Quiz 2 Questions Flashcards
Awareness of ourselves as male or female and the ways that we express sexual values, attitudes, feelings, and beliefs is known as: A. Sexual identity B. Sexual orientation C. Sexual desire D. Sexual response
Sexual identity
Which of the following is a reason why people have sex? A. Experience seeking B. Love and commitment C. Social status D. All of the above
All of the above
Peers may not be the best source to discuss sex because:
A. They are not always available.
B. They avoid talking about sex.
C. They don’t have the right information.
D. Adolescents are least likely to learn from them.
They don’t have the right information
Parents affect our sexual scripts by what they say and don’t say about sex and by the example they set in front of their children.
A. True
B. False
True
Sexual response is defined as:
A. Sexual self-pleasuring that involves some form of direct physical stimulation.
B. A physiological reaction to sexual stimulation.
C. Arousal of sexual feeling without an external stimulus.
D. A preference for sexual partners.
A physiological reaction to sexual stimulation
Sexual behavior includes many other things besides intercourse, like kissing, fondling, and sexual games.
A. True
B. False
True
Homophobia:
A. Results in good job opportunities for minority communities.
B. Is legal in the U.S.
C. Results in threats, assaults, or acts of violence directed at homosexuals.
D. Results in delayed pregnancies.
Results in threats, assaults, or acts of violence directed at homosexuals.
The U.S. Supreme Court has legalized same-sex marriages.
A. True
B. False
True
Which of the following factors is not associated with adolescents' early sexual intercourse? A. Alcohol or other drug use B. Religion of parents C. Poverty D. Living with one parent
Religion of parents
Sexually active males are more likely than females to have had 3 or more partners.
A, True
B. False
True
Which of the following is a macro reason why people are unfaithful?
A. Need for emotional or sexual satisfaction.
B. It involves a social exchange.
C. It may provide a way out of marriage.
D. Changing gender roles.
Changing gender roles
Emotional infidelity is not as devastating to married couples as it is to unmarried couples.
A. True
B. False
False
A reason for rising rates of STDs is poverty.
A. True
B. False
True
\_\_\_\_ is a manifest function of dating. A. Sexual experimentation and intimacy B. Love and affection C. Fulfillment of ego needs D. Socialization
Love and affection
Dating is a process in which prospective spouses compare the assets and liabilities of eligible partners and choose the best available mate.
A. True
B. False
False
Which of the following is traditional-contemporary combination dating? A. Quinceanera B. Proms and homecoming parties C. Getting together D. Bat mitzvah
Proms and homecoming parties
Men who prefer \_\_\_\_ complain that American women are too independent. A. Personal classified advertisements B. Mail-order brides C. Professional matchmakers D. Speed dating
Mail-order brides
In speed dating, singles attend an event where they engage in a series of brief face-to-face interactions with potential romantic partners.
A. True
B. False
True
\_\_\_\_ theory posits that people sift eligible mates according to specific criteria and thus reduce the pool of potential partners to a small number of candidates. A. Social exchange B. Filter C. Equity D. Propinquity
Filter
Marrying up to a higher social class is known as hypogamy.
A. True
B. False
False, it’s hypergamy
Heterogamy refers to marrying inside one’s own family of kinship group.
A. True
B. False
False
Which of the following factors contribute to date rape and violence? A. Parenting styles and family violence. B. Gender roles C. Peer pressure and secrecy D. All of the above
All of the above
Date rape is defined as unwanted and forced sexual intercourse of a person who knows or is familiar with the rapist.
A. True
B. False
False
Which of the following is an individual reason for breakup? A. Moving away B. Economic recession C. Emotional and physical abuse D. Societal reactions
Emotional and physical abuse
Confusion and anger are two of the most common reactions to breakups.
A. True
B. False
True
Which of the following is a reason singles are postponing marriage?
A. Pursuing a college education.
B. Preparing for a job or career.
C. Spending more time in recreational activities.
D. All of the above
All of the above
A marriage problem is occurring in America because people are choosing to get married early.
A. True
B. False
False
People who are open to marriage but place a lower priority on searching for mates are known as: A. Involuntary stable singles. B. Involuntary temporary singles. C. Voluntary stable singles. D. Voluntary temporary singles.
Voluntary temporary singles
Double standards tend to fade as people grow older.
A. True
B. False
False
Which of the following is a reason people choose to live alone?
A. They are attached to their parents.
B. Our values emphasize individualism.
C. They are not sure if they will have a long enough life.
D. They are not sure about their options.
Our values emphasize individualism
More men than women live alone.
A. True
B. False
False
Which of the following is a demographic influence leading to a delay in marriage? A. Gender roles B. Economy C. Social movements D. Nonmarital childbearing
Nonmarital childbearing
Marriage squeeze is a sex imbalance in the ratio of available unmarried women and men.
