up a system of interconnected parts male dominance in the family creates stability each member of the family fulfills a special role family members fulfill certain tasks and expectations as they move through their family life cycle
family members make up a system of interconnected parts
The family into which one is born and raised is called a___________________. family of orientation family of procreation neolocal family patrilocal family
family of orientation
Foolish love--love without intimate involvement--is also called_____________________love. fatuous empty companionate lustful
fatuous
Child-free couples often___________________. are less satisfied with their relationship compared with couples with children feel pronatalist pressures from their parents feel positively stereotyped by society have lower levels of education than couples with children
feel pronatalist pressures from their parents
Oral stimulation of a penis by a partner is called_________________. cunnilingus foreplay masturbation fellatio
fellatio
Lonnie derives sexual pleasure from black, high-heeled boots. This is an example of____________________. sadomasochism exhibitionism fetishism voyeurism
fetishism
According to the text, marriages that allow partners to change over time are______________________. acquiescent flexible resilient equitable
flexible
The meaning of____________________varies significantly among cultures. gazing body movement smiling interpersonal space
gazing
The socially learned attitudes and behaviors associated with being male or female are called____________________. expressive roles gender roles role behaviors sex roles
gender roles
According to________________________theory, children develop a framework of knowledge about typical male and female behaviors. sociobiological gender schema modeling gender socialization
gender schema
When Simon realized that as a male he was supposed to be physically strong, he incorporated this into his _____________________. sociobiological nature gender schema cognitive development modeling
gender schema
The idea that only women cry when watching sad movies is a___________________. gender stereotype cultural expectation theory cognitive stereotype socialization theory
gender stereotype
A diagram that shows who legally, emotionally, and genetically all belong to the same family is called a__________________. blended family chart family tree genogram quasi-kin graph
genogram
In school, teachers tend to____________________________. call on girls more often encourage girls and boy to play together discipline boys less harshly give boys more time to answer
give boys more time to answer
Among women ages 40-44 fertility rates are___________________. decreasing for women with advanced degrees growing for women with advanced degrees the same for low-and high-income women relatively constant among both low-and-high income woment
growing for women with advanced degrees
Research on abstinence-only education revealed that those who were taught abstinence-only compared with those who did not receive abstinence-only training___________. had similar rates of first intercourse had a slightly earlier date of first intercourse married at earlier ages had a much later date of first intercourse
had similar rates of first intercourse
A dating pattern in which people spend time with each other in an unstructured group so there is less pressure is called______________________. hanging out blind dating hooking up speed dating
hanging out
Frustrating, irritating live events are called_______________. irritants resilience crises hassles
hassles
A couple like Ariana and Milo, who have four children aged 4-13, are likely lto_________________________. have improved marital satisfaction have less marital satisfaction have on marital satisfaction have the greatest marital satisfaction
have less marital satisfaction
Widowed men and women are more apt to experience______________in the year following a spouse's death. less loneliness financial difficulty a lifting of depression health problems
health problems
Partners who are sexually fulfilled and happy in their marriages can still have affairs. This type of affair is called_____________________. reactive intimacy reduction hedonistic marriage maintenance
hedonistic
Theories are useful because they can________________. help analyze research findings develop multiple hypotheses explain social laws provide a single, definitive answer to a problem
help analyze research findings
Anti-gay prejudice is known as___________________. gay bashing homophobia discrimination heterosexism
homophobia
John Gottman observed that the best predictor of marital success is______________________. what couples talk about how much people fight how frequently couples communicate how couples talk to each other
how couples talk to each other
Which of the following is an STD? Crohn's disease human papilloma virus Lyme disease Ehrlichia disease
human papilloma virus
The tendency to marry up with regard to age, social class, and occupational success is called___________. homogamy heterogamy hypogamy hypergamy
hypergamy
The Social Readjustment Rating Scale__________________________. identifies only negative stressors gives suggestions on how to reduce stress identifies only positive stressors identifies both positive and negative stressors
identifies both positive and negative stressors
Melissa nd Rob's marital satisfaction is likely to__________________________when their children leave home. decrease increase increase initially and then decline stay about the same
increase
The dual earner marriage___________________. usually follows the "daddy track" increased to more than 48% of all marriage by 2017 is also called the "socialist" marriage is unlikely among the same-sex partners
