Module 2

Question 1

The term used to describe a situation where a negative behavior provokes a series of subsequent negative behaviors is:

Answer 1

Vicious circle.

Question 2

Margaret Mead argued that jealousy records the degree of the lover’s:

Answer 2

Insecurity.

Question 3

The typical American marries for:

Answer 3

Love.

Question 4

“Authentic love” is a mixture of:

Answer 4

Romantic love, selfless love, and companionate love.

Question 5

Amitia Etzioni believes that one of the main obstacles to an enduring love relationship is:

Answer 5

Individualism.

Question 6

According to John Crosby, the notion that romatic love should lead to marriage is a:

Answer 6

Contemporary myth.

Question 7

Theologian Paul Tillich believes that the highest form of love is the merging of:

Answer 7

Eros and agape.

Question 8

A strong appreciation for loved ones is a characteristic of:

Answer 8

Mature love.

Question 9

Cox believes that the most important prerequisite for true love is:

Answer 9

Knowing and accepting ourselves.

Question 10

Family functioning is disrupted when roles and norms are:

Answer 10

Unclear.

Question 11

The mass media’s emphasis on sex has led many Americans to equate sex with:

Answer 11

Love.

Question 12

Norms are:

Answer 12

Accepted and expected patterns of behaviors.

Question 13

Cox uses the “catch 22” phrase to describe:

Answer 13

Career women who want to have children.

Question 14

The belief that gender roles are essentially inborn is called:

Answer 14

Biological determinism.

Question 15

Culturally assigned behaviors based on a person’s sex are called:

Answer 15

Gender role differentiation.

Question 16

In sociological terms the traditional feminine character traits are labeled:

Answer 16

Expressive.

Question 17

The belief that roles should be filled on the basis of individual strengths and weaknesses is called:

Answer 17

Role equity.

Question 18

The belief that gender roles are determined by environmental factors is consistent with:

Answer 18

The social learning theory.

Question 19

In sociological terms the traditional masculine character traits are labeled:

Answer 19

Instrumental.

Question 20

Mary has been frustrated because her new husband, Steve doesn’t take responsibility for the yard work like her father always did. Mary’s disappointment stems from:

Answer 20

Role expectations.