Question 1

During the child-rearing years,marital satisfaction:

Accepted Answer

Research suggests that marital satisfaction often decreases during the child-rearing years, as the demands of parenting can lead to less time and energy for the marital relationship. However, it is important to note that this is not the case for all couples, and there are many factors that can impact marital satisfaction during this stage of life.

Question 2

The term "nuclear family" refers to:

Accepted Answer

The term "nuclear family" refers specifically to a household consisting of a husband, a wife, and their dependent children. Other forms of family structures, such as extended families or single-parent households, are not considered nuclear families.

Question 3

The text points out that __________ is a fundamental human need and the source of much of our well being,involving love,affection,caring,and deep attachment to another person.

Accepted Answer

The text specifically states that intimacy involves love, affection, caring, and deep attachment to another person. It is a fundamental human need and a source of our well-being. While sexuality and the desire for attention may also be important to some individuals, they are not as all-encompassing as intimacy. Marriage is a social institution that can sometimes involve intimacy, but it is not the same thing as intimacy itself.

Question 4

By 2008,the birth rate in the United States was less than __________ of what it was in 1910.

Accepted Answer

By 2008, the birth rate in the United States had declined significantly but was still more than half of what it was in 1910, making "one-half" the closest and most accurate choice among the given options.

Question 5

The age at which American women are marrying today is:

Accepted Answer

The age at which American women are marrying today is the highest it has ever been, reflecting trends of individuals choosing to marry later in life for various reasons, including career, education, and personal choice.

Question 6

According to the text's discussion,myths:

Accepted Answer

The text's discussion suggests that myths are more than simple mistakes, they can detract from the quality of life if they are accepted, and they can even ruin a good relationship. Therefore, all of the above options are correct.

Question 7

By 2008,over __________ unmarried couples were living together.

Accepted Answer

According to research data, by the year 2008, approximately 6 million unmarried couples were living together in the United States. This number has continued to increase in recent years.

Question 8

According to the text,couples can have:

Accepted Answer

The text implies that the quality of a couple's sex life and the overall happiness of their marriage can vary independently. This means a couple could experience any combination of sexual satisfaction and marital happiness, including great or unfulfilling sex lives regardless of whether their marriage is happy or unhappy.

Question 9

Families that are made up of grandparents,parents,and children together are called:

Accepted Answer

Extended families are composed of multiple generations including grandparents, parents, and children living together or in close proximity. A nuclear family usually consists of parents and children, while single-generation families only have one generation living together. Families of origin refer to the family a person was born into, not necessarily their current family structure.

Question 10

The family into which people are born is known as their family of:

Accepted Answer

The family into which people are born is known as their family of origin. The term "family of procreation" refers to the family created when individuals have children of their own, while "family of socialization" refers to the family's role in shaping and transmitting cultural values and norms to young children. "Family of substance" is not a commonly used term in this context.

Question 11

The image of the American family as being composed of happy and healthy children,a wife and mother who keeps the home,and a husband and father who is the breadwinner reflects:

Accepted Answer

The image of the American family as being composed of happy and healthy children, a wife and mother who keeps the home, and a husband and father who is the breadwinner is an idealized and outdated image that does not reflect the reality of family life in America. In reality, families come in all shapes and sizes, with diverse arrangements of gender roles and family structure. This idealized image of the American family is a product of nostalgic romanticization and cultural myth-making, rather than a reflection of the complex reality of contemporary family life.

Question 12

In recent years,there has been approximately one divorce for every __________ marriages.

Accepted Answer

In recent years, statistics have shown that there is approximately one divorce for every two marriages, indicating a high divorce rate globally.

Question 13

American cohabitation rates since 1960 have:

Accepted Answer

Cohabitation rates in the United States have increased dramatically since 1960. In 1960, only about 450,000 unmarried couples lived together, while in 2019, that number had grown to 7.8 million unmarried couples cohabiting.

Question 14

According to the text's discussion,love:

Accepted Answer

According to the text, love can be the outgrowth of a good marriage. The text states that love "may come later," after initially being attracted to someone for their character and values, and building a strong foundation through communication and trust. Therefore, D is the best choice. A, B, and C are incorrect as they are contradicted by the text.

Question 15

In 2007,__________ percent of women who bore children were unmarried at the time of the birth.

Accepted Answer

In 2007, 39.7 percent of women who bore children were unmarried at the time of the birth, reflecting a trend of increasing births outside of marriage.

Question 16

The text defines __________ as living with someone in an intimate,sexual relationship without being legally married.

Accepted Answer

Cohabitation is the term used to describe living with someone in an intimate, sexual relationship without being legally married. The other options, cointimacy, roommating, and collaborating, do not accurately describe this type of living arrangement.

Question 17

In 2009,__________ million Americans were living alone.

Accepted Answer

In 2009, approximately 31.7 million Americans were living alone, reflecting a significant trend towards single-person households in the United States.

Question 18

When a person has fewer intimate relationships then she desires,this is referred to as:

Accepted Answer

Emotional loneliness refers specifically to the experience of feeling disconnected from others on an emotional level, which can include a sense of lacking close or meaningful relationships. Social loneliness refers more generally to lacking social companionship and support, while depression and alienation may be related to but are not specific to loneliness.

Question 19

The most recent survey shows that __________ percent of all high-school teenagers have had sexual intercourse at least once.

Accepted Answer

The most recent surveys and studies, including those from the CDC and other reputable health organizations, indicate that approximately 48% of high school students report having had sexual intercourse at least once. This statistic reflects a trend of sexual activity among teenagers and is used to inform public health strategies and educational programs.

Question 20

The highest rates of sexual intercourse for teenagers are found among:

Accepted Answer

According to a survey conducted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in 2017, African American high school students had the highest rates of sexual intercourse (54.5%) among all racial and ethnic groups surveyed.

Quiz 1: Marriage and Family in America: Needs, myths, and Dreams