A. True
B. False
True
A major reason for the high percentage of never-married black women is:
A. Shortage of marriageable African American men.
B. Familism
C. Intermarriage
D. A larger part of the African American population is not of marriageable age.
Shortage of marriageable African American men.
Homogamy limits the pool of eligible mates across all races and social classes.
True
A living arrangement in which a couple tests its relationship before getting married is known as: A. Dating cohabitation B. Premarital cohabitation C. Trial marriage D. Substitute marriage
Premarital cohabitation
Compared with married couples, cohabitants have a poorer quality of relationship and lower levels of happiness and satisfaction.
A. True
B. False
True
Which of the following is true of gay and lesbian relationships?
A. Sexual orientation has a direct effect on relationship satisfaction.
B. Gay and lesbian couple do not face intimacy problems.
C. Most gay and lesbian couples report having equal power in their relationship.
D. Gay and lesbian couples get complete social support from family.
Most gay and lesbian couples report having equal power in their relationship.
Civil unions grant all state-level spousal rights to same-sex couples but not to domestic partnerships.
A. True
B. False
False
U.S. marriage rates are falling because:
A. Marriage is becoming obsolete.
B. Less educated people don’t want to marry.
C. Attitudes about marriage are changing.
D. Of increasing number of immigrants.
Attitudes about marriage are changing.
Marriage rates are not affected by educational level.
A. True
B. False
False
\_\_\_\_\_ is a latent reason for getting married. A. Adult identity B. Love and companionship C. Commitment and personal fulfillment D. Economic security
Economic security
From traditional point of view engagement formalizes a couple’s decision to marry.
A. True
B. False
True
In a \_\_\_\_\_ marriage, the partners fight, both verbally and physically, but don't believe that fighting is a good reason for divorce. A. Devitalized B. Passive-congenial C. Conflict-habituated D. Vital
Conflict-habituated
In total marriage the partners participate in each other
s lives at all levels and have little tension or unresolved hostility.
A. True
B. False
True
Marital success is dependent on: A. Social exchange B. Communication and conflict resolution C. The selection effect D. The protection effect
Communication and conflict resolution
Marital stability refers to whether each partner sees the marriage as a good ones.
A. True
B. False
False
The process of partners negotiating adjustments to their new married roles is known as: A. Marital adaptation B. Identity bargaining C. Marital bargaining D. Identity adaptation
Identity bargaining
Marital roles are the specific ways that married people define their behavior and structure their time.
A. True
B. False
True
Which of the following is true of early years of marriage?
A. Newly-weds never experience any conflict.
B. It involves basic adjustment.
C. Chances of experiencing chronic stress is very low.
D. Assuming more debt doesn’t affect marital satisfaction.
It involves basic adjustment
In-laws account for a major part of a couple’s marital satisfaction
A. True
B. False
True
Which of the following is a part of effective communication? A. Communication goals B. Self-disclosure C. Validation D. All of the above
All of the above
Not responding to the issue at hand is a communication problem.
A. True
B. False
True
In \_\_\_\_\_, a common conflict resolution strategy, one person submits to another. A. Accommodation B. Compromise C. Standoff D. Withdrawal
Accommodation
Social media is a new and increasing source of conflict among couples.
A. True
B. False
True
Which of the following is a way to increase positive communication? A. Generalize B. Avoid using nonverbal communication C. Gather information without asking D. Stay focused on the issue
Stay focused on the issue
Expressing appreciation will enhance both the discussion and the relationship.
A. True
B. False
True
\_\_\_\_\_ is defined as sending work or jobs to another country to cut a company's costs at home. A. Deindustrialization B. Globalization C. Offshoring D. None of these
Offshoring
Wealth is the amount of money a person receives, usually through wages or salaries.
A. True
B. False
False, wealth is money and economic assets that a person or family owns. Income is the amount of money a person receives, usually through wages or salaries.
People who spend at least 27 weeks in the labor force but whose wages fall below the official poverty level are known as: A. Low wage workers B. Working poor C. Part-time workers D. Temporary workers
Working poor
A discouraged worker is a person who has stopped searching for a job because he or she believes that job hunting is futile.
A. True
B. False
True
Which of the following is true of working women?
A. Women’s participation in labor force has been constantly decreasing.
B. Women are responsible for decrease in men’s lower employment rate.
C. Marital status affects women more than men.
D. Effects of education are same for men and women.
Marital status affects women more than men.
Supporting themselves and their dependents is not the primary factor why women work.
A. True
B. False
False
Which of the following is a reason for stay-at-home dads? A. Unemployment B. Health problems C. Retirement D. All of the above
All of the above
Two-person single career refers to two people having similar careers.
A. True
B. False
False
Which of the following is a reason people have commuter marriages. A. Strained relationships B. To build a wide network C. Financial security D. Avoiding family interference
Financial security
When both partners work outside the home they are known as dual-earner couple.