increased to more than 48% of all marriage by 2017
Young women who worked under contract to an employer for a number of years to pay for their passage to the New World are known as________________________. indentured servants migrant workers servant imports handmaids
indentured servants
Leveling means being_______________________about how you feel. transparent conflicted indirect resolute
indirect
The more religious a person is, the less likely he or she is to engage in drinking, which affects one's sexual behavior. This relationship is considered a(an)____________________________. direct influence positive relationship indirect influence negative relationship
indirect influence
The number-one reason students reported that caused them to agree to unwanted sexual activity was____________________. intoxication inducement altruism inexperience
inducement
Roberto and Julia rotate driving responsibilities whenever they take the children to school. This is an example of______________power. coercive informational referent legitimate
informational
The most frequent sexual compliant of married couples is that one or both suffers from__________________________. sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) sexual addiction one or more forms of atypical sexual expression inhibited sexual desire (ISD)
inhibited sexual desire (ISD)
Traditionally, men play_______________roles in the family. instructional expressive instrumental dynamic
instrumental
The structural-functional theoretical perspective identifies the_____________within the family. costs and rewards instrumental roles psychological stages emotional connections
instrumental roles
Which of the following is an example of abuse in love relationships? insults anger unrequited love jealousy
insults
A full-time career housewife will lose her economic support after divorce. She____________. is an example of human capital Ybecomes a displaced homemaker will financially befefit due to rehabilitative alimony laws is an example of the alimony myth
is an example of the alimony myth
An "enjoined" abortion law means the law___________________. encourages abortion is prohibited by the state court is neutral on abortion discourages abortion
is prohibited by the state court
Soma uses an authoritarian childrearing style, which____________________. has strict rules for behavior, yet is worm and supportive is characterized by lax rules and regulations is strict and controlling and expects conformity is abusive and criminal
is strict and controlling and expects conformity
A postnuptial agreement______________________. is worked out between partners who are already married to one another requires partners to seek religious counseling for divorce prohibits both parties from accepting an inheritance is determined before partners commit to marriage
is worked out between partners who are already married to one another
One study found that when married men are fired from a job,_________________. it has no effect on the probability of divorce it affects the marriage less than if the woman is fired it slightly decreases the probability of divorce it significantly raises the probability of divorce
it significantly raises the probability of divorce
What was the most frequently cited reason singles said they would get married? love pregnancy convenience it was time
it was time
In the______________, at least one child in the family is the biological child of the parents and another child is from a previous marriage. joint biological-stepfamily biological father-stepmother family co-custodial stepfamily biological mother-stepfather family
joint biological-stepfamily
The American Academy of Pediatrics suggests that____________________. children ages 2 to 6 can safely view up to four hours of television per day babies are not affected by television viewing limits should be set on screen time for children children under the age of 4 should not watch any television
limits should be set on screen time for children
Which of the following is an example of a hassle? losing one's job losing your car keys pregnancy death in the family
losing your car keys
In her relationship, Kai has less power than Matthew. Which of the following is she likely to experience? passionate love high satisfaction low self-esteem sense of protection
low self-esteem
Latchkey children in the United States_________________. make up one in four of the child population participate in childcare at their parents' work are often abused by their parents are usually elementary aged
make up one in four of the child population
Which of the following is an example of a controlling behavior in love? jealousy manipulation rejection disrespect
manipulation
According to the text, which of the following is a component of marriage? health and sustenance physical protection marriage ceremony financial security
marriage ceremony
Monique is on the mommy track, which means she___________________. is not affected by the glass ceiling may be promoted less frequently is conflicted about her job fills the good provider role in the family
may be promoted less frequently
The magical thinking of "vaccine doubters" and anti-science families can be held responsible for the reintroduction of _____________________to the United States. herpes HPV measles autism
measles
Michael Malone argued that the___________________was the most important invention of the 20th century. microprocessor vacuum tube cell phone television
microprocessor
Occupations characteristic of the_____________include lower managers, craftspeople, and technical workers. upper middle class middle class working poor working class
middle class
