Deck 14: Marriage and Family

Question 1

When asked to draw a picture of her family, Little Margaret drew a picture of a wife, a husband, and the couple's two children. Margaret's drawing is an example of an):

A) Marriage
B) Nuclear Family
C) Extended Family
D) Blended Family

Answer 1

B

Question 2

Nicole has shared a room with Cheyenne, her stepsister, since their parents married. Terry is the child of Nicole's dad and Cheyenne's mom. All together, these people make up an):

A) Extended Family
B) Blended Family
C) Nuclear Family
D) None of the Above

Answer 2

B

Question 3

Laudz is from Haiti. Her family has encouraged her to marry an American. As such, Laudz's family supports:

A) Homogamy
B) Endogamy
C) Exogamy
D) Polygamy

Answer 3

C

Question 4

In the Newman family, the men have power over the women. This reflects a:

A) Matriarchal System
B) Patriarchal System
C) Blended Family
D) Marriage

Question 5

In the Barr family, the women are dominant and have power over the men. This reflects a:

A) Patriarchal System
B) Blended Family
C) Matriarchal System
D) Marriage

Question 6

Since 1900, the median age of people that marry in the United States has:

A) Decreased
B) Remained the Same
C) Increased
D) None of the Above

Question 7

Khyliani is a woman that is married to four brothers. This is an example of:

A) Monogamy
B) Polygyny
C) Polyandry
D) Exogamy

Question 8

Joan and Arthur lived on the same street growing up. They married one another in their early twenties. , or proximity, to one another was a major factor in their attraction.

A) Propinquity
B) Exogamy
C) Monogamy
D) Polyandry

Question 9

During the , divorce rates were down, out-of-wedlock births were low, and marriage was universally esteemed as an institution.

A) 1940s
B) 1950s
C) 1960s
D) 1970s

Question 10

In the Seaver household, there are two children, the children's parents, the children's grandparents and the children's uncle. The Seaver household is an example of an):

A) Marriage
B) Nuclear Family
C) Extended Family
D) Blended Family

Question 11

Prince Nirant has 14 wives. This is an example of:

A) Monogamy
B) Polygyny
C) Polyandry
D) Exogamy

Question 12

Teresa feels that she is giving more to her relationship with Alonzo than she is getting in return. The theory suggests that Teresa will end her relationship with Alonzo.

A) Stimulus-Value-Role Theory
B) conflict theory
C) social exchange theory
D) propinquity

Question 13

Stephanie's religion requires her to marry a person of the same faith. This is an example of:

A) Polygamy
B) Monogamy
C) Endogamy
D) Exogamy

Question 14

In the U.S., there are few rules/restrictions regarding the selection of a mate. Which is NOT one of the rules which guide mate selection in the U.S.

A) Potential mates cannot be already married
B) mate must be of the same race
C) mate must not be too closely related
D) mate must be of legal age.

Question 15

The practice of having more than one spouse is illegal in the United States. That means that is against the law.

A) monogamy
B) polygamy
C) endogamy
D) exogamy

Question 16

Carol and Mike are legally united. Their relationship, which is recognized by cultural norms, is called an):

A) Family
B) Endogamy
C) Exogamy
D) Marriage

Question 17

Hadassah and Abraham are both Jewish. They were married in 1999. This marriage between people with similar religious backgrounds is an example of:

A) Homogamy
B) Exogamy
C) Polygamy
D) Monogamy

Question 18

The median age of marriage for American men in 2009 was and for American women was .

A) 28.1; 25.9
B) 26.5; 27.5
C) 22.8; 20.3
D) 20.3; 22.8

Question 19

Ted and Cindy are married. Last year, the couple adopted 7-year-old Gregory. Together, Ted, Cindy and Gregory make up an):

A) Family
B) Marriage
C) Endogamy
D) Exogamy

Question 20

When Ruth died, she was 74-years-old. She had been married to Warren for 60 years. Because Ruth was married to only one man, this is an example of:

A) Polygamy
B) Monogamy
C) Polyandry
D) Polygyny

Question 21

Lenny is dissatisfied with his wife. However, Lenny would never divorce because he believes that people should carry out the vow they made on the wedding day. Lenny's commitment is:

A) Moral
B) Structural
C) Personal
D) Value

Question 22

Katie and Ed are seeing a marital therapist. The therapist asks the couple to discuss how much they compromise because compromise is essential to making a marriage work. The marital therapist is saying that compromise is a marital:

A) Effect
B) Value
C) Role
D) Stimulus

Question 23

Austin and Dianne have known each other for about 3 weeks. They have been talking every night regarding their ideas about religion, politics, family and money. According to Stimulus-Value- Role Theory, they are in the stage.

