Question 1

In medieval Europe, the family was influenced by ______.

Accepted Answer

The church played a significant role in medieval European society, influencing family life, marriage, and moral values.

Question 2

In 18th-century England, the family included not only blood relations but also ______.

Accepted Answer

In 18th-century England, the concept of family often extended to include servants, who lived and worked closely with the family and were considered part of the household.

Question 3

In 19th-century America, some groups experimented with different forms of families that included ______.

Accepted Answer

C

Question 4

The middle class emerged as a result of the ______.

Accepted Answer

The middle class emerged as a result of the industrial revolution, which led to economic growth, increased production, and the rise of new job opportunities, allowing more people to achieve a higher standard of living.

Question 5

By the end of the 18th century, husbands went to work and wives were expected to stay home. This was known as ______.

Accepted Answer

The answer of By the end of the 18th century,...

Question 6

By the 20th century, society believed that husbands and wives were partners and married because they loved each other. This was known as ______.

Accepted Answer

The companionate family is a concept where marriage is based on mutual affection, equality, and partnership, which became more prevalent in the 20th century.

Question 7

The family that includes a husband, wife, and children in one household is known as ______.

Accepted Answer

The nuclear family is a term used to describe a family unit consisting of two parents (a husband and wife) and their children living together in one household.

Question 8

According to Lamanna and Reidmann, the three core concepts that help to define the family include all EXCEPT ______.

Accepted Answer

Lamanna and Reidmann's core concepts of family include being an economic unit, having emotional attachment, and commitment to maintaining the group, but not being related only by ancestry, marriage, or adoption.

Question 9

According to the U.S. Internal Revenue Service definition, a dependent must meet certain criteria. These include all EXCEPT ______.

Accepted Answer

The answer of According to the U.S. Internal Revenue Service...

Question 10

U.S. Census data reveals that the median age at first marriage ______.

Accepted Answer

The median age at first marriage in the U.S. has been increasing over the past few decades, reflecting societal changes such as greater focus on education and career before marriage.

Question 11

Key findings for the National Marriage Project indicate all the following EXCEPT ______.

Accepted Answer

Divorce rates have generally stabilized or declined in recent years, contrary to the statement that divorce continues to increase.

Question 12

The theory or perspective that assumes that the family members are part of a group and function as a group is ______.

Accepted Answer

Systems theory assumes that family members are interconnected and function as a group, emphasizing the interactions and relationships within the family unit.

Question 13

The theory or perspective that explains that family members bring to the family unit personal resources that can be used to maintain that unit is ______.

Accepted Answer

Social exchange theory explains that individuals bring personal resources to relationships, which can be used to maintain and strengthen the family unit through reciprocal exchanges.

Question 14

The theory or perspective that views the family as a unique creation of participants as they relate to each other is ______.

Accepted Answer

Symbolic interactionism focuses on the meanings and interpretations that individuals give to their social interactions, viewing the family as a unique creation of its members as they interact and relate to each other.

Question 15

The theory or perspective that is based on the idea that humans are driven to want certain things, that power is at the core of all social relationships, and that groups have interests that advance their own goals is ______.

Accepted Answer

Conflict theory is based on the idea that power is central to social relationships and that groups pursue their own interests, often leading to conflicts.

Question 16

The theory or perspective that emerged in response to a void in the women's point of view and has given attention to gender relations, including both men and women.

Accepted Answer

The feminist perspective emerged to address the lack of focus on women's experiences and gender relations, emphasizing the roles and interactions of both men and women in society.

Question 17

The theory or perspective that links science with the lives of families and suggests that change and growth occur through experiences with the outside system is ______.

Accepted Answer

Family ecological theory links science with the lives of families and suggests that change and growth occur through interactions with external systems.

Question 18

The theory or perspective that focuses not on just solving problems but emphasizing what is working well in the family is ______.

Accepted Answer

The family strengths perspective emphasizes what is working well in the family, rather than just focusing on solving problems.

Question 19

The theory or perspective that focuses on the changing social expectations unique to each stage of the family is ______.

Accepted Answer

Family development theory focuses on the systematic and patterned changes experienced by families as they progress through different stages of the family life cycle, addressing the unique social expectations at each stage.

Question 20

When research results are reported using words or descriptions rather than numbers or percentages, the researcher has used what methodology?

Accepted Answer

Qualitative research involves collecting and analyzing non-numerical data (e.g., words, descriptions) to understand concepts, opinions, or experiences.

Quiz 2: Understanding Families