The comfortable patterns of thinking we acquire in a lifetime are called___________________. mindsets reasoning deductive arguments critical thinking
mindsets
When examining research findings, which two key issues affect objectivity? media exposure and research methods time and energy money and experience mindsets and research flaws
mindsets and research flaws
When little girls care for their baby dolls in response to how they observe their mothers caring for their infant siblings, it is an example of____________________________. modeling cognitive development inaccurate gender schemas reinforcement
modeling
Homosexual couples are characterized by_________________________. more traditional roles more egalitarian roles openness in public strong support networks from their extended families
more egalitarian roles
Julio is single. Compared with his friends Rye, who is married, some research has shown that Julio is likely to have___________contact with his parents. less frequent less satisfying more frequent more satisfying
more frequent
In the________________stage of the wheel theory of love, the sharing of pleasures, ideas, humor, and sexual desures takes place. mutual dependency intimacy need fulfillment rapport self-revelation
mutual dependency
A form of sexual behavior that involves having sexual contact with the dead is called_________________________. necrophilia sadomasochism fetishism voyeurism
necrophilia
Responses to a magazine survey are an example of a__________________. random sample stratified random sample representative sample of those magazine subscribers non representative sample
non representative sample
When one partner feels neglected by the other and thus embarks on a series of affairs, the partner who feels neglected is really engaging in conflict over the issue of________________. nurturance loyalty power privacy
nurturance
Which of the following is classified as an anxiety disorder? depression obsessive-compulsive disorder bulimia schizophrenia
obsessive-compulsive disorder
Research by Gelles and Strauss found that marital violence occurred in_______________marriages. one in four one in nine one in 12 one in six
one in six
When children hate one parent but not the other in divorce, they exhibit_______________. malicious child syndrome malicious parent syndrome parent alienation syndrome divorce alienation
parent alienation syndrome
Marital equity is defined as___________________________. equal status between the partners both partners having similar-paying jobs even division of household chores partners giving in proportion to what they receive
partners giving in proportion to what they receive
A type of marriage in which the couple focuses on activities rather than emotion is__________________. passive-congenial conflict-habituated vital devitalized
passive-congenial
Tony and Mariah had always liked each other as friends and decided to get married because they owned a business together. They are in a(n)_______________________marriage. economic devitalized habituated passive-congenial
passive-congenial
A male-dominated society is called________________________, patriarchal matriarchal patrilineal sexism
patriarchal
Wade feels the need to "control" his female partners by any means necessary. This need is an example of________________. common couple violence spillover violence patriarchal terrorism escalation violence
patriarchal terrorism
The brain chemical that causes feelings of euphoria and exhilaration when newly in love is called__________________. amphetamine serotonin cortisol phenylethylamine
phenylethylamine
Male-female couples who have abandoned the idea of gender as destiny are known as_________________. postgender binary autonomous nonsexist
postgender
Naomi's family experiences stepism, which means she has experienced________________. a rejection of stepchildren by their new guardians prejudice and discrimination against stepfamilies conflicts that arise among stepsiblings the process of becoming a blended family
prejudice and discrimination against stepfamilies
Socialization is the____________________________. presence and development of unique personality characteristics in individuals process by which we learn the attitudes and beliefs of our culture ongoing actions and responses of family members to one another development of self-image and definitions of social situations
process by which we learn the attitudes and beliefs of our culture
The Family and Medical Leave Act________________________. provides up to 12 weeks of unpaid leave for family emergencies provides up to eight weeks of paid leave for family emergencies affects only companies with fewer than 100 employees affects only companies with 100 or more employees
provides up to 12 weeks of unpaid leave for family emergencies
Which of the following is a way in which parents socialize their children into gendered roles? describing the same behaviors of boys and girls in similar ways using similar forms of punishment for sons and daughters giving a child gender-neutral name providing gender appropriate toys
providing gender appropriate toys
Which licensed therapist is the only one who can prescribe medications? psychiatrist marital therapist clinical social worker clinical psychologist
psychiatrist
Mel learns about her partner's past relationship with another person and immediately experiences__________________. suspicious jealousy manipulation unrequited love reactive jealousy
reactive jealousy
Which of the following is a function of dating? connecting with old friends rebellion against parents recreation improving one's sense of self
recreation
Which of the following is the most accurate measure of divorce in the United States? crude divorce rate raw numbers refined divorce rate refined marriage rate
