Question 1

Nyinba women in Nepal and Tibet may have more than one husband simultaneously, which allows for

Accepted Answer

Polyandry among Nyinba women allows brothers to share inherited land, maintaining family resources.

Question 2

Which social institution has primary responsibility for preserving order in society?

Accepted Answer

The government is primarily responsible for preserving order in society through the creation and enforcement of laws and regulations.

Question 3

Which social institution in the United States has the responsibility of "providing and maintaining a sense of purpose"?

Accepted Answer

The government is responsible for providing and maintaining a sense of purpose by establishing laws, policies, and systems that guide societal values and goals.

Question 4

The celebration of the inauguration of President Barack Obama in January 2009, and to some extent in 2012 is an expression of Black pride and patriotism during a time of economic uncertainty. This is a testament to the importance of

Accepted Answer

The inauguration of President Obama, especially as the first Black president, served as a symbol of hope and progress, providing a sense of purpose and unity during challenging economic times.

Question 5

A set of people related by blood, marriage (or some other agreed-upon relationship), or adoption who share the responsibility for reproducing and caring for members of society is known as

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A family is a group of people related by blood, marriage, or adoption who share responsibilities for reproduction and caring for members of society.

Question 6

A nuclear family is

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A nuclear family consists of a married couple and their unmarried children living together.

Question 7

A man and his wife, their children, five Chinese shar-peis, four Siamese cats, eight parakeets, two ducks, a goat, and a dozen tropical fish live on a pretty piece of land in Woodstock, Vermont. They are an example of a(an)

Accepted Answer

A nuclear family consists of two parents and their children, which fits the description of the man, his wife, and their children. The presence of pets and other animals does not change the family structure classification.

Question 8

Which percentage reflects the approximate number of nuclear family households in the U.S. in the year 2000?

Accepted Answer

In the year 2000, approximately 33 percent of households in the U.S. were nuclear families, reflecting a decline from previous decades.

Question 9

An extended family is

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An extended family includes relatives beyond the nuclear family, such as grandparents, aunts, or uncles, living together.

Question 10

A woman and her husband, her children, her parents, her mother-in-law, her sister, a parakeet, two Irish setters, a cow, and five chickens live together on a farm in the Midwest. This is an example of a(n)

Accepted Answer

An extended family includes relatives beyond the nuclear family, such as grandparents, in-laws, and siblings, living together or in close proximity.

Question 11

A form of marriage in which one woman and one man are married only to each other is known as

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Monogamy is a form of marriage where one woman and one man are married exclusively to each other.

Question 12

Which of the following is the best example of monogamy?

Accepted Answer

Monogamy refers to a relationship where an individual has only one partner during their lifetime or at any one time. Ted and Tonya being married to each other is an example of monogamy.

Question 13

Cecil and Geneva were married on August 4, 1936, and they have spent all of those years arguing and fighting with one another. This is an example of

Accepted Answer

Monogamy refers to a marriage or relationship in which an individual has only one partner during their lifetime or at any one time. Cecil and Geneva's long-term marriage fits this definition.

Question 14

What is the name of the marital form in which a person can have several spouses in his or her lifetime but can have only one spouse at a time?

Accepted Answer

Serial monogamy refers to the practice of having multiple spouses over a lifetime, but only one at a time.

Question 15

Serial monogamy refers to a form of marriage in which a person can have

Accepted Answer

Serial monogamy is a practice where an individual has multiple spouses over their lifetime, but only one spouse at any given time.

Question 16

Which of the following is an example of serial monogamy?

Accepted Answer

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Question 17

A man who has entered the record books by being married and divorced more than 20 times would be an example of a/an

Accepted Answer

A serial monogamist is someone who marries and divorces multiple times, each time being married to only one person at a time.

Question 18

Polygamy refers to a marital form in which

Accepted Answer

Polygamy is a marital practice where an individual has multiple spouses simultaneously, encompassing both polygyny (one husband, multiple wives) and polyandry (one wife, multiple husbands).

Question 19

George Murdock

Accepted Answer

George Murdock, an anthropologist, noted that 80 percent of the 565 societies he studied had some type of polygamy, highlighting the prevalence of this practice across different cultures.

Question 20

Which of the following statements about polygamy is correct?

Accepted Answer

In some forms of polygamy, specifically polygyny, it is common for a man to marry sisters, a practice known as sororal polygyny.

Quiz 8: Social Institutions: Family and Religion