Question 1

Katie is young, shy, and works part-time as a waitress. She is attracted to Edward because he has a strong and dominant personality, he is older, and he has a full-time job. Which theory of mate selection best describes Katie's attraction to Edward?

Accepted Answer

The complementary needs hypothesis suggests that individuals are attracted to others who have different characteristics that complement their own. In this case, Katie is attracted to Edward because his strong, dominant personality and his status as an older individual with a full-time job complement her own characteristics of being young, shy, and working part-time. This suggests that she is seeking qualities in a partner that complement her own, fitting the complementary needs hypothesis.

Question 2

Austin and Dianne have known each other for about three months. They have started to talk about financial issues, having children, and familial expectations. According to stimulus-value-role theory, they are in the __________ stage.

Accepted Answer

According to stimulus-value-role theory, the stage in which individuals start to discuss important life issues such as financial issues, having children, and familial expectations is the value stage.

Question 3

The golden age of happiness for many North American families was the:

Accepted Answer

The 1950s are often referred to as the "golden age" of happiness for North American families, as this was a time of economic prosperity and stability, and many families were able to enjoy a relatively high standard of living. The post-World War II era also saw the rise of the nuclear family as the norm, with a focus on traditional gender roles and family values.

Question 4

Lin likes to eat ice cream after supper. Although her parents tell her that too much ice cream is not good, they usually let her have a bowl of ice cream if she really complains. Which parenting style are Lin's parents demonstrating?

Accepted Answer

Lin's parents are demonstrating a permissive parenting style by giving in to her complaints about having ice cream despite knowing the negative effects of too much of it. Permissive parents have few demands on their children and rarely discipline them, which can lead to children not learning self-control and responsibility.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Research suggests that as the amount of housework a husband does increases, the wife's marital satisfaction also increases. Therefore, Tracy's marital satisfaction is likely to increase as Ernest is doing more housework. There is no indication that Ernest's marital satisfaction will decrease as a result of doing more housework.

Question 6

Christine's 12-year-old daughter wanted to sleep over at her friend's house on Tuesday night. Christine listened to her daughter, and then explained that since Tuesday is a school night, and the rule is no sleep-overs on school nights, she cannot go to her friend's house. Which parenting style is Christine demonstrating?

Accepted Answer

Christine is demonstrating an authoritative parenting style by listening to her daughter but also setting and enforcing clear boundaries and rules based on what is best for her child's well-being.

Question 7

In Diana Baumrind's list of parenting styles, which style often results in children with the most behavioural problems?

Accepted Answer

Uninvolved parenting, characterized by a lack of responsiveness to a child's needs, often results in children with the most behavioral problems. This style involves minimal emotional involvement and communication, leading to issues in child development and behavior.

Question 8

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.

Accepted Answer

Social exchange theory suggests that people will evaluate relationships based on the costs and rewards associated with them. If one person feels that they are giving more than they are getting, they may choose to end the relationship in search of a more equitable partnership.

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

Homogamy refers to marriage between people who share similar characteristics, such as religion, ethnicity, education level or social class. In this case, Esther and Abraham share the same religious background, making their marriage an example of homogamy.

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

Endogamy is the practice of marrying within one's own social or cultural group, religion, or ethnic group. Stephanie's religion requires her to marry someone of the same faith, which means that she must marry within her own religious group. Therefore, this is an example of endogamy.

Question 11

Which is a general term that refers to any situation in which one person takes advantage of a less powerful person?

Accepted Answer

The term "abuse" is a general term that refers to any situation in which one person takes advantage of a less powerful person, whether it be emotional, physical, sexual, financial, or otherwise. Violence, propinquity, and exogamy do not have the same broad definition as abuse.

Question 12

Ben is attracted to Natalie. He likes the way she looks, the way she smells, and the way she walks. Natalie thinks that Ben is a sharp dresser, and that he has a nice car. According to stimulus-value-role theory, Ben and Natalie are in the __________________ stage.

