Exam 1: he Changing Family

Which of the following statements supports the "family is declining" perspective?

During a debate about families, Carlos states that it is important to have a cross-cultural and global perspective.However, Clark argues otherwise and states that having a local perspective will serve businesses better.Which of the following is an accurate statement that weakens Clark's argument?

A household made up of married parents and their biological or adopted children is called a(n)________.

Which of the following best describes the empty-nest syndrome?

Which of the following is a myth about families in the past?

Frank believes that most people who live in the United States speak English.However, Charlie argues that the number of people who are speaking other languages has risen in the past few decades.Provide an explanation which is likely to support Charlie's view.

Since the early 1990s, the tendency for young married adults to live with the parents of either the wife or husband, or sometimes with the grandparents of one of the partners has increased.Which of the following is an accurate reason for this?

According to the Census Bureau, a ________ household consists of two or more people living together who are related through marriage, birth, or adoption.

Sue and Fred could not have biological children, so they legally adopted a three-year-old boy named Mark.For Mark, Sue and Fred would be his ________.

Jim has a strong-minded father who takes all the family decisions alone, without consulting the other family members.Jim's family follows a ________ family system.

Which of the following is true of polyandry?

The myth that the family is a "haven in a heartless world" portrays an image where the family ________.

In a ________ family system, the oldest females control cultural, political, and economic resources and, consequently, have power over males.

During a debate about the changing nature of families, Jim states that family problems are more prevalent today.However, Ryan believes otherwise and argues that family issues have always existed.Which of the following is an accurate statement that strengthens Ryan's argument?

Rebecca is of the opinion that very few families, either in the past or in the present, can be called self-sufficient.Which of the following is an accurate statement that supports Rebecca's opinion?

Can myths be functional? Provide an example.

Which of the following is a difference between micro- and macro-level perspectives on the family?

Which of the following measures directly addresses family policy?

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 ________.

According to Social Security laws, which of the following is true of employee health care benefits?