Question 1

Research on children in gay and lesbian households has found that:

Accepted Answer

A)  children of gay and lesbian parents are more likely to be gay or lesbian than the children of heterosexual parents. 
B)  children of gay and lesbian parents are far greater psychological problems than the children of heterosexual parents. 
C)  there is very little difference in outcomes for the children of gay and lesbians and the children of heterosexuals. 
D)  children of gays and lesbians tend to hold very stereotypical ideas about gender norms. 
A)  children of gay and lesbian parents are more likely to be gay or lesbian than the children of heterosexual parents. 
B)  children of gay and lesbian parents are far greater psychological problems than the children of heterosexual parents. 
C)  there is very little difference in outcomes for the children of gay and lesbians and the children of heterosexuals. 
D)  children of gays and lesbians tend to hold very stereotypical ideas about gender norms.

Question 2

Describe the impact of industrialization on the family and gender roles within the U.S.; note the key differences in pre-industrial and post-industrial families.

Accepted Answer

Industrialization had a significant impa

Question 3

The United States is commonly described as being based on a(n) heritage.

Accepted Answer

A)  non-sectarian 
B)  manifest destiny 
C)  Judeo-Christian 
D)  Anglo-Protestant 
A)  non-sectarian 
B)  manifest destiny 
C)  Judeo-Christian 
D)  Anglo-Protestant

Question 4

Since 1960, the rate of divorce has _____, although it has since 1980.

Accepted Answer

A)  tripled; increased 
B)  doubled; increased 
C)  been cut in half; declined 
D)  doubled; declined 
A)  tripled; increased 
B)  doubled; increased 
C)  been cut in half; declined 
D)  doubled; declined

Question 5

From a perspective, many types of social behavior may be based on the meanings that religion holds for people.

Accepted Answer

A)  functionalist 
B)  conflict 
C)  symbolic interaction 
D)  feminist 
A)  functionalist 
B)  conflict 
C)  symbolic interaction 
D)  feminist

Question 6

Sociologists define religion as a category of experience separate from the mundane acts of everyday life.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

The types of religious organizations that tend to be seen by society as primary and most legitimate are _.

Accepted Answer

A)  sects 
B)  churches 
C)  cults 
D)  factions 
A)  sects 
B)  churches 
C)  cults 
D)  factions

Question 8

Regarding commuter marriages the text notes that:

Accepted Answer

A)  commuter marriages are among the most affluent types of families. 
B)  transportation costs have resulted in a significant decrease in commuter marriages. 
C)  many poor and working class couples have commuter marriages that do not fit the common stereotype of the commuting professional couple. 
D)  despite the stereotype, this type of marriage is still very rare. 
A)  commuter marriages are among the most affluent types of families. 
B)  transportation costs have resulted in a significant decrease in commuter marriages. 
C)  many poor and working class couples have commuter marriages that do not fit the common stereotype of the commuting professional couple. 
D)  despite the stereotype, this type of marriage is still very rare.

Question 9

Define serial monogamy; why did this concept emerge to describe marriage in the U.S.?

Accepted Answer

Serial monogamy refers to the practice o

Question 10

From a(n) perspective, married couples create for themselves an identity that is influenced by the definitions others in society have of marriage, in addition to their own definitions.

Accepted Answer

A)  functionalism 
B)  conflict theory 
C)  symbolic interactionist 
D)  exchange theory 
A)  functionalism 
B)  conflict theory 
C)  symbolic interactionist 
D)  exchange theory

Question 11

Church membership and attendance in the U.S.:

Accepted Answer

A)  is higher for men than for women. 
B)  is higher for younger people than for older people. 
C)  is higher for women than for men, and for older more than younger people. 
D)  is fairly uniformly spread throughout the population. 
A)  is higher for men than for women. 
B)  is higher for younger people than for older people. 
C)  is higher for women than for men, and for older more than younger people. 
D)  is fairly uniformly spread throughout the population.

Question 12

Divorce is more difficult for children to adjust to than ongoing conflict within the parents' marriage.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Polyandry refers to the practice of men having multiple wives.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Explain the difference between Durkheim's concepts of the sacred and the profane.

Accepted Answer

Emile Durkheim, a prominent sociologist,

Question 15

Explain and critique Weber's theory on capitalism and the Protestant ethic.

Accepted Answer

Max Weber's theory on capitalism and the

Question 16

Mothers in transnational families:

Accepted Answer

A)  in general spend as much time with their children as other mothers. 
B)  generally are able to take their children with them from place to place. 
C)  have expanded their definition of motherhood to include breadwinning. 
D)  earn less than had they stayed in their native countries. 
A)  in general spend as much time with their children as other mothers. 
B)  generally are able to take their children with them from place to place. 
C)  have expanded their definition of motherhood to include breadwinning. 
D)  earn less than had they stayed in their native countries.

