Question 1

According to Murray Straus (1994),what are high levels of wife assault associated with in the larger society?

Accepted Answer

Murray Straus argues that high levels of wife assault are associated with high levels of gender inequality in the larger society, where women are seen as inferior to men and violence against them is condoned or normalized. This is supported by research on the prevalence of domestic violence in cultures and societies with greater gender inequality.

Question 2

What was the ruling of the Ontario Court of Appeal on the issue of corporal punishment of children by parents,teachers,and other caregivers?

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Question 3

Many men participate in unpaid labour around the home.What is significant about much of their contributions?

Accepted Answer

Many men participate in unpaid labor around the home, but their contributions can often be delayed, meaning they might not be as time-sensitive or immediate as other household tasks.

Question 4

Which of the following groups are medical professionals most likely to discourage from using reproductive technologies?

Accepted Answer

Medical professionals are more likely to discourage same-sex couples from using reproductive technologies, citing concerns about the child's well-being and the lack of research on the long-term effects of these treatments on children of same-sex couples. This is despite studies showing that these children have similar outcomes to those of heterosexual couples. There is no evidence that medical professionals discourage the other groups listed from using reproductive technologies.

Question 5

Why might the negative effects on children's well-being following divorce be declining over time?

Accepted Answer

The declining social stigma attached to divorce may lead to less negative effects on children's well-being over time, as divorce becomes more normalized and accepted in society. This could also lead to more support being available for children of divorce, and potentially even a decrease in the number of children impacted as divorce becomes less stigmatized and more normalized. However, it is unclear if there are more supports in place for children of divorce at school or if parents have more social supports following divorce, so options B and D cannot be confidently chosen.

Question 6

Based on cross-cultural research and past history,if the abortion laws in Canada were repealed,what would be the most likely outcome?

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Question 7

Simone is sexually assaulted by her date and gets pregnant as a result.Based on the research,which of the following people is most likely to support her decision to abort?

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Based on research, women are more likely to support abortion in cases of sexual assault compared to men. Additionally, a female principal may have more empathy and understanding towards Simone's situation compared to a male teacher, potentially leading to a higher likelihood of support for her decision to abort.

Question 8

According to some analysts discussed in the textbook,which of the following is needed to decrease non-payment of child support?

Accepted Answer

According to the textbook, analysts suggest that increasing employment rates and improving the quality of employment can decrease non-payment of child support. This is because individuals who are employed and earning a higher income are more likely to be able to meet their child support obligations. Implementing more stringent laws or changing custody arrangements may not address the underlying issue of financial instability that leads to non-payment. Tightening up divorce laws may also not be an effective solution as it could lead to unintended consequences and may not address the root cause of non-payment.

Question 9

In what year was abortion decriminalized in Canada?

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Question 10

In which of the following couples is the gender gap in domestic labour likely to be the smallest?

Accepted Answer

In a couple where both partners have high levels of education and professional careers, the gender gap in domestic labor is likely to be the smallest because there is a greater likelihood of both partners contributing to household chores and childcare.

Question 11

According to the textbook,what has the existence of various reproductive technologies caused many people in society to rethink?

Accepted Answer

The existence of various reproductive technologies has caused many people in society to rethink the nature of the family, as these technologies have allowed for alternative family structures and methods of reproduction.

Question 12

Simon is infertile,so he and his wife Lucy are using donor sperm to mix with Lucy's ova in a petri dish to create embryos that will then be transferred into Lucy's uterus.What is this method of reproduction called?

Accepted Answer

This is the process of in vitro fertilization, where the mixing of sperm and ova occurs outside of the body in a petri dish, and the resulting embryos are transferred into the uterus. A and B are not accurate descriptions of this method, and D involves a different process altogether.

Question 13

According to the textbook,what do we call the need of one partner to control another,which makes violent attacks likely,frequent,and severe?

Accepted Answer

Intimate terrorism is the term used to describe the need of one partner to control another, which makes violent attacks likely, frequent, and severe.

Question 14

In some parts of the world,ultrasound and amniocentesis are used to detect the growing fetus's sex in utero.What is the name for this kind of reproductive technology?

Accepted Answer

The use of ultrasound and amniocentesis to detect the growing fetus's sex in utero is considered a form of fetal screening, as it involves testing and evaluating the health and characteristics of the developing fetus. Parthenogenesis, in vitro fertilization, and surrogate motherhood are all different types of reproductive technologies, but they are not directly related to the use of ultrasound or amniocentesis for fetal sex determination.

Question 15

Which of the following right-to-life activists are most likely to commit violence in the name of preventing abortions?

Accepted Answer

Adult males are statistically more likely to commit acts of violence in the name of anti-abortion activism compared to other groups listed.

Question 16

In which of the following situations are children deemed to be economic assets?

Accepted Answer

In an agricultural setting, children are often seen as economic assets as they can provide labor on the family farm or in fields. They can also contribute to the household income through activities such as livestock raising or selling produce. In modern urban, highly industrialized or rural, non-agricultural settings, children are less likely to be seen as economic assets and are more likely to be viewed as dependents who require financial investment for their education and care.

Question 17

According to the research,which of the following children is the most likely to experience significant distress?

Accepted Answer

Children who are exposed to frequent and intense parental conflict, like Jamie, are more likely to experience significant distress compared to those in other situations.

Question 18

Calliope and George are excited because Calliope's sister has offered to be implanted with Calliope's and George's frozen embryos and carry the baby to term,surrendering the baby to them after birth.What is this method of reproduction called?

Accepted Answer

This method of reproduction is called surrogate motherhood, where a woman carries and delivers a baby for another person or couple. In this case, Calliope's sister is acting as a surrogate mother for Calliope and George.

Question 19

Which of the following is one of the four main reproductive technologies discussed in the textbook?

Accepted Answer

Surrogate motherhood is a well-known reproductive technology where a woman carries and delivers a child for another person or couple.

Question 20

Leslie and Lisa are excited to be going to the clinic so that Leslie can have their gay friend's sperm inserted into her vaginal canal.What is this method of reproduction called?

Accepted Answer

Artificial insemination involves the placement of sperm into the reproductive tract of a female to facilitate fertilization. In this scenario, Leslie is using her friend's sperm to try and conceive, which is a form of artificial insemination. Parthenogenesis is a form of asexual reproduction, in vitro fertilization involves fertilization occurring outside the woman's body, and surrogate motherhood involves another woman carrying the baby for the prospective parents.

Quiz 15: Families

According to Murray Straus (1994) ,what are high levels of wife assault associated with in the larger society?