A) value
B) stimulus
C) role
D) exchange

Question 24

James is married. His brother Dontae is not. Based on this, which of the following is true?

A) James is more likely to be in better health than Dontae
B) Dontae is more likely be in better health than James
C) James and Dontae are equally likely to be healthy
D) None of the Above

Question 25

Martine is married to Spencer. Although she wants to leave him, she feels that she has to stay with him because of the children. Martine's commitment to Spencer is:

A) Moral
B) Structural
C) Personal
D) Value

Question 26

In California, couples do not have to give a specific reason to get a divorce. They can cite "irreconcilable differences" to get out of an undesirable marriage. This type of law is called:

A) Marital Effects
B) Exchange
C) No-Fault
D) Blended

Question 27

The three components of marital work include:

A) Household Labor
B) Emotional Work
C) Status Enhancement
D) All of the Above

Question 28

Leon is interested in how the definition of marriage has changed over time. Leon's research interests are in line with:

A) Conflict Theory
B) Functionalism
C) Symbolic Interactionism
D) Stimulus-Value-Role Theory

Question 29

Joy and Jonathan are a married couple. They both enjoy playing tennis and they spend time together engaging in this hobby every week. Because spending time together is a factor that makes marriage work, it is a marital:

A) Stimulus
B) Value
C) Effort
D) Effect

Question 30

Marion and Howard raised two children, Joanie and Richie. Joanie moved out of the house two years ago when she went to college. Richie moved out this year when he joined the military. Now, Marion is having a difficult time adjusting. This difficulty is called:

A) Exchange
B) Increased Marital Satisfaction
C) Marital Effects
D) Empty Nest Syndrome

Question 31

Monique has been married to Roger for 2 years. She plans to stay married to him until she dies because she loves him and is satisfied with their relationship. Monique has a commitment.

A) personal
B) moral
C) structural
D) value

Question 32

Brett and Rebecca are in the stage of relationship development when they begin to act as a couple. They are in the stage.

A) stimulus
B) value
C) role
D) exchange

Question 33

According to the 2004 Census Bureau, about % of American men and % of American women have experienced a divorce.

A) 1; 3
B) 80; 77
C) 20; 23
D) 49; 52

Question 34

Blake feels that his wife supports his career as an ad executive. Peter feels that his wife does not support his career as an ad executive. Which of the following is true?

A) Peter is more likely than Blake to be satisfied with his marriage
B) Blake and Peter are equally likely to be satisfied with their marriages
C) Blake is more likely than Peter to be satisfied in his marriage
D) None of the Above

Question 35

George and Marie are a married couple living near their family. Peggy and Al are a married couple living away from their family. Which of the following is true?

A) George and Marie are more likely to divorce than Peggy and Al
B) Peggy and Al are more likely to divorce than George and Marie
C) The couples are equally likely to divorce
D) None of the Above

Question 36

Ernest is married to Tracy. Recently, Ernest has increased the amount of housework that he does. Research suggests that as the amount of housework Ernest does increases, the following will happen:

A) Tracy's marital satisfaction will increase
B) Tracy's marital satisfaction will not change
C) Tracy's marital satisfaction will decrease
D) None of the Above

Question 37

After graduating from college, David moved back in with his parents. This is an example of:

A) Extended Childhood
B) Empty Nest Syndrome
C) Homogamy
D) Polygyny

Question 38

Mrs. Hamilton is a 55-year-old widow. She has been collecting her deceased husband's Social Security benefits for 12 years. Mrs. Hamilton has been dating and is considering marrying her pharmacist, Mr. Norton. If Mrs. Hamilton marries Mr. Norton:

A) Her deceased husband's Social Security benefits will be cancelled
B) Her deceased husband's Social Security benefits will not be impacted
C) Her deceased husband's Social Security benefits will be increased
D) Her deceased husband's Social Security benefits will be decreased

Question 39

Ben is attracted to Natalie. He likes the way she looks, the way she smells, and the way she walks. According to Stimulus-Value-Role Theory, Ben and Natalie are in the stage.