A. True
B. False
True
When men who enter female-dominated occupations and receive higher wages and faster promotions it is referred to as: A. Glass escalator B. Glass ceiling C. Glass cliff D. Glass window
Glass escalator
Channeling women and men into different types of jobs is known as occupational sex segregation.
A. True
B. False
True
A benefit of telecommuting is that people:
A. Don’t have to pay taxes
B. Reduces absenteeism
C. Can increase their productivity
D. Are not responsible for the company’s carbon footprints.
Can increase their productivity.
The Family and Medical Leave Act allows eligible employees to take up to 12 weeks of paid annual leave.
A. True
B. False
False
Which of the following is defined as the frustrations and uncertainties a person experiences when the expectations of two or more roles are incompatible? A. Role overload B. Role conflict C. Role strain D. None of the above
Role conflict
Maternal gatekeeping is a mother’s behavior that encourages or discourages a father’s involvement in family matters.
A. True
B. False
True
Which of the following theories was given by George Herbert Mead?
A. Theory of social self
B. Cognitive development theory
C. Psychosocial theory of human development
D. All of the above
Theory of the social self
Generalized others have close ties with a child.
A. True
B. False
False
Parenting that is demanding but also supportive and responsive is known as: A. Authoritarian style B. Permissive style C. Authoritative style D. Uninvolved style
Authoritative style
Although self-control is innate, discipline is still necessary.
A. True
B. False
False
\_\_\_\_\_ parents are less likely to read to their young children. A. Latino B. African American C. Asian American D. White
Latino
Low-SES families foster positive attitudes toward school, and applaud academic achievement.
A. True
B. False
False
Which of these is a myth about babies?
A. You can not tell in infancy how bright a child is likely to be later on
B. Special talents can surface later
C. The more stimulation a baby gets, the better
D. Picking up crying babies doesn’t spoil them.
The more stimulation a baby gets, the better
Defining a nonmedical condition or behavior as an illness, disorder, or disease that requires medical treatment is known as medication.
A. True
B. False
True
Latchkey kids are defined as:
A. Children who go to day care facility after school.
B. Children who return home after school and are taken care of by their nannies.
C. Children who return home after school and are taken care of by their mothers.
D. Children who return home after school and are alone until a parent or another adult arrives.
Children who return home after school and are alone until a parent or another adult arrives.
United States lags far behind other industrialized countries, where the government runs pre-school and child care centers.
A. True
B. False
True
Willful and repeated harm sing computers, cell phones, or other electronic devices is known as: A. Cyber-crime B. Internet overload C. Internet addiction D. Cyber-bullying
Cyber-bullying
An out-of-home placement in which adults raise children who aren’t their own is called a foster home.
A. True
B. False
True
Which of the following is an outcome of marital separation? A. Separation and reconciliation B. Separation without divorce C. Separation and divorce D. All of the above
All of the above
Early separation is the first phase of separation
A. True
B. False
False
In which of the following steps partners separate from each other emotionally and establish separate lives? A. Psychic divorce B. Community divorce C. Legal divorce D. Emotional divorce
Psychic divorce
Divorce rates are much higher today than they were 30 years ago.
A. True
B. False
True
Which of the following is a macro-level reason for divorce? A. Substance Abuse B. Divorce Laws C. Race and Ethnicity D. Social Class
Divorce Laws
Social integration is the social bonds that people have with others and the community at large.
A. True
B. False
True
\_\_\_\_\_means that children divide their time between their parents, who share decisions about the children's upbringing. A. Sole custody B. Split custody C. Joint custody D. None of the above
Joint custody
Divorced men are twice as likely as recently divorced women to be in poverty
A. True
B. False
False
\_\_\_\_\_ can lessen the negative effects of divorce in many ways. A. Teachers B. Siblings C. Peers D. Parents
Parents
Children who grow up in divorced family are up to twice as likely to end their own marriages.
A. True
B. False
True
Lowest rate of remarriage is found in\_\_\_\_. A. Whites B. African Americans C. Latinos D. Asian Americans
Asian Americans
Remarriage stability is higher because people learn from their mistakes.
A. True
B. False
False
Which of the following is a difference between stepfamilies and nuclear families?
A. Nuclear families experience more stress and conflict
B. Nuclear families go through transitions and adjustments
C. Stepfamilies are more cohesive
D. Stepfamily roles are often ambiguous
Stepfamily roles are often ambiguous
In a mother-stepfather family, all the children are biological children of the mother and stepchildren of the father.
A. True
B. False
True
Which of the following is a characteristic of successful stepfamilies?
A. Stepfamilies do not let children mourn their losses.
B. Stepparent takes on a disciplinary role immediately.
C. Stepfamilies forge a strong couple relationship
D. Stepfamilies follow old rituals of their familes
Stepfamilies forge a strong couple relationship
Family stress theories say that children in stepfamily households have more problems than children in nuclear families because the stepparents often invest less time and energy in raising their children.
A. True
B. False
False
