Question 1

Explain why some scientists believe that the family is changing and not declining.

Accepted Answer

Many analysts contend that family proble

Question 2

In a ________ residence pattern, newly married couples live with the husband's family.

Accepted Answer

A)  neolocal 
B)  patrilocal 
C)  matrilocal 
D)  colocal 
A)  neolocal 
B)  patrilocal 
C)  matrilocal 
D)  colocal

Question 3

Explain the term fictive kin.

Accepted Answer

Fictive kin are nonrelatives who are acc

Question 4

________ refers to a cultural practice that requires marrying outside one's group, such as not marrying one's relatives.

Accepted Answer

A)  Bigamy 
B)  Exogamy 
C)  Endogamy 
D)  Homogamy 
A)  Bigamy 
B)  Exogamy 
C)  Endogamy 
D)  Homogamy

Question 5

What is a family policy? Explain.

Accepted Answer

Family policy refers to the measures tha

Question 6

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 ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  endogamy 
B)  polyandry 
C)  polygyny 
D)  serial monogamy 
A)  endogamy 
B)  polyandry 
C)  polygyny 
D)  serial monogamy

Question 7

A marriage in which the couple must follow procedures specified by the state or other jurisdiction, such as buying a license, is called a ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  ceremonial marriage 
B)  common-law marriage 
C)  nonceremonial marriage 
D)  domestic partnership 
A)  ceremonial marriage 
B)  common-law marriage 
C)  nonceremonial marriage 
D)  domestic partnership

Question 8

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.

Accepted Answer

A)  caregiver 
B)  pillar 
C)  sandwich 
D)  traditional 
A)  caregiver 
B)  pillar 
C)  sandwich 
D)  traditional

Question 9

What is a primary group? Explain with examples.

Accepted Answer

A primary group is a small group of peop

Question 10

Stephen believes that families always stand for love and security.Linda, on the other hand, has an opinion that families can also be a physically and psychologically brutal setting in society.Which of the following is an accurate statement that weakens Stephen's point of view?

Accepted Answer

A)  Young adults now tend to have a very realistic perspective about families and thus have fewer conflicts. 
B)  Many parents experience stress while balancing the demands of work and family responsibilities. 
C)  Most young adults now are more economically sound and also appreciate the benefits of multigenerational households. 
D)  Most families are now becoming egalitarian, where both the parents equally participate in all the tasks. 
A)  Young adults now tend to have a very realistic perspective about families and thus have fewer conflicts. 
B)  Many parents experience stress while balancing the demands of work and family responsibilities. 
C)  Most young adults now are more economically sound and also appreciate the benefits of multigenerational households. 
D)  Most families are now becoming egalitarian, where both the parents equally participate in all the tasks.

Explain why some scientists believe that the family is changing and not declining.

In a ________ residence pattern, newly married couples live with the husband's family.

Explain the term fictive kin.

________ refers to a cultural practice that requires marrying outside one's group, such as not marrying one's relatives.

What is a family policy? Explain.

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 marriage in which the couple must follow procedures specified by the state or other jurisdiction, such as buying a license, is called a ________.

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.

What is a primary group? Explain with examples.

Stephen believes that families always stand for love and security.Linda, on the other hand, has an opinion that families can also be a physically and psychologically brutal setting in society.Which of the following is an accurate statement that weakens Stephen's point of view?

Studying the Family

The Family in Historical Perspective

Racial and Ethnic Families: Strengths and Stresses

Socialization and Gender Roles

Love and Loving Relationships

Sexuality and Sexual Expression throughout Life

Choosing Others: Dating and Mate Selection

Singlehood, Cohabitation, Civil Unions, and Other Options

Marriage and Communication in Intimate Relationships

To Be or Not to Be a Parent: More Choices, More Constraints

Raising Children: Promises and Pitfalls

The Economy and Family Life

Domestic Violence and Other Family Health Issues

Separation, Divorce, Remarriage, and Stepfamilies

Families in Later Life

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Exam 1: he Changing Family

Explain why some scientists believe that the family is changing and not declining.

In a ________ residence pattern, newly married couples live with the husband's family.

Explain the term fictive kin.

________ refers to a cultural practice that requires marrying outside one's group, such as not marrying one's relatives.

What is a family policy? Explain.

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 marriage in which the couple must follow procedures specified by the state or other jurisdiction, such as buying a license, is called a ________.

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.

What is a primary group? Explain with examples.

Stephen believes that families always stand for love and security.Linda, on the other hand, has an opinion that families can also be a physically and psychologically brutal setting in society.Which of the following is an accurate statement that weakens Stephen's point of view?

Studying the Family

The Family in Historical Perspective

Racial and Ethnic Families: Strengths and Stresses

Socialization and Gender Roles

Love and Loving Relationships

Sexuality and Sexual Expression throughout Life

Choosing Others: Dating and Mate Selection

Singlehood, Cohabitation, Civil Unions, and Other Options

Marriage and Communication in Intimate Relationships

To Be or Not to Be a Parent: More Choices, More Constraints

Raising Children: Promises and Pitfalls

The Economy and Family Life

Domestic Violence and Other Family Health Issues

Separation, Divorce, Remarriage, and Stepfamilies

Families in Later Life

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