Question 1

Although it is most common for young people to leave home to begin independent lives, in previous generations, young people typically left home:

Accepted Answer

In previous generations, it was more common for young people to leave home to get married. This was seen as a rite of passage and a step towards starting a family of their own.

Question 2

A family in which at least one partner has children from a previous marriage is known as a:

Accepted Answer

A step-family is a family in which at least one partner has children from a previous marriage or relationship. The other options do not accurately describe this type of family. A nuclear family consists of married parents and their biological children. A postmodern family is a term used to describe a family structure that is diverse and may not fit into traditional family models. A single-parent family consists of one parent raising their child(ren) alone.

Question 3

The most common type of child abuse is:

Accepted Answer

Neglect is the most common type of child abuse, accounting for approximately 75% of reported cases. Neglect can include a caregiver's failure to provide basic needs such as food, shelter, medical care, and supervision.

Question 4

In 2016, a New York family court guaranteed married lesbian couples the right to participate in second-parent adoptions. What does this mean?

Accepted Answer

Second-parent adoption allows one parent to legally adopt a child and the partner to apply as a second or co-parent without terminating the first parent's legal rights. This means that both parents have legal rights and responsibilities for the child, even if they are not biologically related. The New York family court decision ensured that married lesbian couples have the same rights as married heterosexual couples to participate in second-parent adoptions.

Question 5

Describe Talcott Parsons's view of the family in one to three sentences. What are two criticisms of his approach?

Accepted Answer

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Question 6

Nellie was worried about her mother living on her own after she divorced Nellie's father. How might Eric Klinenberg's research help assuage Nellie's fears?

Accepted Answer

Eric Klinenberg's research found that people living alone actually have more social interaction than their married counterparts, which can help alleviate Nellie's concerns about her mother's well-being.

Question 7

The Blog of the Institute for Family Studies recently reported that young people are cautious about marriage but not cohabitation. Based on what you've read about cohabitation in this Chapter, why might that be?

Accepted Answer

Cohabitors may have unease about the meanings associated with marriage and about what marriage does to the relationship. Cohabitation allows couples to test their compatibility and commitment without the legal and social pressures associated with marriage. Additionally, many young people may have seen or experienced the negative effects of divorce, which can make them more cautious about entering into traditional marriage.

Question 8

A 1985 study by Richard Gelles and Murray Straus found that ________ percent of married people reported at least one incident of intimate partner violence at some point in their marriage.

Accepted Answer

The study by Richard Gelles and Murray Straus found that 28 percent of married people reported at least one incident of intimate partner violence at some point in their marriage.

Question 9

Which of the following statements concerning single-parent households is true?

Accepted Answer

Research has shown that there is a high correlation between births outside marriage and indicators of poverty, such as low educational attainment, unemployment, and low income. Option A is incorrect because most single-parent households are female-headed, not male-headed. Option B is incorrect because studies have shown that most single mothers did not choose to be single mothers but rather circumstances such as divorce, separation, or death of a partner led to their single parenting status. Option D is incorrect because African American families have a higher proportion of single-parent households compared to other racial groups.

Question 10

According to estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau, there are currently more than ________ same-sex families in the United States.

Accepted Answer

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, there were approximately 780,000 same-sex couples living together in the United States in 2019. This represents an increase from previous years and reflects greater social acceptance and legal rights for the LGBTQ+ community.

Question 11

Which of the following statements is true regarding being single?

Accepted Answer

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Question 12

Crystal and Latoya, a lesbian couple, have lived together for a year. Based on what you read in the textbook, which of the following is a likely reason that Crystal and Latoya decided to cohabit?

Accepted Answer

According to the textbook, one of the main reasons for cohabitation is to test compatibility before marriage. As a lesbian couple, marriage may have been more difficult or not yet available as an option, so living together would have been a way to determine if they wanted to commit to a long-term partnership. The other options do not seem as relevant to their decision to cohabit, based on the information provided.

Question 13

According to the textbook, the term used to describe two people living together in a sexual relationship of some permanence, without being married to one another, is:

Accepted Answer

The term used to describe two people living together in a sexual relationship of some permanence, without being married to one another, is cohabitation. This may also be referred to as living together or shacking up. It is important to note that cohabitation can take many forms and may have different meanings or implications for different individuals and couples.

Question 14

Joan shoved her husband Jack during a heated argument about buying a new car. The argument was not rooted in power or control. Michael Johnson would call this type of intimate partner violence:

Accepted Answer

Common couple violence refers to violent behavior that stems from conflict and does not involve controlling or dominating behavior. This type of violence is more common in intimate relationships and does not typically result in serious injury or death. In this scenario, the argument over the buying a new car is a common issue that can lead to conflict between partners. Joan's actions, while not acceptable, do not indicate a pattern of controlling or dominating behavior.

Question 15

Of people in a similar age group, who is most likely to get married?

Accepted Answer

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Question 16

Which of the following statements concerning child abuse is true?

Accepted Answer

Most studies of abuse are based on national surveys of child welfare professionals, as they are often the ones who report and handle such cases.

Question 17

For young people, how does a cohabiting relationship usually begin?

Accepted Answer

According to research, most young people begin cohabiting relationships by "drifting into it." This means that they gradually spend more and more time at each other's homes until they eventually decide to move in together. It is often not a calculated decision, but rather something that happens organically over time.

Question 18

Sociologists have identified seven important changes that characterize transformations in the global family structure over the past half century. In three to five sentences, name two of those changes that you find the most compelling and explain why.

Accepted Answer

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Question 19

What might be one reason why researchers have difficulty calculating the rate of childlessness?

Accepted Answer

With women having their first child at an older average age, it becomes difficult to determine when someone is actually childless. It is possible for someone to be childless at a younger age but then have a child later in life. This makes it challenging for researchers to accurately calculate the rate of childlessness.

Question 20

Which of the following is a trend related to cohabiting?

Accepted Answer

Cohabitation has become more common, and it is increasingly likely for young children to live with cohabiting parents.

Quiz 11: Families and Intimate Relationships