Deck 13: The Family

Question 1

In the Singh household, there are two children, the children's parents, the children's grandparents, and the children's uncle. The Singh household is an example of a(n):

A) marriage
B) nuclear family
C) extended family
D) blended family

Answer 1

C

Question 2

It has been estimated that _____________ percent of all children will spend time in a cohabiting family before their 16th birthdays.

A) 15
B) 28
C) 40
D) 56

Answer 2

C

Question 3

In traditional Toda society, a woman who is married to a man also considers all his brothers to be her husbands. This is an example of:

A) monogamy
B) polygyny
C) polyandry
D) exogamy

Answer 3

C

Question 4

In 2008, the average age at first marriage for men was _____________ years.

A) 22.4
B) 25.3
C) 31.1
D) 33.7

Question 5

Which term refers to a person or group of people who occupy the same dwelling?

A) Cohabitation
B) Household
C) Family of orientation
D) Census family

Question 6

When asked to draw a picture of her family, Maggie drew a picture of her mother, her father, and her older brother. Maggie's drawing is an example of a(n):

A) marriage
B) nuclear family
C) extended family
D) blended family

Question 7

A social bond based on common ancestry is called:

A) family
B) kinship
C) endogamy
D) exogamy

Question 8

Which term describes an intimate relationship in which two people live together without being legally married?

A) Polygamy
B) Stepfamily
C) Cohabitation
D) Polygyny

Question 9

In the traditional Japanese family, the men have power over the women. This reflects a:

A) matriarchal system
B) patriarchal system
C) blended family
D) marriage

Question 10

Ted and Cindy are married. Last year, the couple adopted 7-year-old Gregory. Together, Ted, Cindy, and Gregory make up a(n):

A) family
B) marriage
C) endogamy
D) exogamy

Question 11

Viviane lives with her mother, her brother, her mother's partner, and the partner's daughter. This is an example of which kind of family?

A) Intentional family
B) Stepfamily
C) Extended family
D) Modern family

Question 12

Which term describes a legally and socially recognized union or two or more people?

A) Marriage
B) Household
C) Wedding
D) Cohabitation

Question 13

Winston Blackmore, the former bishop of Bountiful, B.C. is rumoured to have 26 wives. This is an example of:

A) monogamy
B) polygyny
C) polyandry
D) exogamy

Question 14

Han is married to Louise and they have a daughter. For Han, this is which kind of family?

A) Intentional family
B) Extended family
C) Family of orientation
D) Family of procreation

Question 15

One reason for the greater diversity in family forms and partner selection is:

A) changing social norms
B) increased ability of parents to control their grown children
C) a growth of homogamy
D) an increase in endogamy

Question 16

Which term describes a group of two or more people who are related by blood, marriage, or other intimate relationship, or adoption?

A) Cohabitation
B) Family
C) Endogamy
D) Exogamy

Question 17

Statistics Canada's definition of a family is called a:

A) census family
B) social family
C) household
D) statistical family

Question 18

Ruth is 78 years old. She has been married to Warren for 60 years. Because Ruth is married to only one man, this is an example of:

A) polygamy
B) monogamy
C) polyandry
D) polygyny

Question 19

When Pablo was born he lived with his parents and his two sisters. For Pablo, this was which kind of family?

A) Intentional family
B) Extended family
C) Family of orientation
D) Family of procreation

Question 20

Which term refers to physical and geographic proximity?

A) Propensity
B) Intimacy
C) Propinquity
D) Endogamy

Question 21

Katie is young, shy, and works part-time as a waitress. She is attracted to Edward because he has a strong and dominant personality, he is older, and he has a full-time job. Which theory of mate selection best describes Katie's attraction to Edward?

A) Complementary needs hypothesis
B) Stimulus-value-role theory
C) Homogamy theory
D) Propinquity theory

Question 22

Austin and Dianne have known each other for about three months. They have started to talk about financial issues, having children, and familial expectations. According to stimulus-value-role theory, they are in the __________ stage.

A) value
B) stimulus
C) role
D) exchange

Question 23

The golden age of happiness for many North American families was the:

A) 1940s
B) 1950s
C) 1960s
D) 1970s

Question 24

Lin likes to eat ice cream after supper. Although her parents tell her that too much ice cream is not good, they usually let her have a bowl of ice cream if she really complains. Which parenting style are Lin's parents demonstrating?

