Soc 219 Exam #3
Anita works full-time as a pharmacy technician and then arrives home each day to cook for her family, clean, and help with her children's homework. Sociologists would say that Anita is experiencing a/the a. second shift. b. burnout role. c. night shift. d. caregiver dilemma.
a
Anna wants a divorce, but her husband, Carl, does not. If allowed in their state, Anna can file for a(n) _____. a. unilateral divorce b. covenant divorce c. uncontested divorce d. simplified divorce
a
Barry sometimes makes "in kind" contributions to his ex-wife for his son. What is an example of this? a. a new coat b. half of the living expenses c. health insurance coverage d. yearly tuition
a
Nate is a single father accused of educational neglect by school officials. Which allegation would fit this accusation? a. Nate's 10-year-old son continuously skips school because no one at home makes sure he gets on the bus. b. Nate refuses to sign a permission slip for a field trip that requires parents to cover the costs. c. Nate's 10-year-old son hits another child and explains that his father told him to stand up for himself. d. Nate fails to sign a form that acknowledges that he has received his son's report card.
a
Tristan and Gina care for Gina's mother in their home as her cancer progresses. This is part of the a. public face of family. b. private face of family. c. formal caregiver process. d. surrogate process.
a
coercive power
ability to punish one's partner
A therapist wants to explain the female-demand/male-withdraw communication pattern to a couple. Which scenario will illustrate this style? a. Nick wants to discuss his fishing trip. Christen lets him know she doesn't think he should go. b. Christen wants to discuss having a baby. Nick isn't sure about this, so he finds a reason to leave the room. c. Nick has had a tough day at work. He tells Christen he will discuss holiday plans after he has had a chance to relax. d. Christen wants to go to the movies. She continues to bring it up with Nick until he agrees to go.
b
Abby is 80 years old. What measure will capture how long she will be free of disability? a. geriatric life expectancy b. active life expectancy c. able life expectancy d. average life expectancy
b
After Ted forgets their dinner plans while playing golf, Sarah breaks his favorite golf club. She has expressed her anger through a. repression. b. displacement. c. relational aggression. d. transference.
b
Allie is an attorney, and her husband, Don, is a private construction contractor. He was recently served with papers by a former customer, who claims that a recent fire in his home is Don's fault. Don turns to Allie for help. What power base will Allie draw from to assist Don? a. coercive b. expert c. reward d. referent
b
Couples who rely on the relatively similar incomes of each other are a. financially cohesive spouses. b. extensively economically dependent spouses. c. mutually economically dependent spouses. d. economically independent spouses
c
Henry and Karen have decided to get a divorce. The state they live in requires them to meet with a court-appointed professional to discuss how they will handle child custody and visitation issues. This process is a form of divorce a. plea bargaining. b. premotion. c. mediation. d. litigation
c
Which population has the highest likelihood of a tight-knit parent/adult-child relationship style? a. divorced fathers b. non-Hispanic whites c. lower socioeconomic status d. divorced mothers
c
A recent widow thinks that she sees her husband whenever she goes to the park. She feels pain and loss, and is angry at her husband for dying. She has begun the _____ process. a. lingering trajectory b. acceptance c. dying trajectory d. bereavement
d
According to Gottman, _____ occurs when one partner feels that he or she is smarter and/or more sensible than the other. For example, one partner might sigh or look up at the sky as a response to something the partner says or does. a. criticism b. defensiveness c. stonewalling d. contempt
d
According to the text, where is the wage gap between males and females the highest? a. in blue-collar positions b. in the helping professions c. in minimum-wage positions d. in the highest-ranking positions
d
Mona and Ted are Paul's grandparents, but have full custody because Paul's parents are in prison for drug dealing. Mona and Ted have had a lot of trouble controlling Paul's frequent rages. They become nervous and let him do whatever he wants in order to stop the anger. Which type of abuse is he exhibiting? a. symmetrical b. emotional c. intimate d. child-to-parent
d
Research indicates that couples who are the most satisfied with their marriages have _____ expectations. a. preconceived b. idealistic c. romantic d. practical
d
Ted works as a manager in a local store, and has three young children. Which behavior illustrates that he is a "good provider" to his children? a. going back to school to pursue his dream career b. taking the weekend off to take his children camping c. moving to a lower-paid position to spend more time at home d. working overtime in order to bring in more money
d
The idea of a blended family in our society is a. essential. b. prejudicial. c. unnecessary. d. unrealistic.
d
The majority of children in U.S. stepfamilies live with a. cohabiting biological parents. b. a biological parent and his or her cohabiting partner. c. a married biological father and stepmother. d. a married biological mother and stepfather.
d
Warm relationships
high on signs of love, low on antagonism
Expert power
knowledge, ability, judgment
Power
the ability to exercise one's will
A serious accident leaves Robert in a wheelchair. His family goes through a period of conflict during which attend to him nonstop, while others think he should learn how to take care of himself sooner rather than later. The family does not know how to handle the situation during this time. What is the sociological term for this scenario? a. a nadir b. a pileup c. an overload d. a catastrophe
a
According to Frank, Kelly can't seem to do anything right. He constantly tells her she needs to learn how to cook and clean from his mother. She is growing weary of his a. criticism. b. contempt. c. defensiveness. d. stonewalling.
a
Alex and Lia go to a bar and get into an argument after Alex sees Lia speak with another man. Lia tells Alex that he is overreacting. They both shout at each other and exchange blows in an episode of a. situational couple violence. b. emotional abuse. c. intimate terrorism. d. patriarchal terrorism.
