Marriage and Fam Final Exam
Which of the following has the greatest risk of having a baby with Down syndrome? An adolescent A Hispanic woman A single mother A women over 40
A woman over 40
According to the text, __________ had the lowest overall divorce rate in 2014. Latinos African Americans Asians Native Americans
Asians
__________ refers generally to individuals who do not have an exclusive sexual preference for one sex over the other. Asexual Bisexual Heterosexual Homosexual
Bisexual
In which of the following countries did the honeymoon have its beginning? France Greece Rome Holland
France
In their investigation, Cherlin and Furstenberg found three styles of grandparenting. Which of the following is not one of these? Involved Remote Fun seeker Companionate
Fun seeker
Researchers found that among __________ males, the grandfather role was quite central. Native American White Irish German
Native American
According to the text, when conflict is __________, it can strengthen the bonds of affection between partners. dismissed ignored suspended managed
managed
Making the transition from being single to being married is an important process for most married couples. The term sociologists use to define this process is life course. marital adjustment. joint ownership. household management.
marital adjustment.
One of the contributions grandchildren provide grandparents is a feeling of immortality. This means that the grandparent is assured that he/she will be around to enjoy the accomplishments of the grandchild. something of the grandparent will continue even after death. the grandparent can do anything he/she wants to do. the grandparent will live forever.
something of the grandparent will continue even after death.
A major difference in terms of men's and women's adjustment following a divorce is that men assume responsibilities that put them in a position of power and status. men tend to be more positive about the new tasks that are added to their lives. women take on roles that increase their self-esteem. women find that they are incapable of doing many things.
women take on roles that increase their self-esteem.
Research over the past 50 years shows that most divorced people have sex within __________ year(s) of being separated from their partner. 1 3 7 5
1
Congress passed legislation ending mandatory retirement of most employees in 1986. 1935. 1975. 1963
1986
There are now __________ single fathers rearing children. 1 million 2 million 2.6 million 500,000
2.6 million
In 1950, only 8 percent of the world's population was 60 and over. By 2050, this figure is expected to jump to __________ percent. 10 17 22 12
22
There were nearly __________ million births in 2009
3.3
There were nearly __________ million births in 2014. 4.1 2.3 3.3 1.3
4.1
Approximately __________ million pregnancies are aborted yearly worldwide. 62 22 32 42
42
Which of the following is an ironic statement regarding extramarital affairs in the United States? More women than men engage in extramarital affairs. Men are excused but women are condemned. More men than women deny their involvement in extramarital affairs. A high percentage of extramarital affairs take place alongside the strong belief that such behavior is improper.
A high percentage of extramarital affairs take place alongside the strong belief that such behavior is improper.
Which of the following factors contribute to the loneliness that divorced individuals experience? The inability to take care of oneself A strained relationship with former-in-laws The lack of resources for single individuals Living on the wrong side of town
A strained relationship with former-in-laws
__________ is the reproductive technique in which sperm is injected into the women's vagina during her fertile period. Safe period Selective intercourse Ejaculation Artificial insemination
Artificial insemination
Under which of the following circumstances would a grandparent assume sole responsibility for a grandchild? As a direct result of the incapacity of the middle generation to care for their children If the child has been declared eligible for independent living To avoid embarrassment of the family when the child is born out of wedlock If the grandchild expresses the desire to live with the grandparent instead of the parents
As a direct result of the incapacity of the middle generation to care for their children
If marrying Whites is used as a criterion for the acculturation of Asian Americans, which of the following statements best reflects that position? Only first-generation Asian Americans have attempted this goal. Asian American families have remained quite isolated from the mainstream groups. Only the Korean group has shown a high rate of intermarriage. Asian American families are becoming increasingly acculturated.
Asian American families are becoming increasingly acculturated.
Which of the following is not one of the factors mentioned in the text that explains the lower rate of divorce among Asian Americans? Many Asian Americans are relatively new to the United States. All of the above are mentioned. Asian Americans tend to have socioeconomic problems that contribute to keeping marriages in-tact. Both women and men tend to marry later than other groups.
Asian Americans tend to have socioeconomic problems that contribute to keeping marriages in-tact.
