Deck 1: Intimate Relationships, marriages and Families in the Twenty-First Century

Question 1

A __________ consists of a father,mother,and their children.

A)nuclear family
B)family of origin
C)family of procreation
D)patriarchal family
E)natural family

Answer 1

A

Question 2

Which of these is not considered a family by the definition used in this textbook?

A)gay or lesbian family
B)college roommates
C)polygamous family
D)cohabiting couple
E)grandparent-headed household

Answer 2

B

Question 3

Since 1970 families have become more concerned with meeting the _____ needs of family members.

A)economic
B)emotional
C)practical
D)instrumental

Answer 3

B

Question 4

According to your text,which of the following terms could also be used to refer to a stepfamily?

A)extended family
B)binuclear family
C)blended family
D)family of procreation

Question 5

One of the most important changes in the family has been a shift in emphasis from marriage for __________ to marriage for __________.

A)economic security; having children
B)economic security; love,companionship,and satisfaction of emotional need
C)having children; love,companionship,and satisfaction of emotional need
D)love,companionship,and emotional need; economic security

Question 6

According to researchers,a(n)__________ is formed when a widowed or divorced person,with or without children,marries another person who may or may not have been married before and who may or may not have children.

A)broken family
B)family of origin
C)binuclear family
D)extended family
E)blended family

Question 7

A __________ is defined as the family into which one is born and in which one is reared.

A)nuclear family
B)family of origin
C)cohabiting family
D)primary family
E)matriarchal family

Question 8

According to the U.S.Census,today's marriage rate is approximately _____.

A)4 per 1000
B)6 per 1000
C)7 per 1000
D)10 per 1000

Question 9

Which of these is not considered a family by the U.S.Census Bureau definition?

A)one-parent family
B)gay or lesbian family
C)cohabiting couple
D)polygamous family

Question 10

Which of the following is used to refer to the family you establish when you have your own children?

A)family of origin
B)nuclear family
C)family of procreation
D)patriarchal family

Question 11

According to your text,a(n)__________ consists of a parent,possibly a mate,and any children of the parent and other relatives who might live in the household or nearby.

A)nuclear family
B)extended family
C)family of origin
D)binuclear family
E)blended family

Question 12

The traditional purpose of the family was to meet the ______ needs of family members.

A)expressive
B)patriarchal
C)industrial
D)physical

Question 13

A __________ is defined as one in which the man has more than one wife.

A)binuclear family
B)polygynous family
C)matriarchal family
D)polyandrous family
E)patriarchal family

Question 14

According to your text,the feminist movement of the 1960s was a major cause of _______.

A)the rise of matriarchy
B)a shift to a more traditional view of the family
C)the child study movement
D)families becoming more egalitarian

Question 15

The median age in 2006 for first marriage was ________ that of the 1980s.

A)less than
B)about the same as
C)higher than

Question 16

According to the U.S.Census,the current marriage rate is ______ the rate right after World War II.

A)lower than
B)the same as
C)more than

Question 17

The 1960s marked a point at which families began to shift from ______ to _____.

A)matriarchy to patriarchy
B)democracy to patriarchy
C)patriarchy to democracy
D)patriarchal to matriarchal

Question 18

According to the U.S.Census,at the beginning of the twentieth century,the median age at first marriage started a(n)_____ that ended in the _______.

A)increase; mid-1950s.
B)decline; mid-1950s.
C)increase; year 2000.
D)decline; year 2000.

Question 19

The marriage rate is defined as the number of people who marry

A)during the preceding 12 months per 10,000 population.
B)during the preceding 12 months per 1,000 population.
C)for the first time during the preceding 12 months per 10,000 population
D)for the first time during the preceding 12 months per 1,000 population

Question 20

A patriarchal family is defined as one in which _________.

A)a man has more than one wife
B)a married couple lives with their own biological children
C)an original family is divided into two families by divorce
D)the father has authority over all other family members

Question 21

According to the text,women's increasing employment outside the home has resulted in _____.

A)a larger work load for women
B)a more equal sharing of household duties
C)less time for self-fulfillment
D)unhappier husbands

Question 22

According to the U.S.Census,what percent of mothers who have children under age 6 are employed outside the home?

A)40
B)50
C)60
D)70

Question 23

Research has indicated that possible reasons for the increase in the number of grandparent-maintained household include all of the following EXCEPT ______.

A)higher rates of teen pregnancy
B)alcohol and/or drug use by parents
C)incarceration of parents
D)lack of education

Question 24

According to the text,children in cohabiting families are ___________.

