Question 1

Ariel's wife and child are part of her ______.

Accepted Answer

Ariel's wife and child are part of her family of procreation, which refers to the family unit created by marriage and the birth or adoption of children.

Question 2

Max lives with his wife, his three children, and his parents. They are an example of a(n) ______.

Accepted Answer

Max's living situation includes not just his immediate family (spouse and children) but also his parents, making it an extended family. Extended families include relatives beyond the nuclear family, such as grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins.

Question 3

An increase in ______ is one factor contributing to the worldwide shift towards more nuclear families.

Accepted Answer

Urbanization often leads to smaller living spaces and the necessity for nuclear family living arrangements, as people move to cities for work and live in environments that differ from traditional, extended family settings.

Question 4

Robert's parents expect him to marry another Mormon, preferably from their own congregation. His family is practicing ______.

Accepted Answer

Endogamy is the practice of marrying within a specific social group, caste, or ethnic group, rejecting those from others as unsuitable for marriage or other close personal relationships. In this case, Robert's parents expect him to marry within their own religious group (Mormons), which is an example of endogamy.

Question 5

Which of the following is the most typical authority pattern in the world?

Accepted Answer

Patriarchy is the most typical authority pattern globally, where men hold primary power and predominate in roles of political leadership, moral authority, social privilege, and control of property.

Question 6

Sociologists using ______ argue that the spouse with more resources has more power within the family.

Accepted Answer

Resource theory posits that the partner with more resources (such as income, education, or social status) wields more power in the relationship, influencing decision-making and dynamics within the family.

Question 7

Which of the following is TRUE of housework and childcare in the United States?

Accepted Answer

Research indicates that equity in household responsibilities, including housework and childcare, is associated with higher marital satisfaction and success. This suggests that when both partners contribute fairly to domestic tasks, it can positively impact the quality of the marriage.

Question 8

The poverty rate in the United States has ______ since 2007.

Accepted Answer

The poverty rate in the United States has increased since 2007, largely due to the economic downturn known as the Great Recession, which began in late 2007 and had lasting effects on employment and income levels.

Question 9

Over the past 30 years, the percentage of babies born outside of marriage has more than doubled, rising from 18.4% to 40.3%. This is one major factor that has led to ______.

Accepted Answer

The increase in babies born outside of marriage contributes to the feminization of poverty, as single mothers are more likely to face economic hardships and poverty due to the challenges of raising children on a single income and the potential lack of child support.

Question 10

Which of the following is TRUE of marriage in the United States?

Accepted Answer

Marriage trends in the United States have shown that individuals who choose to marry tend to have higher levels of education. This correlation between marriage and education level is supported by various sociological studies, indicating that more educated individuals are more likely to get married and stay married.

Question 11

Poverty affects parenting; working class parents are more likely to use an approach called ______, which involves a more ______ approach.

Accepted Answer

The correct answer is "accomplishment of natural growth; hands-off." This approach is more common among working-class parents, who tend to give their children more autonomy and less structured time, as opposed to the "concerted cultivation" approach more common among middle and upper-class families, which is more hands-on and involves organizing and participating in structured activities for child development.

Question 12

Which of the following is TRUE of divorce in the United States?

Accepted Answer

Divorce often results in financial disparities, with women generally experiencing more significant financial difficulties than men. This is due to various factors, including wage gaps, custody arrangements that may limit earning potential, and disparities in financial planning and savings.

Question 13

Which of the following declarations regarding same-sex marriage did the U.S. Supreme Court make on June 26, 2015?

Accepted Answer

The U.S. Supreme Court declared same-sex marriages legal in all 50 states on June 26, 2015, ensuring that same-sex couples have the legal right to marry nationwide.

Question 14

Ty is an eighth-grade music teacher. Ty must support and encourage his students, but he must also give them poor grades if they don't practice enough. This causes Ty to experience ______.

Accepted Answer

Role strain occurs when there are conflicting demands within the same role, such as Ty experiencing stress from the need to both support and grade his students harshly for not practicing.

Question 15

The ______ system of schools includes unspoken, unwritten, and implicit norms of behavior that we learn in school.

Accepted Answer

The correct answer is C) informal. The informal system of schools refers to the unspoken, unwritten, and implicit norms of behavior that students learn in school, which are not part of the formal curriculum but are essential for social interaction and integration.

Question 16

Learning how to follow rules is part of ______.

Accepted Answer

The hidden curriculum refers to the unwritten, unofficial, and often unintended lessons, values, and perspectives that students learn in school. Learning how to follow rules is part of this hidden curriculum, as it encompasses the social and behavioral expectations imparted to students outside the formal content of lessons.

Question 17

According to conflict theorists, the hidden curriculum is ______.

Accepted Answer

Conflict theorists view the hidden curriculum as a means to perpetuate social inequalities by maintaining class differences and reinforcing the status quo.

Question 18

Which of the following is a characteristic of the bureaucratic school structure?

Accepted Answer

Rationality is a key characteristic of the bureaucratic school structure, emphasizing a systematic, methodical approach to management and decision-making.

Question 19

Jana is the athletic director at an area high school. Although she has experience as a math team, Jana is limited to scheduling athletic competitions. This reflects which of the following characteristics of Max Weber's bureaucratic model?

Accepted Answer

Jana's limitation to scheduling athletic competitions, despite her experience, reflects a division of labor, a key characteristic of Max Weber's bureaucratic model. This model emphasizes specialized roles and responsibilities within an organization to increase efficiency.

Question 20

Which of the following is a manifest function of formal education?

Accepted Answer

Enhancing personal and social development is a manifest function of formal education, as it is an intended and recognized outcome of the education system.

Quiz 10: Family and Education: Institutionalizing Socialization