Question 1

Policy researchers define child care as the full time education and care of children under age __________, and care before and after school for older children.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Policy researchers define child care as the...

Question 2

__________ involves flexible starting and ending times with required core hours.

Accepted Answer

Flextime involves flexible starting and ending times with required core hours. Job sharing is when two people share the responsibilities of one full-time position, family leave is time off given to employees for family-related reasons, and elder care is the provision of care for elderly family members.

Question 3

Paid care is more common for children in _____  families.

Accepted Answer

Paid care is more common for children in higher-income families as they have more financial resources to afford it. Working-class families may rely more on informal care provided by family members or friends, while larger families may be able to share caregiving responsibilities within the family.

Question 4

__________ involves an employee being able to take an extended period of time from work, either paid or unpaid, for maternity, paternity, ill-child and elder-care purposes.

Accepted Answer

Family leave, also known as parental leave or family medical leave, allows employees to take time off from work for specific family-related reasons such as caring for a newborn or adopted child, a sick child, or an elderly parent. This time off can be taken either paid or unpaid, and it is mandated by law in some countries. Flex time, family vacation, and personal days do not typically provide extended leave for family-related matters.

Question 5

__________ involves providing assistance with daily living activities to an elderly relative who is chronically frail, ill, disabled, or just in need of assistance.

Accepted Answer

Elder care specifically addresses the needs of elderly individuals who require assistance with daily living activities due to chronic frailty, illness, disability, or other reasons. Day care, aging intervention, and senior-sitting may not specifically focus on the needs of elderly individuals who require ongoing assistance with daily living activities.

Question 6

About ___ percent of children under age 5 whose mothers are employed are cared for by grandparents.

Accepted Answer

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, about 30% of children under age 5 whose mothers are employed are cared for by grandparents.

Question 7

Job sharing, working at home or telecommuting, compressed workweeks, and personal days are all examples of

Accepted Answer

These examples are all forms of flexible scheduling, allowing employees to have more control over their work arrangements and work-life balance.

Question 8

Modern parents have increased time caring for their children AND increased their employment hours by doing all of the following EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

Modern parents have indeed found ways to increase both the time they spend caring for their children and their employment hours by cutting back on personal leisure activities and housework, and by socializing less. However, putting their children in day care does not directly allow parents to increase their time caring for their children; it is a strategy to manage work commitments while ensuring children are cared for during working hours.

Question 9

Joanne's mother is 90 years old, disabled, and in need of assistance with daily living activities. Recently, Joanne and her husband suggested that Joanne's mother move in with them. This situation is an example of what the text refers to as

Accepted Answer

Elder care refers to the assistance provided to older individuals who need help with daily living activities, which is the situation described for Joanne's mother.

Question 10

Some large corporations demonstrate interest in effecting __________ workplace policies that are supportive of employee efforts to combine family and work commitments.

Accepted Answer

The phrase "supportive of employee efforts to combine family and work commitments" indicates that the policies in question would be ones that prioritize and facilitate work-life balance. "Family-friendly" is the only answer choice that directly reflects this concept. "Fast track" and "third-shift" are not relevant to this particular question. "Family track" is not a commonly used term in this context.

Question 11

____is a term used when two-earner couples exchange child care and work roles daily or even more often than that.

Accepted Answer

The term "tag team" is commonly used to describe the practice of two-earner couples exchanging child care and work roles on a regular basis, often daily or even more frequently. This approach allows both partners to share child care responsibilities, while also maintaining their individual careers and personal lives. The term emphasizes the importance of teamwork and collaboration between partners in managing the daily demands of work and child care.

Question 12

The 1993 Family and Medical Leave Act mandates up to __________of unpaid family leave for workers in companies with at least fifty employees.

Accepted Answer

The 1993 Family and Medical Leave Act mandates up to twelve weeks of unpaid family leave for workers in companies with at least fifty employees.

Question 13

Greg and Bill work for the same company, in the same position. They actually share an office, since Greg works primarily mornings and weekends and Bill works in the afternoons. Greg and Bill's situation is an example of __________.

Accepted Answer

Greg and Bill's situation is an example of job sharing, as they are sharing the same position and office, but work at different times.

Question 14

Employees who are allowed some flexibility in deciding when to begin and end work report all EXCEPT which of the following benefits?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Employees who are allowed some flexibility in...

Question 15

In 2010, about ____ percent of children ages 9 to 11 whose mothers were employed were in self-care.

Accepted Answer

In 2010, about 10 percent of children ages 9 to 11 whose mothers were employed were in self-care, according to data from the U.S. Census Bureau and other studies focusing on child care arrangements.

Question 16

There are essentially three types of nonrelative child care. Which of the following is NOT one of these?

Accepted Answer

The three types of nonrelative child care are in-home caregiver (or nanny), family child care, and center care. Babysitting is not considered a type of nonrelative child care as it is typically a temporary and occasional arrangement.

Question 17

Attitudes and behaviors in relationships became increasingly egalitarian since the 1970s. Then the trend toward egalitarian behavior slowed during the 1990s. Feminists refer to this development as a

Accepted Answer

Feminists refer to the slowing trend toward egalitarian behavior during the 1990s as a "stalled revolution," indicating that progress toward more equal relationships has been delayed or halted. Choice A, gender strategy, is not a term used in this context. Choice B, corrupt bargain, does not accurately describe the situation. Choice D, gender role disruption, is not a term typically used to refer to changes in attitudes and behaviors in relationships.

Question 18

Which statement about economic resources is accurate?

Accepted Answer

Many Americans struggle to earn enough to support a family even with multiple jobs due to low wages and high living costs.

Question 19

Women often find that "family friendly" occupations

Accepted Answer

"Family friendly" occupations are often criticized for not paying well, as they may prioritize flexibility or part-time hours over high wages.

Question 20

A 2001 survey found found that approximately ___ percent of women agree that one can be a good mother and have a successful career.

Accepted Answer

The correct answer is 90%, indicating a strong belief among women surveyed that it is possible to both be a good mother and have a successful career.

Quiz 10: Work and Family