Ch 14 Quiz Family,Complete Real Exam With Correct
Answers.
When a sociologist says that she used a cohort study to gather and analyze her data,
what does she mean?
a) She took a large number of subjects and collected a large amount of data which she
broke down into measurable and consistent groups as a way to make the facts clearer
to her audience.
b) She grouped data in a way that made sense to her so that she didn't have to spend a
lot of time plotting tiny dots on a line graph.
c) She only took data for her paper from a cross-section of the population and plotted
her charts with this information.
d) She only studied people in the military to gauge their overall familial health and
exuberance. - CORRECT ANSWERS -a) She took a large number of subjects and
collected a large amount of data which she broke down into measurable and consistent
groups as a way to make the facts clearer to her audience.
In which part of the family life cycle, do sociologists point to as the most stressful time
for a marriage?
a) The engagement period.
b) The birth of the first child.
c) The birth of the last child.
d) The first year of marriage. - CORRECT ANSWERS -b) The birth of the first child.
Which factors do sociologists suspect were the cause for such a high divorce rate
during the 1960's?
a) Most people divorcing in the 1960's grew up during World War II and struggled to
make the austerity of their childhood correlate with their more abundant and fruitful
lifestyles in the 1960's.
b) There was an increase in women working outside of the home, and also, greater
social acceptance of divorce.
, c) Men were granted more freedom and often allowed to work from home which put
more strain on their marital relationships, and which also coincided with women
becoming more educated and more aware of their legal rights.
d) The 1960's saw the birth of the zero-tolerance concept, which many men and women
applied to their marriages, and which, many in society thought a great idea. -
CORRECT ANSWERS -b) There was an increase in women working outside of the
home, and also, greater social acceptance of divorce.
Peter finds that he always reacts differently to correction from his father than from his
mother. What might a symbolic interactionist studying families make of this situation?
A) Peter's lack of respect for his mother means he'll probably get divorced when he's
older.
B) Peter plays different roles with his father and mother.
C) Peter needs professional counseling.
D) Peter needs a sibling. - CORRECT ANSWERS -B) Peter plays different roles with his
father and mother.
If you work with children, why is it important to be ever vigilant for any signs of child
abuse?
a) Most reports of child abuse come from non-relative adults who interact with the child.
b) Social Services will sue you if you miss any sign of child abuse.
c) The child being abused may be made fun of by his or her peers, which may cause
more emotional distress.
d) The child being abused may need extra help with focusing, learning, and
concentrating. - CORRECT ANSWERS -a) Most reports of child abuse come from non-
relative adults who interact with the child.
If you consider the University of Virginia's National Marriage Project, what can be
concluded from their study?
a) Love is an important foundation for a successful marriage.
b) Finances are an important foundation for a successful marriage.
c) Children are an important foundation for a successful marriage.
Answers.
When a sociologist says that she used a cohort study to gather and analyze her data,
what does she mean?
a) She took a large number of subjects and collected a large amount of data which she
broke down into measurable and consistent groups as a way to make the facts clearer
to her audience.
b) She grouped data in a way that made sense to her so that she didn't have to spend a
lot of time plotting tiny dots on a line graph.
c) She only took data for her paper from a cross-section of the population and plotted
her charts with this information.
d) She only studied people in the military to gauge their overall familial health and
exuberance. - CORRECT ANSWERS -a) She took a large number of subjects and
collected a large amount of data which she broke down into measurable and consistent
groups as a way to make the facts clearer to her audience.
In which part of the family life cycle, do sociologists point to as the most stressful time
for a marriage?
a) The engagement period.
b) The birth of the first child.
c) The birth of the last child.
d) The first year of marriage. - CORRECT ANSWERS -b) The birth of the first child.
Which factors do sociologists suspect were the cause for such a high divorce rate
during the 1960's?
a) Most people divorcing in the 1960's grew up during World War II and struggled to
make the austerity of their childhood correlate with their more abundant and fruitful
lifestyles in the 1960's.
b) There was an increase in women working outside of the home, and also, greater
social acceptance of divorce.
, c) Men were granted more freedom and often allowed to work from home which put
more strain on their marital relationships, and which also coincided with women
becoming more educated and more aware of their legal rights.
d) The 1960's saw the birth of the zero-tolerance concept, which many men and women
applied to their marriages, and which, many in society thought a great idea. -
CORRECT ANSWERS -b) There was an increase in women working outside of the
home, and also, greater social acceptance of divorce.
Peter finds that he always reacts differently to correction from his father than from his
mother. What might a symbolic interactionist studying families make of this situation?
A) Peter's lack of respect for his mother means he'll probably get divorced when he's
older.
B) Peter plays different roles with his father and mother.
C) Peter needs professional counseling.
D) Peter needs a sibling. - CORRECT ANSWERS -B) Peter plays different roles with his
father and mother.
If you work with children, why is it important to be ever vigilant for any signs of child
abuse?
a) Most reports of child abuse come from non-relative adults who interact with the child.
b) Social Services will sue you if you miss any sign of child abuse.
c) The child being abused may be made fun of by his or her peers, which may cause
more emotional distress.
d) The child being abused may need extra help with focusing, learning, and
concentrating. - CORRECT ANSWERS -a) Most reports of child abuse come from non-
relative adults who interact with the child.
If you consider the University of Virginia's National Marriage Project, what can be
concluded from their study?
a) Love is an important foundation for a successful marriage.
b) Finances are an important foundation for a successful marriage.
c) Children are an important foundation for a successful marriage.
