Sociology of the Family Final Exam Questions
Course Introduction
Sociology of the Family explores the structure, dynamics, and functions of families within various cultural and societal contexts. The course examines historical and contemporary family forms, the interplay between family institutions and broader social forces, and issues such as marriage, parenting, gender roles, domestic labor, and family diversity. Students analyze the impact of economic, legal, and political changes on family life, and engage with topics including intimacy, divorce, socialization, policy, and the challenges faced by modern families. Through theoretical perspectives and empirical research, the course deepens understanding of the family as a fundamental social unit and its evolving role in society.
Recommended Textbook
Marriages and Families 8th Edition by
Nijole V. Benokraitis
Available Study Resources on Quizplus
16 Chapters
1122 Verified Questions
1122 Flashcards
Source URL: https://quizplus.com/study-set/303
Page 2
Chapter 1: he Changing Family
Available Study Resources on Quizplus for this Chatper
70 Verified Questions
70 Flashcards
Source URL: https://quizplus.com/quiz/5013
Sample Questions
Q1) Which of the following is characteristic of a primary group?
A) impersonal relationships
B) few emotional ties to one another
C) close, intimate interaction
D) similar standing or rank based on wealth
Answer: C
Q2) Which of the following is a myth about what is natural in families?
A) that unmarried committed relationships are natural
B) that motherhood is natural for women
C) that remaining single or not marrying is natural
D) that homosexuality is natural
Answer: B
Q3) Which of the following best describes the empty-nest syndrome?
A) It refers to living alone after a divorce.
B) It refers to households where couples cannot biologically have children.
C) It refers to the departure of grown children from the home.
D) It refers to the rise of one-parent families.
Answer: C
To view all questions and flashcards with answers, click on the resource link above.
3
Chapter 2: Studying the Family
Available Study Resources on Quizplus for this Chatper
70 Verified Questions
70 Flashcards
Source URL: https://quizplus.com/quiz/5014
Sample Questions
Q1) What are some of the benefits of using surveys as a data collection method?
Answer: Surveys, whether by phone or a self-administered questionnaire, offer many advantages.
First, they are usually inexpensive, easy to administer, and have a fast turnaround rate.Second, when assured that their answers will remain anonymous or confidential, respondents are generally willing to answer questions on sensitive topics.Third, face-to-face interviews have high response rates.Interviewers can also record the respondent's body language, facial expressions, and intonations, which are often useful in interpreting verbal responses.Fourth, if a respondent doesn't understand a question or is reluctant to answer, the interviewer can clarify, probe, or keep the respondent from digressing.
Q2) Paul conducts a survey in order to collect and examine data relating to families.The data includes family size and the ethnicity of family members.Paul is conducting a(n)________.
A) qualitative research
B) interpretive research
C) secondary research
D) quantitative research
Answer: D
To view all questions and flashcards with answers, click on the resource link above.
Page 4
Chapter 3: The Family in Historical Perspective
Available Study Resources on Quizplus for this Chatper
70 Verified Questions
70 Flashcards
Source URL: https://quizplus.com/quiz/5015
Sample Questions
Q1) Jane and Collin were married during the Colonial period, and their relationship was very characteristic of this era.Which of the following is likely to be true of their relationship?
A) Jane and Collin would have had an egalitarian relationship.
B) Collin could have used incompatibility as a ground for divorce.
C) Jane would have been subordinate to Collin.
D) Collin would've had to accept Jane's authority as law.
Answer: C
Q2) Which of the following is true of the family structure during the 1970s and the 1980s compared to the 1960s?
A) Families had higher birth rates than in the sixties.
B) Families had lower divorce rates than in the sixties.
C) More women entered colleges than in the sixties.
D) More married couples had children at a younger age than in the sixties.
Answer: C
To view all questions and flashcards with answers, click on the resource link above.
5
Chapter 4: Racial and Ethnic Families: Strengths and Stresses
Available Study Resources on Quizplus for this Chatper
70 Verified Questions
70 Flashcards
Source URL: https://quizplus.com/quiz/5016
Sample Questions
Q1) People who may be treated differently because of their physical or cultural characteristics, such as gender, sexual orientation, religion, or skin color, belong to a(n)________ group.
A) minority
B) dominant
C) racial
D) ethnic
Q2) Which of the following best describes the process of assimilation?
A) It refers to the conformity of ethnic group members to the culture of the dominant group, including intermarriage.
B) It involves the maintenance of many aspects of one's original culture by encouraging the members of an ethnic group to marry within their own community.
C) It involves the adoption of many characteristics of a host culture but doesn't include intermarriage.