Accepted Answer

The stimulus stage is characterized by attraction on the basis of physical appearance, dress, and other superficial qualities. Ben is attracted to Natalie based on her physical qualities, so they are in the stimulus stage. Natalie's appreciation of Ben's dress and car does not necessarily indicate that they have reached the value stage, where they would share beliefs and attitudes, or the role stage, where they would develop specific behaviors and responsibilities within a relationship. The exchange stage involves negotiating and maintaining a relationship based on the contributions each partner makes.

Question 13

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 likely to be true?

Accepted Answer

Blake's perception of his wife's support for his career is likely to lead to higher levels of satisfaction in his marriage compared to Peter, who feels his wife does not support his career. Therefore, Blake is more likely than Peter to be satisfied in his marriage.

Question 14

David's mother is very controlling. David always has to be home for supper at 6 o'clock, and he has to be in bed by 11, even though he is in college. Which parenting style is David's mother demonstrating?

Accepted Answer

David's mother is demonstrating an authoritarian parenting style, where she has strict rules and control over her child without allowing for much freedom or open communication.

Question 15

Caliopie feels that she is doing all the housework and that her husband doesn't help out at all. Harriett feels that the division of housework between her and her husband is fair. Which of the following is likely to be true?

Accepted Answer

Perceived fairness and contribution in a relationship, such as the division of housework, are strongly linked to marital satisfaction. Harriett's feeling that the division is fair suggests she is more likely to be satisfied in her marriage compared to Caliopie, who feels she is doing all the housework.

Question 16

Isabella's grandparents came from Italy. Both her parents are of Italian heritage. Isabella is married to Ramesh. His parents are both from India. Isabella and Ramesh are an example of:

Accepted Answer

Isabella and Ramesh are an example of exogamy, as they come from different cultural and ethnic backgrounds. Homogamy refers to individuals marrying someone who is similar to them in terms of characteristics such as age, education level, and social class. Endogamy refers to individuals marrying someone within their own cultural, religious, or ethnic group. Polygamy refers to having multiple spouses at the same time, which is not the case for Isabella and Ramesh.

Question 17

In 2004, the average cost of raising a daughter to age 18 in Canada was:

Accepted Answer

According to a report by MoneySense, the average cost of raising a daughter to age 18 in Canada in 2004 was $166,549.

Question 18

Joan and Arthur lived on the same street growing up. They married one another in their late twenties. This suggests that _____________ was a major factor in their attraction.

Accepted Answer

Propinquity, or physical proximity, increases the likelihood of interpersonal attraction and social relationships. Growing up on the same street would have increased Joan and Arthur's opportunities for interaction and acquaintance, which could have led to their eventual marriage. Exogamy refers to marrying outside of one's social group or class, monogamy refers to the practice of having only one spouse, and polyandry refers to a form of polygamy in which one woman has multiple husbands. None of these terms adequately describe the dynamic that likely led to Joan and Arthur's marriage.

Question 19

Harry and Sally are in the stage of relationship development when they begin to act as a couple. They are in the ______________ stage.

Accepted Answer

In the role stage, individuals begin to take on the behaviors and expectations associated with particular roles, such as being a couple, and start to act as a unit or team. This is the stage when Harry and Sally start to act like a couple, which makes option C, the role stage, the best choice. The stimulus stage is characterized by the initial attraction and interest, the value stage is focused on determining if there are shared values and beliefs, and the exchange stage is where partners weigh what they bring to the relationship and if it's fair.

Question 20

Which term refers to a range of abusive behaviours that occur within relationships based on kinship, intimacy, dependency, or trust?

Accepted Answer

Family violence is the term used to describe a range of abusive behaviors that occur within relationships based on kinship, intimacy, dependency, or trust. This can include physical abuse, emotional abuse, sexual abuse, financial abuse, and other forms of mistreatment. Partner abuse (B) refers specifically to abusive behavior between romantic partners, while propinquity (C) is a term used to describe the proximity or closeness between individuals or groups. Exogamy (D) refers to the practice of marrying or forming relationships outside of one's social or cultural group.

Quiz 13: The Family