A)generally younger than children of married parents
B)at higher risk for abuse
C)overall happier than children of divorced parents
D)better off financially than children whose parents are married

Question 25

According to national statistics,overall fertility rates have been _________ over the last 100 years.

A)rising
B)staying about the same
C)declining

Question 26

About _____ children in households headed by grandparents.

A)6 million
B)4 million
C)1 million
D)½ million

Question 27

Same-sex couples who want long-term,committed,and legally recognized relationships have which choice(s)?

A)civil union
B)same-sex marriage (in some states)
C)domestic partnership
D)A,B,and C
E)A and B only

Question 28

Which ethnic group has the highest number of children living in one-parent families?

A)non-Hispanic White
B)Hispanic
C)non-Hispanic Black
D)Asian American

Question 29

Which of the following is not indicated by research to be one of the reasons for the decline in family size?

A)interracial marriages
B)availability of contraception
C)economic conditions
D)higher divorce rate

Question 30

According to the Census Bureau,life expectancy for women has increased from ______ in 1970 to _____ now.

A)68; 72
B)70; 75
C)70; 78
D)75; 80

Question 31

What was the average family size in 2007,according to the U.S.Census?

A)2.0
B)2.6
C)3.7
D)4.5

Question 32

What is one major consequence of waiting until one's mid to late 20s to get married,according to research findings?

A)fewer marriage partners will be available
B)marriages will tend to last longer
C)families will be smaller
D)divorce will be more common

Question 33

Data from the U.S.Census Bureau indicate that most employed mothers have ________ at home.

A)no children
B)young children (under age 6)
C)older children (between 6 and 17)

Question 34

According to the Census Bureau,life expectancy for men has increased from ______ in 1970 to _____ now.

A)66; 72
B)67; 75
C)70; 75
D)77; 80

Question 35

Which of the following statements is TRUE about cohabiting couples,according to a recent review of research?

A)Only about ¼ of cohabiting couples have children.
B)Most cohabiting couples go on to get married.
C)Cohabiting couples are more likely to have good marriages.
D)Cohabiting couples break up more often than married couples.

Question 36

In the last 30 years,the number of one-parent families has _______.

A)decreased slightly
B)decreased significantly
C)increased slightly
D)increased significantly

Question 37

According to the text,_______ is the major reason for mothers entering the workforce.

A)financial need
B)personal fulfillment
C)increase in employment opportunities
D)increase in educational attainment

Question 38

The change in the age at which most people are marrying for the first time is not associated with:

A)longer periods of school enrollment
B)increased acceptance of non-marital cohabitation
C)negative attitudes about marriage
D)more career options for women

Question 39

According to the text,children in gay or lesbian families ________.

A)tend to be confused sexually
B)are rare
C)are at higher risk for abuse
D)may come from previous heterosexual relationships

Question 40

The fertility rate is highest among:

A)African Americans
B)Hispanic Americans
C)Asian Americans
D)Native Americans

Question 41

A family therapist using the symbolic interaction theory might examine ________.

A)whether parents are at risk to be abusive
B)how family members communicate with one another
C)how financially stable the family is
D)the effect of remarriage on the family

Question 42

The number of blended families has been _________ because of _______.

A)declining; rising ages at first marriages
B)declining; lower birth rates
C)increasing; higher divorce rates
D)increasing; higher birth rates

Question 43

Familism is a social pattern in which the interests of the _____ are subordinated to the values and demands of the ______.

A)family; individual
B)family; society/ culture
C)individual; family

Question 44

Which is a question that a developmental theorist might ask about families?

A)How does the family change when there is a birth?
B)Who provides the income?
C)How do family members communicate?
D)Why do parents feel overwhelmed sometimes?

Question 45

Looking at a family from an exchange theory point of view means ________.

A)seeing how a family changes over time
B)seeking out answers about child abuse
C)looking at how each member gets their needs met
D)asking how equal each member feels to the others

Question 46

From an exchange theorist's perspective,family members _______.

A)both give and take within the family
B)interact in either functional or dysfunctional ways
C)are parts of an interacting whole
D)are constantly adjusting to change

Question 47

Which of these is not characteristic of Hispanic American families?

A)high fertility rate
B)traditional marriage relationships
C)emphasis on individualism
D)extended family is a source of strength

Question 48

At the present rate,researchers predict that about __________ of new marriages are likely to end in divorce.

A)10-20%
B)20-30%
C)30-40%
D)40-50%

Question 49

The family theory that divides the family experience into phases over the life span and describes changes in family structure and roles at each phase is ______.

