Question 1

Many homosexual couples wish to be parents, and this can often be accomplished through a variety of methods. Resistance to such situations, however, can often occur. Which of the following is the most accurate statement regarding this issue?
A) While the waiting period for a heterosexual couple to adopt a child is usually 3 to 5 years, the same agency may force a homosexual couple to wait as many as 10 to 15 years to execute the same adoption.
B) Adoption for homosexual couples often costs two to three times as much as adoption for a heterosexual couple.
C) While there are no laws that prevent homosexual couples from adopting children, adoption agencies tend to discriminate openly against such couples and usually refuse to place children in such homes.
D) Some states in the United States of America actually have laws that forbid gay and lesbian couples from adopting.

Accepted Answer

Some states in the United States have had laws or policies that restrict or prohibit adoption by gay and lesbian couples, although these laws have been challenged and changed over time.

Question 2

Men who become fathers when they are in their thirties are generally more invested in their paternal role and spend up to ___ times more time caring for their preschool children as younger fathers do.
A) three
B) five
C) seven
D) nine

Accepted Answer

Research indicates that men who become fathers in their thirties are generally more involved in their children's lives and spend up to three times more time caring for their preschool-aged children compared to younger fathers. This increased involvement is often attributed to greater emotional and financial stability.

Question 3

For couples who get married in the United States of America today, there is a ___ percent chance that their relationship will end in divorce.
A) 25
B) 33
C) 50
D) 60

Accepted Answer

According to recent statistics, the divorce rate in the United States is around 50%, meaning that there is a 50% chance that a married couple will eventually get divorced. Therefore, option C is the correct answer. Option A (25%) and B (33%) are too low, while option D (60%) is too high.

Question 4

Stephanie and Zach are about to have their first baby, a little girl who they are going to name Nora. If Stephanie is like the average mother in the United States, she is about ____ years old.
A) 19
B) 22
C) 26
D) 28

Accepted Answer

According to a 2020 report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the average age of first-time mothers in the United States is 26 years old. Therefore, the best choice is C, 26.

Question 5

The greatest worry of most adoptive, foster, and step-parents is that the adoptive child in their life will
A) not physically resemble them.
B) fail to bond with them.
C) lack intelligence.
D) be carrying some undetected genetic disorder.

Accepted Answer

Building a strong bond with an adoptive child can be challenging, especially if the child has experienced trauma or multiple placements. Lack of bonding can lead to a variety of issues such as behavioral problems, attachment disorders, and depression, which can affect the well-being of both the child and the family. It is important for adoptive parents to seek support and resources to help them navigate these challenges and build a strong connection with their child.

Question 6

Why is it that many Native American parents have lost some of their traditional cultural parenting skills, where children were valued, women were considered sacred, and men cared for and provided for their families?
A) because modern Native American families have found that these values are archaic and outdated
B) because of the increases in drug and alcohol addiction seen in Native American villages
C) because of the infiltration of Judeo-Christian religious values into tribal communities
D) because of many generations of oppression

Accepted Answer

Many Native American communities have experienced generations of oppression, including forced removal from their lands, forced assimilation into Western culture, and policies that separated children from their families and stripped them of their cultural identities. These historical traumas have had a lasting impact on tribal communities, including the loss of traditional cultural parenting skills that once prioritized the well-being of children, women, and families. Additionally, modern challenges such as poverty, substance abuse, and the erosion of traditional cultural practices have also contributed to the loss of these values.

Question 7

The proportion of births to unwed mothers in the United States is at an all-time high, now over 40%, with the highest rate of single-mother births occurring among ________ women.
A) Asian American
B) Latina
C) African American
D) Native American

Accepted Answer

According to data from the National Center for Health Statistics, the highest rate of single-mother births is among African American women, with over 70% of births to African American women occurring outside of marriage.

Question 8

Marcus and Michelle have been married for 12 years, and as they both approach their fortieth birthdays they agree that they are going to remain childless. This decision, while frowned upon by some, brings with it several advantages. Which of the following is NOT one of the advantages of being childless that is noted in your textbook?
A) higher marital satisfaction
B) less concern about safety in the home
C) more freedom
D) higher standards of living

Accepted Answer

The advantage of less concern about safety in the home is not mentioned in the textbook as an advantage of being childless.

