FCS 340 - Marriage and Family Relations 3 » Spring 2019 » Chapter 1 Quiz

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Question #1
Which of the following is a difference between traditional and current definition of the family?
A.   Unlike traditional definitions of the family, current definitions do not explicitly include marriage and procreation.
B.   Unlike traditional definitions of the family, current definitions exclude child-free couples.
C.   Unlike current definitions of the family, traditional definitions include diverse groups such as foster parents and their charges.
D.   Unlike current definitions of the family, traditional definitions encompass fictive kin.
Question #2
________ refers to a cultural practice that requires marrying outside one's group, such as not marrying one's relatives.
A.   Homogamy
B.   Exogamy
C.   Endogamy
D.   Bigamy
Question #3
The family a person forms by marrying and having or adopting children is referred to as the ________.
A.   nuclear family
B.   family of orientation
C.   family of procreation
D.   extended family
Question #4
Which of the following is true of the egalitarian family system?
A.   Both spouses share equal duties and responsibilities in such households.
B.   Women are marginalized and oppressed in such households.
C.   Important family decisions are taken by the eldest woman in the household.
D.   Important family decisions are taken by the eldest man in the household.
Question #5
Maria has been married four times over a period of 22 years. None of her marriages lasted more than a few years. However, she was never married to more than one person at a time. In this scenario, Maria has engaged in ________.
A.   polygyny
B.   endogamy
C.   serial monogamy
D.   polyandry
Question #6
The myth that the family is a "haven in a heartless world" portrays an image where the family ________.
A.   always provides love, nurturance, and emotional support
B.   is mostly self-sufficient
C.   has some health or economic problems to deal with
D.   does not have to worry about raising children
Question #7
Adrian prescribes to the school of thought which suggests that the family is changing but is not declining. Which of the following opinions is Adrian most likely to hold?
A.   There is nothing wrong is spending money on therapists, lawyers, and expert witnesses in cases of marital conflicts.
B.   Marriage should exist for the sake of children and not just adults.
C.   Gender roles are so different now compared to the past and the family has been resilient despite this.
D.   Family problems and divorces are very recent concepts.
Question #8
Ralph and Philip differ in their opinions about the current status of families. Ralph believes that families now are happier than ever before and are more resilient. Philip, on the other hand, opines that families are declining and deteriorating. Which of the following is an accurate statement that strengthens Philip's point of view?
A.   In the past, many white, middle-class families enjoyed a life that was both gentle and genteel.
B.   In the past, many people stayed in unhappy marriages because of strong social norms and legal divorce obstacles.
C.   Studies show that there has been a decrease in multigenerational relationships in families.
D.   Recent data show that fewer adults are married and more are divorced or remaining single.
Question #9
Which of the following best describes the empty-nest syndrome?
A.   It refers to households where couples cannot biologically have children.
B.   It refers to the departure of grown children from the home.
C.   It refers to the rise of one-parent families.
D.   It refers to living alone after a divorce.
Question #10
________ perspective is a social science perspective that focuses on large-scale patterns and processes that characterize society as a whole.
A.   Micro-level
B.   Nuclear-level
C.   Macro-level
D.   Cognitive-level
Question #11
A network of people who are related by marriage, blood, or adoption is known as a(n) ________.
A.   extended system
B.   nuclear system
C.   neolocal system
D.   kinship system
Question #12
A household made up of married parents and their biological or adopted children is called a(n) ________.
A.   stepfamily
B.   joint family
C.   nuclear family
D.   extended family
Question #13
In a ________ family system, the oldest females control cultural, political, and economic resources and, consequently, have power over males.
A.   patriarchal
B.   neolocal
C.   matriarchal
D.   nuclear
Question #14
Norman, a sociologist, studies the social interaction patterns of several tribes in specific settings. He focuses on the choices that individuals in a tribe make. In this scenario, Norman is studying the tribe at the ________ perspective.
A.   global-level
B.   macro-level
C.   micro-level
D.   nuclear-level
Question #15
Bryan and Rachel's household consists of Bryan's parents, Rachel's mother, and two teenage children. Bryan is the only working member of the family, and he provides financial support for the entire family. In this scenario, Bryan and Rachel can be described as the ________ generation.
A.   pillar
B.   traditional
C.   caregiver
D.   sandwich
Question #16
Jamie's dressing and eating habits are heavily influenced by television programs, Internet fads, and pop music videos. Moreover, she acts and talks like her favorite actress as well. In this scenario, Jamie's behavior is most likely influenced by ________.
A.   religious beliefs
B.   social movements
C.   family values
D.   popular culture
Question #17
Emily believes in the marriage movement and thinks that the movement is important to help restore the declining family. Which of the following is most likely to be one of Emily's opinions?
A.   Federal and state benefits for children born to unmarried low-income mothers should be reduced.
B.   Cohabiting couples can have happier family lives than married couples.
C.   Premarital counseling classes and marital skills programs are a waste of time and money as they do not help increase marital success.
D.   Women should be more than just homemakers for a marriage to be successful.
Question #18
Which of the following measures directly addresses family policy?
A.   creating a poverty line
B.   passing a new adoption law
C.   controlling substance abuse
D.   improving housing facilities
Question #19
________ refer to culturally defined rules for behavior.
A.   Accommodations
B.   Roles
C.   Taboos
D.   Norms
Question #20
Nonrelatives who are accepted as part of the family because they have strong bonds with biological family members and provide important services and care are known as ________.,,
A.   affiant kin
B.   consanguineal kin
C.   nurtured kin
D.   fictive kin

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