FLHD 2400 quizzes (start on chapter 12)
UPDATED Exam Questions and CORRECT
Answers
The largest minority group in the United States is - CORRECT ANSWER - latino
_______________ is the process in which a person completely gives up their old cultural traits
and values and replace them with the traits and values of the dominant culture. - CORRECT
ANSWER - assimilation
Caucasians constitute approximately ______ of the United States population. - CORRECT
ANSWER - 72%
You're running a few minutes late for work, but you run into a friend and decide it's more
important to stop and chat for a while. Which group are you most likely to be a part of? -
CORRECT ANSWER - Latino
How does marriage relate to poverty? - CORRECT ANSWER - people who are married
are less likely to be in poverty, and divorce increases the rate of poverty
How do gay and lesbian couples differ from heterosexual couples? - CORRECT
ANSWER - They tend to argue about different thing than heterosexual couples, and are
less likely to list family members as a source of support.
To assume that one's culture is the standard by which one judges all others is called what? -
CORRECT ANSWER - ethocentricm
When it comes to parenting, people who are economically disadvantaged tend to be - CORRECT
ANSWER - more punitive and more likely to use physical punishment
, Within the Asian culture, the concept of "filial piety" refers to what? - CORRECT
ANSWER - respect and honor for elders
What could you tell your friend who has had numerous sexual hookups over the last few years? -
CORRECT ANSWER - This increases his risk of divorce, if he marries.
As you learned, couples who cohabit before marriage are more likely to get divorced. Which of
the following are ways in which couples can lower that risk as discussed in class? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Wait until you're engaged to do it, Have a serious discussion about what this
means, Only consider cohabiting with people you want to spend the rest of your life with
According to class discussion, why are we dating less than we use to? - CORRECT
ANSWER - There are more alternatives to dating, including hanging out
How has dating changed in recent years? - CORRECT ANSWER - Romantic relationships
are less-defined than they were in the past
Jennica was been hit twice now by her boyfriend. He knows it's wrong and wants to change. She
wants to break up, to help him change, but he thinks he'll do better if she stays. Based on class
discussion, what advice would you give her? - CORRECT ANSWER - A. Generally
abusers don't change as long as their partners stay with them
Many people have found that a hookup led to a more serious relationship. - CORRECT
ANSWER - false
According to Van Epp, why should you look at a person's family when considering whether or
not they are marriage material? - CORRECT ANSWER - Without insight, people are very
likely to repeat family patterns
As discussed i class, what is one of the relationship risks of cohabitation? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Couples don't discuss what the cohabitation means to each of them
UPDATED Exam Questions and CORRECT
Answers
The largest minority group in the United States is - CORRECT ANSWER - latino
_______________ is the process in which a person completely gives up their old cultural traits
and values and replace them with the traits and values of the dominant culture. - CORRECT
ANSWER - assimilation
Caucasians constitute approximately ______ of the United States population. - CORRECT
ANSWER - 72%
You're running a few minutes late for work, but you run into a friend and decide it's more
important to stop and chat for a while. Which group are you most likely to be a part of? -
CORRECT ANSWER - Latino
How does marriage relate to poverty? - CORRECT ANSWER - people who are married
are less likely to be in poverty, and divorce increases the rate of poverty
How do gay and lesbian couples differ from heterosexual couples? - CORRECT
ANSWER - They tend to argue about different thing than heterosexual couples, and are
less likely to list family members as a source of support.
To assume that one's culture is the standard by which one judges all others is called what? -
CORRECT ANSWER - ethocentricm
When it comes to parenting, people who are economically disadvantaged tend to be - CORRECT
ANSWER - more punitive and more likely to use physical punishment
, Within the Asian culture, the concept of "filial piety" refers to what? - CORRECT
ANSWER - respect and honor for elders
What could you tell your friend who has had numerous sexual hookups over the last few years? -
CORRECT ANSWER - This increases his risk of divorce, if he marries.
As you learned, couples who cohabit before marriage are more likely to get divorced. Which of
the following are ways in which couples can lower that risk as discussed in class? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Wait until you're engaged to do it, Have a serious discussion about what this
means, Only consider cohabiting with people you want to spend the rest of your life with
According to class discussion, why are we dating less than we use to? - CORRECT
ANSWER - There are more alternatives to dating, including hanging out
How has dating changed in recent years? - CORRECT ANSWER - Romantic relationships
are less-defined than they were in the past
Jennica was been hit twice now by her boyfriend. He knows it's wrong and wants to change. She
wants to break up, to help him change, but he thinks he'll do better if she stays. Based on class
discussion, what advice would you give her? - CORRECT ANSWER - A. Generally
abusers don't change as long as their partners stay with them
Many people have found that a hookup led to a more serious relationship. - CORRECT
ANSWER - false
According to Van Epp, why should you look at a person's family when considering whether or
not they are marriage material? - CORRECT ANSWER - Without insight, people are very
likely to repeat family patterns
As discussed i class, what is one of the relationship risks of cohabitation? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Couples don't discuss what the cohabitation means to each of them
