Sociology pt. 6

Which of the following is not the case regarding societal norms about marriage and other aspects of human behavior?

They are always written regulations.

MONOGAMY Which of the following best defines monogamy?

having only one partner at a time

Which of the following best describes the stimulus phase in the stimulus-value-role theory?

a stage in which potential partners determine their attraction to each other

HETEROGAMY Which of the following equalizes social status?

heterogamy

According to the Winch's Complementary Needs Theory, dissimilar qualities _____ the evolution of a relationship.

increase

PHYSICAL APPEARANCE A man is more likely to leave a relationship if he believes his partner is _____.

less attractive than him

Which of the following best describes the practice of exogamy?

marrying from outside one's immediate social group

Which of the following is an example of homogamy in marriage?

marrying someone from a similar economic background

SOCIETAL NORMS AND MARRIAGE Which of the following is most traditionally considered a societal norm for marriage in the United States?

monogamy

Which of the following is the most acceptable form of marriage in Western society?

monogamy

Which of the following is an example of polyandry?

A woman has multiple husbands at the same time.

Based on the information provided, which of the following is an example of a heterogamous relationship?

A twenty-four-year-old teacher marries a fifty-seven-year-old police officer.

Which of the following is the most compatible match?

Dana is a chef who was raised by a single mother and was taught to be independent. She wants to have children but is very work oriented. Jake was raised by both his mother and father, and his mother worked and supported the family while his father stayed home with the children.

Answer the question below. Use the rubric in the materials for help if needed.Explain polygamy and include examples. Use details to support your answer.

Example: Polygamy is the form of marriage where it is acceptable for people to have more than one spouse. Within polygamy, there is polygyny - the marriage of one man to more than one woman, and polyandry - the marriage of one woman to more than one man. Polygyny is more common than polyandry. The most common example of polygamy is the FLDS (Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints) based on Mormonism who believe that plural marriages guarantee a higher status in heaven.

Which of the following is an example of a matrifocal household?

Gracie's husband left her when their son was four years old. Gracie has been raising her son alone.

Answer the question below. Use the rubric in the materials for help if needed.Explain comparison level according to relationships and how it may predict future relationships. Use details to support your answer.

In terms of relationships, the comparison level uses past relationships to determine the relationship you feel you deserve. Basically, you compare the positives and negatives of old relationships with that of a new relationship. If you were in a past relationship that was mostly positive, you will most likely have a higher comparison level for the new relationship. If your past relationship frequently thought of you and bought you gifts, you will expect that from your current partner. If the expectation does not hold true, you will likely end the current relationship. These expectations are based on past experiences and not on the value of the person.

COMPATIBILITY Kate is a veterinarian who spends a lot of her free time rescuing animals. She also likes to travel to developing countries to help people in need. Which of the following is the most likely scenario for Kate to find a compatible significant other?

Kate is registered with a dating app and is selective with who she dates. Kate has agreed to go on a date with a social worker who has a lot of pictures of his dogs on his profile and volunteers at a soup kitchen.

Which of the following is an example of a "must" societal norm for marriage in the United States?

Marriage must consist of two people.

HOMOGAMY Answer the question below. Use the materials in the rubric for help if needed. What could be some effects of a society experiencing a decline in homogamy and moving toward heterogamy? Use details to support your answer.

Moving toward heterogamy and away from homogamy could promote greater social recognition of human equality and acceptance of others from different backgrounds, both in marriage and potentially on a broader scale, since these relationships could serve as examples. Heterogamy also allows wider freedom of choice for any individual seeking out a partner.

What does the homogamous principle suggest would be the case (regarding changeable characteristics) within relationships?

Partners become more alike during the period they are together.

Which of the following is not a common explanation about why homogamy in marriage occurs?

People have not historically branched out from homogamous relationships.

POLYGAMY Answer the question below. Use the rubric in the materials for help if needed.Explain the practice of polyamory. Use details to support your answer.

Polyamory is a term that means "many loves." Polyamorous relationships do not set out with the intent of marriage as a goal. The connections between the people involved can vary from living together, raising children, group marriages, or any combination. Polyamory, as a practice, has no religious basis. The people who practice polyamory come from various religious backgrounds. Gender is viewed as equal within polyamory. A polyamorous relationship may be a female with multiple male partners, a male with multiple female partners, or other variations. Within a polyamorous relationship, there is also often a hierarchy that uses labels to describe a partner(s) who get priority over others.

Which of the following does not accurately describe the practice of polygamy?

Polygamy does not exist in homosexual marriages.

How has the advent of the Internet affected the influence of propinquity on mate selection?

The Internet has decreased the influence of propinquity.

What does it mean that propinquity causes marital homogamy?

You are more likely to marry someone who lives close to you.

According to Winch's Complementary Needs Theory, a person with a wild personality would be best suited with _____.

a calm person

MEETING NEEDS Which of the following is most likely to make a good match according to Winch's Complementary Needs Theory?

a person who has a big personality and loves praise and a person who is quiet but very attentive

According to studies, which of the following is the least important value to women when attempting to maintain a relationship?

appearance

How can a person make up for imbalances within their romantic relationship?

by offsetting the relationship with other friendships and family

Janice is evaluating her friendship with Mary Ann. Janice listens to Mary Ann's problems daily and gives advice when prompted. Janice often finds herself at Mary Ann's house, consoling her with ice cream and company. When Janice is having a difficult day, Mary Ann is usually too focused on herself to give Janice the same attention Janice regularly gives her. What is Janice looking at regarding her friendship with Mary Ann?

cost-benefit analysis

What is the defining aspect of social monogamy?

cohabitation

STIMULUS VALUE ROLE THEORY Which of the following is a part of the value phase?

deciding about compatibility based on convictions

PROPINQUITY Propinquity is made up of proximity and what other factor?

differential association

A tribe prohibits its members from marrying someone who does not belong to the tribe. This an example of _____.

endogamy

DATING-MARRIAGE A brother and sister get married. This violates the marital rule of _____.

exogamy

According to the halo effect, a beautiful person would not be assumed to be _____.

fake

According to sociologists, if the amount of heterogamous relationships in a society is high, it typically means that the society _____.

has a weak social stratification

What is genetic monogamy?

having children with only one partner

What did Durkheim consider to be the reason behind the law of exogamy in relation to mate selection?

preventing incest

A mother in a matrifocal household is most likely to rely on who of the following for help?

single mothers

SOCIAL EXCHANGE THEORY According to the Social Exchange Theory, what is the main motivating factor for interactions with others?

the benefits received for the least amount of effort

Olivia is determining if Zack is the best choice for a mate or if she could find more of what she needs in someone else. Olivia is determining _____.

the comparison level of alternatives

MATRIFOCAL HOUSEHOLDS What is often the cause of a matrifocal household?

the father's inability to provide

EXOGAMY What did McLennan argue was the reason for exogamy in mate selection?

the scarcity of women within immediate social groups

What is "role conflict"?

when a partner is torn between responsibilities

Which of the following historically prompted a major increase in polygamous marriages?

widespread agriculture