Which of the following has the highest percentage of married-couple families? African Americans Latinas/os Native Americans Asian and Pacific Islanders
Asian and Pacific Islanders
__________ is a general term that includes all treatments or procedures involving the handling of human eggs and sperm to establish a pregnancy. Embryo transplant In vitro fertilization Artificial insemination Assisted reproductive technology (ART)
Assisted reproductive technology (ART)
Dawn is 18 years old and Barbara is 25. Assuming that all other factors are equal, if they both get married in the same year, which marriage is most likely to last? Both have an equal chance of lasting. Neither of the marriages is likely to last. Dawn's Barbara's
Barbara's
As an anthropologist, __________ was the first to propose the "principles of legitimacy." Jean Piaget Bronislaw Malinowski Sigmund Freud Karl Marx
Bronislaw Malinowski
__________ involves intense and intentional negative thoughts about a person and can be manifested in a number of ways. Contempt Stonewalling Defensiveness Criticism
Contempt
Who among the following is most likely to assume the role of caregiver for elderly parents? The wife of married sons First-born sons Daughters The youngest child in the family
Daughters
__________ is generally a response to being attacked or put down. Stonewalling Defensiveness Criticism Contempt
Defensiveness
Brubaker has identified four patterns of retirement among older couples. Which of the following is not one of these? Single or traditional Dissynchronized-wife initially Disengagement Synchronized
Disengagement
In the case of men, which of the following is a by-product of divorce? Divorce confirms their importance to a woman. Divorce allows them to take a very critical look at themselves. Divorce provides a good escape from controlling women. Divorce usually frees them from the responsibility of direct child care.
Divorce usually frees them from the responsibility of direct child care
__________ refers to a procedure whereby a fertilized egg from a woman donor is implanted into an infertile woman. Preimplantation genetic diagnosis Embryo transplant Artificial insemination Surrogacy
Embryo transplant
__________ is characterized by physical deformities such as facial abnormalities, an extremely small heart, and heart defects. Fetal Protein Syndrome Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Chronic Villus Disease Down Syndrome
Fetal Alcohol Syndrome
Regarding marriage, which of the following statements is correct? Beginning in the late 1800s men could legally beat their wives. The violence that women suffer at the hands of their husbands began in the late 1800s. Historically, marriage has extended the rights of men while restricting the rights of women. The marital obligations and rights of women have been defined primarily in terms of their service to children.
Historically, marriage has extended the rights of men while restricting the rights of women.
Under the doctrine of equal division of property, what usually happens to the matrimonial home of the divorcing couple? The man is allowed to take items of sentimental value with him. The home is awarded to the party with the greatest need. The woman is automatically awarded the family home. Homes are often sold so that each party can receive his/her share of the value.
Homes are often sold so that each party can receive his/her share of the value.
The __________ Amendment prohibited the use of federal Medicaid funds for abortions except in cases where the pregnancy threatens a woman's life. Hyde Hatch Gramm-Rudmann Kennedy
Hyde
Under what condition would the courts declare the husband the owner of the property? If neither the wife nor the husband has specific proof of ownership All property acquired by the wife becomes the property of the husband All property acquired by the husband becomes the property of the husband Only in those cases where the wife assumes the surname of the husband
If neither the wife nor the husband has specific proof of ownership
Which of the following is true? Most retired persons will be taken care of by their children. Involuntary retirement is likely to produce stress and depression. Studies show little or no changes in income upon retirement. Qualified and competent workers can expect generous retirement benefits upon reaching the age of 65 years.
Involuntary retirement is likely to produce stress and depression.
According to the text, which of the following is not a benefit of parenthood? Emotional bonding Lifestyle disruptions Fun and enjoyment Adult status
Lifestyle disruptions
In 1967, the U.S. Supreme Court's decision in _________ overturned antimiscegenation laws nationally. Roe v. Wade Miranda v. Ohio Loving v. Virginia Grisham v. Massachusetts
Loving v. Virginia
Which of the following is not one of the sources of stress on the elderly's traditional family support systems? Increasing economic pressures. Fewer children as caregivers because of earlier falling fertility rates. Geographical distance between family members Lower divorce and remarriage rates both among the elderly.
Lower divorce and remarriage rates both among the elderly.
Sabrina is a high-school dropout; Marla has a bachelor's degree, and Susan holds a Ph.D. If all three women marry, statistically speaking, whose marriage is most likely to last? Marla's Sabrina's Susan's Both Marla and Susan's
Marla's
Both __________ and __________ denounced celibacy as an unrealistic and unnatural goal for human beings. Martin Luther; John Wesley St. Paul; St. Thomas Aquinas St. Augustine; St. Thomas Aquinas Martin Luther; John Calvin
Martin Luther; John Calvin
Which of the following is not offered as an explanation for the decline of the total fertility role in America during the nineteenth and twentieth centuries? The United States transformed from an agricultural society to an industrial society. Men became disinterested in the mechanics of reproduction. There were rapid advances in science and technology. The economic value of children declined.