a
Alex is a father of two and a successful dentist. Although he is supportive of his wife's occupation as a pharmacist, he feels responsible for making sure they can make their mortgage and car payments, pay for their children's educational expenses, and take family vacations. In other words, he has taken on the _____ role. a. provider b. involved father c. due diligence d. penalty
a
Ciara recently graduated from college and decides to move back home to live with her parents until she can find a job. Which theoretical perspective would focus on this transition as a possible family stressor? a. family development b. structure-functional c. family system d. family ecology
a
Darcy and Greg have three children who are grown and have families of their own. The four families plan all their social activities together and have few close friendships outside this circle. What form of cohesion is this family illustrating? a. enmeshed b. disengaged c. disconnected d. connected
a
David is a single father who sees his children every other weekend, but he feels as if he doesn't really know what's going in their lives because his ex-wife does not communicate with him. David is experiencing a. ambiguous loss. b. temporary displacement. c. family disorientation. d. forgotten grief.
a
David sees his stepchildren as his own, meaning that he truly loves them as much as his biological children. What is he exhibiting? a. paternal claiming b. triad claiming c. selection effect d. percolator effect
a
Diane was married to Al for 20 years, during which time she stayed home and raised the children. She is now single and 65 years old. She receives health care benefits from a. Medicare. b. the state. c. SSI. d. Social Security.
a
Elizabeth works as a public librarian. She is known for letting people know when there's a problem, listening to her colleagues and addressing their concerns promptly, and maintaining her composure and good grace through it all. Elizabeth exhibits a. emotional intelligence. b. kinesthetic intelligence. c. aural intelligence. d. spatial intelligence.
a
Eva works at a company that allows her to choose the time she comes in each day as long as she is there to cover the lunch-hour rush. This type of schedule is called a. flextime. b. compressed time. c. telecommuting. d. job sharing.
a
Every time Donna keeps the grocery bill within the agreed-upon budget, Ted gives her extra money from his paycheck to spend on whatever she wants. What type of power is Ted using? a. reward b. coercive c. legitimate d. referent
a
Florence is a medical professional. According to statistics, what is her most likely job title? a. dental hygienist b. dentist c. physician d. chief hospital administrator
a
How would Marcy, a 40-year-old woman, fulfill her filial responsibility? a. by taking care of a parent out of a sense of obligation b. by taking care of her husband's stepchildren c. by taking care of a brother who is out of work d. by taking care of a neighbor's young child
a
How would a cultural conservator grandparent spend a day with his grandchild? a. Invite the grandchild to a weekend retreat to learn about his ancestors. b. Take the grandchild to an art museum to view the new exhibits. c. Show the grandchild photographs from a recent vacation. d. Buy the grandchild lunch at a local diner.
a
Kali and Matt wake up one morning to find that the water lines in their home have frozen and then burst open. A couple of days later, Matt backs into another car, and the following week, Kali finds out she is pregnant. What are Kali and Matt likely to experience? a. stressor overload b. daily hassles c. culture of fear d. reality shifts
a
Karen, a 70-year-old woman of Native American descent, is a recent widow. What can we predict based on research findings reported in the text? a. Karen will move in with her children. b. Karen will remain independent and live on her own. c. Karen will be placed in a retirement home. d. Karen will remarry and move in with her husband.
a
Kevin and Kelly make a mutual decision to get divorced after nine months of marriage. What kind of marriage do they have? a. starter marriage b. superficial marriage c. annulled marriage d. friendship marriage
a
Kevin has a problem with a girl and feels more comfortable talking to his stepfather about it than to his mother. Kevin's stepfather has reached the a. intimate outsider role. b. outsider triad role. c. ambiguity role. d. adult-coalition role.
a
Lauren is a stay-at-home mother. Her husband, Rohan, often goes out to a bar with his co-workers after work and remains there for hours, leaving Lauren to spend the evening alone with the kids. She sometimes warns him that he'll be in trouble if he doesn't start treating her better, and he typically responds by saying "What are you going to do, leave?" Lauren's husband is showing a. high-intensity negative affect. b. low-intensity negative affect. c. whining. d. defensiveness.
a
Maria, a new mother, works as a high school chemistry teacher. Which scenario describes a causal feedback loop in her situation? a. Maria makes decisions at work based on what is going on at home. b. Maria gets into a pattern of being at school more than at home. c. Maria's students expect her to pay more attention to them than before. d. Maria expects the child's father to take more time off from work. Hide Feedback
a
Martha and Travis are trying to get out of a rut. You suggest that the practice of checking it out might help them a. figure out what the other person is really thinking, rather than guessing. b. come up with new and exciting topics to discuss. c. learn how to resolve arguments by taking turns rather than interrupting. d. avoid the use of statements that are intended to blame each other.
a
Natasha is an African American woman who lost her son, a soldier, to a land mine. As a social worker, on which of the following would you build her social support network, based on the National Survey of Black Americans? a. the church b. a counselor c. her extended family d. the workplace
a
One member of a married couple faces sudden unemployment. At first, the loss of income seems insurmountable, but as the couple adjusts, they learn to live within the new budget, and the unemployed spouse goes back to school for further training. What process have they undergone? a. reframing b. vertical stress c. restructuring d. disorganization
a
Sadie and Jim are divorced and have both remarried. They have joint custody of their daughter and make sure the other parent knows what is going on from one visit to the next. They are cordial but do not socialize together. Which type of postdivorce relationship is in effect? a. cooperative colleagues b. perfect pals c. collective d. compartmental
a
Sally and Stan want to start an Internet-based business together while raising three primary-school children. What system might work best for them? a. paid work at home b. shift work c. part-time work d. temporary work
a
Serena is a divorced mother. According to the findings by Silverstein and Bengston (2001), what kind of parent-adult child relationship can she expect from her adult sons? a. obligatory b. close-knit c. sociable d. intimate
a
Stepfamilies are often the subject of negative stories in the media, which often causes them to be a. stigmatized. b. objectified. c. monopolized. d. actualized.