refined divorce rate
According to the social learning theory, learning occurs in what two ways? modeling and biological influences reinforcement and biological influences imitation and cognitive mental development reinforcement and modeling
reinforcement and modeling
David Knox's research revealed college students were mostly__________________in their sexual beliefs. absolutist conservative relativistic hedonistic
relativistic
Which of the following groups is least likely to divorce? remarriages that include stepchildren remarriages in which one of the partners was married in his/her teens remarriages in which only one partner was divorced remarriages in which both partners have been divorced
remarriages in which only one partner was divorced
Chandler hides many of the frustrations he feels until they eventually erupt. He is experiencing_________________. passive-aggression the conflict taboo repressed anger scapegoating
repressed anger
Children in stepfamilies who define only their biological parents as "real family" fit in which of the following categories? retention definition substitution definition augmentation definition reduction definition
retention definition
When women who work have trouble balancing the demands of family and work responsibilities, they experience ___________________. role conflict role expectation role strain gender ambiguity
role conflict
What percentage of people in the United States have been married three or more? roughly 6% roughly 4% roughly 15% roughly 9%
roughly 4%
Bondage, dominance, and submission are all forms of___________________________. fetishism exhibitionism sadomasochism obscenity
sadomasochism
Laws that allow a person to anonymously leave a newborn at a hospital, police station, or other designated place without fear of prosecution are called__________________laws. neonaticide safe haven neonatal failure to parent
safe haven
A women's_____________is a secret home that provides temporary housing to abused women. safehouse halfway house hotline shelter
safehouse
Laney is pregnant and experiencing "quickening." "She is at what stage of pregnancy? third trimester second trimester delivery first trimester
second trimester
The highest human achievement in Abraham Maslow's hierarchy of needs is__________________. intimacy spiritual connectivity self-actualization social acceptance
self-actualization
Cohousing living arrangements include___________________________. fraternity homes typical American family arrangements individuals who live in McMansions senior citizen communities
senior citizen communities
When children and adolescents suspect they are different in their sexual orientation, they are in the______________________stage of acquiring a homosexual identity. sensitization identity confusion identity assumption commitment
sensitization
When Julio and Marco decided to get married to one another, they most likely expected___________________. economic advancement negative pressure from society tolerance and acceptance sexual exclusivity and permanence
sexual exclusivity and permanence
A___________________________is any mental image of any kind of sexual activity. nocturnal orgasm sexual arousal sexual dream sexual fantasy
sexual fantasy
Research by Alfred Kinsey suggests that___________________. 5% of American men were predominantly gay for at least three years people are exclusively heterosexual people are exclusively gay sexual orientation may be along a continuum of behavior
sexual orientation may be along a continuum of behavior
A____________________________is a set of expectations as to how one should behave in sexual situations. sexual response sexual taboo sexual script normative value
sexual script
Ian and Aubry are raising their grandchildren. This is an example of a________________________. renewed marriage transgenerational marriage elder household skipped-generation household
skipped-generation household
According to_________________________, women see mates who can support their children. gender schema theory cognitive development theory social learning theory sociobiology
sociobiology
Which of the following is a barrier method of birth control? spermicide cervical mucus method tubal igation birth control pills
spermicide
A risk factor associated with domestic violence is___________________. being wealthy spillover belief in nontraditional gender roles being older
spillover
Marco argues that the role of the family is to socialize children to appreciate the value of work and its contribution to society. He would identify as a____________________. feminist symbolic interactionist structural functionalist conflict theorist
structural functionalist
Talcott Parsons advocated which perspective on family? family systems ecological structural-functional conflict
structural-functional
Which theoretical perspective is likely to argue that greater diversity in family styles increases social stability? conflict symbolic interaction feminist structural-functional
structural-functional
According to Neugarten and Weinstein, the grandparent who assumes the childcare responsibilities for their grandchild fits the__________________type of grandparent role. formal distant figure surrogate parent reservoir of family wisdom
surrogate parent
Anna is suspicious of Tom's fidelity just because he is laughing in a friendly way with his female co-worker. Anna is likely expressing______________________. reactive jealousy unrequited love suspicious jealousy manipulation
suspicious jealousy
A______________________theorist is likely to argue that children of divorce are negatively affected in their views on marriage. symbolic interaction feminist conflict structural-functional
symbolic interaction
