Question 1

Why is there no universal definition of the family?

Accepted Answer

Contemporary household arrangements have become increasingly varied and complex, with various forms of cohabitation, marriage, and parenthood emerging. As a result, it has become difficult to define the family in a universal way.

Question 2

Shelby married Tracy and had two children.Tracy and the children are Shelby's family of

Accepted Answer

Shelby's family with Tracy and their two children is considered a family of procreation, which refers to the family formed through marriage and the birth or adoption of children.

Question 3

A(n)__________ is a category of people who have a similar standing or rank in society based on their wealth,education,power,prestige,and other valued resources.

Accepted Answer

Social class is a category of people who have a similar standing or rank in society based on their wealth, education, power, prestige, and other valued resources. Family of origin, kinship system, and extended family are all related to family structure and relationships but do not directly relate to social class.

Question 4

According to the U.S.Census Bureau's definition of family,which of the following groups would NOT be considered a family?

Accepted Answer

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. A gay or lesbian couple living together without being married or having children does not meet this definition.

Question 5

Julie and Rick are married.Julie is Asian and Rick is African American.Their marriage is

Accepted Answer

Exogamous marriages are between individuals from different social or cultural groups, such as Julie (Asian) and Rick (African American). Endogamous marriages are between individuals from the same social or cultural group. Incestuous marriages involve close relatives, and bigamous marriages involve someone having multiple spouses at the same time.

Question 6

The traditional definition of the "family" has included all of the following characteristics except

Accepted Answer

All the other characteristics mentioned (living together, forming an economic unit, bearing and raising children) are typically included in the traditional definition of the family. Emotional commitment may be a common aspect of families, but it is not always explicitly stated or required for a group to be considered a family.

Question 7

The process by which children acquire the language,the accumulated knowledge,attitudes,beliefs,and values of its society and culture and learn the social and interpersonal skills needed to function effectively in society is called

Accepted Answer

Socialization is the process by which individuals, especially children, acquire the language, knowledge, attitudes, beliefs, and values of their society and culture. It also involves the learning of social and interpersonal skills necessary to function effectively in society. Emotional support, rationalization, and social placement are not directly related to this process.

Question 8

A marriage in which the couple must follow procedures specified by the state or other jurisdiction,such as buying a license,is called a

Accepted Answer

Ceremonial marriages require the couple to follow specific legal procedures, such as obtaining a marriage license and having a formal ceremony, often officiated by a recognized authority.

Question 9

A network of people who are related by blood,marriage,or adoption is called a(n)

Accepted Answer

A network of people who are related by blood, marriage or adoption is called a Kinship System. A family of orientation refers to the family in which a person grows up, while a family of origin refers to a person's biological parents. An extended family includes multiple generations and may include aunts, uncles, and cousins.

Question 10

According to Charles Horton Cooley,groups that are characterized by close,long-lasting,intimate,and fact-to-face interactions are called

Accepted Answer

Cooley's definition of primary groups fits closely with the characteristics given, whereas secondary groups are characterized by more formal and impersonal relationships. Families and teammates could both be considered examples of primary groups, but the question specifically asks for the term used by Cooley.

Question 11

A primary group is characterized by

Accepted Answer

A primary group is a small group of people who have close, intimate interactions with each other. These relationships are characterized by high levels of emotional ties and are often long-term in nature. Examples of primary groups include families, close friends, and romantic partners. Therefore, choice C, which refers to close, intimate interaction, is the best description of this type of group.

Question 12

Nonrelatives who are accepted as part of the family are known as

Accepted Answer

Nonrelatives who are accepted as part of the family are known as fictive kin.

Question 13

Generally the requirements for establishing a common-law marriage include all of the following EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

Blood tests are typically not a requirement for establishing a common-law marriage. The other options are common requirements for establishing this type of marriage.

Question 14

The text defines a family as an intimate group of two or more people who do all of the following EXCEPT possibly

Accepted Answer

The text lists three criteria for defining a family: living together in a committed relationship, caring for one another and any children, and sharing activities and close emotional ties. However, it does not mention marriage as a necessary component of a family, so (D) is the correct answer.

Question 15

Supplying material resources for the family,such as food,shelter,and clothing,is part of the family's __________ function.

Accepted Answer

Economic security refers to the family's ability to provide material resources for its members, such as food, shelter, and clothing. This function is essential for the survival and well-being of the family. Socialization refers to the process of teaching children the values, beliefs, and behaviors of their culture. Emotional support refers to the provision of love, care, and support to family members, while procreation refers to the production of offspring. While these are all important functions of the family, providing economic security is necessary for the family's basic needs to be met.

Question 16

Bigamy occurs when

Accepted Answer

Bigamy is the act of marrying a second person while still legally married to the first spouse.

Question 17

A household made up of a married parents and their biological or adopted children is called a(n)

Accepted Answer

A nuclear family is a household made up of a married couple and their biological or adopted children. It is the most traditional and commonly recognized type of family structure. The other options are not accurate for this specific family composition. An extended family includes relatives beyond parents and children, a family of origin refers specifically to a person's biological family, and a dual earner household refers to a family in which both parents work outside the home.

Question 18

Since 1970,the percentage of single-parent households as a percentage of all households

Accepted Answer

The percentage of single-parent households has increased since 1970. According to the US Census Bureau, in 1970, 12% of households were single-parent households, while in 2020, that number increased to 29%.

Question 19

Cultural norms and laws which forbid sexual intercourse between close blood relatives are called

Accepted Answer

Incest taboos are cultural norms and laws that forbid sexual intercourse between close blood relatives such as siblings, parent-child, and cousins. Exogamy rules refer to marriage outside of a specific group or community, endogamy rules refer to marriage within a specific group or community, and initiation rites refer to rituals or ceremonies that mark transitions into adulthood or belonging to a particular group.

Question 20

"A socially approved mating relationship that people expect to be stable and enduring" is a definition of

Accepted Answer

The definition given perfectly describes the societal expectation of marriage as a stable and enduring union between two people. While parents and family are related to marriage, they do not fully encompass the definition provided. Courtship is a step before marriage and is not necessarily expected to be stable and enduring in the same way marriage is.

Quiz 1: The Changing Family