a
Stepsiblings Kelly and Massimo don't really know how they fit in with each other or within the family. What is the term for this issue? a. boundary ambiguity b. incomplete institution c. selection effect d. minor monopoly
a
Successful stepfamilies tend to a. try multiple solutions to problems. b. indirectly address problems to avoid confrontation. c. realize that most problems are not worth bringing up. d. have higher expectations for the marriage
a
Tara is regularly beaten by her boyfriend in front of their five-year-old daughter. He has also begun slapping their daughter whenever she cries. A social case worker holds Tara responsible for this abuse along with her boyfriend. Which approach supports this? a. punitive b. family preservation c. therapeutic d. structural
a
The Conflict Tactics Scale categorizes biting as a. severe violence. b. moderate violence. c. a minor offense. d. assault.
a
The companionate model of marriage alters a traditional money allocation system in that husbands may a. give up some legitimate power. b. increase their decision-making power. c. increase their informational power. d. give up their referent power.
a
What aspect of divorce is considered a "black box"? a. the inner workings of the divorce process b. the complicated emotions that lead to divorce c. the loss experienced by children of divorce d. the long-term effects of divorce on one's health
a
Which action could be interpreted as "positive affect" in a marriage? a. washing dishes on the other person's "night" to do them b. going out for drinks after work before meeting your spouse c. pursuing separate hobbies that you each enjoy independently d. doing paperwork at the same table while listening to your spouse
a
Which scenario for a child of divorce illustrates the life stress perspective? a. changing schools, moving to a small apartment, and losing contact with grandparents b. losing the emotional support from the parent who no longer lives with the child c. feeling anxious because of the ongoing conflict between divorced parents d. having less supervision and attention after a divorce
a
Reward power
ability and willingness to give partner material or nonmaterial gifts and favors
A healthy divorce-extended family will a. take turns attending school events. b. let go of old resentments. c. communicate only through the kids. d. divide into subfamilial units.
b
According to research, who would be the least attractive to a man as marriage material? a. Laura, who is five years older b. Denise, who has two children c. Beth, who is of a different ethnicity d. Janice, who has a higher income
b
According to the Holmes-Rahe Life Stress Inventory Scale, which event would be most stressful for an adult? a. the loss of a job b. the death of a spouse c. a personal injury or illness d. a divorce
b
Ali and Mareet are married, have one daughter, and both work full-time at an engineering firm. Ali might experience role conflict when their daughter a. asks Ali why Mareet makes more money than him. b. has a doctor's appointment at the same time as an important client presentation. c. spends more time with Mareet on the weekends than with him. d. wants to take dance lessons instead of trying out for the after-school robotics team.
b
Alice, a single mother, has had a lot of trouble making ends meet and properly taking care of her young child. She has to work two jobs and often brings her son with her to work and leaves him in the car. In this situation, a social worker taking a family preservation approach would a. allow Alice to visit her son in his foster home often. b. set up supervision for her son while Alice works. c. require Alice to attend parenting classes before she can get her son back. d. send Alice and her son to live in a supervised shelter.
b
Andy lost his job a couple of months ago, and copes with the embarrassment by going bar-hopping several times a week, while his wife and children stay at home. Angry and resentful of this, Andy's wife decides to simply pretend he doesn't exist. The family is experiencing a period of a. ambiguous loss. b. family disorganization. c. independent recovery. d. cultural adaptation.
b
Caden is getting ready to go to work and says to his girlfriend, Holly, "Don't even start—I know what you're going to say. I can take out the trash without being nagged about it." Caden is exhibiting a. stonewalling. b. defensiveness. c. contempt. d. belligerence.
b
Caleb refuses to take his wife to see her family at holidays, and does not let her see her friends. Caleb is engaging in a. symmetrical abuse. b. emotional abuse. c. situational couple violence. d. informational power.
b
Carolyn and Ned have recently suffered a miscarriage. Carolyn is having difficulty handling the loss, while Ned moves on after a brief period of grief. The variation in their sense of loss has caused a. ambiguous loss. b. family disorientation. c. catastrophic grief. d. boundary blurring.
b
Corey is entering his third marriage. The selection effect suggests that he chose a partner who a. is somehow different than his first two spouses. b. is also prone to divorce. c. will act as a mother figure. d. is desperate to be in any relationship.
b
Frank suffers a broken leg in a car accident, ending his ability to compete as a professional baseball player for the season. He is very disappointed and becomes moody and distant. His wife suggests counseling to work through the problems they had before he broke his leg, and how this has caused additional strain on the troubled relationship. Which part of this example represents B in the ABC-X model? a. Frank breaking his leg b. the proposal to use counseling c. the strained marriage d. Frank's moodiness
b
Hailey and Jack split up. Hailey kept the kids with her. Hailey's parents would be considered a. noncustodial grandparents. b. custodial grandparents. c. cultural conservator grandparents. d. surrogate grandparents.
b
If we go by the statistics, who is most likely to remarry? a. a Hispanic male b. a white male c. a Hispanic woman d. a black woman
b
Incest involves sexual relations between related individuals. What type of behavior is excluded from the definition of child sexual abuse? a. father-daughter incest b. mutually desired sex play between or among siblings close in age c. mother-son incest d. coerced sex by stronger or older siblings
b
Jake can't believe that Gina has invited her sister to tag along on a concert with them. He "loses" her ticket by hiding it in his backpack. Jake is engaging in a. transference. b. sabotage. c. stonewalling. d. displacement.