A)exchange theory
B)conflict theory
C)family developmental theory
D)symbolic interaction theory

Question 50

According to the U.S.Census,the divorce rate in this country is _________.

A)increasing slightly
B)increasing significantly
C)decreasing slightly
D)decreasing significantly

Question 51

According to the text,families may ____________ because of changes in how long people are living.

A)become smaller
B)have more responsibilities for elder care
C)experience a higher standard of living
D)see an increase in the divorce rate

Question 52

Systems theory emphasizes how family members are __________.

A)problem-solvers
B)individuals looking to the family unit to meet its needs
C)contributors to the family's well-being
D)constantly influencing one another

Question 53

The family theory that describes the family as a unit of interacting personalities is _______.

A)conflict theory
B)structural-functional theory
C)family developmental theory
D)symbolic interaction theory

Question 54

Although the number of one-parent families is growing among all ethnic groups,the number of such families is highest among:

A)non-Hispanic Black families
B)Asian American families
C)Hispanic families
D)Native American families

Question 55

The family theory that looks at the family as a social institution is _______.

A)exchange theory
B)structural-functional theory
C)family developmental theory
D)symbolic interaction theory

Question 56

Conflict theory focuses on ________ within the family.

A)destructive communication
B)negotiation
C)sexual satisfaction
D)sources of abuse

Question 57

According to the U.S.Census,by age 40,about ______ of people have been married two or more times.

A)10%
B)20%.
C)30%
D)50%

Question 58

According to the U.S.Bureau of the Census,the second-largest ethnic group in the U.S.is _________.

A)non-Hispanic Black
B)Hispanic/ Latino
C)Asian American
D)non-Hispanic White
E)Native American

Question 59

Which question might a structural-functionalist ask?

A)How do family members resolve conflict?
B)Is the family's income adequate?
C)Why were these two adults attracted to one another?
D)Were these two adults really ready to get married?

Question 60

A family therapist using systems theory would focus on an unhappy family's ____.

A)communication patterns
B)conflict resolution skills
C)adjustment to change
D)alliances within the family

Question 61

Throughout most of American history,the American family was matriarchal.

Question 62

The marriage rate signifies the number of people who marry within the preceding 12 months per 100 population.

Question 63

According to the text,people today tend to marry later and may experience a period of cohabitation prior to marriage.

Question 64

Which is not a premise of the International Family Strengths Model?

A)The qualities that make families robust vary considerably from culture to culture
B)All families have strengths.
C)Family strengths can be learned and developed.
D)The qualities that make families strong are interconnected.

Question 65

Research indicates that the wife's employment has a major effect on the
husband's household responsibilities.

Question 66

According to the U.S.Census,almost 40% of all cohabiting couples break off their relationship in less than 5 years.

Question 67

One of the most common challenges of single-parent families is economic hardship.

Question 68

The feminist perspective focuses primarily on _________ within a family.

A)sexual adjustment
B)the balance of power
C)the division of household responsibilities
D)communication

Question 69

The _______ theory explains how children learn many behaviors and ways of interacting with others.

A)feminist
B)structural-functional
C)exchange
D)social learning

Question 70

Primary relationships tend to be superficial and easily replaced.

Question 71

According to the text,the most useful theory in understanding a family's adjustment to change is ______.

A)conflict theory
B)family developmental theory
C)exchange theory
D)symbolic interaction theory

Question 72

The U.S.Census Bureau defines a family as a group of two or more people related by birth,marriage,or adoption and residing together.

Question 73

To meet Winch's definition of family,members must have childbearing as their primary function.

Question 74

According to the text,the most common method for learning about families is to _______.

A)watch them
B)ask them questions
C)study history
D)do experiments on them

Question 75

According to the text,the most useful theory for understanding family communication is _______.

A)conflict theory
B)family developmental theory
C)exchange theory
D)symbolic interaction theory

Question 76

Which of the following theories best explains the effect of addiction on families.

A)exchange
B)feminist
C)systems
D)structural-functional

Question 77

The median age at first marriage has decreased since the 1950s.

Question 78

Which question might a family therapist using conflict theory ask?

A)How are you adjusting to this divorce?
B)Are the children happy in school?
C)Who has the power in this family?
D)How do each of you get your needs met?

Question 79

Which of the following statements about relationship research is TRUE?

A)Very little has been done.
B)Longitudinal research is more valid than cross-sectional.
C)Validity and reliability are always questionable.
D)The most useful results can be drawn from numerous related studies.

Question 80

The fertility rate is the number of children a woman is expected to have in her lifetime.