D) It refers to the movement of ethnic groups from their native country to another country with the intention of permanently settling down.
Q3) Discuss gender roles within Asian American families.
Q4) Discuss the strengths of African American families.
Page 6
To view all questions and flashcards with answers, click on the resource link above.
Chapter 5: Socialization and Gender Roles
Available Study Resources on Quizplus for this Chatper
70 Verified Questions
70 Flashcards
Source URL: https://quizplus.com/quiz/5017
Sample Questions
Q1) With the help of examples, illustrate how direct and indirect reinforcement are different.
Q2) Gary, a manager, offers to take Susan, his manager, out on a date.However, Susan declines his offer, stating that she is married.Despite her refusal to go out with him, Gary constantly asks her out.This scenario is an example of ________.
A) verbal harassment
B) nonverbal harassment
C) physical harassment
D) power harassment
Q3) Which of the following is an example of nonverbal sexual harassment?
A) Tammy's colleague, Jack often passes lewd comments at her during work.
B) Melissa sends a note to her colleague, Toby, asking him to join her for a drink.
C) Howard calls Phil for a meeting, and offers to hire him in return for a sexual favor.
D) Peter stares and leers at Johanna while she works at her desk.
Q4) What benefits do men have over women with reference to traditional gender roles?
Q5) Explain gender stereotypes with the help of examples.
Q6) Explain the difference between maintenance work and conversational dominance.
To view all questions and flashcards with answers, click on the resource link above.
Page 7
Chapter 6: Love and Loving Relationships
Available Study Resources on Quizplus for this Chatper
69 Verified Questions
69 Flashcards
Source URL: https://quizplus.com/quiz/5018
Sample Questions
Q1) In his book on family relationships, Simon states that it is important to teach children that love and care giving are synonymous to each other.He believes that children should understand their responsibility to care for their elderly family members when they grow up.However Nora, a critic, states that this "affection myth" can have negative consequences on children.Which of the following statements, if true, is likely to strengthen Nora's argument?
A) Children who are taught to care for the elderly learn about cooperation and a sense of community at a young age.
B) Children undergo undue amounts of stress when they are taught that care giving and love mean the same thing.
C) Research indicates that extended families in which the parents live with their adult children tend to be happier than nuclear families.
D) Children who care for the elders turn out to be more sensitive toward others' needs and be more responsible individuals.
Q2) Narcissistic men are generally considered to be good daters.However, they are also considered to be unsuitable for long term relationships.Provide a reasoning that explains why narcissistic men are unsuitable for marriage.
To view all questions and flashcards with answers, click on the resource link above.
Page 8
Chapter 7: Sexuality and Sexual Expression throughout Life
Available Study Resources on Quizplus for this Chatper
71 Verified Questions
71 Flashcards
Source URL: https://quizplus.com/quiz/5019
Sample Questions
Q1) Discuss some indicators of the persistence of the sexual double-standard.
Q2) Which of the following functions does sex serve in long-term relationships?
A) preventing self-disclosure
B) experimentation
C) freedom
D) interdependence
Q3) Which of the following is a micro-level reason why STD rates are rising?
A) The family environment increases risky behavior.
B) Assimilation increases risky behavior.
C) Poverty spreads infections.
D) People aren't aware of a partner's sexual activities.
Q4) Which of the following is true of sexual scripts?
A) They eliminate sexual double standards.
B) They remain constant over time.
C) They increase women's hypersexualization.
D) They are universal across groups.
Q5) Discuss the interpersonal and structural reasons why people have sex for the first time.
Q6) Explain the concept of homophobia with the help of examples.
Q7) Discuss two macro-level reasons why STD rates are rising.
To view all questions and flashcards with answers, click on the resource link above. Page 9
Chapter 8: Choosing Others: Dating and Mate Selection
Available Study Resources on Quizplus for this Chatper
70 Verified Questions
70 Flashcards
Source URL: https://quizplus.com/quiz/5020
Sample Questions
Q1) Jeremy and Leila study in high school together.They often engage in casual sex without the expectation of a committed relationship.In this scenario, Jeremy and Leila are ________.
A) hanging out
B) hooking up
C) getting together
D) dating
Q2) ________ refers to marrying up to a higher social class.
A) Hypergamy
B) Endogamy
C) Polygamy
D) Hypogamy
Q3) Which of the following is a difference between hanging out and getting together?
A) Hanging out is more structured than getting together.
B) Getting together is a traditional form of dating, whereas hanging out is not.
C) Getting together is more intimate than hanging out.