b
Karen moved in with her sister to care for her after an accident, because her sister could not afford a home health care worker. Karen is acting as a(n) a. formal caregiver. b. informal caregiver. c. filial caregiver. d. sandwich caregiver.
b
Kelly and Dave are divorced. When there is a problem at school, Kelly is called in to make decisions. Dave sees his children on a regular basis but is not consulted on school issues or doctor visits. What type of custody does Kelly have? a. joint b. legal c. physical d. split
b
Leena secretly left her home one day to escape an abusive marriage. She hopped between friends, with no real belongings, for a few months. Overall, we can predict that leaving her husband will lead to _____. a. loss of identity b. stress-related growth c. suicide ideation d. economic stability
b
Lori is so frustrated with her husband David. No matter how many times she tells him not to, he still leaves her to fend for herself at parties. Whenever she brings it up, he just says that she is a big girl. David is engaging in a. contempt. b. stonewalling. c. appeasement. d. backlashing.
b
Madeline, a college professor and married to an attorney. Sally is a cashier at Wal-Mart and married to a mechanic. Based on the divorce divide, what can we predict about these marriages? a. Madeline has a greater chance of getting a divorce than Sally. b. Sally has a greater chance of getting a divorce than Madeline. c. Madeline has a greater chance than Sally of being married more than once. d. Sally has a greater chance than Madeline of being married more than once.
b
Maura is in a management job and applied for a promotion a few months ago at the prompting of her boss. Instead, he decides to hire Larry, who works under Maura, because he assumes that because Maura is six months pregnant, she won't be as productive. What concept is at play here? a. wage gap b. motherhood penalty c. occupational disparity d. second shift
b
Mel and Annie are newlyweds learning to navigate their new lifestyle. Which scenario indicates a subjective measure of fairness in their relationship? a. Mel has a higher yearly income than Annie. b. Annie thinks that their distribution of chores is equitable. c. Annie does more of the cooking than Mel on average. d. Mel makes the final decisions in financial matters.
b
Omar and Tami have been together for a year, and have begun to engage in power politics. How might this look? a. Omar would keep Tami in line by leaving any time she didn't do what he wanted, and Tami would feel pressured to give in to his demands. b. Omar would threaten to leave if Tami didn't change what she was doing, and Tami would threaten to leave after Omar had pushed the issue long enough. c. Omar and Tami would argue about who had to cook dinner and end up agreeing to take turns. d. Omar and Tami would both refuse to contribute to a joint checking account or share financial information.
b
Paige is angry that Dennis is late one evening. Dennis asks her if she is angry and she replies, "No," while slamming the front door shut. Paige's response is an example of a. checking it out. b. a double message. c. constructive conflict. d. balance of acceptance.
b
Remarried mothers are more likely to a. share custody with the father. b. have their children living with them. c. lose custody of the children. d. refuse the stepparent role.
b
Research supports women's opinions in that maternal employment _____ in children. a. lowers academic achievement b. does not cause behavior problems c. fosters self-indulgence d. causes attachment disorder
b
Sal and Taylor have been married for 14 years. Taylor has been diagnosed with advanced prostate cancer. How have other couples in their situation met this challenge creatively? a. by being productive in their respective careers b. by being grateful for what little life remains c. by cultivating new, independent friendships d. by changing their belief systems
b
Sarah's parents have divorced, and she is living with her mother. Her chances of living in poverty are a. low because of child support. b. about 50 percent. c. lower than if she lived with her dad. d. higher than if she had extended family.
b
Seth works hard at his job to support his family, but never at the expense of missing the nightly family dinner ritual. What role best characterizes Seth? a. good provider b. involved father c. traditional provider d. patriarchal father
b
Tahim and Nadia have been together for three years. They frequently argue and threaten to break up, and then make up and talk about how much they love each other. Their relationship can best be characterized as a. cyclical. b. tempestuous. c. critical. d. hostile.
b
The cultural scripts of remarried couples are a. standard sets of guidelines. b. made up as the marriage progresses. c. the same as for any marriage. d. more rigid than for first marriages.
b
The mobilization stage of Papernow's stepfamily cycle is characterized by a. fantasy. b. chaos. c. negotiation. d. acceptance.
b
The percolator effect in a stepfamily suggests that the a. family operates in a seamless web of equality. b. children dictate the tone of the marital relationship. c. family reestablishes traditional rules of behavior. d. children must band together and fend for themselves.
b
Today's rapid, constant coverage of school shootings and other tragic events has resulted in a. a disorienting shift. b. a "culture of fear." c. boundary ambiguity. d. disassociative conflict.
b
Tom is a divorced male who is considering remarriage. Based on the demographics presented in the text, what increases his risk for an unsuccessful second marriage? a. having retired from the military b. premarital childbearing c. having a relationship with his ex-wife d. having two young children
b
Tony and Nicole are considering separation and divorce. What factors will they consider if they follow Levinger's model of divorce decisions? a. the costs and expectations of marriage and the rewards of divorce b. the rewards of and alternatives to marriage, and the barriers to divorce c. the alternatives to and barriers of marriage, and the expectations of divorce d. the benefits of and barriers to marriage, and the costs of divorce
b
Twelve-year-old Rachel comes home from school to an empty house and does homework until her mother and father come home from work. What term describes Rachel's childcare? a. after-school care b. self-care c. in-home care d. family care
b
Tyrone and Shawna were recently married. Which description of their relationship would be considered egalitarian? a. Tyrone works full time and doesn't do housework, while Shawna works part-time and takes care of the housework. b. Tyrone works full time and does some of the housework, while Shawna works part-time and does a little more of the housework. c. Tyrone works full time and does most of the housework, while Shawna works full time and does a little of the housework. d. Tyrone works full time and does all of the housework, while Shawna works full time and does not do housework.
