Chapter 1 Quiz - FCS 340
Nonrelatives who are accepted as part of the family because they have strong bonds with biological family members and provide important services and care are known as ________.
- affiant kin
- consanguineal kin
- nurtured kin
- fictive kin
Which of the following is a difference between traditional and current definition of the family?
- Unlike current definitions of the family, traditional definitions encompass fictive kin.
- Unlike traditional definitions of the family, current definitions exclude child-free couples.
- Unlike current definitions of the family, traditional definitions include diverse groups such as foster parents and their charges.
- Unlike traditional definitions of the family, current definitions do not explicitly include marriage and procreation.
________ refers to a cultural practice that requires marrying outside one’s group, such as not marrying one’s relatives.
- Bigamy
- Exogamy
- Endogamy
- Homogamy
The family a person forms by marrying and having or adopting children is referred to as the ________.
- extended family
- nuclear family
- family of orientation
- family of procreation
Which of the following is true of the egalitarian family system?
- Women are marginalized and oppressed in such households.
- Important family decisions are taken by the eldest woman in the household.
- Important family decisions are taken by the eldest man in the household.
- Both spouses share equal duties and responsibilities in such households.
Maria has been married four times over a period of 22 years. None of her marriages lasted more than a few years. However, she was never married to more than one person at a time. In this scenario, Maria has engaged in ________.
- endogamy
- polyandry
- serial monogamy
- polygyny
The myth that the family is a “haven in a heartless world” portrays an image where the family ________.
- has some health or economic problems to deal with
- always provides love, nurturance, and emotional support
- does not have to worry about raising children
- is mostly self-sufficient
Adrian prescribes to the school of thought which suggests that the family is changing but is not declining. Which of the following opinions is Adrian most likely to hold?
- Gender roles are so different now compared to the past and the family has been resilient despite this.
- Marriage should exist for the sake of children and not just adults.
- Family problems and divorces are very recent concepts.
- There is nothing wrong is spending money on therapists, lawyers, and expert witnesses in cases of marital conflicts.
Ralph and Philip differ in their opinions about the current status of families. Ralph believes that families now are happier than ever before and are more resilient. Philip, on the other hand, opines that families are declining and deteriorating. Which of the following is an accurate statement that strengthens Philip’s point of view?
- In the past, many people stayed in unhappy marriages because of strong social norms and legal divorce obstacles.
- Recent data show that fewer adults are married and more are divorced or remaining single.
- In the past, many white, middle-class families enjoyed a life that was both gentle and genteel.
- Studies show that there has been a decrease in multigenerational relationships in families.
Which of the following best describes the empty-nest syndrome?
- It refers to households where couples cannot biologically have children.
- It refers to the rise of one-parent families.
- It refers to living alone after a divorce.
- It refers to the departure of grown children from the home.
________ perspective is a social science perspective that focuses on large-scale patterns and processes that characterize society as a whole.
- Macro-level
- Micro-level
- Cognitive-level
- Nuclear-level
A network of people who are related by marriage, blood, or adoption is known as a(n) ________.
- extended system
- nuclear system
- kinship system
- neolocal system
A household made up of married parents and their biological or adopted children is called a(n) ________.
- stepfamily
- joint family
- extended family
- nuclear family
In a ________ family system, the oldest females control cultural, political, and economic resources and, consequently, have power over males.
- neolocal
- nuclear
- patriarchal
- matriarchal
Norman, a sociologist, studies the social interaction patterns of several tribes in specific settings. He focuses on the choices that individuals in a tribe make. In this scenario, Norman is studying the tribe at the ________ perspective.
- macro-level
- global-level
- micro-level
- nuclear-level
Bryan and Rachel’s household consists of Bryan’s parents, Rachel’s mother, and two teenage children. Bryan is the only working member of the family, and he provides financial support for the entire family. In this scenario, Bryan and Rachel can be described as the ________ generation.
- traditional
- caregiver
- sandwich
- pillar
Jamie’s dressing and eating habits are heavily influenced by television programs, Internet fads, and pop music videos. Moreover, she acts and talks like her favorite actress as well. In this scenario, Jamie’s behavior is most likely influenced by ________.
- popular culture
- social movements
- family values
- religious beliefs
Emily believes in the marriage movement and thinks that the movement is important to help restore the declining family. Which of the following is most likely to be one of Emily’s opinions?
- Federal and state benefits for children born to unmarried low-income mothers should be reduced.
- Women should be more than just homemakers for a marriage to be successful.
- Cohabiting couples can have happier family lives than married couples.
- Premarital counseling classes and marital skills programs are a waste of time and money as they do not help increase marital success.
Which of the following measures directly addresses family policy?
- improving housing facilities
- passing a new adoption law
- controlling substance abuse
- creating a poverty line
________ refer to culturally defined rules for behavior.
- Accommodations
- Roles
- Norms
- Taboos
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