Question 1

Briefly discuss the social and ethical implications of modern reproductive technology.

Accepted Answer

Modern reproductive technology has broug

Question 2

The text offers several explanations for the drop in overall fertility levels. Which of the following is NOT one of these?

Accepted Answer

A)  waiting longer to have their first babies 
B)  childbearing having increasingly shifted to later ages 
C)  an increase in sexual abstinence 
D)  a higher incidence of childlessness 
A)  waiting longer to have their first babies 
B)  childbearing having increasingly shifted to later ages 
C)  an increase in sexual abstinence 
D)  a higher incidence of childlessness

Question 3

Based on the text's discussion, what are the different types of adoption? Give an example of each.

Accepted Answer

There are several different types of ado

Question 4

The value of children perspective has more recently been supplemented by a(n) __________ perspective on the benefits of parenthood.

Accepted Answer

A)  social capital 
B)  pro-natalist 
C)  anti-natalist 
D)  economic liability 
A)  social capital 
B)  pro-natalist 
C)  anti-natalist 
D)  economic liability

Question 5

Traditionally in American society, children were viewed as

Accepted Answer

A)  demographic statistics. 
B)  emotional liabilities. 
C)  emotional necessities. 
D)  economic assets. 
A)  demographic statistics. 
B)  emotional liabilities. 
C)  emotional necessities. 
D)  economic assets.

Question 6

An estimate of the cost of raising a child born in 2007 to the age of 18 for middle-income families was

Accepted Answer

A)  $35,000. 
B)  $65,000. 
C)  $125,000. 
D)  $269,000. 
A)  $35,000. 
B)  $65,000. 
C)  $125,000. 
D)  $269,000.

Question 7

__________ is the technical term used in the social sciences for reproductive capacity.

Accepted Answer

The answer of __________ is the technical term used in...

Question 8

Is American society pronatalist or aninatalist? Give reasons to support your answer.

Accepted Answer

American society can be considered prona

Question 9

When parents are interviewed, they report a variety of emotional satisfactions from having children. Which of the following is NOT one of these?

Accepted Answer

A)  meaning and purpose in life 
B)  the assurance that they would be well cared for in their old age 
C)  the identity of parenthood 
D)  a sense of commitment and meaning in an uncertain social world 
A)  meaning and purpose in life 
B)  the assurance that they would be well cared for in their old age 
C)  the identity of parenthood 
D)  a sense of commitment and meaning in an uncertain social world

Question 10

In a(n) __________ adoption, children are taken into a parent's home, but the adoption is not legally formalized.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In a(n) __________ adoption, children are taken...

Question 11

The American Psychological Association has taken the position that

Accepted Answer

A)  "abortion is a safe procedure that carries few. . .psychological risks." 
B)  "those who have abortions are at risk for 'abortion trauma'" 
C)  "abortion is a mental health risk for some individuals." 
D)  abortion is bad for your mental health 
A)  "abortion is a safe procedure that carries few. . .psychological risks." 
B)  "those who have abortions are at risk for 'abortion trauma'" 
C)  "abortion is a mental health risk for some individuals." 
D)  abortion is bad for your mental health

Question 12

The text lists several advantages to earlier parenthood. Which is NOT among them?

Accepted Answer

A)  better physical health 
B)  grandparents are younger, and could help with the children 
C)  more time to pursue a career before having children 
D)  less of a "generation gap" between themselves and their children 
A)  better physical health 
B)  grandparents are younger, and could help with the children 
C)  more time to pursue a career before having children 
D)  less of a "generation gap" between themselves and their children

Question 13

Going through infertility treatment is costly, with the average cost for one IVF running at over ____________, with additional costs for fertility drugs.

Accepted Answer

A)  $8,000 
B)  $5,000 
C)  $3,000 
D)  $1,000 
A)  $8,000 
B)  $5,000 
C)  $3,000 
D)  $1,000

Question 14

Abortion decisions are primarily made within the context of unmarried, accidental pregnancy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Which of the following concepts indicates the condition of wanting to conceive and bear a child but being physically unable to do so?

Accepted Answer

A)  involuntary infertility 
B)  subfecundity 
C)  primary infertility 
D)  tertiary infertility 
A)  involuntary infertility 
B)  subfecundity 
C)  primary infertility 
D)  tertiary infertility

Question 16

Evidence shows that children, especially when they are young, tend to have which of the following influences on marriage?

Accepted Answer

A)  disruption 
B)  dissolution 
C)  stabilization 
D)  altercation 
A)  disruption 
B)  dissolution 
C)  stabilization 
D)  altercation

Question 17

What percent of U.S. women surveyed in 2001 said "no" to the question of whether "a woman needs the experience of motherhood to have a complete life?"

Accepted Answer

A)  10 
B)  30 
C)  50 
D)  70 
A)  10 
B)  30 
C)  50 
D)  70

Question 18

Those who adopt unrelated children

Accepted Answer

A)  are less likely to be older. 
B)  are less educated women and couples. 
C)  are most commonly couples or individuals in which the woman has had no children, has impaired fertility, and has used infertility services. 
D)  have lower incomes. 
A)  are less likely to be older. 
B)  are less educated women and couples. 
C)  are most commonly couples or individuals in which the woman has had no children, has impaired fertility, and has used infertility services. 
D)  have lower incomes.