b
What is the best strategy for effectively handling a crisis? a. Create a solid plan and stick with it. b. Define the crisis as something that can be dealt with. c. Seek support from the workplace. d. Rely on growing, community-based resources.
b
What is the greatest benefit for a woman who remarries? a. fewer trips to the doctor b. improved finances c. healthier meals d. more leisure time
b
Which factor has resulted in a reversal of the historical trend from pushing people into retirement to keeping people in the workforce longer? a. the need for a larger workforce b. the fluctuations in the economy c. the increasing enjoyment of the workplace d. the need to support larger families
b
Which group describes a multigenerational family? a. aunts, uncles, cousins, and brothers b. grandparents, uncles, cousins, and daughters c. grandparents, friends, uncles, and brothers d. aunts, uncles, friends, and cousins
b
Which scenario illustrates a latent kin matrix? a. Old family feuds surface when someone gets sick. b. An ex-spouse might care for a former husband when no one else does. c. Two sisters who have been close since birth go separate ways. d. A husband and wife put an aging family member in a nursing home.
b
Which statement accurately reflects the state of widows and widowers today? a. Most widows remarry, leaving a higher percentage of aging widowers. b. Nearly 70 percent of widows and widowers live alone. c. Aging males live longer on average and are more likely to remarry. d. Aging females live longer on average and are more likely to remarry.
b
Your Aunt Grace keeps track of extended family from both sides, and sends Christmas and birthday cards without fail to close to 100 family members every year. What term describes her role? a. second shift b. kin keeping c. family ecology d. spillover Hide Feedback
b
Zara and Hamed have always believed that they should both pursue their dream careers full force while raising their children together. Recently, though, they've temporarily decided that Hamed will stay at home with the kids while Zara finishes her medical residency. What term describes this approach? a. resource allocation b. functional alternatives c. consensual roles d. selection bias
b
A couple attends a relationship retreat to learn more about communication and how to navigate disagreement. According to your text, what is a key concept they might take away about forgiveness? a. Forgiveness comes when the couple forgets the issue at hand. b. Forgiveness comes when the offender is worthy of forgiving. c. Forgiveness comes when the couple moves forward from the issue at hand. d. Forgiveness comes when the offender has shown repeated remorse for the issue at hand.
c
A divorced woman, as opposed to her former spouse, can expect to have a. fewer work hours. b. more disposable income. c. fewer tangible assets. d. higher taxes.
c
A domestic violence agency is providing statistical information to databases that track intimate partner violence. Using the Conflict Tactics Scale, which scenario will they categorize as less severe than the others? a. a mother who dumps her hot coffee on her child b. a mother who punches her child in the stomach c. a mother who pushes her child out of the store d. a mother who kicks her child in the back
c
A mother in a court custody dispute is accused of behaving in a way that encouraged parentification in her 10-year-old daughter. What would this entail? a. The mother insists that she and her daughter socialize with the same friends on weekends. b. The mother asks her daughter to tell her father he should provide more child support. c. The mother relinquished all control of the household chores and duties to her daughter. d. The mother confided in her daughter that she also felt sad when her parents divorced.
c
A poor family suffers an additional loss in employment and must try to make ends meet. What can we predict about the ability of extended kin to provide support? a. Extended kin will be a major resource. b. Extended kin will be most available when need is greatest. c. Extended kin might not be in a position to offer support. d. Extended kin will be a reliable source of income.
c
A tornado has hit the Sacco family house. They suspect that someone is up to no good in their family, because Grandpa Sacco always said that disasters always hit right before a major scandal comes to light in the family (e.g., an affair). The Sacco family is viewing the stress of the tornado through a. reframing the event. b. the nature of the stressor. c. a legacy from childhood. d. the degree of hardship.
c
According to the text, what major factor determines whether a stay-at-home dad is satisfied in his role? a. a wife who has a secure job with a high income b. a father who was or is a good role model c. the ability to choose whether or not to stay at home d. the loss of a job that he did not like in the first place Hide Feedback
c
Addison and Sujay are expecting a baby soon and reading up on how to maintain a happy family. They learn that one way to create family cohesion is to a. try to be physically together all of the time. b. attend religious services with extended family. c. do what they can to eat dinner together. d. avoid arguments at all costs.
c
Barbra and George are raising a family using a neotraditional approach. What does this look like? a. Barbra and George arrange to work different shifts in order to take care of their children. b. George stays home with the children while Barbra works as the sole breadwinner. c. Barbra stays home with the children and works part-time while they are in school. d. Barbra and George both work part-time jobs and share the care of their children.
c
Bert and Candy are in a second marriage, both with their own children. Bert's children only deal with Bert and do not acknowledge Candy. What kind of relationship/communication pattern are they exhibiting? a. complete triad b. linked triad c. outsider triad d. adult-coalition triad
c
Brenda and Zadie try to divide the household chores fairly equally. Whether or not they are satisfied with the distribution depends largely on whether they a. earn relatively equal incomes. b. follow well-established gender roles. c. perceive their roles to be equal. d. systematically track who does the actual work. Hide Feedback
c
Dave and Cindy have been married for several years and are approaching retirement age. Their marriage is relatively stable and they have two older children still living at home. What can they expect? a. They will have increased strain in their relationship because their children have left. b. They will experience burnout in their relationship due to limited financial resources. c. They will see an increase in relationship satisfaction if they are adaptable to circumstances. d. They will see a temporary increase in satisfaction when children leave, but will not be as happy as older single adults.
