Question 1

People often say that the world used to be a better place; that families, marriages, and so on were better off in the recent past. This practice of looking backward to purportedly better times is
A) a very modern phenomenon, emerging from postmodernist concepts of disintegration.
B) a common phenomenon in recent history, stemming from settlers who looked back at their presettler living conditions as representing an easier time.
C) an ancient practice, going back thousands of years to the Greeks.
D) none of the above.

Accepted Answer

The practice of looking backward to better times is an ancient practice, dating back thousands of years to the Greeks. The concept of a "golden age" or a time of greater prosperity and happiness in the past has been present in many cultures and time periods throughout history.

Question 2

Family is a good subject for critical constructionists to study because
A) modern family life is rife with social problems.
B) the modern family is on the verge of collapse.
C) the reality of the health of families and the perception do not match.
D) none of the above.

Accepted Answer

Critical constructionists study how social constructs shape our understanding and experiences of the world. Family is a particularly relevant subject for this type of analysis because there is often a wide gap between our perceptions of what a "healthy" family looks like and the reality of family life. For example, many people believe that a healthy family consists of two parents and their biological children, but in reality, families come in all shapes and sizes and may include adoptive or foster children, stepparents, grandparents, and other relatives. Additionally, while many people believe that families should be happy and harmonious all the time, the reality is that all families face challenges and conflicts at times. By studying how these perceptions are constructed and reinforced in society, critical constructionists can help us better understand the complexities and diversity of family life.

Question 3

The breadwinner/housewife form of family
A) is an aberration across time and cultures.
B) was preceded by an agrarian model in which all family members contributed to the economic well-being of the family.
C) only became the dominant form of family in the middle class; the poor could not afford it.
D) has been the historical norm and most common family structure across cultures.
E) all but d are true.

Accepted Answer

The breadwinner/housewife model is not the historical norm across cultures but rather a more recent development, particularly in the context of industrial and post-industrial societies. Historically, in agrarian societies, all family members typically contributed to the family's economic well-being. This model became dominant mainly in the middle class, as poorer families often could not afford to have one adult not generating income.

Question 4

Which of the following is true of welfare (government subsidies) in the 1950s, which was considered the golden age of family health and independence?
A) Government subsidies were far lower in the 1950s.
B) Government subsidies were similar to modern rates.
C) Government subsidies were far higher in the 1950s than they are now.
D) None of the above.

Accepted Answer

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Question 5

Which of the following is most true about the number of married women in the workforce?
A) The number of married women working outside the home has stayed fairly stable over time.
B) The number of married women working outside the home has declined over the past decade.
C) The number of married women working outside the home has nearly doubled since 1960.
D) None of the above.

Accepted Answer

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the percentage of married women in the workforce has nearly doubled since 1960. Therefore, option C is the most true.

Question 6

When both parents work outside the home, the family is at greater risk because
A) no one is available to start working if some disaster occurs.
B) the children are without the attention of a loving parent and are more likely to become involved in drugs and crime.
C) it is twice as vulnerable to crisis because there are two incomes that can be threatened, and the family depends on both.
D) none of the above.
E) a and c are true.

Accepted Answer

Choice A is true because without a parent present in the home, there is no one available to respond to an emergency situation that may arise during the day. Choice C is also true because if both parents lose their jobs or one of their incomes is threatened, it can lead to financial instability for the entire family. Choice B may not necessarily be true in all cases, as working parents can still provide love and attention to their children even if they are not physically present during the day.

Question 7

How does maternity leave in the United States compare to that of other European nations?
A) Mothers in the United States are guaranteed more paid maternity leave.
B) Mothers in the United States are guaranteed longer maternity leave, although unpaid.
C) Mothers in the United States are guaranteed less maternity leave, but it is paid.
D) Mothers in the United States are guaranteed less maternity leave, and it is unpaid.

Accepted Answer

The United States is one of the few developed countries that does not provide guaranteed paid maternity leave. Most European nations provide paid leave for several months, while the United States only guarantees up to 12 weeks of unpaid leave through the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA).

Question 8

Approximately what percentage of all children were in poverty in 2012?
A) 1%
B) 5%
C) 10%
D) 20%

Accepted Answer

In 2012, approximately 20% of all children were living in poverty. This statistic is often cited by various organizations and research studies focusing on child welfare and economic disparities.

Question 9

Which of the following is most true about full-time, minimum wage employment?
A) Full-time minimum wage employmen for a parent and child to pay for the basic necessities.
B) Full-time minimum wage employment provides enough income for a parent who has a child to pay for basic necessities and some discretionary spending.
C) Full-time minimum wage employment does not provide enough income for a parent to rent an apartment with a bedroom for himself and his child, pay for food, and pay for utilities.

Accepted Answer

Full-time minimum wage employment typically pays around $7.25 per hour, and assuming a 40-hour workweek, would result in a gross income of $15,080 per year. After taxes and other deductions, the net income would be even lower. According to the National Low Income Housing Coalition, a full-time minimum wage worker would need to work 79 hours per week to afford a two-bedroom apartment at fair market rent. This means that a parent with a child would struggle to cover basic necessities like rent, food, and utilities on a full-time minimum wage income. Thus, option C is the most accurate.

Question 10

Children who grow up in poverty face a number of setbacks. These setbacks are primarily related to
A) poor parenting skills associated with impoverished parents.
B) poor parenting skills associated with single parenthood.
C) a lack of access to proper nutrition and healthcare during critical developmental stages.
D) poor nutrition due to impoverished parents not making good, healthy choices at the grocery store.

