Marriage and Family Ch. 1

Which is the phrase used to describe economic and social forces which limit personal choices?

structural constraints

Over the past several decades,

the divorce rate has declined somewhat.

Those with a "family change" perspective view the family as ________________.

"an adaptable institution"

According to the text, over time, cohabitation has become

"mainstream"

What is meant by the term postmodern family?

Families today exhibit a multiplicity of forms.

________________ is made up of the ideas and feelings about the uniqueness and value of one's family unit, which often emerges in family traditions, rituals and celebrations.

Family identity

Which of the following is true about the age at marriage today?

It is the highest recorded since the 1890 census.

Which of the following is NOT one of the four themes of the textbook?

Personal decision making has little impact on society.

Which of the following is NOT one of the steps involved with making knowledgeable choices?

Try to avoid making a decision if possible.

According to the text, which of the following is NOT a current societal trend impacting families?

a great increase in the number of pets in the family

Traditionally, both law and social science specified that the family consisted of people related by

blood, marriage, or adoption.

Family _________ theorists posit that today's family forms need to be seen as historically expected adjustments to changing conditions.

change

We live in a society characterized by ________________ change, including increased ethnic, economic, and family diversity.

considerable

Over the past four decades, fertility in the United States has

declined.

People are influenced by the society around them. Societal or structural conditions can negatively limit or positively__________ our options.

expand

Family togetherness, stability, and loyalty are all examples of

familistic (communal) values.

The emotional dimension of decision making is referred to in the text as the

gut factor.

The Census Bureau uses which of the following terms to describe a person or a group of people residing together?

household

Valuing personal happiness and goals and the development of distinct identity is a ________ value.

individualistic

The text points out that the social institutions of marriage and the family have become _________________ since the mid-twentieth century.

less predictable

If you wanted to make a knowledgeable decision about choosing which class to take,

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

Compared to the recent past, children are __________ likely to live with a grandparent today.

more

The child population of the U.S. is ________ racially and ethnically diverse than the adult population.

more

The likelihood of divorce declines with _________.

more years of education

In the 1950s, the nonmarital pregnancy rate was __________ in comparison with today.

much lower

Family diversity has progressed to the point that there is

no typical family form today.

The _______ family became common in industrial societies because it was better suited for city life.

nuclear

The text reports that _________ percent of marriages were preceded by cohabitation.

over 50

Through the lens of social scientific research, individual choices are shaped by

social factors.

From interviews and observations, the authors reveal that:

there are many definitions given for "family."