Question 9

Many single parents report complex feelings, such as frustration, failure, and guilt. This often leads them to behave in a(n) ________ toward their children.
A) overindulgent
B) neglectful
C) authoritative
D) abusive

Accepted Answer

Single parents who experience negative emotions may compensate for their guilt by being overindulgent towards their children. They may feel that they are not giving their children enough attention or material possessions, and overcompensate by indulging their children excessively.

Question 10

The average age at which a woman gives birth to her first child has changed because of _____ and women postponing having children for career purposes.
A) an increase in teen birthrate
B) a decrease in teen birthrate
C) an increase in the age of menopause
D) a decrease in the age of menopause

Accepted Answer

The question asks about the average age at which a woman gives birth to her first child. Option A states an increase in teen birthrate which would lower the average age, so it is incorrect. Option C claims an increase in the age of menopause, which is not necessarily related to the age at which women give birth to their first child. Option D claims a decrease in the age of menopause, which again is not necessarily related. Option B, however, states a decrease in the teen birthrate and women postponing having children for career purposes, both of which lead to a higher average age for women to have their first child. Therefore, option B is the best choice with the given explanation.

Question 11

The cultural value of ________ partially explains the significantly higher trend for Latino college students to live at home.
A) marianismo
B) machismo
C) nervios
D) familism

Accepted Answer

Familism refers to the cultural value placed on family and the idea of strong family bonds. This can often result in Latino college students choosing to live at home to prioritize their family relationships over living independently. Marianismo, machismo, and nervios are also cultural values in Latino culture, but they do not directly relate to the trend of living at home.

Question 12

Studies have found that in multi-ethnic families, ________ are the key to helping children establish their ethnic identities.
A) fathers
B) siblings
C) mothers
D) grandparents

Accepted Answer

Studies have found that mothers are particularly important in helping children establish their ethnic identities in multi-ethnic families. This may be because mothers often serve as the primary caregivers and may have a stronger influence on how children perceive their cultural backgrounds. Additionally, mothers may have more knowledge about the family's cultural traditions and be more involved in passing them down to their children.

Question 13

According to the US Department of Agriculture, a family in the middle income bracket who had a child in 2009 would spend approximately _________ on the child's necessities over the first 17 years of that child's life.
A) $55,000
B) $120,000
C) $286,000
D) $375,000

Accepted Answer

The US Department of Agriculture estimates that the cost of raising a child from infancy to age 17 is approximately $286,000 for a family in the middle income bracket. This includes expenses such as housing, food, healthcare, education, and transportation.

Question 14

The most common form of family around the world is the ________ family, in which grandparents and other relatives live with parents and their children.
A) nuclear
B) extended
C) multi-layered
D) blended

Accepted Answer

The extended family is the most common form of family around the world, where grandparents and other relatives live with parents and their children. The nuclear family consists of only parents and their children, while a multi-layered family is not a recognized type of family structure. A blended family consists of children from previous relationships joining a new family unit after remarriage.

Question 15

Parents of multiracial children tend to __________ than parents of single-race children.
A) worry less about their children being rejected by others due to their race
B) use authoritarian parenting methods more
C) experience less marital stress
D) feel that they are discriminated against more

Accepted Answer

Parents of multiracial children often report feeling that they and their children face more discrimination compared to parents of single-race children. This is due to societal perceptions and biases towards multiracial identities, which can lead to unique challenges and experiences of discrimination for these families.

Question 16

Familism is the idea that a family's well-being takes precedence over the concerns of individual family members, and is a value most associated with ________ families.
A) African American
B) Latino
C) European American
D) Middle Eastern

Accepted Answer

Familism is a value that is most associated with Latino families, as it is a central concept in many Latino cultures and is emphasized in family relationships and decision-making. While family is important in many cultures, the specific value of familism is most closely tied to Latino culture.

