marriage and family

A person who believed in the "family-decline" theory might say the following:

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

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

"an adaptable institution"

Sometimes we _______ into a decision rather than making a conscious one.

"slide"

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

5

What is the impact of communication technologies like e-mail, Skype, and GPS on families?

Communication technologies change the way families interact.

________________ 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 reflects the relationship between personal decision making and society?

Personal decisions are impacted by, but also influence, society.

What factor may cause a father to make choices about his family by "sliding" into a decision?

Strong day-to-day pressures on the job cutting into time at home.

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

Try to avoid making a decision if possible.

Family change is attributed to which of the following influences?

economic trends and cultural changes

The definition of family adopted by the authors of this text includes those who do all of the following EXCEPT

have the same name and background.

Life in American families reflects a tension in American culture between family solidarity and

individual freedom.

When persons think in terms of seeking primarily personal—as opposed to communal or group—happiness and goals, this reflects which orientation?

individualistic

The text concludes that the best way to make decisions about our personal lives is to make them

knowledgeably.

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

over 50

Every time people make important decisions, they ______________ for that time or permanently.

rule out alternatives

According to the text's discussion of how social factors influence people's personal choices,

social factors can limit people's options.

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

structural constraints

Economic uncertainty caused by _________________ is a current societal trend impacting families.

the recession that began in 2007