A) Authoritative
B) Permissive
C) Authoritarian
D) Uninvolved

Question 25

Ernest is married to Tracy. Recently, Ernest has increased the amount of housework that he does so that it is more fairly divided. Research suggests that as the amount of housework Ernest does increases, the following will happen:

A) Tracy's marital satisfaction will increase.
B) Tracy's marital satisfaction will not change.
C) Tracy's marital satisfaction will decrease.
D) Earnest's marital satisfaction will decrease.

Question 26

Christine's 12-year-old daughter wanted to sleep over at her friend's house on Tuesday night. Christine listened to her daughter, and then explained that since Tuesday is a school night, and the rule is no sleep-overs on school nights, she cannot go to her friend's house. Which parenting style is Christine demonstrating?

A) Authoritative
B) Permissive
C) Authoritarian
D) Uninvolved

Question 27

In Diana Baumrind's list of parenting styles, which style often results in children with the most behavioural problems?

A) Authoritative
B) Permissive
C) Authoritarian
D) Uninvolved

Question 28

Teresa feels that she is giving more to her relationship with Alonzo than she is getting in return. The _____________________ theory suggests that Teresa will end her relationship with Alonzo.

A) stimulus-value-role theory
B) conflict theory
C) social exchange theory
D) propinquity theory

Question 29

Esther and Abraham are both Jewish. They were married in 1999. This marriage between people with similar religious backgrounds is an example of:

A) homogamy
B) exogamy
C) polygamy
D) monogamy

Question 30

Stephanie's religion requires her to marry a person of the same faith. This is an example of:

A) polygamy
B) monogamy
C) endogamy
D) exogamy

Question 31

Which is a general term that refers to any situation in which one person takes advantage of a less powerful person?

A) Abuse
B) Violence
C) Propinquity
D) Exogamy

Question 32

Ben is attracted to Natalie. He likes the way she looks, the way she smells, and the way she walks. Natalie thinks that Ben is a sharp dresser, and that he has a nice car. According to stimulus-value-role theory, Ben and Natalie are in the __________________ stage.

A) stimulus
B) value
C) role
D) exchange

Question 33

Blake feels that his wife supports his career as an ad executive. Peter feels that his wife does not support his career as an ad executive. Which of the following is likely to be true?

A) Peter is more likely than Blake to be satisfied with his marriage.
B) Blake and Peter are equally likely to be satisfied with their marriages.
C) Blake is more likely than Peter to be satisfied in his marriage.
D) Neither Peter nor Blake is likely to be satisfied with their marriages.

Question 34

David's mother is very controlling. David always has to be home for supper at 6 o'clock, and he has to be in bed by 11, even though he is in college. Which parenting style is David's mother demonstrating?

A) Authoritative
B) Permissive
C) Authoritarian
D) Uninvolved

Question 35

Caliopie feels that she is doing all the housework and that her husband doesn't help out at all. Harriett feels that the division of housework between her and her husband is fair. Which of the following is likely to be true?

A) Caliopie is more likely than Harriett to be satisfied with her marriage.
B) Caliopie and Harriett are equally likely to be satisfied with their marriages.
C) Harriett is more likely than Caliopie to be satisfied in her marriage.
D) Neither Caliopie nor Harriett is likely to be satisfied with their marriages.

Question 36

Isabella's grandparents came from Italy. Both her parents are of Italian heritage. Isabella is married to Ramesh. His parents are both from India. Isabella and Ramesh are an example of:

A) homogamy
B) endogamy
C) exogamy
D) polygamy

Question 37

In 2004, the average cost of raising a daughter to age 18 in Canada was:

A) $75 345
B) $12 876
C) $166 549
D) $430 255

Question 38

Joan and Arthur lived on the same street growing up. They married one another in their late twenties. This suggests that _____________ was a major factor in their attraction.

A) propinquity
B) exogamy
C) monogamy
D) polyandry

Question 39

Harry and Sally are in the stage of relationship development when they begin to act as a couple. They are in the ______________ stage.

A) stimulus
B) value
C) role
D) exchange

Question 40

Which term refers to a range of abusive behaviours that occur within relationships based on kinship, intimacy, dependency, or trust?

A) Family violence
B) Partner abuse
C) Propinquity
D) Exogamy

Question 41

Discuss why family violence has become a social issue.

Question 42

George and Marie are a married couple living near their family. Peggy and Al are a married couple living away from their family. Which of the following is true?

A) George and Marie are more likely to divorce than Peggy and Al.
B) Peggy and Al are more likely to divorce than George and Marie.
C) The couples are equally likely to divorce.
D) Neither couple is likely to get divorced.

