Deck 13: The Future of the Family

Question 1

In addition to the increasing age at first marriage,there is

A) an increase in the age range of first marriages.
B) a decrease in the number of divorces.
C) an increase in multiple marriages.
D) a decrease in the age range of first marriages.

Answer 1

A

Question 2

Until the 1980s most parents believed that _____________ should be kept secret.

A) same-sex parents
B) divorce
C) single parents
D) adoption

Answer 2

D

Question 3

Historically,the best predictor of a child's future social class was

A) the social class of the child's parents
B) the child's educational attainment
C) the child's occupational plans
D) social welfare policies

Answer 3

A

Question 4

When comparing low- and high-income families,we find

A) low-income families have fewer children.
B) low-income families have more children.
C) low-income families have fewer teen pregnancies.
D) family income has no impact on family size.

Question 5

Differences in people's experiences or characteristics can best be described as

A) diversity index
B) social diversity
C) divisive
D) polarity

Question 6

In 1972,_____________ percent of the population identified as Catholic or Protestant.

A) 54
B) 66
C) 72
D) 90

Question 7

Compared to other highly developed countries,the United States currently has

A) high levels of social mobility
B) moderate levels of social mobility
C) similar levels of social mobility
D) lower levels of social mobility

Question 8

Windsor v.United States overturned the federal laws against same-sex marriage based on

A) property rights
B) civil rights
C) states' rights
D) gay rights

Question 9

Married mothers are more likely to report _____________ than single mothers.

A) more free time
B) less free time
C) feeling rushed
D) feeling relaxed

Question 10

In 2010,_____________ percent of the population identified as Catholic or Protestant.

A) 54
B) 66
C) 72
D) 90

Question 11

One research finding that remains consistent is that college-educated people

A) are more likely to stay married, because the wife stays at home.
B) are less likely to stay married, because the wife stays at home.
C) are more likely to stay married, because the wife works.
D) are less likely to stay married, because the wife works.

Question 12

Which of the following is a way that inequality continues to be experienced in many families?

A) Women work longer hours.
B) Men work longer hours.
C) Women perform less child care.
D) Men do more housework.

Question 13

According to the text,the peak in American family conformity occurred at the end of the

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

Question 14

In 1960,there was a(n)_____________ percent chance that a man getting married for the first time was in his 20s.

A) 68
B) 74
C) 82
D) 96

Question 15

On average,people now marry in their

A) early 20s
B) late 20s
C) early 30s
D) mid-30s

Question 16

One reason immigrants tend to have higher fertility rates than native-born Americans is

A) lack of access to health care in their countries of origin.
B) religious beliefs.
C) desire to populate the United States.
D) cultural beliefs in their countries of origin.

Question 17

According to the text,the increased income gap between the rich and the poor in this country means that the middle class

A) is more heavily taxed
B) is growing substantially
C) is more vulnerable to falling into poverty
D) is the safest place to be

Question 18

Currently,the best predictor of a child's future social class is

A) the social class of the child's parents
B) the child's educational attainment
C) the child's occupational plans
D) social welfare policies

Question 19

The textbook discusses the role of religious milestones in all of the following areas EXCEPT

A) birth
B) coming of age
C) marriage
D) death

Question 20

Among those with less education,which of the following trends is true?

A) They are more likely to get and stay married.
B) They are more likely to get married and then divorce.
C) They are less likely to get married and are unlikely to divorce.
D) They are less likely to get married and more likely to divorce.

Question 21

Conservative attitudes toward family diversity have mainly focused on

A) relaxing restrictions on family behavior.
B) promoting traditional family values.
C) promoting gay rights.
D) ensuring access to abortions and family planning.

Question 22

Attempts at social policy that reward traditional families

A) have largely failed in their intended demographic.
B) have largely succeeded in their intended demographic.
C) have discouraged nontraditional families from forming.
D) have decreased the stigma of not getting married.

Question 23

According to the text,individuals must create a _____________ identity to interact with the economy.

A) citizen
B) worker and consumer
C) family member and relationship
D) sexual

Question 24

Examine factors that may impact fertility in immigrant groups to the United States.

Question 25

Approximately _____________ percent of children are living in adopted families.

A) 2
B) 5
C) 7
D) 9

Question 26

According to the text,individuals must create a _____________ identity to interact with the state.

A) citizen
B) worker and consumer
C) family member and relationship
D) sexual

Question 27

In 2010,_____________ percent of the population was over 65.

A) 8
B) 13
C) 18
D) 23

Question 28

The twin facts that women are more likely to be employed than in the past and that people are living longer,healthier lives will help our society meet the challenges created by

A) demographic transition
B) the population pyramid
C) age structure
D) generational bias

Question 29

According to the text,individuals must create a _____________ identity to interact with their family.

A) citizen
B) worker and consumer
C) family member and relationship
D) sexual

Question 30

The relative increase in society's investment in each child is a result of

A) demographic transition
B) the population pyramid
C) age structure
D) generational bias

Question 31

Approximately _____________ percent of grandparents are responsible for the basic needs of their grandchildren.

A) 3
B) 5
C) 7
D) 9

Question 32

Liberal attitudes toward family diversity have mainly focused on

A) relaxing restrictions on family behavior.
B) decreasing traditional families.
C) promoting gay rights.
D) restricting abortion access.

Question 33

According to research,the generation that owns the house in a multigenerational family earns _____________ percent of the income in the household.

A) 50
B) 60
C) 70
D) 80

Question 34

Which of the following does NOT strongly correlate to people's opinions on family diversity?

A) age
B) social class
C) religious beliefs
D) political affiliation

Question 35

Which of the following positions most strongly advocates change to state support of the family as an institution?

A) conservative
B) liberal
C) critical
D) feminist

Question 36

The increase in longevity of the old and the need to support them after retirement is a result of

A) demographic transition
B) the population pyramid
C) age structure
D) generational bias

Question 37

The U.S.foster care system impacts _____________ children.

A) 1.4 million
B) 1.6 million
C) 1.8 million
D) 2 million

Question 38

In which social class is it most common to find children living with their grandparents?

A) upper
B) middle
C) lower
D) class has no impact

Question 39

_____________ percent of adults 55 and older live with their grandchildren.

A) 7
B) 14
C) 21
D) 28

Question 40

The relative population of people in each age group within a society is known as

A) demographic transition
B) the population pyramid
C) age structure
D) generational bias

Question 41

Liberal policies toward family diversity have primarily included what goals?

Question 42

Discuss the health advantages of being married.

Question 43

Explore reasons for the demographic transition in society from high birth rates and low life expectancy to low birth rates and high life expectancy.

Question 44

Explain how religion is an important milestone marker in family life.

Question 45

Consider the two causes for the conservative belief in family conformity.

Question 46

Summarize each of the four inequalities currently facing families.

Question 47

Examine how a young adult moving in with his or her parents after graduating from college could be considered a middle- or upper-class privilege.

Question 48

List the types of families that now make up more than half the U.S.population.

Question 49

Consider ways that families have lower inequality than in the past.