Question 1

Which of the following statements is NOT true regarding attitudes toward single people?
A) There is no stigma to being single in modern times.
B) Remaining single has been a rising trend for many years.
C) The median age for marriage has been increasing so more people are single later into life.
D) Negative stereotypes are gradually less accepted.

Accepted Answer

While there has been progress in reducing stigma toward single people, it is not accurate to say that there is no stigma at all. Attitudes and beliefs about single people vary across cultures and individuals, and some people still hold negative stereotypes about them.

Question 2

Since 1950,the median age at which people in the United States marry for the first time has _____
A) declined slightly.
B) risen by about 5 to 6 years for both males and females.
C) has increased for females,but remained the same for males.
D) has decreased for females,but increased for males.

Accepted Answer

According to research, since 1950, the median age at which people in the United States marry for the first time has risen by about 5 to 6 years for both males and females.

Question 3

Antonia married to Brandon,whose parents arranged their union.Antonia is part of a culture that makes up about _____ of the world's cultures.
A) 18%
B) 30%
C) 80%
D) 98%

Accepted Answer

B

Question 4

Liz and Richard got married with the idea that if their marriage made their careers too difficult they could get divorced.This is an example of a social trend in _____ that is affecting traditional marital models.
A) transitions in gender roles
B) increased acceptance of cohabitation
C) increased voluntary childlessness
D) reduced premium on permanence

Accepted Answer

The statement that Liz and Richard got married with the idea of divorce if their marriage made their careers too difficult indicates that there is a reduced premium on permanence in modern society. This suggests that some couples may view marriage as a temporary arrangement rather than a lifelong commitment. Therefore, the social trend affecting traditional marital models in this scenario is the reduced premium on permanence, as indicated in option D.

Question 5

Marriage is
A) a cherished but dying tradition.
B) popular but appears to be under assault from changes in society.
C) being largely replaced by cohabitation.
D) has no meaning in today's society.

Accepted Answer

While marriage is still popular, there are concerns that it is under assault from societal changes such as increasing divorce rates, changes in gender roles, and acceptance of alternative family structures. It is still a significant institution in many cultures and societies, but there are challenges to its traditional form.

Question 6

Gabrielle has been working her way up the corporate ladder and has had little time for planning on having a family.This is an example of a social trend in _____ that is affecting traditional marital models.
A) reduced premium on permanence
B) increased acceptance of cohabitation
C) increased voluntary childlessness
D) increased acceptance of singlehood

Accepted Answer

The statement suggests that Gabrielle has chosen not to have children, despite having a successful career. This aligns with the social trend of increased voluntary childlessness, where individuals are choosing not to have children for various reasons, including career advancement or a desire for personal fulfillment. This trend is affecting traditional marital models, as couples are increasingly opting to remain childless or have fewer children.

Question 7

Which of the following is NOT a social trend challenging traditional models of marriage?
A) Reduced voluntary childlessness
B) Reduced premium on permanence
C) Decline of the traditional nuclear family
D) Increased acceptance of singlehood.

Accepted Answer

Reduced voluntary childlessness is not a social trend challenging traditional models of marriage but rather a factor that affects the decision to have children. The other choices (B, C, and D) are social trends that challenge traditional models of marriage, such as a reduced premium on permanence, the decline of the traditional nuclear family, and increased acceptance of singlehood as a viable lifestyle option.

Question 8

About _____ percent of Americans will marry at least once.
A) 90
B) 75
C) 60
D) 55

Accepted Answer

About 90 percent of Americans will marry at least once.

Question 9

The practice of having only one spouse at a time is
A) polygamy.
B) endogamy.
C) common in the Mormon religion.
D) monogamy.

Accepted Answer

Monogamy refers to the practice of having only one spouse at a time. Polygamy is the practice of having multiple spouses at the same time, while endogamy refers to the practice of marrying within one's own social or cultural group. Although monogamy is common among many religions, it is not exclusive to any particular one.

Question 10

Brandon and Victoria were recently married.They each had role expectations for husbands and wives,
A) that include Victoria having dinner ready each evening.
B) that consist of Brandon earning most of the money.
C) but their roles are more varied,flexible,and ambiguous than those of their grandparents.
D) and their marriage will last longer if they stick to those roles.

Accepted Answer

The statement mentions that the roles of Brandon and Victoria are more varied, flexible, and ambiguous than those of their grandparents. This suggests that their roles are not as rigidly defined and that they have more freedom to define and negotiate their roles in ways that work for them as a couple. It is also important to note that there is no evidence in the statement to suggest that sticking to traditional role expectations will make their marriage last longer. Research has shown that shared decision-making and flexibility are key factors in successful marriages.

Question 11

_____ is living together in a sexually intimate relationship without the legal bonds of marriage.
A) Endogamy
B) Cohabitation
C) Pseudomarriage
D) Common law marriage

Accepted Answer

Cohabitation is defined as living together in a sexually intimate relationship without being legally married. Endogamy refers to marriage within a specific social group, such as a race or religion. Pseudomarriage is not a commonly used term in sociology. Common law marriage is a legal recognition of a couple who live together as spouses for a certain amount of time, but this varies by state and is not the same as cohabitation.

