Question 1

Since the 1970s,the percentage of children living in two-parent households has dropped.In 1970,85.2 percent of children lived in a two-parent home as compared to 2010,where __________ percent lived in a two-parent home.

Accepted Answer

According to the statement, the percentage of children living in two-parent households has dropped since the 1970s. In 1970, the percentage was 85.2, which means there has been a decrease in the percentage over the years. Among the given answer choices, the only one that is higher than 85.2 is C) 69.8 percent, which is an incorrect option. Therefore, there is no correct answer among the given answer choices.

Question 2

__________ refers to institutional settings or residences where adults
Other than a child's own parents or biological relatives serve as
Caregivers.

Accepted Answer

Foster care refers to the placement of children with non-biological caregivers in institutional settings or residences. Juvenile hall refers to a detention facility for minors who are accused of committing crimes. Household care is not a commonly used term in this context. Adoptive care refers specifically to the legal process of adopting a child, rather than the placement of children with non-biological caregivers.

Question 3

According to your text,children from single parent families are more likely than children in two-parent families to have experienced all of the following EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

Delayed marriage and postponement of children are not negative outcomes typically associated with children from single parent families. Poor academic achievement, higher school absences and dropout rates, and more drug and alcohol abuse are all commonly reported challenges for children raised by a single parent.

Question 4

Women on average are now having _________ children each.

Accepted Answer

The fertility rate in developed countries, including the United States, has been declining in recent years, and currently, the average number of children per woman is around 2.1. This number is considered to be the replacement level fertility rate, meaning that it is the number of children needed to keep a population stable without migration.

Question 5

In regards to family violence,which of the following statements is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

Native American women were actually less likely than other women to report family violence due to cultural barriers and mistrust of authorities.

Question 6

As a result of divorce and remarriage,complex family relationships are often created.Some people become part of __________ families,which consist of a husband and wife,children from previous marriages,and children (if any) from the new marriage.

Accepted Answer

The term "blended" refers to families that consist of a mixture of children from previous marriages/relationships and children from a new marriage or relationship. The other options listed may describe family structures, but do not specifically refer to the combination of previous and new family members.

Question 7

Infertility is defined as an inability to conceive after a year of unprotected sexual relations.Today,infertility affects nearly __________ percent of U.S.couples in which the wife is between the ages of 15 and 44.

Accepted Answer

Infertility affects about 12 percent of U.S. couples where the wife is between the ages of 15 and 44.

Question 8

Adoption is a legal process through which the rights and duties of parenting are transferred from a child's biological parents and/or legal parents to new legal parents.According to the text's discussion of adoption:

Accepted Answer

In most adoptions, a new birth certificate is issued with the names of the adoptive parents listed as if they were the child's biological parents. B is incorrect because matching children with adoptive parents can be a lengthy and complex process. C is also incorrect as there has been a decline in the number of infants available for domestic adoption in recent years. Finally, D is not supported by the text and is therefore incorrect.

Question 9

An estimated 60 percent of divorcing couples have one or more children.By age sixteen,about __________ white children and __________ African American children will experience divorce within their families.As a result,most of them will remain with their mothers and live in a single-parent household for a period of time.

Accepted Answer

By age sixteen, about one out of every three white children and two out of every three African American children will experience divorce within their families.

Question 10

About __________ percent of U.S.households are maintained by single parents who live with their own children under the age of 18.

Accepted Answer

Approximately 25 percent of U.S. households are maintained by single parents living with their own children under the age of 18.

Question 11

According to sociologist Brian Robinson,all of the following are myths regarding teenage fathers EXCEPT that:

Accepted Answer

Brian Robinson suggests that the myth is that teenage fathers are not involved or do not care, but in reality, some do try to be good fathers, which is not a myth.

Question 12

Couples with more __________ ideas about women's and men's roles tend to share more equally in food preparation,housework,and child care.

Accepted Answer

Couples with egalitarian ideas about women's and men's roles view gender as socially constructed rather than biologically determined, and believe in equal relationships and shared responsibilities. This translates into a more equal distribution of domestic work, including food preparation, housework, and childcare. On the other hand, patriarchal ideas about gender roles tend to reinforce traditional gender stereotypes, with women being responsible for most household activities and men being the primary breadwinners. Individualistic ideas may prioritize personal autonomy and freedom over collective responsibilities, which could result in an unequal distribution of domestic work. Domestic is not a relevant choice as it just describes the sphere of household activities rather than the beliefs or values about gender roles.

Question 13

Most people who divorce get remarried.Based on the discussion of remarriage; all of the following are true EXCEPT that:

Accepted Answer

A greater proportion of men than women remarry at all ages, not the other way around.

Question 14

Families are defined as relationships in which people live together with commitment,form an economic unit and care for any young,and consider their identity to be significantly attached to the group.

Accepted Answer

This is the generally accepted definition of families.

Question 15

Some single fathers who do not have custody of their children remain actively involved in their children's lives.Others may become "__________" who take their children to recreational activities and buy them presents for special occasions but have a very small part in the children's day-to-day lives.

Accepted Answer

The term "Disneyland daddies" is often used to describe fathers who are only involved in their children's lives for fun activities and special occasions, but have a limited role in their day-to-day lives. The other options (Chuck E. Cheese fathers, McDonald dads, Arcade papas) are not commonly used terms to describe this concept.

Question 16

Divorce is the legal process of dissolving a marriage that allows former spouses to remarry if they so choose.Most divorces today are granted on the grounds of:

Accepted Answer

In most states in the US, divorces are granted on the grounds of irreconcilable differences, which means that the marriage has broken down irretrievably and there is no hope of reconciliation. Mental cruelty, alienation of affection, and adultery are also grounds for divorce in some states, but they may be more difficult to prove and can lead to a more contentious and lengthy legal process. Therefore, irreconcilable differences is the best choice for most divorces.

Question 17

At the microlevel,which of the following is NOT a primary social characteristic of those most likely to get divorced?

Accepted Answer

The other options listed are considered primary social characteristics that are predictors of divorce. However, changes in social institutions such as religion and family are not considered primary characteristics; rather, they may be a contributing factor to changes in attitudes towards divorce.

Question 18

Which of the following nations has the highest rate of teen pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

The United States has the highest rate of teen pregnancy among these four nations. According to data from the World Bank, the teen birth rate in the United States was 17.4 births per 1000 girls aged 15-19 in 2017. In comparison, Canada's rate was 8.7, Ireland's rate was 12.9, and France's rate was 7.4.

Question 19

Some never-married people remain single by choice.Which of the following population has the largest proportion that remains single?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Some never-married people remain single by choice.Which...

Question 20

In relation to divorce statistics,recent studies have shown all of the following to be true EXCEPT that:

Accepted Answer

Recent studies indicate that higher education levels, such as graduating college, are generally associated with a lower risk of divorce, not an increase.

Quiz 15: Families and Intimate Relationships