Question 1

In which of the following couples is the gender gap in domestic labour likely to be the smallest?

Accepted Answer

In couples where both partners have similar levels of education and professional status, such as a female professor and her computer-programmer husband, the gender gap in domestic labor is likely to be smaller due to more equitable views on gender roles and shared responsibilities.

Question 2

Cole's grandfather has just moved in with his family. Now, in addition to his mother and step-father, he and his sister share their home with their newly widowed grandfather. What do sociologists call this kind of family arrangement?

Accepted Answer

An extended family includes not just the parents and their children (nuclear family) but also other relatives such as grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins living together or maintaining close relationships. Cole's household now includes his grandfather along with his immediate family, fitting the definition of an extended family.

Question 3

Calliope and George are excited because Calliope's sister has offered to be implanted with Calliope and George's frozen embryos and carry the baby to term, surrendering the baby to them after birth. What is this method of reproduction called?

Accepted Answer

This method of reproduction is called surrogate motherhood, where another woman carries and gives birth to a baby for the couple who want to have a child but cannot do so in the traditional manner.

Question 4

According to Statistics Canada, what percentage of children under the age of 14 live in a step-parent family?

Accepted Answer

According to Statistics Canada, almost 10% of children under the age of 14 live in a step-parent family.

Question 5

Based on cross-cultural research and past history, if the abortion laws in Canada were repealed, what would be the most likely outcome?

Accepted Answer

Repealing abortion laws typically does not stop abortions from happening; instead, it leads to abortions being performed under unsafe, clandestine conditions, increasing risks to women's health. Historical and cross-cultural research supports this outcome.

Question 6

Bernadette was doing background research for a historical drama being produced for television. The production company wanted to make the show as historically accurate as possible, and the senior writer asked her to find out about marriages in medieval France. Which of the following would Bernadette tell her writing team was the dominant motivation for marriage for the characters in their program?

Accepted Answer

In medieval France, marriages, especially among the nobility and upper classes, were largely arranged for economic benefits, including the consolidation of wealth and land, political alliances, and social status, rather than for love or companionship.

Question 7

Adam and Ashley have been together as a couple for over two years. They are in love and want to spend their lives together, possibly having children. Compared to couples in the same situation in 1981, which of the following is most likely to be true with respect to their decision to marry or live together in a common-law relationship?

Accepted Answer

Couples today are two to three times as likely to choose to live together in a common-law relationship compared to those in 1981, reflecting changes in societal norms and attitudes towards marriage and cohabitation.

Question 8

Looking back at their 35 years of marriage, Tony and Desiree agreed that there were certainly ups and downs as far as their marital satisfaction was concerned. Which of the following is most likely to accurately characterize the changes in their marital satisfaction?

Accepted Answer

Marital satisfaction often increases after children leave home, as parents have more time to focus on their relationship without the stress and demands of child-rearing.

Question 9

Simon is infertile, so he and his wife Lucy are using donor sperm to mix with Lucy's ova in a culture dish to create embryos that will then be transferred into Lucy's uterus. What is this method of reproduction called?

Accepted Answer

The method described is in vitro fertilization (IVF), where eggs are fertilized by sperm outside the body, in a lab, and then the embryos are transferred to the uterus.

Question 10

Sherene has no qualms about returning to work after the birth of her child Samuel since she is guaranteed a spot in a government-regulated, inexpensive, and high-quality daycare. Where do Sherene and Samuel live?

Accepted Answer

Québec is known for its government-regulated, inexpensive, and high-quality daycare program, the Centre de la petite enfance (CPE), which offers subsidized childcare services to residents.

Question 11

Who spearheaded an abortion reform movement in the 1960s?

Accepted Answer

Dr. Henry Morgentaler was a prominent figure in the movement to reform abortion laws in Canada during the 1960s, advocating for women's right to choose.

Question 12

According to the textbook, how many North American women aged 40-44 have never given birth?

Accepted Answer

According to the textbook, 1 in 5 North American women aged 40-44 have never given birth.

Question 13

According to the research, which of the following children is the most likely to experience significant distress?

Accepted Answer

Jamie is most likely to experience significant distress because constant exposure to parental conflict can be more damaging to a child's well-being than divorce itself.

Question 14

According to the textbook, what has the existence of various reproductive technologies caused many people in society to rethink?

Accepted Answer

The existence of various reproductive technologies has led many people to reconsider the nature of family and parenthood, as these technologies offer new ways to conceive and raise children, challenging traditional notions.

Question 15

According to the textbook, Canada has enough regulated daycare spaces for what amount of Canadian children under the age of six?

Accepted Answer

Canada has enough regulated daycare spaces for only one-quarter of Canadian children under the age of six, indicating a significant gap in the availability of such services.

Question 16

According to the textbook, which of the following is NOT a social force that influences falling in love and subsequent marriage?

Accepted Answer

The influence from media is not typically categorized as a social force influencing falling in love and subsequent marriage in the context of sociological and psychological studies. Instead, factors like resources, family and community influence, and demographic variables are more commonly recognized as social forces in this context.

Question 17

Which of the following is NOT a true statement in reference to child support payments in Canada?

Accepted Answer

While court orders can mandate the payment of child support, they cannot guarantee that these payments will actually be made. Compliance with these orders can be a significant issue, leading to the problem of "deadbeat parents."

Question 18

Leslie and Lisa are excited to be going to the clinic so that Leslie can have their gay friend's sperm inserted into her vaginal canal. What is this method of reproduction called?

Accepted Answer

Artificial insemination is the process of deliberately introducing sperm into a female's cervix or uterine cavity for the purpose of achieving a pregnancy through in vivo fertilization by means other than sexual intercourse.

Question 19

Consider the textbook's discussion of "new property." Which of the following will be most helpful for Jeannette as she divorces Michael?

Accepted Answer

A dental hygienist degree represents "new property" as it is an asset that can generate income and provide financial independence for Jeannette after the divorce, unlike the other options which are either temporary supports or division of existing assets.

Question 20

In what year was medical abortion approved as an alternative to surgical abortion in Canada?

Accepted Answer

Medical abortion was approved in Canada in 2015, providing an alternative to surgical abortion through the use of medication.

Quiz 15: Families