Question 1

Discuss the emergence of the concept of romantic love within Western culture.

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Question 2

Define monogamy, polygamy, polygyny, and polyandry; describe the types of societies in which each tends to be found.

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Question 3

Explain the significant differences between the functionalist and the conflict and feminist perspectives on the family.

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Question 4

One of the factors that increases the risk of divorce is________________________.
a.
​earning less than $50,000 annually
b.
​graduating from college
c.
​having a baby prior to marriage
d.
​getting married young (before 25)

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Question 5

According to some marriage and family analysts, individuals who prefer to remain single typically_________________________.

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Question 6

Explain the concept of a shared reality of marriage, and how Bernard's concept of hisand-her marriages contradicts this shared reality.

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Question 7

__________ have the highest rate of people who have never married.

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African Americans have the highest rate of people who have never married compared to other racial and ethnic groups in the United States.

Question 8

Distinguish among patriarchal, matriarchal, and egalitarian types of family structure.

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Question 9

Explain the difference between families of orientation and families of procreation.

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Question 10

Research suggests that __________ of American children live in a single-parent household at any given time.

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Question 11

The term __________ refers to any intentional act or actions by one or both partners in an intimate relationship that causes injury to either person.

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Domestic violence is the most appropriate term for intentional harm caused by one or both partners in an intimate relationship. While child abuse, wife abuse, and family violence are all forms of domestic violence, they are more specific terms and do not encompass all types of intimate partner violence.

Question 12

Children in single-parent households are at greater risk of lower standards of living primarily due to_________________________.

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Single-parent households generally have fewer economic resources than two-parent households, which puts children at greater risk of lower standards of living. This can lead to difficulties in providing adequate food, clothing, and housing, as well as limited access to educational and extracurricular opportunities.

Question 13

Discuss how culture shapes the choice of a marital partner; define the concepts of endogamy and exogamy.

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Question 14

What percentage of new marriages in the United States ends in divorce?​

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According to the American Psychological Association, between 40-50% of marriages in the United States end in divorce.

Question 15

Define Hochschild's concept of the "second shift" and explain its relevance to contemporary marriage patterns.

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Question 16

Discuss Elkind's description of the postmodern family as "permeable." What does this mean for family dynamics?​

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Question 17

Which of these would not be considered a microlevel reason for high rates of teenage pregnancy?​

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Lack of education and employment opportunities is a macro-level reason for high rates of teenage pregnancy, as it refers to larger societal and structural factors that impact teenagers' aspirations and life chances, rather than individual-level factors like contraceptive use and information.

Question 18

A(n) __________ family has a family structure in which both partners share power and authority equally.

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An egalitarian family is one where both partners share power and authority equally. Therefore, option C is the correct choice. The term matriarchal refers to a family structure where the mother or women hold power and authority over the family, and patriarchal refers to a family structure where the father or men hold power and authority over the family. Homogeneous refers to a family structure where all members share the same characteristics such as race, ethnicity, religion, or culture.

Question 19

Give the definition of family currently in use, and explain how it has changed.

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Question 20

Describe the basic functions of the family as discussed in the text.

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Quiz 11: Families and Intimate Relationships

Discuss the emergence of the concept of romantic love within Western culture.

Define monogamy, polygamy, polygyny, and polyandry; describe the types of societies in which each tends to be found.

Explain the significant differences between the functionalist and the conflict and feminist perspectives on the family.

One of the factors that increases the risk of divorce is________________________. a. earning less than $50,000 annually b. graduating from college c. having a baby prior to marriage d. getting married young (before 25)

According to some marriage and family analysts, individuals who prefer to remain single typically_________________________.

Explain the concept of a shared reality of marriage, and how Bernard's concept of hisand-her marriages contradicts this shared reality.

__________ have the highest rate of people who have never married.

Distinguish among patriarchal, matriarchal, and egalitarian types of family structure.

Explain the difference between families of orientation and families of procreation.

Research suggests that __________ of American children live in a single-parent household at any given time.

The term __________ refers to any intentional act or actions by one or both partners in an intimate relationship that causes injury to either person.

Children in single-parent households are at greater risk of lower standards of living primarily due to_________________________.

Discuss how culture shapes the choice of a marital partner; define the concepts of endogamy and exogamy.

What percentage of new marriages in the United States ends in divorce?

Define Hochschild's concept of the "second shift" and explain its relevance to contemporary marriage patterns.

Discuss Elkind's description of the postmodern family as "permeable." What does this mean for family dynamics?

Which of these would not be considered a microlevel reason for high rates of teenage pregnancy?

A(n) __________ family has a family structure in which both partners share power and authority equally.

Give the definition of family currently in use, and explain how it has changed.

Describe the basic functions of the family as discussed in the text.

Quiz 11: Families and Intimate Relationships

Discuss the emergence of the concept of romantic love within Western culture.

Define monogamy, polygamy, polygyny, and polyandry; describe the types of societies in which each tends to be found.

Explain the significant differences between the functionalist and the conflict and feminist perspectives on the family.

One of the factors that increases the risk of divorce is________________________. a. ​earning less than $50,000 annually b. ​graduating from college c. ​having a baby prior to marriage d. ​getting married young (before 25)

According to some marriage and family analysts, individuals who prefer to remain single typically_________________________.

Explain the concept of a shared reality of marriage, and how Bernard's concept of hisand-her marriages contradicts this shared reality.

__________ have the highest rate of people who have never married.

Distinguish among patriarchal, matriarchal, and egalitarian types of family structure.

Explain the difference between families of orientation and families of procreation.

Research suggests that __________ of American children live in a single-parent household at any given time.

The term __________ refers to any intentional act or actions by one or both partners in an intimate relationship that causes injury to either person.

Children in single-parent households are at greater risk of lower standards of living primarily due to_________________________.

Discuss how culture shapes the choice of a marital partner; define the concepts of endogamy and exogamy.

What percentage of new marriages in the United States ends in divorce?​

Define Hochschild's concept of the "second shift" and explain its relevance to contemporary marriage patterns.

Discuss Elkind's description of the postmodern family as "permeable." What does this mean for family dynamics?​

Which of these would not be considered a microlevel reason for high rates of teenage pregnancy?​

A(n) __________ family has a family structure in which both partners share power and authority equally.

Give the definition of family currently in use, and explain how it has changed.

Describe the basic functions of the family as discussed in the text.

One of the factors that increases the risk of divorce is________________________. a. earning less than $50,000 annually b. graduating from college c. having a baby prior to marriage d. getting married young (before 25)

What percentage of new marriages in the United States ends in divorce?

Discuss Elkind's description of the postmodern family as "permeable." What does this mean for family dynamics?

Which of these would not be considered a microlevel reason for high rates of teenage pregnancy?