SOCE 210 SOCIOLOGY MIDTERM TEST QUESTIONS AND
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Minorities are likely to grow up in single-parent families more than other groups. -
ANSWER True
Michael has a two-year-old son named Nicholas. Currently, Nicholas is at an age where
he enjoys throwing his food. Every time he's placed in the highchair, he throws onto the
floor what Michael gives to him to eat (which of course the family dog loves). Michael is
trying to break this habit using a system of positive discipline with Nicholas. What
function of family is Michael providing during these lessons? - ANSWER socialization
More women than men raise children in single-parent households. - ANSWER True
If a person grew up in a middle-class family but then became a single parent, which of
the following would MOST likely occur to their social status? - ANSWER They are more
likely to become lower class due to shouldering the costs of child- rearing on their own.
Under what circumstances would having a stepparent MOST likely benefit the children
involved in the marriage? - ANSWER if the remarrying couple could easily blend their
kinship networks
In the mid-twentieth century, divorce was often only granted in cases where one spouse
could prove that the other had done something very wrong. What priorities did this kind
law establish? - ANSWER It prioritized the institution of marriage over the happiness of
the individuals involved.
In 2015, 17 percent of marriages were interracial, and that number has been steadily
increasing. In 1967, only 3 percent of marriages were interracial. What caused this
social change? - ANSWER More racial tolerance has allowed these relationships to form
and be accepted.
, In pre-industrial society, the family was also responsible for education. Today, public or
private schools have that responsibility. How has this affected family structure? -
ANSWER Less family members are required in the home as society assumes some of
their previous roles
In many African societies, polygyny was a common way of building alliances and
networks within and among local communities. Which of the following structures would
promote using marriage as a means of forging political relationships? - ANSWER The
prominent men would marry women of status from other communities.
Both marriage and divorce rates are declining in the United States. What does this
suggest this suggest about American families? - ANSWER The definition of family is
changing to accommodate modern society.
More career opportunities for women result in them marrying at an older age. - ANSWER
False
In some parts of Tibet, it is acceptable for a woman to be married to a man and his
brother(s). In this culture, paternity is not important because they believe that a child
can have more than one father. This is an example of which family structure? - ANSWER
polyandry
Divorce is more likely to occur when the female partner earns more than the male
partner. Which of the following conclusions can be made based on this? - ANSWER
Women who are self-sufficient are not afraid to get out of marriages.
The changing definition of a nuclear family in the United States reflects American
society as a whole. More and more people are deciding not to get married. How does
this changing definition reflect American society at large? - ANSWER This broader
definition includes a greater variety in the ways in which people live.
In most European monarchies throughout history, the rule of descent is patrilineal when
determining the rightful heir to the throne. What does this mean? - ANSWER The right to
the throne is determined by the father rather than the mother.
100% CORRECT ANSWERS LATEST UPDATE
Minorities are likely to grow up in single-parent families more than other groups. -
ANSWER True
Michael has a two-year-old son named Nicholas. Currently, Nicholas is at an age where
he enjoys throwing his food. Every time he's placed in the highchair, he throws onto the
floor what Michael gives to him to eat (which of course the family dog loves). Michael is
trying to break this habit using a system of positive discipline with Nicholas. What
function of family is Michael providing during these lessons? - ANSWER socialization
More women than men raise children in single-parent households. - ANSWER True
If a person grew up in a middle-class family but then became a single parent, which of
the following would MOST likely occur to their social status? - ANSWER They are more
likely to become lower class due to shouldering the costs of child- rearing on their own.
Under what circumstances would having a stepparent MOST likely benefit the children
involved in the marriage? - ANSWER if the remarrying couple could easily blend their
kinship networks
In the mid-twentieth century, divorce was often only granted in cases where one spouse
could prove that the other had done something very wrong. What priorities did this kind
law establish? - ANSWER It prioritized the institution of marriage over the happiness of
the individuals involved.
In 2015, 17 percent of marriages were interracial, and that number has been steadily
increasing. In 1967, only 3 percent of marriages were interracial. What caused this
social change? - ANSWER More racial tolerance has allowed these relationships to form
and be accepted.
, In pre-industrial society, the family was also responsible for education. Today, public or
private schools have that responsibility. How has this affected family structure? -
ANSWER Less family members are required in the home as society assumes some of
their previous roles
In many African societies, polygyny was a common way of building alliances and
networks within and among local communities. Which of the following structures would
promote using marriage as a means of forging political relationships? - ANSWER The
prominent men would marry women of status from other communities.
Both marriage and divorce rates are declining in the United States. What does this
suggest this suggest about American families? - ANSWER The definition of family is
changing to accommodate modern society.
More career opportunities for women result in them marrying at an older age. - ANSWER
False
In some parts of Tibet, it is acceptable for a woman to be married to a man and his
brother(s). In this culture, paternity is not important because they believe that a child
can have more than one father. This is an example of which family structure? - ANSWER
polyandry
Divorce is more likely to occur when the female partner earns more than the male
partner. Which of the following conclusions can be made based on this? - ANSWER
Women who are self-sufficient are not afraid to get out of marriages.
The changing definition of a nuclear family in the United States reflects American
society as a whole. More and more people are deciding not to get married. How does
this changing definition reflect American society at large? - ANSWER This broader
definition includes a greater variety in the ways in which people live.
In most European monarchies throughout history, the rule of descent is patrilineal when
determining the rightful heir to the throne. What does this mean? - ANSWER The right to
the throne is determined by the father rather than the mother.
