Chapter Quiz 5.4 Flashcards
What is one of the key duties in a marriage according to Wallerstein?
Rescuing one another during difficult times
What do world surveys of human values consistently document as the most important value?
Family issues
What is the core of a nuclear family system?
The marital bond
What percentage of U.S. respondents indicated satisfaction at some level with their family?
90%
How do elderly people often rate their family relationships?
As among the most satisfying aspects of their golden years
What is an example of a rite of passage in family life?
Obtaining a driver’s license
What percentage of people in the U.S. said religion is an important part of their daily life?
65%
What is profane according to Durkheim?
Part of the regular everyday life experience
What is a key strategy for family cohesion?
Spending quality time together
What percentage of U.S. respondents in the General Social Surveys said girls had a better chance of a happy family life?
19
What role do poor, average, and wealthy families share?
Performing core family functions
What can be the most fun, meaningful, and rewarding social groups in our lives?
Families
How does religion shape the attitudes and values of individuals?
By defining what is sacred and profane
How will the family adapt in the future?
By changing with technologies and economies
What do spiritual rituals independent of formal religion often involve?
Family fasts and prayers
How will the family adapt in the future?
By changing with technologies and economies
What is the role of humor in maintaining a strong marriage?
It helps couples manage the daily challenges of life
What is religiosity?
The measurable importance of religion to a person’s life
What is the purpose of family rituals, traditions, and holidays?
To promote family cohesion and adaptability
How have family forms evolved over time?
From homogeneity to diversity
Why is humor important in a marriage?
It helps couples manage daily wear and tear
What should couples do to resist marital entropy?
Work diligently against the forces of decay and chaos
Why might Grandma or Mom keep asking you to attend the family picnic?
To build a connection between generations
Who wrote about the ability of strong married couples to support and nurture one another?
Judith Wallerstein
What is the impact of economic and technological changes on families?
Families will adapt to these changes
What is one of the most common Internet search topics today?
Genealogy and family history
What should couples remember to maintain a strong marriage?
Use humor and have fun together
How do strong married couples support each other according to Wallerstein?
By managing daily wear and tear on the marriage and family
Why is spending quality time together as a family crucial?
It helps reinforce family cohesion and adaptability
What is family system entropy?
The process of decay within a nuclear family system