D) Hanging out involves "floating," whereas getting together does not.
Q4) What are some of the benefits of speed dating?
Q5) What is a traditional date? Explain.
Q6) What are stayovers? What are some of its advantages?
Page 10
To view all questions and flashcards with answers, click on the resource link above.
Chapter 9: Singlehood, Cohabitation, Civil Unions, and Other Options
Available Study Resources on Quizplus for this Chatper
70 Verified Questions
70 Flashcards
Source URL: https://quizplus.com/quiz/5021
Sample Questions
Q1) Which of the following is true of the differences between Asian Americans and their Latino counterparts?
A) Asian Americans have lower singlehood rates than their Latino counterparts.
B) Asian Americans have lower marriage rates than their Latino counterparts.
C) A higher percentage of Asian Americans are divorced than their Latino counterparts.
D) A higher percentage of Asian Americans are never married as compared to their Latino counterparts.
Q2) Which of the following is a micro reason why singles are delaying marriage?
A) prospect of losing independence
B) financial commitments
C) technological advancements
D) outbreak of war
Q3) ________ are open to marriage but place a lower priority on searching for mates than on other activities, such as education, career, an active social life, and self-development.
A) Voluntary stable singles
B) Involuntary temporary singles
C) Voluntary temporary singles
D) Involuntary stable singles
To view all questions and flashcards with answers, click on the resource link above. Page 11
Chapter 10: Marriage and Communication in Intimate Relationships
Available Study Resources on Quizplus for this Chatper
70 Verified Questions
70 Flashcards
Source URL: https://quizplus.com/quiz/5022
Sample Questions
Q1) ________ refers to the specific ways that married couples define their behavior and structure their time.
A) Marital roles
B) Marital burnout
C) Marital bargaining
D) Marital conflict
Q2) Couples in a devitalized marriage differ from couples in a vital marriage in that couples in a devitalized marriage ________.
A) participate in each other's lives at all levels
B) have few areas of tension or unresolved hostility
C) resolve conflicts through compromise
D) spend time together out of obligation rather than love
Q3) James, a graduate student, moved out of his parents' house for a period of two years.However, he was unable to support himself and decided to move back with his parents.James condition is said to be a part of the ________.
A) Silent Generation
B) Lost Generation
C) boomerang generation
D) baby bloomer cycle
12
To view all questions and flashcards with answers, click on the resource link above.
Chapter 11: To Be or Not to Be a Parent: More Choices, More
Constraints
Available Study Resources on Quizplus for this Chatper
70 Verified Questions
70 Flashcards
Source URL: https://quizplus.com/quiz/5023
Sample Questions
Q1) Which of the following is true of abortion according to demographics?
A) Abortion is seen least among white, unmarried women.
B) Abortion is most common among married Latinas.
C) The majority of abortions occur in the first 12 weeks of pregnancy.
D) The majority of abortions are performed on people who live high-income households.
Q2) While Amber was pregnant with her fourth child, she feared that she would not be able to support all her children.Therefore, during her first trimester, she used medically approved pills to kill the fetus.In this scenario, Amber opted for a ________.
A) legal abortion
B) spontaneous abortion
C) selective reduction
D) silent miscarriage
Q3) Explain three macro-level factors that affect birthrates.
Q4) The mother starts to feel the fetus move and become active ________.
A) from the time of fertilization
B) in the first trimester
C) in the second trimester
D) in the third trimester
Page 13
To view all questions and flashcards with answers, click on the resource link above.
Chapter 12: Raising Children: Promises and Pitfalls
Available Study Resources on Quizplus for this Chatper
71 Verified Questions
71 Flashcards
Source URL: https://quizplus.com/quiz/5024
Sample Questions
Q1) Tiffany, who is four years old, pulled her sister's hair and made her cry.Knowing that she has done wrong, Tiffany begins to cry as well.According to the psychosocial theory of human development, in which of the following stages is Tiffany?
A) identity vs.identity confusion stage
B) preoperational stage
C) sensorimotor stage
D) initiative vs.guilt stage
Q2) In what ways are low-SES families different from high-SES families?
Q3) In Mead's theory of the social self, what does the games stage involve? Describe briefly.
Q4) The parenting style in which both parental control and parental support are high is ________ parenting.
A) authoritative
B) authoritarian
C) permissive
D) uninvolved
Q5) List out some of the factors that cause fathers to be absent.Discuss briefly its effect on families.
Q6) Illustrate a scenario that explains the concept of role overload.
Page 14
To view all questions and flashcards with answers, click on the resource link above.