Men became disinterested in the mechanics of reproduction.
Which of the following is not true of transgender people? Most identify as homosexual. The sexual orientation labels we typically use are inapplicable to many. Many live part-time or full-time as members of the other gender. They may identify as gay, lesbian, bisexual, straight, or anywhere in between.
Most identify as homosexual.
People living in the ____________ report the highest frequency of having sex. Northeast Southeast Midwest Northwest
Northeast
Zelda, who is 90 years old, has been living in the same apartment in South Beach for the last 35 years. Last month she was notified that her building had been sold and she would need to move within three months. What psychological repercussions would you most likely expect as a result of the dislocation? Temporary depression Suicide Some anxiety due to the relocation Overwhelming grief, helplessness, and isolation
Overwhelming grief, helplessness, and isolation
__________ is a condition characterized by mood shifts, irritability, and fatigue. Prenatal depression Prenatal syndrome Postnatal depression Postnatal mystique
Postnatal depression
Naomi and Michael are concerned that their sexual desires have diminished since the birth of their daughter three months ago. Is this normal? Yes, sex drive is always curtailed for at least 4 years after a birth. No, they should see a sex therapist. Probably, as there is no set standard of sexual desire or behavior after childbirth. No, their sex drive should have increased by this time.
Probably, as there is no set standard of sexual desire or behavior after childbirth.
In selecting a spouse, individuals are more likely to cross which of the following boundaries? Status Religious Age Racial
Religious
__________ refers to how a person describes her or his sexuality and how that person expresses that self to others. Sexual orientation Homophobia Phallocentrism Sexual identity
Sexual identity
Regarding the slavery period in the United States, which of the following is not correct? Black males served in the capacity of "studs" to produce additional slave hands for the plantation. The sexual behavior of both Black males and Black females was controlled by White slave masters. Slaves were encouraged to marry and set up family households. Black females served as a source of sexual release for White slave masters.
Slaves were encouraged to marry and set up family households.
Who among the following strongly influenced the church's early position on sexuality? Martin Luther John Calvin St. Paul St. Thomas Aquinas
St. Paul
Rosie and her husband Samuel retired at the same time. What is the name of this pattern of retirement? Dissynchronized Single or traditional Asynchronized Synchronized
Synchronized
Many social programs implemented during the 1960s campaign to win the "war on poverty" were subsequently reduced or eliminated. Owing to political clout, which of the following groups still benefit from little or no reduction in benefits? Hispanics The elderly Native Americans Minority children
The elderly
Which of the following is not considered an influence on the prenatal environment of the fetus? Drug use by the mother Smoking by the father The presence of "morning sickness" Exposure to toxic chemicals
The presence of "morning sickness"
In which of the following relationships does the couple consider their lives inseparable? The passive-congenial relationship The conflict-habituated relationship The vital relationship The total relationship
The total relationship
Which of the following is not true of sexual behavior in the United States during the 1960s? Our sexual behavior changed dramatically during the 1960s. Even during the 1960s, some people and groups held onto conservative, traditional sexual norms. Changes in sexual norms during the 1960s may be part of a continued evolution rather than revolution. Our sexual behavior changed dramatically during the 1960s. Even during the 1960s, some people and groups held onto conservative, traditional sexual norms. There is consensus that the United States underwent a sexual revolution during the 1960s..
There is consensus that the United States underwent a sexual revolution during the 1960s.
According to family expert Timothy Brubaker, later-life families exhibit which of the following characteristics? They are households headed by two-income earners combating new stressors due to their children moving back home. They are multigenerational and experiencing challenges of providing for older parents. They are multigenerational family structures, with a long family history encountering new life events for which they have little preparation. They are multigenerational with a long family history.
They are multigenerational family structures, with a long family history encountering new life events for which they have little preparation.
Laws that require parents to be notified when a minor seeks an abortion have had what effect? They have actually increased the number of abortions had by minors. They have had only a small impact on the number of abortions had by minors. None of the above. They have greatly reduced the number of abortions had by minors.
They have had only a small impact on the number of abortions had by minors.
Darren, an African American, has married interracially. Based on current research data, Darren's wife is likely to be Black. Native American. Hispanic. White.
White.