Question 43

In 1968, Parliament enacted the Federal Divorce Act which made it easier for couples to end a marriage. What was the result?

A) An increase in the number of divorces.
B) A decrease in the number of divorces.
C) An increase in the number of marriages.
D) An increase in the number of number of stepfamilies.

Question 44

Compare and contrast monogamy and polygamy. Discuss the different forms of polygamy.

Question 45

Carmella is researching how, for many women, the family still remains a place of unequal division of labour. Carmella`s research is in line with:

A) feminist theory
B) conflict theory
C) symbolic interactionism
D) functionalism

Question 46

Arlie Hochschild has studied how many working wives still end up doing most of the housework. To describe this phenomenon, she used the term:

A) empty nest
B) propinquity
C) second shift
D) moral commitment

Question 47

Explain the social factors which influence the rate of divorce in Canada.

Question 48

Andy argues that our family gives us some of our most significant statuses, such as our social class, our ethnicity, and our religion. This view is in line with:

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

Question 49

Describe the four parenting styles. Which style has the most positive outcomes for children?

Question 50

In 2005, what percentage of Canadians experienced a divorce?

A) Less than 1 percent
B) Nearly 15 percent
C) Nearly 30 percent
D) Over 50 percent

Question 51

Discuss the new forms of families and explain the social factors that are behind their development.

Question 52

On July 20, 2005, Bill C-38 was passed. This law:

A) allowed same-sex marriages in Canada
B) banned same-sex marriages in Canada
C) allowed couples to cite irreconcilable differences in divorce proceedings
D) made it easier for couples to divorce

Question 53

James is married. His brother Donato is not. Based on this, which if the following is true?

A) James is more likely to be in better health than Donato.
B) Donato is more likely be in better health than James.
C) James and Donato are equally likely to be healthy.
D) Neither James nor Donato are likely to be healthy.

Question 54

Leon is interested in how as people within a family are able to interact in a productive and supportive manner. Leon's research interests are in line with:

A) conflict theory
B) functionalism
C) symbolic interactionism
D) feminist theory

Question 55

Marion and Howard raised two children, Joanie and Richie. Joanie moved out of the house two years ago when she went to college. Richie moved out this year when he joined the military. Now, Marion is having a difficult time adjusting. This difficulty is called:

A) exchange
B) increased marital satisfaction
C) marital effects
D) empty nest syndrome

Question 56

Discuss the different stages of the stimulus-value-role theory of mate selection.

Question 57

Discuss the traditional functions of the family.

Question 58

Dr. Klug is studying how family benefits in the workplace are negotiated between companies and their employees. His research is in line with:

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

Question 59

Changing gender roles and the ongoing redefinition of family has resulted in:

A) more divorces
B) fewer divorces
C) more marriages
D) no change in divorces

Question 60

Develop a conversation in which a functionalist, a conflict theorist, a feminist theorist, and a symbolic interactionist share their views on family.

Question 61

Using Statistics Canada's definition of a census family, give examples of who would be considered a family according to this definition and examples of who would not be considered a family according to this definition.

Question 62

Only families share the same household.

Question 63

Men who are married live longer and are healthier overall.

Question 64

The average age at first marriage in Canada hit an all-time low in 2003.

Question 65

Identify and describe the different myths about the "ideal" family.

Question 66

Since 2005, same-sex couples have the legal right to marry in Canada.

Question 67

The divorce rate in Canada is now close to 50 percent.

Question 68

Compare and contrast how families have been portrayed on television from the 1950s until the 2000s. Discuss class, race, and ethnicity.

Question 69

If couples believe that the division of household labour is fair, marital satisfaction increases.

Question 70

The family in which you are born and raised is called your family of orientation.

Question 71

Discuss the social exchange theory of dating and marriage.

Question 72

Discuss the issue of same-sex marriage in Canada.

Question 73

The traditional nuclear family is also called the "standard North American family."

Question 74

Describe how marriage has an impact on men's lives.

Question 75

The traditional Japanese family is matriarchal.

Question 76

The practice of being married to one person at a time is called .

Question 77

Diana Baumrind suggests that the permissive style of parenting produces children with the highest self-esteem and most self-assurance.

Question 78

Compare and contrast the different forms of family.

Question 79

Since 2009, polygamy has been legal in Canada.

Question 80

Getting a divorce in Canada is much easier than getting a divorce in Europe.