Marriage and Family
Approximately how many people live in poverty in the United States?
40 million
Dwayne was interviewing people about racial stereotypes, and the term "model minority" popped up a few times. Which group was most likely being referenced?
Asian Americans
Voluntary stable singles are singles actively searching for a mate but unable to find a suitable one.
False
Your brother Bob is an example of "fictive kin."
False
You have a special older friend that you are very close to and call "Auntie Marge," even though she is not related to you. You invite her to many family functions and share traditions together. She is an example of :
Fictive Kin
__________ refers to how we are taught the norms associated with being male or female in a particular culture
Gender Socialization
. What is confusing about the term "single"?
It means the same thing as "never-married."
Which was TRUE about colonial America?
Most schooling was conducted at home
The hierarchical ranking of categories of people within society is called:
Social stratification
Hispanic groups are now the largest minority in the U.S.
TRUE
. Which of the following is FALSE regarding friendship?
The health benefits of friendships are greater for men than for women.
1. The U.S. Census Bureau defines a family as two or more people living together who are related by birth, marriage, or adoption.
True
Approximately 15 to 20 percent of the U.S. population is categorized as "upper middle class," a group that contains highly educated and well-paid professionals, such as physicians, business executives, and lawyers.
True
In colonial America, a date was referred to as "calling," and sometimes lasted for several days.
True
Leslie and Joseph are great friends and are strictly platonic. This is an example of a cross-sex friendship
True
Max is an unmarried adult delaying marriage while pursuing education and establishing a career, known as a voluntary temporary single
True
The "Working Class" is also referred to as the "Lower Middle Class".
True
Extremely poor and often unemployed.
Underclass
Like the Upper Class, this class consists of 3-5% of the U.S. population.
Underclass
How we define "family" is important for many reasons. Which is NOT one of the reasons
Unmarried persons cannot buy a house together
Wealthiest and most powerful social class
Upper Class
Household income ranges between $100,000 - $200,000.
Upper Middle Class
Members tend to be highly educated professionals including physicians, dentists, lawyers, and executives.
Upper Middle Class
Families earn $20,000-$40,000
Working Class
Jobs may include factory workers and semi-skilled laborers
Working Class
Employed in minimum- or near-minimum wage jobs such as service work in retail and fast food industries.
Working Poor
The poverty threshold is based on:
a thrifty food budget, and multiplied by three.
Cross-sex friendships:
are less common than in your parents' generation.
What was the most frequent cosmetic surgical procedure in 2008, according to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons?
breast augmentation
Which group is most likely to live in poverty?
children under 18
Which theoretical perspective emphasizes issues surrounding social inequality, power, and social change?
conflict theory
A/an _______ answers questions through a systematic collection and analysis of data, including a description and a determination of cause and effect.
empirical approach
Which of the following minority groups is the largest in the United States
ethnic group
Relationships by blood, marriage, or affection, in which members may cooperate economically, may care for children, and may consider their identity to be intimately connected to the larger group define a/an:
family
You, your siblings, and your parents comprise your:
family of orientation
Social class is usually based on:
income, education, and occupational prestige
The number of charges of sex, race, and ethnic discrimination to the U.S. Equal Opportunity Commission:
increased since 2005
. Female genital cutting/mutilation:
is more common in societies with extreme patriarchy such as Africa and the Middle East
Clay is writing a paper for his class about the ways in which marriage is interconnected with the rest of society and with other social institutions. Which perspective is he using?
macro-levels
A/an ____________ perspective focuses on individuals' interactions in specific settings
micro-level
Which residence pattern is commonly practiced in the United States?
neolocal
Which of the following is the best example of a "master status"?
number of siblings
The traditional pattern of wives taking their husband's last name upon marriage is an example of: a. human agency.
patriarchy
Rob had the opportunity to travel to another country and noticed that some men were legally married to more than one woman. What marriage pattern did he observe?
polygyny
Jason is analyzing some data collected by the Census Bureau for his senior project. What type of research is he doing?
secondary analysis
Stella's parents stated that her curfew was midnight, whereas her twin brother, Shane was allowed to stay out until 1:00. Her parents said that Stella's earlier curfew was because "girls who stay out late get bad reputations - good girls shouldn't be out late." What concept is in play?
sex
. A _____________ is a major part of social life, with a set of beliefs and rules that are organized to meet basic human needs. a. matrilineal
social institution
Michael was born into poverty, but through some luck and hard work landed a recording contact with a top music company. He has since become a famous musician and has amassed considerable wealth. This is an example of
social mobility
Which theory is an example of a micro theory?
system
A "family of orientation" refers to:
the family that you were born into.