With regard to women, what is the correlation between income and divorce rates? Women earning high income tend to have a higher divorce rate. Women with high income have a lower divorce rate. Women with no income have a lower divorce rate. There is no direct correlation between income and divorce rates.
Women earning high income tend to have a higher divorce rate.
Several macro-level factors have contributed to the long-term trend of a rise in the divorce rate. Perhaps the most influential is a change in attitudes about divorce. the number of women in the workforce. the ease of divorce. the loss of religious control. Quiz
a change in attitudes about divorce.
Nancy Foner examined ethnographic reports for a wide range of nonindustrial cultures in an attempt to determine how the elderly fare in other places. Foner found little intergenerational contact outside of the United States. a strong ethic of intergenerational caregiving. that the elderly are always respected and cared for by the next generation. that gerontocide is a myth.
a strong ethic of intergenerational caregiving.
The term interracial marriage is used to describe a wide range of combinations among individuals from different racial and ethnic groups. White-Black couples only. marriage among individuals of the same race. cross-cultural marriages only.
a wide range of combinations among individuals from different racial and ethnic groups.
Divorced couples identified __________ as being responsible for the breakup of their marriage. two major causes a wide variety of causes a single major cause sexual incompatibility
a wide variety of causes
The motherhood mystique proposes that a woman's highest achievement and fulfillment in life. becoming a mother is one of many roles a woman can achieve. becoming a mother is less important than career success. motherhood is equal in value to fathering.
a woman's highest achievement and fulfillment in life.
Research indicates that following a divorce a man's standard of living drops sharply. neither the woman's nor the man's standard of living is affected. the woman gains an unfair advantage over the man. a woman's standard of living drops.
a woman's standard of living drops.
Samuel has been with the same engineering firm for 25 years and has decided to take early retirement so that he and his wife Helena may travel and see the world. His neighbor Jose, a widow, started selling insurance last week at the age of 80 years. Both Samuel and Jose are examples that show companionship is what the elderly seek most. age-appropriate standards of behavior are changing and becoming more flexible. working helps in dealing with depression. you're only as young as you think you are.
age-appropriate standards of behavior are changing and becoming more flexible.
According to the text's discussion of the incest taboo, the majority of states prohibit marriage between half-siblings and first cousins. some states prohibit marriage between second, and even cousins. some states prohibit marriage between affinal relatives. all of the above
all of the above
According to the text, some writers believe that the trend toward civil marriage may be attributable to more interfaith marriages. more personalized ideas about spirituality. all of the above high divorce and remarriage rates.
all of the above
The elaborate premarital agreement drawn up in 1995 in Albuquerque, New Mexico involving Rex and Teresa LeGalley included how decisions were to be made the division of household labor. when they would start trying to have children. all of the above
all of the above
The text points out that widows are likely to encounter all of the above. adjustments associated with bereavement and grief. changes in their financial situation. changes in their self-identity.
all of the above
Homophobia is an extreme and irrational fear, or hatred, of homosexuals. the fear that same-sex contemporaries might be heterosexual. a strong desire to experience sexual satisfaction with same-sex partners. an attitude that results in membership in a gay or lesbian organization.
an extreme and irrational fear, or hatred, of homosexuals.
Over the next few decades, more and more elderly will be cared for in nursing homes mostly due to an increase in the number of "old-old" people who need nursing home care. medical advances prolonging life. fewer children caring for their parents. increased government benefits covering nursing home care.
an increase in the number of "old-old" people who need nursing home care.
Marriage is all of the following, except a sacrament. a commitment. an isolated event. a legal contract.
an isolated event.
All of the following are true, except any clergy may officiate at marriages. only representatives of the state may marry people and terminate marriage. if a couple marries in one state and later move to another state, their marriage is covered by the laws of the new state as soon as they become residents. only those clergy that the state has granted the right to officiate at marriages may do so.
any clergy may officiate at marriages
The authors believe that the terms premarital sex and premarital intercourse reflect the growing trend in human sexuality. are adequate when discussing sexual activities among unmarried individuals. are outdated and inadequate for discussing contemporary sexuality. accurately portray society's values.
are outdated and inadequate for discussing contemporary sexuality.
The common stereotype of older women and men is that they are homophobic. asexual bisexual. oversexed.
asexual
Divorce mediation is designed to assist the divorcing couple in negotiating a mutually agreeable settlement. cover up the misdeeds of the offending party, while providing full compensation for the individual wronged. give the presiding judge wide powers to impose a settlement on the divorcing couple. increase the revenue for the divorce courts.
assist the divorcing couple in negotiating a mutually agreeable settlement.
