Exam 1: he Changing Family

Some scientists contend that divorce can be a good thing.Provide an accurate explanation that supports this view.

Which of the following is true of the egalitarian family system?

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 ________.

________ perspective is a social science perspective that focuses on large-scale patterns and processes that characterize society as a whole.

Which of the following is a myth about what is natural in families?

Co-workers in the sales department of a company work closely together.These members of the sales department together make up a ________ group.

Jim and Lara, a couple, have lived together for a period of 10 years.Most of their friends and families consider their relationship as socially acceptable.They also file a joint tax return.However, they do not have a marriage license nor have they been married by an authorized official.This is an example of a ________.

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.

People believe that in the past there were fewer problems, people were happier, and families were stronger because ________.

Which of the following is a similarity between ceremonial marriage and common-law marriage?

Martha and Peter have been in a committed relationship for the past eight years.They care for each other and share all domestic and financial responsibilities.According to the U.S.Census Bureau, which of the following is true of their living arrangement?

Which of the following is true of functional myths?

A woman who has two or more husbands practices ________.

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?

The family into which a person is adopted or raised is called the family of ________.

During a debate about external influences on families, Lily argues that demographic changes have had far-reaching consequences on American family life.However, Daniela argues otherwise and states that demographic changes have had little influence on family patterns.Which of the following is an accurate statement that supports Lily's argument?

Dave and Maya, a married couple, could not have biological children, and so they adopted Mark.They lived independently, without their parents.Identify the family structure of Dave and Maya.What are the other forms of family structures?

Which of the following is true of those who adhere to the "family is deteriorating" school of thought?

Maria's family is Catholic and insists that Maria marry a man who is also from a Catholic family.This practice of marrying within a certain group is referred to as ________.

Lisa and James volunteer as a host family in a foreign exchange student program at the local university.They provide accommodation, food, and a family environment to an exchange student.They volunteer to experience a new culture and at the same time provide a new cultural experience to the student.The relationship between them and the exchange student exemplifies a(n)________.