Chapter 13: The Economy and Family Life
Available Study Resources on Quizplus for this Chatper
71 Verified Questions
71 Flashcards
Source URL: https://quizplus.com/quiz/5025
Sample Questions
Q1) John and Gilbert are discussing about dual-earner couples.John states that dual-earner couples generally share egalitarian relationships.However, Gilbert disagrees and argues that such relationships are rarely egalitarian.Which of the following accurate statements is most likely to strengthen Gilbert's argument?
A) In today's world, parenting is no longer gendered among two-income couples.
B) Spouses in dual-earner couples often work 60-hour weeks which leave them with little time to spend with their children.
C) Spouses in dual-earner couples have equal responsibility for domestic tasks, including child care.
D) Dual-earner couples rarely make equal domestic contributions.
Q2) Lloyd and Martin Inc.is an advertising firm.The company's management has decided to provide the option of telecommuting to its employees.How would implementing such a work arrangement be beneficial for the company?
Q3) A major advantage of commuter marriages is that they ________.
A) allow couples to spend more time with each other
B) involve high-paying jobs
C) reduce traveling costs for the couple
D) help couples give more time to child rearing activities
To view all questions and flashcards with answers, click on the resource link above. Page 15
Chapter 14: Domestic Violence and Other Family Health
Issues
Available Study Resources on Quizplus for this Chatper
70 Verified Questions
70 Flashcards
Source URL: https://quizplus.com/quiz/5026
Sample Questions
Q1) Briefly describe child maltreatment.
Q2) Briefly describe the key concepts of resource theory.
Q3) James, a social theorist, propagates a theory that establishes a direct link between the wealth a man has and the power he wields.However, his theory also states that men with lesser educational qualifications and lower income levels are more likely to resort to abuse toward their spouses.James subscribes to the ________ for explaining family abuse and violence.
A) resource theory
B) learning theory
C) exchange theory
D) feminist theory
Q4) Lily, a student, is known for her binge eating habit.However, after each meal, she self-induces vomit and engages in rigorous and excessive exercise in order to shed weight.In this scenario, Lily suffers from a condition known as ________.
A) bulimia
B) nervosa
C) anorexia
D) pica
Q5) Explain the term "physical abuse." Give examples of physical abuse.
To view all questions and flashcards with answers, click on the resource link above. Page 16
Chapter 15: Separation, Divorce, Remarriage, and Stepfamilies
Available Study Resources on Quizplus for this Chatper
70 Verified Questions
70 Flashcards
Source URL: https://quizplus.com/quiz/5027
Sample Questions
Q1) Which of the following is true of the early separation stage?
A) The couple typically undergoes pseudo-reconciliation in this stage.
B) The partners have to learn to live as singles again.
C) The couple have questions about splitting of responsibilities and household items.
D) The partners are overwhelmed with the pressures of maintaining two households.
Q2) Paula, a recent divorcee, asks her friend for advice on how to lessen the negative effects of the divorce on her kids.Which of the following statement would be effective in the given case?
A) She should move her household and start again in a new community.
B) She should keep her distance from the children and not be too rigid in setting household rules.
C) She should blame the other parent so that they take her side.
D) She should emphasize that the children are not responsible for the divorce.
Q3) List and discuss the different types of stepfamilies.
Q4) Megan argues with her professor that race and ethnicity is one of the major causes of divorce.Give a suitable answer that would weaken her argument.
Q5) List out a few characteristics of successful stepfamilies.
To view all questions and flashcards with answers, click on the resource link above. Page 17
Chapter 16: Families in Later Life
Available Study Resources on Quizplus for this Chatper
70 Verified Questions
70 Flashcards
Source URL: https://quizplus.com/quiz/5028
Sample Questions
Q1) People between ages 75 and 84 are called ________ people.
A) young-old
B) old-old
C) oldest-old
D) young-senior
Q2) Jack's grandfather has started leaving his things in awkward places.At times, he asks Jack over and over again where he is.He misplaces his money and doesn't remember payments that he has already made.Jack's grandfather is showing symptoms of ________.
A) Alzheimer's disease
B) schizophrenia
C) Parkinson's disease
D) dyslexia
Q3) Kimberly believes that her brother follows a backup style of caregiving.Which of the following statements would strengthen Kimberly's claim?
A) Her siblings only help out if it's convenient for them.
B) Her siblings step in to help whenever needed.
C) Her siblings are never ready to help out.
D) Her siblings stay geographically far away.
Q4) List a few rules that would enable a person to live to an old age.
Page 18
To view all questions and flashcards with answers, click on the resource link above.