Ancient Jewish tradition's emphasis on marriage and reproduction is revealed by all of the following except the requirement that a woman be a virgin at the time of her marriage. belief that menstruating women were unclean. belief that marriage was the only appropriate context for sexual intercourse. belief that nakedness and masturbation were natural and acceptable in the sight of God.
belief that nakedness and masturbation were natural and acceptable in the sight of God.
What period in America history is referred to as the "baby boom"? between 1946 and 1965 between 1939 and 1945 between 1967 and 1980 between 1846 and 1865
between 1946 and 1965
Marcella divorced her husband after 15 years of marriage. Based on available data, Marcella's experience is likely to be indifferent both positive and negative. positive. very negative.
both positive and negative.
According to current evidence, HIV cannot be transmitted by casual contact. sharing needles. blood transfusions. sexual contact.
casual contact.
The text points out that over the last several decades, gender socialization regarding human sexuality has changed dramatically. remained completely unchanged. changed somewhat. changed very little.
changed very little.
When adult children are required to serve as caregivers for an elderly parent this responsibility is usually assumed by the child whose occupation equips him/her with the necessary skills. oldest child. child who can afford the treatment. child living closest to the parent needing care.
child living closest to the parent needing care
The group of elderly that has the highest chance of being institutionalized is the unmarried elderly. widowed husbands. married elderly. child-free elderly women.
child-free elderly women.
In some states, wives and husbands own all assets jointly and equally whether or not the wife earns an income. The term used to describe this arrangement is common law property system. community property system. joint ownership system. no fault settlement act.
community property system
According to the medical profession, infertility is defined as the inability to carry a pregnancy to stillbirth. conceive after 24 months of protected intercourse. conceive after 12 months of unprotected intercourse. achieve an orgasm.
conceive after 12 months of unprotected intercourse.
One possible outcome of divorce with respect to fathers and their adult children is that the frequency and quality of the relationship improves significantly. contact between father and child is frequently lost. adult children accept the obligation of caring for their non-custodial father. since the children are grown they are able to understand the divorce and therefore maintain close ties with their fathers.
contact between father and child is frequently lost
According to research regarding people's commitment to marriage, commitment is a singular expectation and/or action. all of the above couples who were highly committed to each other are usually also strongly committed to the institution of marriage itself. when couples are equal in terms of power in the relationship, there is less commitment between them.
couples who were highly committed to each other are usually also strongly committed to the institution of marriage itself.
The __________ divorce rate refers to the number of divorces per 1,000 people in the population. statistical total refined crude
crude
A major factor affecting the high divorce rate among African Americans is the decline in the economic stability among Blacks. infidelity of Black males. lack of family values among Blacks. promiscuous behavior of Black females.
decline in the economic stability among Blacks.
As far as John was concerned, his marriage was over, so one day, he simply left and never returned. This is a classic illustration of emotional divorce. the straw that broke the camel's back. fight or flight response. desertion
desertion
According to Wright's 1887 study, the most common ground on which divorces were granted during the nineteenth century was
desertion.
Two major changes that most widows face are changes in their financial situation and disruption of their entire social network. changes in their eating habits. altering of their relationship with adult children. difficulty with perceptions of reality.
disruption of their entire social network.
Historically, many religions have either prohibited or tried to discourage __________ among their members bigamy polygamy extramarital relations divorce
divorce
Differing social rules about sex that are based on gender are referred to as the sexual gender norms. transgender norms. gender standards. double standards.
double standards.
According to the authors of your textbook, sex continues to be the topic "____________" in the early years of the twenty-first century. taboo du jour controversial popular
du jour
Men often view divorced women as lacking in sex appeal. easy targets for casual sexual encounters. being too sexually aggressive. being sexually inhibited.
easy targets for casual sexual encounters.
A legal divorce is granted only in certain states. ends the marriage and gives the individuals involved the right to remarry. is supervised by a member of the clergy. is granted only to the partner who is wronged.
ends the marriage and gives the individuals involved the right to remarry.
Because of the sexual double standard, women are more likely than men to feel physically more desirable. feel physically undesirable. be less inhibited and more sexually active. maintain their sexual eligibility.
feel physically undesirable.