Question 19

In the U.S., about __________ of unintended pregnancies are aborted.

Accepted Answer

A)  one-fifth 
B)  two-fifths 
C)  three-fifths 
D)  four-fifths 
A)  one-fifth 
B)  two-fifths 
C)  three-fifths 
D)  four-fifths

Question 20

As noted in the text, which of the following terms is often used now instead of the more negative sounding childless?

Accepted Answer

A)  non-natal 
B)  childfree 
C)  child absentia 
D)  pro-choice childlessness 
A)  non-natal 
B)  childfree 
C)  child absentia 
D)  pro-choice childlessness

Briefly discuss the social and ethical implications of modern reproductive technology.

The text offers several explanations for the drop in overall fertility levels. Which of the following is NOT one of these?

Based on the text's discussion, what are the different types of adoption? Give an example of each.

The value of children perspective has more recently been supplemented by a(n) __________ perspective on the benefits of parenthood.

Traditionally in American society, children were viewed as

An estimate of the cost of raising a child born in 2007 to the age of 18 for middle-income families was

__________ is the technical term used in the social sciences for reproductive capacity.

Is American society pronatalist or aninatalist? Give reasons to support your answer.

When parents are interviewed, they report a variety of emotional satisfactions from having children. Which of the following is NOT one of these?

In a(n) __________ adoption, children are taken into a parent's home, but the adoption is not legally formalized.

The American Psychological Association has taken the position that

The text lists several advantages to earlier parenthood. Which is NOT among them?

Going through infertility treatment is costly, with the average cost for one IVF running at over ____________, with additional costs for fertility drugs.

Abortion decisions are primarily made within the context of unmarried, accidental pregnancy.

Which of the following concepts indicates the condition of wanting to conceive and bear a child but being physically unable to do so?

Evidence shows that children, especially when they are young, tend to have which of the following influences on marriage?

What percent of U.S. women surveyed in 2001 said "no" to the question of whether "a woman needs the experience of motherhood to have a complete life?"

Those who adopt unrelated children

In the U.S., about __________ of unintended pregnancies are aborted.

As noted in the text, which of the following terms is often used now instead of the more negative sounding childless?

Marriage, Relationships, and Family Commitments: Making Choices in a Changing Society

Exploring Relationships and Families

American Families in Social Context

Our Gendered Identities

Our Sexual Selves

Love and Choosing a Life Partner

Marriage: From Social Institution to Private Relationship

Living Alone, Cohabiting, Same-Sex Unions, and Other Intimate Relationships

Raising Children in a Diverse Society

Work and Family

Communication in Relationships, Marriages, and Families

Power and Violence in Families

Family Stress, Crisis, and Resilience

Divorce: Before and After

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Aging Families

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Exam 9: To Parent or Not to Parent

Briefly discuss the social and ethical implications of modern reproductive technology.

The text offers several explanations for the drop in overall fertility levels. Which of the following is NOT one of these?

Based on the text's discussion, what are the different types of adoption? Give an example of each.

The value of children perspective has more recently been supplemented by a(n) __________ perspective on the benefits of parenthood.

Traditionally in American society, children were viewed as

An estimate of the cost of raising a child born in 2007 to the age of 18 for middle-income families was

__________ is the technical term used in the social sciences for reproductive capacity.

Is American society pronatalist or aninatalist? Give reasons to support your answer.

When parents are interviewed, they report a variety of emotional satisfactions from having children. Which of the following is NOT one of these?

In a(n) __________ adoption, children are taken into a parent's home, but the adoption is not legally formalized.

The American Psychological Association has taken the position that

The text lists several advantages to earlier parenthood. Which is NOT among them?

Going through infertility treatment is costly, with the average cost for one IVF running at over ____________, with additional costs for fertility drugs.

Abortion decisions are primarily made within the context of unmarried, accidental pregnancy.

Which of the following concepts indicates the condition of wanting to conceive and bear a child but being physically unable to do so?

Evidence shows that children, especially when they are young, tend to have which of the following influences on marriage?

What percent of U.S. women surveyed in 2001 said "no" to the question of whether "a woman needs the experience of motherhood to have a complete life?"

Those who adopt unrelated children

In the U.S., about __________ of unintended pregnancies are aborted.

As noted in the text, which of the following terms is often used now instead of the more negative sounding childless?

Marriage, Relationships, and Family Commitments: Making Choices in a Changing Society

Exploring Relationships and Families

American Families in Social Context

Our Gendered Identities

Our Sexual Selves

Love and Choosing a Life Partner

Marriage: From Social Institution to Private Relationship

Living Alone, Cohabiting, Same-Sex Unions, and Other Intimate Relationships

Raising Children in a Diverse Society

Work and Family

Communication in Relationships, Marriages, and Families

Power and Violence in Families

Family Stress, Crisis, and Resilience

Divorce: Before and After

Remarriages and Stepfamilies

Aging Families

Topic 1: Gender Roles

Topic 2: Love and Intimacy

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