sociology unit 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.
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
Which of the following equalizes social status?
heterogamy
According to the Winch's Complementary Needs Theory, dissimilar qualities _____ the evolution of a relationship.
increase
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
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.
What is genetic monogamy?
having children with only one partner
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.
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.
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.
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 do not tend to encounter as many people from different backgrounds
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
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
What is the defining aspect of social monogamy?
cohabitation
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
Which of the following is a part of the value phase?
deciding about compatibility based on convictions
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
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 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
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
What is often the cause of a matrifocal household?
the father's inability to provide
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