The term used to describe the oral stimulation of the male genitals is pleasuring. coitus. cunnilingus. fellatio
fellatio
The text observes that widowhood is largely a(n) __________ experience egalitarian male processual female
female
Sociologist Jessie Bernard (1972) found that males and females develop similar tastes after several years of marriage. females view marriage differently from males. in successful marriages, both partners agree on the benefits of marriage. males and females want the same thing out of their relationships.
females view marriage differently from males.
The family life-cycle model has some inherent limitations including incorporating ethnic family structures. stressing the second stage of life-cycle development. examining the impact of divorce on the family unit. focusing on a nuclear-family model
focusing on a nuclear-family model
In Neugarten and Weinstein's investigation, older grandparents were more likely to adopt which grandparenting style? Formal Distant figure Reservoir of family wisdom Fun seeker
formal
Father's Day is the __________-largest card-sending occasion. third first second fourth
fourth
Which of the following sexual behaviors is not considered a form of autoeroticism? french kissing erotic dreams sexual fantasy masturbation
french kissing
Sharon and Trudy are lesbian lovers. Which of the following is not likely to be included among their sexual practices? oral genital stimulation mutual masturbation prolonged kissing frequent use of dildos to achieve orgasms
frequent use of dildos to achieve orgasms
The majority of children with AIDS contracted the disease from their infected mothers. through early sexual activity. from playmates at school. through accidental contact with contaminated needles.
from their infected mothers.
Earlier research suggested that grandmothers were more satisfied with the grandparenting role than were grandfathers. Today, the same pattern remains. both grandmothers and grandfathers are increasingly dissatisfied with the grandparenting role. grandfathers seem to be more satisfied than grandmothers. gender differences in satisfaction with the grandparenting role seem to be diminishing.
gender differences in satisfaction with the grandparenting role seem to be diminishing.
Traditionally, American culture has made distinctions between motherhood and fatherhood. These distinctions reflect our ideas about homosexuality and feminism. patriarchy and infanticide. traditional and non-traditional sex roles. gender-appropriate behavior and heterosexuality.
gender-appropriate behavior and heterosexuality.
Kevin Kinsella, head of the Aging Studies branch of the Census Bureau, believes we are in the midst of a(n) decline of grandparenting. great-grandparenthood boom. transition to the modified-extended family extended family boom
great-grandparenthood boom.
Research has shown that religion only influences individuals who live in traditional Bible-belt areas. has no impact on the divorce rate. helps to reduce the divorce rate. only affects a relationship if the couple holds an important position in the religious organization.
helps to reduce the divorce rate.
Marriages between individuals who differ in certain specific social and demographic characteristics are referred to as __________ marriages. monogamous heterogamous endogamous polygamous
heterogamous
The most common sexual problems for females include all of the following except vaginismus. anorgasmia. hormone imbalance. inhibited sexual desire.
hormone imbalance.
Today, AIDS is the sixth leading cause of death in adolescents. in African American homosexuals. in children under the age of 5. in adult females.
in children under the age of 5.
The fetus is particularly vulnerable to drugs in the second trimester. the fetus is not vulnerable to drug abuse by its mother. in the third trimester. in the first trimester.
in the first trimester.
Following World War II, the divorce rate showed a slight decrease. became stable. dropped significantly. increased significantly.
increased significantly.
In order to increase the chances of pregnancy when using in vitro fertilization, doctors sometimes request that the woman stay off her feet. use their own sperm to fertilize the woman's eggs. insert multiple embryos. administer fertility pills to the woman.
insert multiple embryos
Surrogacy is perhaps the most controversial of all reproductive techniques because it makes the producing mother out to be a baby machine. promotes extramarital affairs. involves a third party endangers the life of the surrogate mother.
involves a third party.
The AIDS epidemic is a worldwide pandemic. is merely a gay disease. is confined to urban areas. is primarily a U.S. problem.
is a worldwide pandemic.
Research regarding the long-term impact of divorce on children is inconclusive and inconsistent. is far too one-sided to be taken seriously. is consistently negative. shows that children are not affected by divorce
is inconclusive and inconsistent.
For the majority of divorced individuals, sex becomes an activity that is used to cover up hurts and inadequacies. is sometimes seen as a validation of self-worth. becomes addictive. is viewed as meaningless.
is sometimes seen as a validation of self-worth
The type of custody in which both divorced parents are involved in child rearing and ongoing decision making concerning the child is termed cooperative child custody. shared decision making. two-way custody. joint custody.
joint custody.