Accepted Answer

A lack of access to proper nutrition and healthcare during critical developmental stages can lead to physical and cognitive limitations in children, putting them at a disadvantage in terms of their development and ability to succeed in life. While poor parenting skills may be a factor in some cases, poverty itself is the primary cause of these setbacks. Similarly, single parenthood may be more common among impoverished families, but it is not the root cause of the challenges that these children face. Poor nutrition may also be a factor, but it is largely a result of poverty rather than a cause.

Question 11

The concept that we should make certain that children have proper nutrition, healthcare, and education because these children will either become assets or liabilities to society as a whole is known as
A) socialism.
B) communism.
C) humanistic perspective.
D) human capital perspective.

Accepted Answer

The concept that children should have proper nutrition, healthcare, and education with the understanding that they will become either assets or liabilities to society is known as the human capital perspective. This perspective views human beings as valuable resources that should be developed and invested in for the benefit of society as a whole. It emphasizes the importance of education and healthcare in building a strong and productive workforce.

Question 12

Which of the following is the most accurate description of impoverished families?
A) Most members of the "family" are unrelated.
B) Most are minorities.
C) Most are white with high school educations.
D) Most are uneducated.
E) Most simply won't work, even though jobs are available to them.

Accepted Answer

Most impoverished families in the United States are white with high school educations. This demographic trend reflects broader socio-economic patterns and challenges the stereotypes that poverty is primarily an issue among minorities or the uneducated.

Question 13

Which two nations have not ratified the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Children, which guarantees children the right to access to food, shelter, and healthcare?
A) Russia and Mexico
B) China and Mexico
C) China and Latvia
D) Somalia and China
E) Somalia and the United States

Accepted Answer

The two nations that have not ratified the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Children are Somalia and the United States.

Question 14

Which of the following represent ways in which the United States government "intervenes" in pure capitalism?
A) Welfare programs
B) Unemployment
C) Firefighting and police departments
D) Minimum wage legislation
E) All of the above

Accepted Answer

All of the options listed represent ways in which the United States government intervenes in pure capitalism. Welfare programs provide financial assistance to those who cannot support themselves, unemployment benefits provide temporary income to those who lose their job, firefighting and police departments provide public safety services, and minimum wage legislation sets a floor for how much employers must pay their workers.

Question 15

Which of the following is true of the social construction of teen pregnancy?
A) More teens than ever are having babies due to having two parents who work outside the home, social media, and unprecedented access to phones and cars.
B) Over two-thirds of babies born out of wedlock are born to women over the age of 20.
C) Rates of teen pregnancy are very low in recent years.
D) Three-fourths of unplanned pregnancies are to women in their teens.
E) Both B and C are true.
F) But A and D are true.

Accepted Answer

B) Over two-thirds of babies born out of wedlock are indeed born to women over the age of 20, indicating that the majority of these births are not to teenagers. C) Recent years have seen a significant decline in teen pregnancy rates, thanks to a variety of factors including better sex education and access to contraception.

Question 16

The crisis of the family is a purely modern phenomenon and of great concern to our future as a human race.

Accepted Answer

The crisis of the family is not purely a modern phenomenon; families have faced challenges and undergone transformations throughout history due to economic, social, and cultural changes. Concerns about the family unit have been documented in various societies and eras, indicating that while the specific issues may evolve, the concept of a family crisis is not exclusive to the modern age.

Question 17

The "1950s" form of family made famous by early television (husband who works, wife who cares for the children) is an unusual form of family that emerged after World War II.

Accepted Answer

The statement is true.

Question 18

Women from the lower classes have almost always worked outside the home.

Accepted Answer

Women from the lower classes have historically had to work outside the home to help support their families. This is still often the case in many parts of the world today.

Question 19

A two-income family is more, not less, vulnerable to economic disaster.

Accepted Answer

A two-income family may have higher expenses and be relying on both incomes to maintain their lifestyle. If one income is lost due to job loss or illness, the family may struggle to make ends meet. In contrast, a single-income family may have lower expenses and be better able to adjust to a loss of income.

Question 20

Most people who declare bankruptcy must do so because they were irresponsible in regard to their money and borrowing.

Accepted Answer

Many bankruptcies are caused by unforeseen circumstances such as medical emergencies, job loss, or divorce, rather than irresponsible money management or borrowing habits.

Quiz 4: Problems of the Family

People often say that the world used to be a better place; that families, marriages, and so on were better off in the recent past. This practice of looking backward to purportedly better times is

Family is a good subject for critical constructionists to study because

The breadwinner/housewife form of family

Which of the following is true of welfare (government subsidies) in the 1950s, which was considered the golden age of family health and independence?

Which of the following is most true about the number of married women in the workforce?

When both parents work outside the home, the family is at greater risk because

How does maternity leave in the United States compare to that of other European nations?

Approximately what percentage of all children were in poverty in 2012?

Which of the following is most true about full-time, minimum wage employment?

Children who grow up in poverty face a number of setbacks. These setbacks are primarily related to

The concept that we should make certain that children have proper nutrition, healthcare, and education because these children will either become assets or liabilities to society as a whole is known as

Which of the following is the most accurate description of impoverished families?

Which two nations have not ratified the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Children, which guarantees children the right to access to food, shelter, and healthcare?

Which of the following represent ways in which the United States government "intervenes" in pure capitalism?

Which of the following is true of the social construction of teen pregnancy?

The crisis of the family is a purely modern phenomenon and of great concern to our future as a human race.

The "1950s" form of family made famous by early television (husband who works, wife who cares for the children) is an unusual form of family that emerged after World War II.

Women from the lower classes have almost always worked outside the home.

A two-income family is more, not less, vulnerable to economic disaster.

Most people who declare bankruptcy must do so because they were irresponsible in regard to their money and borrowing.