Which theory views sexuality as the result of cultural definition? symbolic interaction family ecology structural-functional conflict
symbolic interaction
The__________________________theoretical perspective on love is likely to consider how love is socially constructed in a given context. symbolic interactionist conflict structural-functional feminist
symbolic interactionist
In successful stepfamilies the married partners____________________________. spend most of their time together with the children as a family allow the children freedom to develop on their own give biological children special treatment to adjust to new transitions take the time to build a strong relationship with each other
take the time to build a strong relationship with each other
Which of the following is an example of magical thinking? taking vitamin C to cure a cold researching on the interact trusting immunization believing that some illnesses can't be cured
taking vitamin C to cure a cold
Kim and David are currently in a cohabiting relationship that is serving as a "trial marriage." They have a(n)________________relationship. testing Linus blanket emancipation convenience
testing
The definition of sexual harassment is________________________. the abuse of one's position of authority to force unwanted sexual attention male domination and control of women in the workplace unjust discrimination based on a person's sex the belief that one sex is innately superior to another
the abuse of one's position of authority to force unwanted sexual attention
Which of the following was cited as the highest source of stress for Americans? family, finances, and household tasks family finances, and health health, family, and work the future, work, and finances
the future, work, and finances
An invisible barrier that prevents employed individuals from being promoted to top positions is called______________________. the mommy track the discrimination barrier job tracking the glass ceiling
the glass ceiling
The tendency for women to marry upward with respect to age, education, and occupational success is known as___________. homogamy hypogamy the marriage gradient the selection gradientd
the marriage gradient
The poverty line is officially defined in the United States as________________. those who earn less than those in the working class earning below the minimum wage the minimum amount of income considered necessary for subsistence the income level of those who are unemployed and on government assistance
the minimum amount of income considered necessary for subsistence
Research on children and working mothers indicates that__________________. mother's are ineffective workers when they have children t home the mother's sensitivity to her children's needs is least important government programs do not need to support families the quality of childcare is an important factor
the quality of childcare is an important factor
A perspective or set of statements that explains why processes and events occur is called a_________________. theory hypothesis sample variable
theory
Holden and Amy went to live with their grandparents after their parents divorced. This is an example of______________custody. guardian appointed split birdnesting third-party
third-party
Which of the following is a purpose of engagements? to control population to delay the wedding ceremony to seem impressive to friends to publicly make a commitment
to publicly make a commitment
Couples who work together and attempt to spend most time together are in___________________marriages. open vital covenant total
total
Children who grow up with negative effects in spite of an abusive childhood are called________. dysfunctionals reinforcers transcenders adaptors
transcenders
Michele Perez was born male and named "Michael Perez" at birth but now identifies as female. She is an example of a(n)________________person. androgynous nonbinary bisexual transgender
transgender
A person who "feels trapped in the opposite sex's body" and has a sex change operation is a(n)_________________. hermaphrodite transsexual transvestite intersexed individual
transsexual
The conflict perspective_______________________. forms the basis for the development of men's studies looks at how families change as they add and subtract members views individuals and groups as being in competition with each other over scarce resources describes how families unite against adverse outside forces
views individuals and groups as being in competition with each other over scarce resources
When divorced parents live at geographical distances from one another, child visitation can be handled by___________________. birdnesting virtual visitation sole custody third-party
virtual visitation
Josie is single and want to pursue her education and career before she settles down for marriage. She is a(n)______________single. involuntary temporary voluntary stable voluntary temporary involuntary stable
voluntary temporary
A person known as a "peeping Tom" is likely engaging in__________________. fetishism voyeurism sadomasochism exhibitionism
voyeurism
Which of the following describes living wage laws? laws that guarantee healthcare coverage for the community laws that encourage a high level of wealth for many the promotion of socialism and equal pay for all wages and benefits take into account the cost of living
wages and benefits take into account the cost of living
Sociologists Arlie Hochschild identifies the "second shift" as________________________. working men equally sharing household chores working couples agreeing on housework schedules working women performing more housework and child care working couples helping children with homework
working women performing more housework and child care
