Question 1

The United States has a higher proportion of out-of-wedlock births than
A)Iceland.
B)Norway.
C)the United Kingdom.
D)Japan.

Accepted Answer

Japan has a significantly lower proportion of out-of-wedlock births compared to the United States, as traditional family structures and cultural norms in Japan emphasize marriage before childbirth.

Question 2

In general, under U.S.laws
A)stepparents have no legal obligation to support their stepchildren during the marriage.
B)stepparents who divorce the biological parent have the same legal rights to custody and visitation of their stepchildren as biological parents.
C)stepparents who divorce the biological parent have a legal obligation to pay child support.
D)stepchildren have the right of inheritance in the event of the stepparent's death.

Accepted Answer

Stepparents generally have no legal obligation to support their stepchildren during the marriage unless they have legally adopted them.

Question 3

An emerging family form known as living apart together relationships is one in which
A)couples who are married or unmarried live in separate residences by choice.
B)a divorced couple remains together in the same residence.
C)an unmarried couple lives together but emotionally remains apart.
D)a divorced couple shares joint custody of their children.

Accepted Answer

Living apart together (LAT) relationships refer to couples who choose to maintain separate residences despite being in a committed relationship, whether married or unmarried.

Question 4

Josh and Martha are married and lived together until Josh's job moved to a different city.Martha stayed behind with the children in their old house.Josh visits as often as he can.Josh and Martha have a _____________ marriage.​
A)​LAT
B)​commuter
C)​transient
D)​blended

Accepted Answer

Josh's job requires him to commute to the new city while Martha stays behind with the children. Thus, they have a commuter marriage where they live apart due to work situations but still maintain their relationship. The other options do not fit the scenario as well. LAT (Living Apart Together) would indicate a choice to live apart rather than a work-related separation. Transient marriage implies a temporary relationship, and blended marriage refers to a family dynamic where both partners have children from previous relationships.

Question 5

The ___________ divorce rate refers to the number of divorces per 1,000 married women.
A)crude
B)refined
C)total
D)per capita

Accepted Answer

The term "refined divorce rate" specifically measures the number of divorces per 1,000 married women, offering a more precise understanding of divorce trends within the context of those who are actually married, as opposed to the entire population.

Question 6

Developed nations generally have ____________ less developed nations.
A)more egalitarian marriages than
B)less egalitarian marriages than
C)the same amount of equality in marriage as
D)completely ended inequality in marriage when compared to

Accepted Answer

Developed nations generally have more egalitarian marriages than less developed nations due to higher levels of gender equality, education, and economic opportunities for women.

Question 7

In the U.S.in 2012, ______ of all children are born out of wedlock.
A)10%
B)20%.
C)40%.
D)60%

Accepted Answer

In 2012, approximately 40% of all children in the U.S. were born out of wedlock.

Question 8

A form of marriage that involves one husband having more than one wife is
A)serial monogamy.
B)polygyny.
C)polyandry.
D)monogamy.

Accepted Answer

Polygyny is the marriage practice in which one man is married to multiple women at the same time. Serial monogamy refers to the practice of being married to one person at a time, but undergoing multiple marriages over the course of one's lifetime. Polyandry is the marriage practice in which one woman is married to multiple men at the same time. Monogamy refers to the practice of being married to one person at a time, and remaining faithful in that marriage.

Question 9

About ________ of all U.S.marriages are likely to end in divorce.
A)10 percent
B)40 to 50 percent
C)three-quarters
D)over 90 percent

Accepted Answer

Research and statistics indicate that approximately 40 to 50 percent of marriages in the United States end in divorce.

Question 10

Which of the following was NOT cited in the text as a change occurring in U.S.marriages and families?
A)increased numbers of singles
B)increased same-sex cohabitation
C)increased employment of mothers
D)fewer three-generation households

Accepted Answer

The text did not mention fewer three-generation households as a change occurring in U.S. marriages and families.

Question 11

________ heterosexual unmarried partner households have children living in the home.
A)10%
B)20%
C)40%
D)More than half

Accepted Answer

The answer of ________ heterosexual unmarried partner households have children...

Question 12

In some U.S.cities and counties, heterosexual cohabiting couples as well as gay and lesbian couples who apply for a _______ are granted such legal entitlements as health insurance and inheritance rights.
A)domestic partnership designation
B)cohabitation license
C)family status certificate
D)committed couples status

Accepted Answer

A domestic partnership designation is a legal recognition of a couple's relationship, granting them certain rights and benefits similar to those of married couples, such as health insurance and inheritance rights.

