FCS 205 Test #1 (solved)

Social scientists usually list three major functions filled by today's families such as 1) ______________ _______________ responsibly 2) providing _______________ and other practical _____________ 3) offering ________________ security. correct answers raising children, economic, support, emotional What are the three types of family structure? correct answers Extended Nuclear Postmodern In industrial or modern societies, the typical family structure often became the _____________ family (husband, wife, children.) correct answers nuclear Young people are _______________________ marriage. correct answers postponing With some usually religion-based exceptions, _____________________ has become an acceptable family form as well as a transitional lifestyle choice. correct answers cohabitation Fertility has (inclined/declined). correct answers declined Particularly among college-educated women, ____________________ is often postponed. correct answers parenthood Compared to ______% in 1950, the nonmarital birthrate is high with ______% of all U.S. births today being to unmarried mothers. correct answers 4 44.3 Family is understood to be a social ____________________. correct answers institution What are some examples of historical periods and events that impact family values, attitudes, and arrangements? correct answers Great Depression World War II Optimism of the 1950s People live dramatically longer than they did a century ago, resulting in more years to invest in ______________________ and a longer period for family interactions but also a growing elderly population that must be cared for. correct answers education _________ is a social construction that reflects how people view varied social groups. correct answers Race _____________________ has no biological connotations; it refers to cultural distinctions often based in language, religion, foodways, and history. correct answers Ethnicity