A) stimulus
B) value
C) role
D) exchange

Question 40

As the population ages, the percentage of those who experience divorce:

A) Increases
B) Decreases
C) Remains the Same
D) None of the Above

Question 41

Tamika and Tamara are sisters. They save more money living together than they could if they lived apart. This represents which function of family?

A) Reproduction and Socialization
B) Affection
C) Sexual Regulation
D) Economic Cooperation

Question 42

Most American husbands and wives divide housework equally.

Question 43

If couples believe that household labor is fair, marital satisfaction increases.

Question 44

Which is note one of the "myths about marriage"?

A) The Universal Nuclear family.
B) The Mythic family.
C) The Idealized Nuclear family of the 1950's.
D) The Self-reliant traditional family.

Question 45

Dr. Klug is researching the struggle for scarce resources in marriages. His research is in line with:

A) Conflict Theory
B) Symbolic Interactionism
C) Functionalism
D) Exchange Theory

Question 46

The traditional Japanese family is matriarchal.

Question 47

About % of Americans opposed gay marriages in 2006.

A) 25
B) 51
C) 72
D) 83

Question 48

Rick and Tom are a gay couple and they were married in their home state. When they visit states that define marriage as a union between a man and a woman:

A) Their marriage is recognized
B) Their marriage is not recognized
C) They may be arrested
D) None of the above
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Question 49

Trends in U.S. family include all of these except?

A) Pushing back the age of marriage
B) Increasing rates of cohabitation
C) Decreasing rates of single parent households
D) Increasing rates of "blended" families.

Question 50

Andy argues thaamilies help to prepare people to get along with others in society. This view is in line with:

A) Exchange Theory
B) Conflict Theory
C) Symbolic Interactionism
D) Functionalism

Question 51

The median age of marriage in the U.S. hit an all time low in 2007.

Question 52

According to the functionalist perspective, all of the following are essential functions of the family, except:

A) Reproduction.
B) Independence and isolation of members.
C) Economic cooperation.
D) Socialization of children.

Question 53

Getting a divorce in Europe is easier than in the U.S.

Question 54

The traditional nuclear family developed during industrialization.

Question 55

Lola and Max are married. Lola feels like she is stuck with the bulk of the household work and she is disgruntled. She feels that she is competing with her husband for leisure time. Which theory is most likely to explain this?

A) Conflict Theory
B) Functionalism
C) Symbolic Interactionism
D) Stimulus-Value-Role Theory

Question 56

Which is NOT a structural reason for the high rate of divorce in the U.S?

A) Relative isolation of the family and residential mobility
B) Increased life expectancy.
C) Ongoing redefinition of family and gender
D) Legal difficulties in obtaining a divorce.

Question 57

Before industrialization, men and women shared equally in child care tasks.

Question 58

The Defense of Marriage Act in 1996:

A) Bans interracial marriages
B) Defines marriage as an act between a man and a woman
C) Bans same sex marriage
D) Allows couples to cite "irreconcilable differences" in divorce proceedings Knowledge,

Question 59

The birth rate for unmarried women has increased in the past 35 years.

Question 60

Most Americans supported gay marriage in 2006.

Question 61

A feeling of constraint based on alternatives, social pressure and investments is a
commitment.

Question 62

families are composed of children and some combination of biological parents.

Question 63

A is the union of two people that is typically recognized by law or cultural norms.

Question 64

The practice of a man marrying two or more women is called .

Question 65

The practice of a woman marrying two or more men is called .

Question 66

is marriage between people with similar backgrounds, such as religion, race, class, or age.

Question 67

The period of adjustment that women experience when their children move out of the home is called .

Question 68

Two or more people related by blood, marriage or adoption is a .

Question 69

The practice of having more than one spouse at a time is called .

Question 70

States prohibiting gay marriages must recognize those from other states.

Question 71

A desire to stay married based on love and marital satisfaction is a commitment.

Question 72

Factors that make marriage work are called .

Question 73

The practice of marrying within one's social group is called .

Question 74

theory states that people seek to maximize rewards and minimize costs.

Question 75

When children wait until a later age to leave home or move back in after college, this is called
.

Question 76

An is a household consisting of a nuclear family plus additional relatives.

Question 77

A feeling to stay married based on one's attitudes toward divorce and the contract made with one's partner is a commitment.

Question 78

The practice of marrying someone from a different social group is called .

Question 79

The practice of being married to one person at a time is called .

Question 80

A is a household consisting of a husband, wife, and children.