Question 13

All of the following are significant changes that have occurred in U.S.families and households over the last several decades EXCEPT
A)U.S.men and women are marrying at a younger age.
B)increased heterosexual and same-sex cohabitation.
C)increased births to unmarried women.
D)increased single-parent families.

Accepted Answer

U.S. men and women are marrying at an older age, not younger, which is the opposite of what is stated in choice A.

Question 14

Polyandry is ______ than polygyny.
A)more common worldwide
B)more common in the U.S.
C)equally as common worldwide
D)less common worldwide

Accepted Answer

Polyandry is less common worldwide compared to polygyny. Polygyny is practiced in many cultures and societies across the world, whereas polyandry is relatively rare and found in only a few societies, primarily in Tibet, Nepal, and parts of India.

Question 15

In 2013, the Supreme Court struck down part of the Defense of Marriage Act, thus​
A)​requiring the federal government to recognize same-sex marriages from states where they are legal.
B)​making same-sex marriage legal in all fifty states.
C)​making same-sex marriage illegal at the federal level.
D)​making interracial marriages legal in all states and territories of the U.S.

Accepted Answer

The Supreme Court's decision in United States v. Windsor invalidated the section of the Defense of Marriage Act that denied federal recognition of same-sex marriages, thus requiring the federal government to recognize such marriages from states where they are legal.

Question 16

The percentage of people who cohabited with their spouses before marriage _____ between 1980 and 2010.
A)decreased dramatically
B)stayed the same
C)increased slightly
D)more than doubled

Accepted Answer

Between 1980 and 2010, the percentage of people who cohabited with their spouses before marriage more than doubled, reflecting changing social norms and attitudes towards cohabitation.

Question 17

The U.S.Census defines family as
A)a kinship system of all relatives living together or recognized as a social unit.
B)two or more persons related by blood, marriage or adoption.
C)two or more persons who share a common residence.
D)a unit that consists of a mother, father and at least one child, who share a common residence.

Accepted Answer

The U.S. Census defines a family as two or more persons related by blood, marriage, or adoption.

Question 18

The sociological definition of the family includes all of the following EXCEPT
A)foster families.
B)unmarried opposite-sex couples.
C)unmarried same-sex couples.
D)roommates.

Accepted Answer

Roommates do not typically form a family unit as defined sociologically, which usually involves some form of long-term commitment, shared responsibilities, or kinship ties.

Question 19

Serial monogamy is
A)a succession of marriages where a person has more than one spouse over a lifetime but is legally married to only one person at a time.
B)a marriage between two partners that lasts a lifetime.
C)a marriage between more than two partners that lasts a lifetime.
D)a marriage between multiple partners where an initial marriage takes place between two individuals and additional partners are added at certain intervals.

Accepted Answer

Serial monogamy refers to the practice of engaging in a series of monogamous marriages, where an individual has multiple spouses over their lifetime but is married to only one person at a time.

Question 20

What percent of couples marrying today lived together before their marriage?
A)10
B)40
C)60
D)85

Accepted Answer

According to a 2017 Pew Research Center study, 60% of couples marrying today lived together before their marriage.

Quiz 5: Family Problems

The United States has a higher proportion of out-of-wedlock births than

In general, under U.S.laws

An emerging family form known as living apart together relationships is one in which

Josh and Martha are married and lived together until Josh's job moved to a different city.Martha stayed behind with the children in their old house.Josh visits as often as he can.Josh and Martha have a _____________ marriage.​

The ___________ divorce rate refers to the number of divorces per 1,000 married women.

Developed nations generally have ____________ less developed nations.

In the U.S.in 2012, ______ of all children are born out of wedlock.

A form of marriage that involves one husband having more than one wife is

About ________ of all U.S.marriages are likely to end in divorce.

Which of the following was NOT cited in the text as a change occurring in U.S.marriages and families?

________ heterosexual unmarried partner households have children living in the home.

In some U.S.cities and counties, heterosexual cohabiting couples as well as gay and lesbian couples who apply for a _______ are granted such legal entitlements as health insurance and inheritance rights.

All of the following are significant changes that have occurred in U.S.families and households over the last several decades EXCEPT

Polyandry is ______ than polygyny.

In 2013, the Supreme Court struck down part of the Defense of Marriage Act, thus​

The percentage of people who cohabited with their spouses before marriage _____ between 1980 and 2010.

The U.S.Census defines family as

The sociological definition of the family includes all of the following EXCEPT

Serial monogamy is

What percent of couples marrying today lived together before their marriage?

Josh and Martha are married and lived together until Josh's job moved to a different city.Martha stayed behind with the children in their old house.Josh visits as often as he can.Josh and Martha have a _____________ marriage.

In 2013, the Supreme Court struck down part of the Defense of Marriage Act, thus