Question 17

Which of the following is not a feature of a kinship system?

Accepted Answer

A)  Who is permitted to marry whom 
B)  How property is passed on 
C)  How power is distributed 
D)  Who cares for children 
A)  Who is permitted to marry whom 
B)  How property is passed on 
C)  How power is distributed 
D)  Who cares for children

Question 18

Studies of gay and lesbian couples have found that:

Accepted Answer

A)  gay and lesbian partners tend to be more flexible and less gender-stereotyped in their household roles than heterosexual couples. 
B)  money has a strong influence on who has the most power in gay and lesbian households. 
C)  lesbian parents lack any type of social support in the LGBTQ community. 
D)  children raised by gay parents are more likely to be gay themselves. 
A)  gay and lesbian partners tend to be more flexible and less gender-stereotyped in their household roles than heterosexual couples. 
B)  money has a strong influence on who has the most power in gay and lesbian households. 
C)  lesbian parents lack any type of social support in the LGBTQ community. 
D)  children raised by gay parents are more likely to be gay themselves.

Question 19

There has been an increasing influence of religion on politics in the United States recently.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

The likelihood of divorce is greater for couples who:

Accepted Answer

A)  marry young. 
B)  have two incomes. 
C)  do not have children. 
D)  are White. 
A)  marry young. 
B)  have two incomes. 
C)  do not have children. 
D)  are White.

Research on children in gay and lesbian households has found that:

Describe the impact of industrialization on the family and gender roles within the U.S.; note the key differences in pre-industrial and post-industrial families.

The United States is commonly described as being based on a(n) heritage.

Since 1960, the rate of divorce has _____, although it has since 1980.

From a perspective, many types of social behavior may be based on the meanings that religion holds for people.

Sociologists define religion as a category of experience separate from the mundane acts of everyday life.

The types of religious organizations that tend to be seen by society as primary and most legitimate are _.

Regarding commuter marriages the text notes that:

Define serial monogamy; why did this concept emerge to describe marriage in the U.S.?

From a(n) perspective, married couples create for themselves an identity that is influenced by the definitions others in society have of marriage, in addition to their own definitions.

Church membership and attendance in the U.S.:

Divorce is more difficult for children to adjust to than ongoing conflict within the parents' marriage.

Polyandry refers to the practice of men having multiple wives.

Explain the difference between Durkheim's concepts of the sacred and the profane.

Explain and critique Weber's theory on capitalism and the Protestant ethic.

Mothers in transnational families:

Which of the following is not a feature of a kinship system?

Studies of gay and lesbian couples have found that:

There has been an increasing influence of religion on politics in the United States recently.

The likelihood of divorce is greater for couples who:

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Exam 13: Families and Religion

Research on children in gay and lesbian households has found that:

Describe the impact of industrialization on the family and gender roles within the U.S.; note the key differences in pre-industrial and post-industrial families.

The United States is commonly described as being based on a(n) heritage.

Since 1960, the rate of divorce has _____, although it has since 1980.

From a perspective, many types of social behavior may be based on the meanings that religion holds for people.

Sociologists define religion as a category of experience separate from the mundane acts of everyday life.

The types of religious organizations that tend to be seen by society as primary and most legitimate are _.

Regarding commuter marriages the text notes that:

Define serial monogamy; why did this concept emerge to describe marriage in the U.S.?

From a(n) perspective, married couples create for themselves an identity that is influenced by the definitions others in society have of marriage, in addition to their own definitions.

Church membership and attendance in the U.S.:

Divorce is more difficult for children to adjust to than ongoing conflict within the parents' marriage.

Polyandry refers to the practice of men having multiple wives.

Explain the difference between Durkheim's concepts of the sacred and the profane.

Explain and critique Weber's theory on capitalism and the Protestant ethic.

Mothers in transnational families:

Which of the following is not a feature of a kinship system?

Studies of gay and lesbian couples have found that:

There has been an increasing influence of religion on politics in the United States recently.

The likelihood of divorce is greater for couples who:

The Sociological Perspective

Culture

Doing Sociological Research

Socialization and the Life Course

Social Structure and Social Interaction

Groups and Organizations

Deviance and Crime

Social Class and Social Stratification

Global Stratification

Race and Ethnicity

Gender

Sexuality

Education and Health Care

Economy and Politics

Environment Population and Social Change

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