With respect to marriage and family, China:
the government regulates the number of births a couple can have.
. Which of the following is NOT a universal function of families
to offer human agency
. When people move from rural areas and farms to urban areas in search of jobs, this is called
urbanization
A Catholic priest who is not allowed to marry is an example of a(n):
voluntary stable single.
. Homogamous marriage is a type of marriage in which spouses do not share certain social characteristics such as race, ethnicity, religion, education, age, and social class.
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. People who cohabit with their partner before marriage are less likely to divorce
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. Structural functionalist theory focuses on:
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. The fastest growing segment of the U.S. population is the 15-19 year olds.
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A legally and socially recognized relationship that includes sexual, economic, and social rights and responsibilities for partners is known as marriage.
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A number of changes in families have taken place over the past several decades, including:
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A person who exhibits both male and female traits in near equal proportions would be called androgynous
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A playful, carefree type of love in which the lovers are not possessive, and are more interested in fun and games than commitment is called consummate, according to John Lee.
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About 18 percent of Americans support same-sex marriage and 25 percent support civil unions.
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According to Sternberg's triangular theory of love, when the relationship contains all three components, and is all that love can be, it is called fatuous.
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Adrian is a researcher studying attitudes and opinions people have about being childfree. She wants detailed and elaborate information from her research participants. Which method would be best to use?
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An arrangement in which two people live together without being married is known as a calling.
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An authoritative parenting style is one in which parents are demanding and maintain high levels of control over their children, but they are also warm and receptive. These parents try to guide their children compassionately, while also setting limits on their behavior
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An interactive process using symbols like words and gestures that include both sending and receiving messages is called communication
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Antimiscegenation laws forbade interracial marriage and existed in some states until 1967.
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Biological differences between men and women and their role in reproduction refers to:
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Children separated from their parents and living with their grandparents usually experience trauma, but living with a grandparent, rather than a nonrelative or living in an institution, can minimize that trauma by providing a sense of continuity and family support.
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Clara, at age 47, decided to adopt a child on her own because she tired of waiting around for "Mr. Right" to come along. She decided to move on with her life. Clara is an example of a(n):
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Comments such as "Big boys don't cry," "You throw like a girl," "Let's play dress-up," "You're my little tomboy," "Help your mother with the dishes," and "Help your dad take the trash out," are examples of gender socialization.
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Education shows signs of change in recent years; more young women than young men apply to, attend, and graduate from college.
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Ernesto is a Cuban American living near Miami in South Florida. Which of the following statements about Ernesto is correct
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Ethnicity is considered a much more useful concept than race because it focuses on cultural, rather than biological, characteristics.
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Females, in general, believe themselves to be more intelligent than they are in reality.
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Hispanics have shown the greatest recent decline in teen pregnancy, whereas Whites have shown the least decline.
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Industrialization transformed the economy from a system based on small family farms to one of large urban industries
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Joshua is a student at a nearby university. He is a male, which refers to his:
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Judges are less likely today than in the 1960's to award custody to single fathers.
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Masculinity is an example of "gender."
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One of the universal functions of marriage is to regulate sexual behavior
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Our social class has great effect on our families and relationships
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Parents do not simply socialize children. Children also influence this socialization through their own temperament, cognitive abilities, health and well-being, and their sex.
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People who share specific cultural features are referred to as a/an:
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Resource theory is a theory of power that suggests that the spouse with the most prestigious or highest-paying job can use that advantage to generate more power in the relationship, and influence decision making.
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Social classes are based most obviously on income and wealth, but also on other resources, such as educational level and your occupational prestige.
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Social stratification refers to the hierarchical ranking of categories of people within society
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The U.S. teen birthrate is steadily increasing.
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The concept that married people are happier, healthier, and financially better off than those who are not married is known as the marriage premium.
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The government is involved in marriage because it views marriage as a stabilizing force.
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The hypothesis that people who marry may be different from those who do not marry (for example, they may be happier, healthier, and have more money) is known as the wage premium
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The spoken exchange of thoughts, feelings, or other messages is verbal communication.
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There is little difference between "single" and "never married" among young people, but that is not the case for older people.
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Today's divorce rate is at an all-time high.
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When Serge and Sasha argue, Sasha usually just says, "Whatever you say." This is an example of a collaborating conflict style.
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When the researcher collects data that can be measured numerically, he or she is likely using quantitative methods.
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Which is TRUE regarding the middle class?
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Your best friend is Cuban-American. I am referring to his race.
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