c
Debbie and Carl don't feel much affection for each other, but neither do they have much to argue about. Which term characterizes their marriage? a. steady b. amorphous c. bland d. cool
c
Debbie cannot win. No matter how hard she tries to be equally nurturing to both her own children and her stepchildren, she is still seen as an evil stepmother. What does this illustrate? a. role ambiguity b. dripolator effects c. stepmother trap d. two-pot system
c
Developmental maps based on the stepfamily cycle help families to a. track the progress of family integration. b. organize household duties and schedules. c. recognize what is normal in conflict situations. d. define best practices for long-term success.
c
Grace is a single mother who is having trouble making ends meet. She often relies on older friends who live in the same apartment building to stay with her children. What term describes her friends? a. custodial grandparents b. cultural conservator grandparents c. surrogate grandparents d. noncustodial grandparents
c
Harry and Denise are getting a divorce after being unhappily married for five years. According to a British study, will they each be happier individuals after divorcing? a. No, they will continue to be discontent individuals. b. No, they will probably reconcile and try it again. c. Yes, but probably not before a year has passed. d. Yes, their happiness will increase immediately.
c
In which scenario would Nate be experiencing a family crisis? a. Nate works overtime to pay the bills and gets a flat tire on the way home. b. Nate misses his daughter's band concert because of a huge deadline at work. c. Nate moves out to avoid dealing with arguments at home. d. Nate doesn't like his job and looks for another one that will still pay the bills.
c
Jeanne has two children from a prior marriage and is getting remarried to Mario, who also has two children from a prior marriage. Based on statistics, what can we expect about their custody arrangements after remarriage? a. Jeanne's children will probably live with their father, and Mario's children will probably live with their mother. b. Jeanne's children will probably live with their father, and Mario's children will probably live with them. c. Jeanne's children will probably live with them, and Mario's children will probably live with their mother. d. Both Jeanne's and Mario's children will probably live with them.
c
Kacey and Tom are married, with children from previous marriages. They also have a son together named Alex. Alex is considered a a. stepchild. b. nuclear child. c. mutual child. d. legal child.
c
Kaitlin has been in an unhappy marriage for years, and perceives that things are getting worse now that she's earning enough to support herself. What phenomenon might explain this? a. the utilitarian bias b. the marriage squeeze c. the independence effect d. the halo effect
c
Kelly is married to a man who has total control of their checking and savings accounts and threatens to leave with her children if she tries to spend any of this money. Kelly is experiencing a. severe violence. b. situational couple violence. c. emotional abuse. d. symmetrical abuse.
c
Kyle just graduated college and found an entry-level job that does not pay well. He cannot afford an apartment, his student loans, and his car payment, so he moves back in with his parents. Kyle is considered to be a(n) a. Baby Boomer. b. boomerang senior. c. boomerang kid. d. aging Boomer.
c
Mike tells Paula that his boss wants him to work overtime on a day when he had plans to go fishing with his buddies. He then thinks out loud about how he can get the work done before the fishing trip. This is an example of a. rapport talk. b. mild negative affect. c. report talk. d. a male-withdraw communication pattern.
c
Patty is Jim's sister. She tries to stay out of his way when they are home alone because he often bullies her by hitting her and pushing her around. Based on Jim's current behavior and existing research, what might we predict about his future? a. Jim will outgrow these behaviors, and he and his sister will become close. b. Jim will continue to abuse his sister even though he does not abuse anyone else. c. Jim will abuse other people with whom he has a relationship. d. Jim will be bullied and abused by Patty in return.
c
Sally and Mike are married, and Mike works while Sally stays at home and cares for the children. They are operating under a(n) a. egalitarian norm. b. peer marriage. c. patriarchal norm. d. referent power base.
c
Selena works overnight as a security guard, then rushes home to make breakfast and drive her kids to school before getting her daily dose of sleep. What work style is illustrated here? a. second shift b. piecework c. shift work d. family work
c
Sheri and Tariq are divorced parents sharing custody of their child. They have little to no contact with each other, but neither do they have conflicts. What style of parenting is in effect? a. coparenting b. authoritative parenting c. parallel parenting d. selective parenting
c
Statistics indicate that the federal minimum wage has increased a. twice within the last two years. b. above the majority of city and state mandates. c. at a slower rate than corporate executive salaries. d. well beyond the poverty line.
c
Steven and Elizabeth, who both have children from a prior marriage, have recently remarried. Based on the nuclear-family model monopoly concept, their new family will be viewed as a. a viable alternative. b. the modern norm. c. a deficient alternative. d. the new standard.
c
Ted and Nancy are married and have reached retirement age. When her children were young, Nancy was a stay-at-home mother. How will this affect her retirement? a. Ted will receive Nancy's benefits for those years. b. Nancy will receive the same Social Security benefits as if she has been working. c. Nancy will receive lower Social Security benefits. d. Nancy will receive a tax benefit from those years when she takes her benefits.
c
The Janad family reorganizes after a divorce, with the mother and children relocating to a new city. The mother can demonstrate adaptability by a. turning to her parents for advice with the children. b. allowing the father of her children to maintain leadership over the family. c. discussing decisions involving the children with their father. d. assuming complete leadership of the family structure.
c
The Johnson family holds to a traditional, 1950s-style value system. Which scenario indicates that gender role disruption has occurred in their family? a. The father and mother agree that she should take on more hours at work. b. The father asks the mother to stop working after they have kids. c. The father wants the mother to stay at home, but she cannot afford to do so. d. The mother wants to get a job, and the father goes along.
