Question 1

__________families are composed of children and some combination of biological parents.

Accepted Answer

Blended

Question 2

The practice of a woman marrying two or more men is called __________.

Accepted Answer

polyandry

Question 3

Monique has been married to Roger for 2 years. She plans to stay married to him until she dies because she loves him and is satisfied with their relationship. Monique has a_____________ commitment.

Accepted Answer

A)   personal
B)   moral
C)   structural
D)   value A

Question 4

When asked to draw a picture of her family, Little Margaret drew a picture of a wife, a husband, and the couple's two children. Margaret's drawing is an example of an):

Accepted Answer

A)   Marriage
B)   Nuclear Family
C)   Extended Family
D)   Blended Family

Question 5

An_____ is a household consisting of a nuclear family plus additional relatives.

Accepted Answer

The answer of An_____ is a household consisting of a...

Question 6

A _______is the union of two people that is typically recognized by law or cultural norms.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A _______is the union of two people...

Question 7

Tamika and Tamara are sisters. They save more money living together than they could if they lived apart. This represents which function of family?

Accepted Answer

A)   Reproduction and Socialization
B)   Affection
C)   Sexual Regulation
D)   Economic Cooperation

Question 8

Which is NOT a structural reason for the high rate of divorce in the U.S?

Accepted Answer

A)   Relative isolation of the family and residential mobility
B)   Increased life expectancy.
C)   Ongoing redefinition of family and gender
D)   Legal difficulties in obtaining a divorce.

Question 9

Joy and Jonathan are a married couple. They both enjoy playing tennis and they spend time together engaging in this hobby every week. Because spending time together is a factor that makes marriage work, it is a marital:

Accepted Answer

A)   Stimulus
B)   Value
C)   Effort
D)   Effect

Question 10

Khyliani is a woman that is married to four brothers. This is an example of:

Accepted Answer

A)   Monogamy
B)   Polygyny
C)   Polyandry
D)   Exogamy

Question 11

Lola and Max are married. Lola feels like she is stuck with the bulk of the household work and she is disgruntled. She feels that she is competing with her husband for leisure time. Which theory is most likely to explain this?

Accepted Answer

A)   Conflict Theory
B)   Functionalism
C)   Symbolic Interactionism
D)   Stimulus-Value-Role Theory

Question 12

Prince Nirant has 14 wives. This is an example of:

Accepted Answer

A)   Monogamy
B)   Polygyny
C)   Polyandry
D)   Exogamy

Question 13

_________theory states that people seek to maximize rewards and minimize costs.

Accepted Answer

The answer of _________theory states that people seek to maximize...

Question 14

According to the functionalist perspective, all of the following are essential functions of the family, except:

Accepted Answer

A)   Reproduction.
B)   Independence and isolation of members.
C)   Economic cooperation.
D)   Socialization of children.

Question 15

The Defense of Marriage Act in 1996:

Accepted Answer

A)   Bans interracial marriages
B)   Defines marriage as an act between a man and a woman
C)   Bans same sex marriage
D)   Allows couples to cite "irreconcilable differences" in divorce proceedings Knowledge,

Question 16

In California, couples do not have to give a specific reason to get a divorce. They can cite "irreconcilable differences" to get out of an undesirable marriage. This type of law is called:

Accepted Answer

A)   Marital Effects
B)   Exchange
C)   No-Fault
D)   Blended

Question 17

The traditional nuclear family developed during industrialization.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Getting a divorce in Europe is easier than in the U.S.

Accepted Answer