Chapter Quiz 5.4

Question 1

What is one of the key duties in a marriage according to Wallerstein?

Answer 1

Rescuing one another during difficult times

Question 2

What do world surveys of human values consistently document as the most important value?

Answer 2

Family issues

Question 3

What is the core of a nuclear family system?

Answer 3

The marital bond

Question 4

What percentage of U.S. respondents indicated satisfaction at some level with their family?

Answer 4

90%

Question 4

How do elderly people often rate their family relationships?

Answer 4

As among the most satisfying aspects of their golden years

Question 4

What is an example of a rite of passage in family life?

Answer 4

Obtaining a driver’s license

Question 4

What percentage of people in the U.S. said religion is an important part of their daily life?

Answer 4

65%

Question 5

What is profane according to Durkheim?

Answer 5

Part of the regular everyday life experience

Question 6

What is a key strategy for family cohesion?

Answer 6

Spending quality time together

Question 7

What percentage of U.S. respondents in the General Social Surveys said girls had a better chance of a happy family life?

Answer 7

19

Question 8

What role do poor, average, and wealthy families share?

Answer 8

Performing core family functions

Question 9

What can be the most fun, meaningful, and rewarding social groups in our lives?

Answer 9

Families

Question 10

How does religion shape the attitudes and values of individuals?

Answer 10

By defining what is sacred and profane

Question 11

How will the family adapt in the future?

Answer 11

By changing with technologies and economies

Question 12

What do spiritual rituals independent of formal religion often involve?

Answer 12

Family fasts and prayers

Question 13

How will the family adapt in the future?

Answer 13

By changing with technologies and economies

Question 14

What is the role of humor in maintaining a strong marriage?

Answer 14

It helps couples manage the daily challenges of life

Question 15

What is religiosity?

Answer 15

The measurable importance of religion to a person’s life

Question 16

What is the purpose of family rituals, traditions, and holidays?

Answer 16

To promote family cohesion and adaptability

Question 17

How have family forms evolved over time?

Answer 17

From homogeneity to diversity

Question 18

Why is humor important in a marriage?

Answer 18

It helps couples manage daily wear and tear

Question 19

What should couples do to resist marital entropy?

Answer 19

Work diligently against the forces of decay and chaos

Question 20

Why might Grandma or Mom keep asking you to attend the family picnic?

Answer 20

To build a connection between generations

Question 21

Who wrote about the ability of strong married couples to support and nurture one another?

Answer 21

Judith Wallerstein

Question 22

What is the impact of economic and technological changes on families?

Answer 22

Families will adapt to these changes

Question 23

What is one of the most common Internet search topics today?

Answer 23

Genealogy and family history

Question 24

What should couples remember to maintain a strong marriage?

Answer 24

Use humor and have fun together

Question 25

How do strong married couples support each other according to Wallerstein?

Answer 25

By managing daily wear and tear on the marriage and family

Question 26

Why is spending quality time together as a family crucial?

Answer 26

It helps reinforce family cohesion and adaptability

Question 27

What is family system entropy?

Answer 27

The process of decay within a nuclear family system