c
Tina is a member of the Sandwich Generation. What lifestyle does this suggest for Tina? a. Tina's mother stays in her home to help take care of Tina's children. b. Tina is divorced and must take care of her children all by herself. c. Tina takes care of her children and her mother. d. Tina juggles children and a full-time job on her own.
c
Victor dislikes his in-laws, and is pretty sure that they don't care much for him either. His wife, however, would be devastated not to be with them on special occasions. Because Victor loves his wife, he visits his in-laws on these special occasions. In other words, Victor has been influenced by a. coercive power. b. informational power. c. referent power. d. reward power.
c
What is the trend among dependent people with disabilities today, as opposed to 20 years ago? a. The number of dependent people has decreased, but the severity of their disabilities has increased. b. The number of dependent people has increased, but the severity of their disabilities has decreased. c. The number of dependent people and the severity of their disabilities have increased. d. The number of dependent people and the severity of their disabilities have decreased.
c
Which scenario illustrates an event in the life of a vulnerable family? a. A death in a close family results in all the members seeking therapy to cope. b. The loss of a job causes family members to cut back on spending. c. A couple in the middle of a divorce loses their home and belongings in a fire. d. An accident results in a permanent disability of a family member.
c
Which statement most accurately describes intimate partner violence? a. Intimate partner violence is almost exclusively perpetrated by males. b. Accidental harm is a form of intimate partner violence. c. Intimate partner violence occurs equally among males and females. d. Intimate partner violence is limited to the victimization of females alone
c
Which theoretical perspective proposes that parents become preoccupied after a divorce, thereby reducing their availability and attentiveness as parents? a. selection perspective b. economic hardship perspective c. parental adjustment perspective d. interparental conflict perspective
c
Who is illustrating relationship-focused coping with his partner? a. Kevin, who walks away from Diane to avoid a fight b. Andy, who continues to push for a new tie until he convinces Lisa c. Paul, who does not want to visit in-laws, but agrees to a short visit d. Steve, who is tired of doing the dishes so pretends to be asleep
c
Your partner spills hot coffee on your laptop while she is installing some software. Which response might help your partner avoid feeling defensive? a. Why did you have a cup of coffee? b. So what happened with the installation? c. Oops! Did you get hurt at all? d. Why are you so clumsy?
c
A new couple is attending prenuptial classes. At the end of the last class, the leader asks each couple to express their thoughts on conflict in relationships. How should they respond? a. Conflict kills relationships. b. Conflict does not allow for health and positive communication. c. Conflict can be avoided if one partner is willing to change. d. Conflict is a necessary part of relationship communication.
d
Alicia starts drinking heavily every night after a promotion to a highly stressful position. Her husband and children are left to cope as Alicia falls into alcoholism and generally is not physically or emotionally available. According to research, what action can Alicia's husband take to decrease the risk of their children becoming alcoholics themselves? a. staging an intervention with the children b. splitting up with Alicia and taking custody c. keeping the children occupied outside the home d. having family dinners every night at home
d
Amy does not like how her mother-in-law treats her, and has had enough of it. This year, she refuses to go to her in-laws' for the family holiday dinner, and insists that the kids stay home with her as well. Amy is exhibiting a. contempt. b. stonewalling. c. defensiveness. d. belligerence.
d
An attorney has an argument with her husband before work. She then has trouble concentrating as she presents her case before the judge later that morning. What term explains this effect? a. identity conflict b. role confusion c. diffusion d. spillover
d
Bernie's ex-wife negotiated a divorce settlement that left him with no home and no money. He is not able to see his children as often, and has lost friends as a result of the divorce. Bernie is experiencing a. marriage squeeze. b. identity shift. c. divorce squeeze. d. divorce fallout.
d
Caleb and Andrea have full-time jobs and a newborn baby. Caleb will be out of town on-site for a month, and Andrea will be working overtime at the same time. They've made temporary, full-time childcare arrangements, knowing that in the long run the sacrifice will be worth it. Using the ABC-X model, what does the C represent in this scenario? a. the need to work long hours b. the temporary childcare arrangements c. the newborn baby d. the belief in their sacrifice
d
Callie earns more than Andres. Andres, however, does a larger share of the chores at home. They are both satisfied with their relationship. This arrangement would be considered a form of a. equality. b. objective allocation. c. referent power. d. equity.
d
Carol is in her mid-fifties and was born in a time period of higher-than-normal birth rates. What generation is she in? a. XYZ b. Sandwich c. Millennial d. Baby Boom
d
Child support in France and Sweden is based on the principle of society-wide responsibility for all children. What is a key component of their policies? a. stronger penalties for noncompliance b. no court-ordered custody c. exemption from taxes d. guaranteed federal child support
d
Collette juggles a full-time job and two small children. Her mother has a terminal illness and lives with them so that Collette can care for her. In addition to her job, Collette is also engaged in a. shift work. b. piecework. c. part-time work. d. unpaid family work.
d
Deena and Mike are both in their second marriage. Viewing their marriage as an incomplete institution would suggest that they might a. set new standards for effective conflict management. b. be creative and flexible with their communication patterns. c. hold to rigid definitions of what constitutes a family. d. encounter confusion about the rules of getting along.
d
Desiree is a single mother who is ready to start dating. She can expect a. a clear and thoughtful dating process. b. a long period of casual dating before remarriage. c. openness from her child about her dating. d. resistance from her child about her dating.
