WGU C273 Introduction to Sociology/ C273 Units
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1. A family composed of two parents and their children. - ANSWER nuclear
family
2. A family consisting of a couple and their children from this and all previous
relationships. - ANSWER blended family
3. The fundamental and often first social group for an individual; a family
frequently consists of biological relatives to the individual, but more
generally, it has strong emotional ties to and is instrumental in raising
children. - ANSWER family
4. The common practice in some cultures that involves living with or near the
wife's parents. - ANSWER matrilocal
5. Connections between individuals that are established through ancestry,
marriage, or adoption. - ANSWER kinship
,6. A family in which at least one of the adults is a stepparent. - ANSWER
stepfamily
7. A family that includes more members than just parents and children, such
as grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins. - ANSWER extended family
8. The practice in most industrialized cultures when a married couple finds a
new place to live that is not in the household of either set of their parents. -
ANSWER neolocality
9. The tendency of people to marry others with similar characteristics as
them. - ANSWER homogamy
10.An arrangement where two people living together are engaged in an
intimate relationship but are not married. - ANSWER cohabitation
11.A system in which men hold the power and women are excluded from
power. - ANSWER patriarchy
12.A social and legal union that usually involves economic cooperation, sexual
activity, and childbearing. - ANSWER marriage
13.Why are there discrepancies between reported numbers of men and
women who commit domestic violence? - ANSWER Women are just as
likely as men to commit situational violence, while men are more likely to
commit intimate terrorism.
,14.What is one difference social historians would point to between most
modern marriages and marriages before the Industrial Revolution? -
ANSWER Modern marriages are expensive, while marriages before the
Industrial Revolution were institutional.
15.Which of the following is a likely explanation for why people are getting
married at a later age? - ANSWER Couples are cohabiting instead of
getting married.
16.The practice of homogamy in marriage is most visible in which factor? -
ANSWER social class
17.What was the first nation to grant legal partnerships to same-sex couples? -
ANSWER Denmark
18.What is one potential criticism of Talcott Parsons' functionalist study of
families? - ANSWER He overlooked nontraditional family forms.
19.An estimated 40% of people contacted for family violence surveys refuse to
answer questions about violence in their homes. What is one possible result
of this refusal as it relates to family violence statistics? - ANSWER
Instances of intimate terrorism go unreported.
20.What is the difference between companionate and expressive
relationships? - ANSWER Companionate relationships prioritize
, amorous love while expressive relationships value mutual betterment and
goal achievement.
21.Some denominations of Hinduism worship a pantheon of numerous deities.
What type of religion would these be classified as? - ANSWER
Polytheism
22.Which religious organization is known for having trained clergy members? -
ANSWER Church
23.Which of the following sociological perspectives posits that iconography is
key for communication among religious communities? - ANSWER
Symbolic interactionism perspective
24.________ believed religion was a fundamental social structure that held
communities together and provided people with necessary moral guidance.
- ANSWER Émile Durkheim
25.In what way does education in the Soviet Union reflect that country's
culture? - ANSWER Social sciences are de-emphasized in favor of the
hard sciences.
26.Why did laws requiring that students attend school until 8th grade in the
United States come into effect? - ANSWER America was becoming more
industrial and workers needed skills.
Assessments (Prep for OA)
Comprehensive Resource To Help You Ace 2026-2027
Includes Frequently Tested Questions With ELABORATED
100% Correct COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
Guaranteed Pass First Attempt!!
Current Update!!
1. A family composed of two parents and their children. - ANSWER nuclear
family
2. A family consisting of a couple and their children from this and all previous
relationships. - ANSWER blended family
3. The fundamental and often first social group for an individual; a family
frequently consists of biological relatives to the individual, but more
generally, it has strong emotional ties to and is instrumental in raising
children. - ANSWER family
4. The common practice in some cultures that involves living with or near the
wife's parents. - ANSWER matrilocal
5. Connections between individuals that are established through ancestry,
marriage, or adoption. - ANSWER kinship
,6. A family in which at least one of the adults is a stepparent. - ANSWER
stepfamily
7. A family that includes more members than just parents and children, such
as grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins. - ANSWER extended family
8. The practice in most industrialized cultures when a married couple finds a
new place to live that is not in the household of either set of their parents. -
ANSWER neolocality
9. The tendency of people to marry others with similar characteristics as
them. - ANSWER homogamy
10.An arrangement where two people living together are engaged in an
intimate relationship but are not married. - ANSWER cohabitation
11.A system in which men hold the power and women are excluded from
power. - ANSWER patriarchy
12.A social and legal union that usually involves economic cooperation, sexual
activity, and childbearing. - ANSWER marriage
13.Why are there discrepancies between reported numbers of men and
women who commit domestic violence? - ANSWER Women are just as
likely as men to commit situational violence, while men are more likely to
commit intimate terrorism.
,14.What is one difference social historians would point to between most
modern marriages and marriages before the Industrial Revolution? -
ANSWER Modern marriages are expensive, while marriages before the
Industrial Revolution were institutional.
15.Which of the following is a likely explanation for why people are getting
married at a later age? - ANSWER Couples are cohabiting instead of
getting married.
16.The practice of homogamy in marriage is most visible in which factor? -
ANSWER social class
17.What was the first nation to grant legal partnerships to same-sex couples? -
ANSWER Denmark
18.What is one potential criticism of Talcott Parsons' functionalist study of
families? - ANSWER He overlooked nontraditional family forms.
19.An estimated 40% of people contacted for family violence surveys refuse to
answer questions about violence in their homes. What is one possible result
of this refusal as it relates to family violence statistics? - ANSWER
Instances of intimate terrorism go unreported.
20.What is the difference between companionate and expressive
relationships? - ANSWER Companionate relationships prioritize
, amorous love while expressive relationships value mutual betterment and
goal achievement.
21.Some denominations of Hinduism worship a pantheon of numerous deities.
What type of religion would these be classified as? - ANSWER
Polytheism
22.Which religious organization is known for having trained clergy members? -
ANSWER Church
23.Which of the following sociological perspectives posits that iconography is
key for communication among religious communities? - ANSWER
Symbolic interactionism perspective
24.________ believed religion was a fundamental social structure that held
communities together and provided people with necessary moral guidance.
- ANSWER Émile Durkheim
25.In what way does education in the Soviet Union reflect that country's
culture? - ANSWER Social sciences are de-emphasized in favor of the
hard sciences.
26.Why did laws requiring that students attend school until 8th grade in the
United States come into effect? - ANSWER America was becoming more
industrial and workers needed skills.