A national study by researchers at Ohio State University concluded that children reared by single mothers were doing __________ in comparison with those reared by single fathers. very, very badly somewhat better far less well just as well
just as well
According to the text, human sexual behavior is basically psychological. innate. a biological phenomenon. learned.
learned
Compared with children raised by heterosexual parents, adolescents raised by lesbian mothers were found to have all of the following except lower self-esteem higher levels of academic abilities higher total competence higher levels of social competence
lower self-esteem
Based on the Cuber and Harroff (1966) study of marriage types, it would be safe to conclude that the process of adjustment is fairly uniform for married couples. commitment is the best predictor of marital happiness. marriages vary in levels of commitment, communication patterns, and interaction styles. the survival of the relationship is based on a set of key factors.
marriages vary in levels of commitment, communication patterns, and interaction styles.
Research has found that the unmarried child-free elderly interact more with friends than do the married child-free elderly. The likely reason is that married couples tend to depend more on each other than outsiders. the married child-free elderly is consumed with keeping up with relatives from both sides. the unmarried child-free elderly have more time on their hands. the unmarried child-free elderly have better interpersonal skills.
married couples tend to depend more on each other than outsiders.
During the Victorian era, sexual purity was reserved for middle-class men. all women. all men. middle-class White women.
middle-class White women.
The motherhood mystique includes all the following ideas except children need their mother's exclusive and continuous attention. the ultimate achievement and fulfillment of womanhood is through motherhood. a good mother must enjoy all aspects of her role. motherhood is a mystical and religious experience
motherhood is a mystical and religious experience.
Josephine has decided to have her third child at the age of 54 years. Her daughter Irene is pregnant with her first child, and Mary's first grandchild. This phenomenon is an example of moving beyond the traditional expectations of age norms. mid-life crisis. a deviation from later-life family models. poor family planning.
moving beyond the traditional expectations of age norms.
Compared to divorced women, divorced men's opportunities for remarriage are in direct correlation with the number of children from the previous marriage. significantly less. about equal. much greater.
much greater
Erotic dreams are frequently referred to as nocturnal pornography. nocturnal dreams with a sexual content. day dreaming. visual stimulation.
nocturnal dreams with a sexual content.
According to the text, sexual orientation involves not only whom one chooses as a sexual partner, but, more fundamentally, the ways in which people understand and identify themselves. the process through which a person develops sexual tastes. sex role socialization. a recruiting process through which one becomes either same-sex- or opposite-sex-oriented.
not only whom one chooses as a sexual partner, but, more fundamentally, the ways in which people understand and identify themselves.
According to ancient Jewish tradition, intercourse was permissible only if the couple got permission from both sets of parents. only if the couple was married. if the couple was engaged. if the couple knew each other for an extended period of time.
only if the couple was married.
Coitus refers to anal intercourse. penile-vaginal intercourse only. oral stimulation of the female genitals. all forms of intercourse.
penile-vaginal intercourse only.
All of the following are reasons why individuals in the United States would choose to bypass a religious marital ceremony, except more personalized ideas about spirituality political aspirations economic considerations less need for religion's approval
political aspirations
Numerous studies document a negative relationship between __________ and the risk of divorce after first marriages. premarital childbearing emotional instability premarital sex prenuptial agreements
premarital childbearing
Since Olga will inherit her parent's sizeable estate, she and her fiancé Alex, with the assistance of an attorney, drafted a __________ that gives proof of ownership of the estate to Olga co-joint contract rights of passage contract prenuptial agreement living trust
prenuptial agreement
What criteria do U.S. courts use to determine property rights? the husband's claim proof of ownership wedding certificates the wife's claim
proof of ownership
One of the major goals of the group Grandparents as Parents is to provide support for grandparents who assume sole responsibility for their grandchildren. advocate for the opportunity to be surrogate mothers. pressure the state into awarding more aid for children on welfare. gain recognition as an important voting block.
provide support for grandparents who assume sole responsibility for their grandchildren.
The __________ divorce rate refers to the number of divorces per 1,000 married women age 15 and over. statistical total refined crude
refined
Which perspective views marriage as a sacrament? philosophical religious psychological economic
religious
The term used to describe the inability to engage in or enjoy sexual activities is bisexuality. infertility. homophobia. sexual dysfunction.
sexual dysfunction.
It would be safe to say that compared to divorced men, divorced women experience a slight decrease in social mobility, but only during the first six months following the divorce. significant downward social mobility. no change in social standing. significant upward social mobility.
significant downward social mobility.