Question 17

Quite possibly the biggest decision that a couple will have to make is
A) whether or not both partners should pursue a career.
B) where to live.
C) how to save and when to spend their money.
D) whether or not to have children.

Accepted Answer

While all of these decisions are important, choosing whether or not to have children will have the biggest impact on the couple's lives. It will determine how much time, money, energy, and attention they will need to devote to raising their children, and it will shape their family dynamic for years to come.

Question 18

African American homes often have parents who provide a cohesive, loving environment that operates with several different elements working together. Which of the following is NOT one of those elements, as identified in your textbook?
A) an agreement that house chores are a "woman's job."
B) strong religious beliefs
C) pride in cultural heritage
D) cooperation within the family

Accepted Answer

The textbook does not mention an agreement that house chores are a "woman's job" as one of the elements that contribute to a loving and cohesive environment in African American homes. Instead, it emphasizes the importance of strong religious beliefs, pride in cultural heritage, and cooperation within the family.

Question 19

Thirty-six-year-old Alexander and 25-year-old Jonathan are typical first-time fathers. We would expect that
A) Alexander will spend more time with his child than Jonathan.
B) Alexander and Jonathan will spend about the same amount of time with their children.
C) Jonathan will spend more time with his child than Alexander.
D) Jonathan will spend more time with his child if his child is male and Alexander's is female.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Thirty-six-year-old Alexander and 25-year-old Jonathan are typical...

Question 20

Research into families in the Netherlands where there was a transracially adopted child from Columbia, Korea, or Sri Lanka found that one particular struggle for the child was
A) not speaking Dutch well enough to be understood.
B) living with an impoverished family.
C) looking different
D) being significantly taller than their siblings.

Accepted Answer

The research found that one struggle for transracially adopted children from Colombia, Korea, or Sri Lanka in the Netherlands was looking different from their adoptive family. This can lead to feelings of being out of place or not fully belonging.

Quiz 11: Being With Others: Forming Relationships in Young and Middle Adulthood

Many homosexual couples wish to be parents, and this can often be accomplished through a variety of methods. Resistance to such situations, however, can often occur. Which of the following is the most accurate statement regarding this issue?

Men who become fathers when they are in their thirties are generally more invested in their paternal role and spend up to ___ times more time caring for their preschool children as younger fathers do.

For couples who get married in the United States of America today, there is a ___ percent chance that their relationship will end in divorce.

Stephanie and Zach are about to have their first baby, a little girl who they are going to name Nora. If Stephanie is like the average mother in the United States, she is about ____ years old.

The greatest worry of most adoptive, foster, and step-parents is that the adoptive child in their life will

Why is it that many Native American parents have lost some of their traditional cultural parenting skills, where children were valued, women were considered sacred, and men cared for and provided for their families?

The proportion of births to unwed mothers in the United States is at an all-time high, now over 40%, with the highest rate of single-mother births occurring among ________ women.

Many single parents report complex feelings, such as frustration, failure, and guilt. This often leads them to behave in a(n) ________ toward their children.

The average age at which a woman gives birth to her first child has changed because of _____ and women postponing having children for career purposes.

The cultural value of ________ partially explains the significantly higher trend for Latino college students to live at home.

Studies have found that in multi-ethnic families, ________ are the key to helping children establish their ethnic identities.

According to the US Department of Agriculture, a family in the middle income bracket who had a child in 2009 would spend approximately _________ on the child's necessities over the first 17 years of that child's life.

The most common form of family around the world is the ________ family, in which grandparents and other relatives live with parents and their children.

Parents of multiracial children tend to __________ than parents of single-race children.

Familism is the idea that a family's well-being takes precedence over the concerns of individual family members, and is a value most associated with ________ families.

Quite possibly the biggest decision that a couple will have to make is

African American homes often have parents who provide a cohesive, loving environment that operates with several different elements working together. Which of the following is NOT one of those elements, as identified in your textbook?

Thirty-six-year-old Alexander and 25-year-old Jonathan are typical first-time fathers. We would expect that

Research into families in the Netherlands where there was a transracially adopted child from Columbia, Korea, or Sri Lanka found that one particular struggle for the child was