d
Ed was forced to retire at age 66 with a very small retirement package. As a result, he will be relying on _____ benefits to help him buy food and pay his bills. a. Medicare b. Medicaid c. Supplemental Security Disability d. Supplemental Security Income
d
Fred and Sonya enjoy working together to determine how to allocate their budget, but ultimately, Fred makes the decisions. And while he participates in some chores, he's more of the "planner" of who will do what in the family. Which type of marriage do Fred and Sonya have? a. peer marriage b. postgender marriage c. companionate marriage d. neotraditional marriage
d
Harry and Barbara are dissolving their marriage in their fifties. Which statistic describes their demographic group? a. The number of life transitions is the lowest of all groups. b. The rate of remarriage is the lowest of all groups. c. The divorce rate is decreasing. d. The divorce rate is increasing.
d
Heather's sister-in-law, Kate, recently divorced from her husband and has no place to live, so Heather invites Kate to live with her family. What is the major stressor for Heather in this transition? a. helping Kate transition into a new life b. making a new budget to cover expenses c. maintaining a good relationship with Kate's ex-husband d. creating new boundaries within the household
d
Jackie has had a difficult day at work with a bossy co-worker. She shares the details of her miserable day with her boyfriend, hoping for some commiseration. Jackie is communicating with her boyfriend by using a. report talk. b. explicit gestures. c. double messages. d. rapport talk.
d
Kelly turns 50 and is considered old and matronly, while David turns 50 and is considered young and sexy. What explains this? a. the double standard of relationships b. the double standard of intimacy c. the double standard of gender d. the double standard of aging
d
Kendall is a stay-at-home mom who works nonstop all day taking care of the house and children. Her husband works 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and does not participate in household chores. He does, however, set up the household expense budget. What explains her husband's power in this situation? a. perception of equity b. egalitarian approach c. ability to influence d. resource hypothesis
d
Kevin and Tasha both have children from a previous marriage and are planning their wedding ceremony. Which planning approach is best? a. Have an adults-only ceremony at a distant location. b. Hold a lavish ceremony with extended family. c. Have a civil ceremony at the courthouse to avoid conflicts. d. Involve the children, even if it's difficult.
d
Laura and Tom place their home of 30 years on the market because of Tom's sudden job loss. They move into an apartment and stop socializing with their usual weekend group. They feel unable to connect as a family, and their confidence suffers. What are they undergoing? a. ambiguous loss b. family disorientation c. courtesy stigma d. demoralizing event
d
Mary is retired and has moved in with her daughter's family to help them with childcare and finances. Mary's role is that of a(n) _____. a. care recipient b. elder taker c. filial keeper d. care provider
d
Paula visits a counselor to discuss her marriage. Based on Paula's story, her counselor explains that Paula is in a cycle of violence, and currently experiencing phase 1. What would indicate phase 2? a. Her husband has begun to hit her. b. Her husband has become erratic. c. Her husband has escalated his violent behavior. d. Her husband has apologized for hitting her.
d
Sadie often tells Andrew that he can't do anything right, especially when Andrew has just done something that Sadie doesn't like. Sadie shows her anger with Andrew through a. negative affect. b. relational aggression. c. relationship-focused coping. d. passive aggression.
d
Soma and Ben have a tag-team approach toward parenting their two small children. What scenario illustrates this? a. Soma drops the children off at child care on the way to work. b. Ben's parents stay with the kids when Soma and Ben are at work. c. Ben takes a temporary leave from work when their second child is born. d. Ben drives the kids to Soma's office on his way to work, and Soma brings them home.
d
Stan has been the main caregiver for his aging father for years. He has systematically depleted his father's financial resources for his own personal gain. Which model would propose to place Stan under the charge of the criminal justice system? a. caregiver b. symbolic c. latent kin d. domestic violence
d
When Yahoo changed its policy to prohibit the practice of _____, it arguably took a backward step in terms of policy issues related to the workplace. a. family leave b. on-site child care c. wage hikes d. telecommuting
d
When might looking at a crude divorce rate be more helpful than looking at a refined divorced rate? a. when extracting data on women b. when determining who is at most risk for divorce c. when determining regional differences in divorce rates d. with long-term comparisons
d
Whenever Morgan has a problem with her stepsister, she tells her father who, in turn, tells his wife. What kind of relationship/communication pattern is this? a. outsider triad b. adult-coalition triad c. complete triad d. linked triad
d
Which family would be considered resilient in a collectivist culture? a. The children are the first in their family to achieve a college education. b. The parents become independently wealthy as a result of their long-term jobs. c. The parents each receive a promotion after putting in consistent overtime at the office. d. The children return to an old tradition of performing a seven-day wedding ritual.
d
Which scenario is an example of an externalizing behavior problem? a. Tasha thinks that her classmates dislike her after her parent's divorce. b. Tasha is anxious about leaving the house after her parent's separation. c. Tasha feels sad most of the time after moving to a new school. d. Tasha refuses to clean her room after her parents have a fight.
d
Which strategy illustrates a strength-based program? a. parole check-ins for compliance b. video on signs of substance abuse c. a church supper d. parent education program Hide Feedback
d
Referent power
emotional identification with partner
Tempestuous relationships
high on signs of love, high on antagonism
informational power
knows more about an important topic and can persuade someone else
Hostile relationships
low on love, high on antagonism
Bland relationships
low on signs of love, low on antagonism
Autonomy
power to exercise choice over one's self
Legitimate power
society and culture authorize the power of one or the other partner or both
Social power
the ability to exercise one's will over others
Family cohesion
the emotional bonding that couples and family members have toward one another
resource hypothesis
the partner with more resources can exchange them for greater power in the relationship