In the past, some analysts viewed the higher rate of divorce among African Americans as the legacy of matriarchal family structure. slavery. welfare. patriarchal family structure.
slavery
Researchers have found that men's __________ can impair sperms, causing a miscarriage or passing on a slight but significant legacy of cancer, tumors, and leukemia to offspring. smoking the father's behaviors have no bearing on the fetus obesity heavy drinking
smoking
During their divorce settlement, Brad was granted custody of his older son while the two daughters were awarded to their mother. This judicial decision is known as __________ custody equity split temporary negotiated
split
Which of the following is one of the behaviors destructive to marital happiness? open disagreements attracting the problems that cause the conflict admitting to being very upset over an incident stonewalling
stonewalling
For most men, masturbation is a __________ to sexual intercourse, whereas for women, it is a(n) __________. complement; supplement forerunner; afterglow substitute; complement supplement; substitute
supplement; substitute
Among Native-Americans, grandparents are often called upon to teach their grandchildren about the Native-American way of life. encourage their grandchildren to escape from the reservation. discipline their grandchildren. transmit knowledge of European history.
teach their grandchildren about the Native-American way of life.
A recent study of postnatal depression in fathers has found that about one in ______ fathers gets serious postnatal depression. twenty six fifteen ten
ten
In vitro fertilization is sometimes called __________ fertilization. ectopic laparoscopic test-tube chemical
test-tube
The concept of "care manager" refers to a computer program that coordinates patients' medication. a nursing complex that coordinates all the services required by the elderly. the adult child who identifies and supervises the delivery of services required by an elderly parent. the physician that oversees the medical care provided to the elderly.
the adult child who identifies and supervises the delivery of services required by an elderly parent.
Currently among never married women aged 15-44, ________ is/are the most popular choice for birth control. the diaphragm the birth control pill condoms abortion
the birth control pill
The statement, "Oh, they're at it again — but they always are" best describes which of the following types of marital relationship? the conflict-habituated relationship the devitalized relationship the passive-congenial relationship the total relationship
the conflict-habituated relationship
A conflict is resolved when the couple manages the conflict through ongoing negotiation. the couple stops talking. the issue is settled forever. there is a clear winner.
the couple manages the conflict through ongoing negotiation.
Cryopreservation is the freezing of fertilized eggs for later implantation. the same as abortion. the preservation of an aborted fetus. another name for in vitro fertilization.
the freezing of fertilized eggs for implantation at a later stage
In __________, laws were passed requiring that parents be notified when a minor seeks an abortion. 1987 the late 1970s 1985 the early 1960s
the late 1970s
Masturbation refers to all of the following except the accidental discovery during childhood of the pleasure derived from self-stimulation. the attainment of sexual pleasure from the erotic stimulation of one's self. the mutual fondling of a partner's genitals. the achievement of orgasm through self-stimulation.
the mutual fondling of a partner's genitals.
Which of the following is not considered a major cause of the increase in the divorce rate in the United States economic independence of women industrialization weakening of religious beliefs the rigidness of male domination
the rigidness of male domination
In an early review of more than 25 studies concerning the question of whether marital quality improves with age, it was determined that none of these studies discovered a decline in marital love and companionship over the years. there was considerable agreement among the authors of these investigations that marital quality definitely improves with age. Correct Answer there was no consensus on this question. all of these studies reported substantial change in marital quality in later life.
there was no consensus on this question
An accurate description of the term "pleasuring" is multiple orgasms. touching, exploring, and caressing of the non-genital areas of a love partner. prolonged penile thrusting. intense sexual intercourse.
touching, exploring, and caressing of the non-genital areas of a love partner.
The most common form of multiple conception and birth is triplets. sextuplets. quadruplets. twins.
twins.
Which of the following groups would have the least involvement in the grandparent role? Asian-American African American Whites Latinos
whites
In discussing the problems associated with widowhood, the text observes that none of the above. widows experience higher rates of mental illness in comparison with widowers. inadequate income is rarely a problem for the widowed. widowhood is a difficult stage for both women and men.
widowhood is a difficult stage for both women and men
The term hidden patients refers to individuals who obtain medical treatment indirectly. elderly patients who cover up their illness. wives who become physically overwhelmed by the demands of caring for their spouse. the elderly who get locked away in nursing homes without proper medical attention.
wives who become physically overwhelmed by the demands of caring for their spouse.
Research findings indicate that husbands experience a higher rate of psychological problems than wives. women complain more about their marriages than men do. men complain more about their marriages than women do. wives tend to be happier than husbands.
women complain more about their marriages than men do.