Question 12

The traditional nuclear family
A) is accurately depicted in contemporary television shows.
B) is still true of the majority of families.
C) is based on the same norms that mold current marital relationships.
D) was never a very accurate image.

Accepted Answer

The traditional nuclear family, often idealized in mid-20th-century media, was not a universal or very accurate representation of family structures historically or across cultures. Contemporary families are diverse, and the traditional model does not capture this diversity.

Question 13

Which of the following statements is true about cohabitation?
A) Cohabitation is widely accepted.
B) Cohabiting relationships increasingly include children.
C) Fewer people cohabit than in recent decades.
D) Negative attitudes toward cohabiting couples have disappeared.

Accepted Answer

Cohabiting relationships increasingly include children.

Question 14

Polygamy is
A) practiced worldwide.
B) most common in societies where women have little access to education.
C) most common in societies where women have little political power.
D) all of these.

Accepted Answer

Polygamy is practiced worldwide, but it is more common in societies where women have little access to education or political power. Therefore, option D is the best answer.

Question 15

Which of the following is NOT true of the model of family life in which the father works,a mother stays at home to raise children,and a marriage that is their first and only marriage?
A) It is called the traditional nuclear family.
B) It is typical of only a small number of American families.
C) It is a changing model to include diverse family structures with stepfamilies,unwed parents,and childless marriages.
D) It has been replaced by a model of multiple relationships rather than ideas of monogamy.

Accepted Answer

The statement "It has been replaced by a model of multiple relationships rather than ideas of monogamy" is not true of the traditional nuclear family model. The other options are true - the model is called traditional nuclear family, it is typical of only a small number of American families, and it is a changing model to include diverse family structures.

Question 16

Dylan comes home on Wednesdays planning to cook dinner for Zoe.This is an example of a social trend in _____ that is affecting traditional marital models.
A) transitions in gender roles
B) increased acceptance of cohabitation
C) increased voluntary childlessness
D) decline of the traditional nuclear family

Accepted Answer

Dylan's actions of coming home to cook for Zoe is an example of a gender role transition, where traditional marital models of women being solely responsible for domestic duties are being challenged and men are taking on more household responsibilities.

Question 17

Changing traditional gender roles
A) are often regarded as a step in the right direction.
B) are related to more married women entering the workforce.
C) create new potential conflict between marital partners.
D) affect all of these.

Accepted Answer

Changing traditional gender roles can be seen as a positive step towards gender equality (A). It is also true that as more women enter the workforce, there may be a shift in traditional gender roles (B). However, this changing of roles may also cause conflict between partners who are not used to these new dynamics (C). Therefore, all of these options are valid and true, making choice D the correct answer.

Question 18

The tendency to marry someone of the same race,religion,ethnic background,and social class is
A) endogamy.
B) homogamy.
C) unusual in American society.
D) monogamy.

Accepted Answer

Endogamy refers to the practice of marrying within a specific social group, caste, or ethnicity, aligning with the concept described in the question.

Question 19

Which of the following is likely to be a reason for couples to choose not to have children?
A) New career opportunities for women
B) Desires for dependence on each other
C) People marrying younger
D) Concerns about the likelihood of divorce

Accepted Answer

The option of new career opportunities for women is likely to be a reason for couples to choose not to have children. As more and more women enter the workforce and pursue their careers, having children may interfere with their professional goals and aspirations. Therefore, many couples opt not to have children to focus on their careers. The other options, such as desires for dependence, age at marriage, and concerns about divorce are not directly related to the decision not to have children.

Question 20

Up to _____ percent of cultures practice arranged marriage.
A) 90
B) 80
C) 70
D) 50

Accepted Answer

The answer of Up to _____ percent of cultures practice...

Quiz 10: Marriage and Intimate Relationships

Which of the following statements is NOT true regarding attitudes toward single people?

Since 1950,the median age at which people in the United States marry for the first time has _____

Antonia married to Brandon,whose parents arranged their union.Antonia is part of a culture that makes up about _____ of the world's cultures.

Liz and Richard got married with the idea that if their marriage made their careers too difficult they could get divorced.This is an example of a social trend in _____ that is affecting traditional marital models.

Marriage is

Gabrielle has been working her way up the corporate ladder and has had little time for planning on having a family.This is an example of a social trend in _____ that is affecting traditional marital models.

Which of the following is NOT a social trend challenging traditional models of marriage?

About _____ percent of Americans will marry at least once.

The practice of having only one spouse at a time is

Brandon and Victoria were recently married.They each had role expectations for husbands and wives,

_____ is living together in a sexually intimate relationship without the legal bonds of marriage.

The traditional nuclear family

Which of the following statements is true about cohabitation?

Polygamy is

Which of the following is NOT true of the model of family life in which the father works,a mother stays at home to raise children,and a marriage that is their first and only marriage?

Dylan comes home on Wednesdays planning to cook dinner for Zoe.This is an example of a social trend in _____ that is affecting traditional marital models.

Changing traditional gender roles

The tendency to marry someone of the same race,religion,ethnic background,and social class is

Which of the following is likely to be a reason for couples to choose not to have children?

Up to _____ percent of cultures practice arranged marriage.