Sociology Ch. 14 fam and marriage

What is one of the biggest challenges facing groups and organizations that try to prevent intimate partner violence (IPV)? a. The victims of IPV do not report the abuse. b. IPV almost never happens, so it is difficult to locate and predict. c. Most people do not know what IPV is. d. IPV is not taken seriously by the court system.

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, three fourths of children of divorced parents, live with their mother. What impact might this have on the U.S. male population over time? a. Men may begin to rely on women more in society, which could lead to a cultural role reversal. b. Men may be burdened with too much at a young age, leading to psychological development issues. c. Men should not develop any differently, and the traditional social and cultural gender roles will continue. d. Men may be more aggressive which may lead to an increase in crime, domestic violence, etc.

The U.S. Census Bureau keeps records of different statistics that pertain to families. For example, in 2010, there were three million children who did not live with their parents. 54% of these children were: a. Living with foster parents b. Living with their grandparent(s) c. Living with their older brother or sister d. Living with an aunt or uncle

Corporal Punishment is another way of saying: a. White Collar Crime b. Life in prison c. Spanking d. The death penalty

Passing on one's heritage, possessions, and wealth is: a. The right of the first born male in every country in the world. b. The right of the first born female in every country in the world. c. Generally based on lineage, which is defined by one's culture and family. d. Generally based on one's relationship with one's younger siblings.

If you consider the University of Virginia's National Marriage Project, what can be concluded from their study? a. Finances are an important foundation for a successful marriage. b. Children are an important foundation for a successful marriage. c. Love is an important foundation for a successful marriage. d. Counseling is an important foundation for a successful marriage.

What is the relationship, if any, between people who cohabitate and then get married, and those people who wait to live together after they marry? a. Cohabitating, unmarried partners have a slightly higher divorce rate after they get married than those who don't cohabitate until after marriage. b. Cohabitating, unmarried partners have a slightly lower divorce rate after they get married than those who don't cohabitate until after marriage. c. Cohabitating, unmarried partners have the exact same divorce rate as the people who don't cohabitate until marriage. d. It does not matter because divorce occurs when two people are incompatible and does not depend on how long people have lived with each other.

What is the relationship between intimate partner violence (IPV) and marriage? a. Men and women who are married feel empowered to report abuse, thus the statistics we have on IPV between married couples are very accurate. b. Men and women who are married experience less abuse, than those who are separated or cohabitating. c. Men and women who are married experience considerably more abuse, than those who are cohabitating, or separated. d. Men and women who are married prefer to seek therapy and counseling for their problems rather than hitting, punching, or screaming.

If you work with children, why is it important to be ever vigilant for any signs of child abuse? a. Social Services will sue you if you miss any sign of child abuse. b. Most reports of child abuse come from non-relative adults who interact with the child. c. The child being abused may need extra help with focusing, learning, and concentrating. d. The child being abused may be made fun of by his or her peers, which may cause more emotional distress.

Marcy and her three children have been trying to scrape by ever since Marcy's husband was killed in an automobile accident. Given what you know about George Murdock's theory, what would you expect to happen to this family? a. Marcy would lie in bed weeping hysterically and ignore the needs of her children. b. Marcy would become a stellar stay-at-home mom. c. Marcy would go back to work and rely on her parents for childcare. d. Marcy would never remarry and would never let her children drive.