Question 1

Donna is a single mother who spends all of her nonworking hours meeting the needs of her two small children,Betty and Tom.She feels she has no time for friends,hobbies,or dating.She is most likely to experience __________ overload.

Accepted Answer

C

Question 2

Emotional overload tends to result when the single parent:

Accepted Answer

Neglecting personal needs can lead to emotional overload for a single parent, as they are constantly giving to their children and may not have time for themselves. This can lead to burnout and a feeling of being overwhelmed. Dividing time between a dating partner and children or neglecting the children's needs may also lead to stress and emotional overload, but neglecting personal needs is the most common cause. Dating multiple people at the same time is not recommended for a single parent, but it is not relevant to emotional overload.

Question 3

__________ is the marriage of a man to two or more wives.

Accepted Answer

Polygyny is the practice of a man having multiple wives. Polyandry is the practice of a woman having multiple husbands. Endogamy is the practice of marrying within a specific social, cultural, or religious group. Therefore, the correct answer is C) Polygyny.

Question 4

__________ is the marriage of a woman to two or more husbands.

Accepted Answer

Polyandry is the marriage of a woman to two or more husbands, whereas polygamy refers to the marriage of one individual to multiple spouses (who can be of any gender). Polygyny is the marriage of one man to multiple wives, and exogamy is the practice of marrying outside of one's social group or community.

Question 5

The text points out that single parents are likely to face three kinds of overload.Which of the following is NOT one of these?

Accepted Answer

The text lists three kinds of overload faced by single parents: responsibility, task, and emotional. Spiritual overload is not mentioned.

Question 6

According to the text's discussion,most people become single parents:

Accepted Answer

According to the text's discussion, most people become single parents because of separation, divorce, or death.

Question 7

Based on in-depth interviews of 26 single parents identified as "successful," Olson and Haynes identified a number of factors that contribute to successful single parenthood.Which of the following is NOT one of these factors?

Accepted Answer

According to the given information, successful single parents must not only be supportive but also foster individuality in their children. Therefore, A is the only option that is not one of the factors identified by Olson and Haynes.

Question 8

Most single-parent families are headed by:

Accepted Answer

According to the United States Census Bureau, the majority (83%) of single-parent families are headed by a mother, while only 17% are headed by a father. Therefore, choice B is the best answer.

Question 9

__________ overload arises from the fact that one parent must do the work of two parents.

Accepted Answer

Task overload arises when one parent has to take on the responsibilities and duties that would typically be shared between two parents, leading to an increased workload.

Question 10

Girls tend to adjust __________ to divorce than do boys.

Accepted Answer

Research shows that girls tend to cope with divorce better than boys. They may have better communication skills and greater emotional awareness, which can help them process and adjust to the changes more effectively. On the other hand, boys may be more likely to act out or become withdrawn during or after a divorce.

Question 11

One of the most consistent differences between single mothers and single fathers is that:

Accepted Answer

Single fathers generally have more income than single mothers. This is due to a variety of factors, including wage disparities and the types of jobs typically held by men versus women, which often result in men earning higher salaries.

Question 12

In the case of divorce, single parent means that:

Accepted Answer

"Single parent" means that the children primarily live with one parent, but it does not necessarily imply that there is no contact with the other parent. Additionally, this status can be temporary or could potentially change in the future.

Question 13

In discussing the variability between societies in terms of family life,the text concludes that people everywhere:

Accepted Answer

The text suggests that while family life can vary greatly between societies, one common element is the need for humans to form intimate relationships and family units to fulfill some of their intimacy needs. The other options, such as people being extremely different or naturally promiscuous, are not supported by the text. The text also does not suggest that being married is a requirement for happiness.

Question 14

The text defines family as:

Accepted Answer

The definition of family given in the text describes a group that is united by marriage, blood, and/or adoption in order to fulfill needs for intimacy and/or to have and raise children. Option A and B have very specific limitations on who can be considered part of a family, whereas option C is more inclusive and allows for the possibility of non-biological and non-marital relationships being included in the family unit. Option D is not a valid answer as one of the options must be chosen.

Question 15

Overall,__________ households have higher rates of poverty than any other group.

Accepted Answer

Single-mother households have higher rates of poverty than any other group, largely due to factors such as lower average income, limited access to financial resources, and the challenges of balancing work and childcare responsibilities.

Question 16

The number of children living with a single parent has:

Accepted Answer

According to data from the U.S. Census Bureau, the number of children living in single-parent households has steadily increased over the past few decades. In 1960, only 9% of children lived with a single parent, compared to 26% in 2020.

Question 17

Nadine is a single parent who spends most of her waking hours either working,keeping house,or taking care of the children.She seldom socializes with friends or engages in recreation.This is likely to result in:

Accepted Answer

Nadine's lack of socialization and recreation could lead to an intimacy deficit, where she may feel a lack of connection with others and potentially experience negative effects on her mental health. This could also impact her relationships with her children and her ability to provide emotional support for them.

Question 18

All of the following are true of bachelors in early American colonial life except:

Accepted Answer

In early American colonial life, bachelors were encouraged to marry, faced a tax if they remained single, and were stigmatized if they remained single for too long. Bachelor life was not encouraged; instead, marriage and family life were seen as societal norms and expectations.

Question 19

Children of single parents are more likely to be __________ than children of two-parent families.

Accepted Answer

Research has consistently shown that children of single parents are more likely to experience mental health issues such as depression and anxiety. This is often due to the increased stress and challenges that single parents face in managing household and parenting responsibilities on their own. While there may be exceptions, there is not strong evidence to suggest that children of single parents are typically more affluent or successful than those from two-parent families. The idea that they may be more creative is not supported by research.

Question 20

Among the children of the following groups,which is most likely to experience antisocial behavior?

Accepted Answer

Research suggests that children from single-parent families are more likely to exhibit antisocial behavior compared to children from intact families or stepparent families. This may be due to various factors such as economic instability, lack of parental supervision, and a greater likelihood of exposure to stressful life events.

Quiz 2: Diversity in Families