Question 1

The concept "sacred" refers to the familiar, everyday elements of life.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Regardless of race, families headed by single women are

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A)   at high risk for poverty.
B)   much larger than other family types.
C)   much smaller than other family types.
D)   likely to experience greater upward social mobility.E) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 3

Guided by the symbolic-interaction approach, sociologists examine

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A)   how daily rituals sharpen the boundary between the sacred and profane.
B)   how religion gives our existence a measure of security and meaning.
C)   the use of ritual and religious meaning to strengthen social ties such as marriage.
D)   All of these responses are correct.E) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 4

Social conflict and feminist theories explain that families perpetuate social inequality in U.S.society through

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A)   inheritance of private property.
B)   encouraging patriarchy.
C)   passing on racial and ethnic inequality.
D)   All of these responses are correct.E) B) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 5

Before they reach the age of eighteen, almost half of U.S.children live with only one parent for some period of time.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Following Max Weber's analysis of religion, we could say industrial capitalism is

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A)   disenchanted religion.
B)   a traditional religion.
C)   support for patriarchy.
D)   All of these responses are correct.E) All of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 7

A family composed of one or two parents and their children is called

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A)   a nuclear family.
B)   an extended family.
C)   a family of affinity.
D)   a consanguine family.E) All of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 8

Research indicates that a majority of U.S.married males are unfaithful to their partners at some point in their marriage.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Mounting research suggests that cohabitation

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A)   strengthens a couple's commitment to one another.
B)   may actually discourage marriage.
C)   increases the financial security of children.
D)   All of these responses are correct.E) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 10

Any family is really many families as it changes over time.Consider how families typically change as people move through the life course.What are the major traits of family life beginning with courtship, settling in to marriage, child rearing, and later life? What special opportunities and challenges can you see in each stage?

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