Psychology SOC Assignment Chp 5

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Ch 5 Web Activity - Understanding Social Problems

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Watch the Ted Talk titled “What Representing Men in Divorce Taught Me About Fatherhood” (https://youtu.be/RlSwsE22nX0)

(https://youtu.be/RlSwsE22nX0) by Marilyn York.

Divorce is often seen as having a negative impact on the children and family roles, but can divorce make fathers better, more involved parents? What are the role expectations of males in a marriage and how do they change after divorce? What is the importance of a father’s presence or absence?

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1 ptsQuestion 1

According to the U.S. Census, a family

is a kinship system of all relatives living together or recognized as a social unit.

refers to two or more persons related by blood, marriage or adoption.

constitutes two or more persons who share a common residence.

is a unit that consists of a mother, father and at least one child, who share a common residence.

1 ptsQuestion 2

A succession of marriages where a person has more than one spouse over a lifetime but is legally married to only one person at a time is

serial monogamy.

polygamy.

polyandry.

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polyamory.

1 ptsQuestion 3

Which of the following is a change occurring in U.S. marriages and families?

Fewer numbers of singles

More divorces among middle and later age couples

Decreased employment of mothers

Fewer three-generation households

1 ptsQuestion 4

The term “patriarchy” refers to which of the following?

Fatherless homes

The practice of granting fathers sick leave upon the birth of their child

Traditional male domination of families

Single parent homes in which the father has custody of his children

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1 ptsQuestion 5

The “second shift” refers to

overtime work of husbands to keep up with their financial expenses.

childcare and household chores.

the extra work on the job that employers now demand.

second jobs taken by underemployed workers in the labor force.

1 ptsQuestion 6

Compared with married individuals, divorced individuals have

a higher standard of living.

less money and resources.

dramatically improved economic circumstances.

little change in their economic circumstances.

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1 ptsQuestion 7

Which of the following statements best reflects the consequences of divorce?

The effects of divorce on adults and children are mixed and variable with both positive and negative effects.

The consequences of divorce are always negative for children but positive for the adults.

There are no long term consequences of divorce for the children.

Divorce generally benefits all involved.

1 ptsQuestion 8

Violence against current or former spouses, live-in partners, boyfriends, or girlfriends is called

family larceny.

intimate partner violence.

relationship danger.

intimate intimidation.

1 ptsQuestion 9

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Emotional abuse can include

withholding physical contact.

slapping rather than hitting with a closed fist.

pulling hair.

forced sex.

1 ptsQuestion 10

According to the text, what is a reason women stay in abusive relationships?

The excitement

Security in the feeling of being controlled

A belief it's their "fault"

A desire for revenge

1 ptsQuestion 11

Abuse in relationships typically

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is ongoing and constant.

occurs in cycles where an abusive episode is followed by a makeup period.

occurs in cycles where an abusive episode is followed by intense emotional abuse and victim blaming.

is sporadic and unpredictable.

1 ptsQuestion 12

___________ is the failure of a child’s caregiver to provide food, adequate attention and supervision, or medical care.

Abuse

PTSD

Child harassment

Neglect

1 ptsQuestion 13

_____ occurs when a caregiver shakes a baby to the point of causing the child to experience brain or retinal hemorrhage, most often in response

to a young baby who will not stop crying.

Neglect

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Juvenile hemorrhage disorder

Oppositional baby response

Shaken baby syndrome

1 ptsQuestion 14

________________ are most likely to engage in elder abuse.

Nursing home caregivers

Spouses

Adult children

Non-kin caregivers in the home

1 ptsQuestion 15

What did the text say about corporal punishment in the U.S.?

It is very rare.

No one uses a paddle or belt anymore.

Very few children are spanked beyong the age of 6.

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It is used with the intent to control behavior.

1 ptsQuestion 16

Couples go to divorce mediation to

see if they can save their marriage.

resolve issues of the divorce in a cooperative way.

learn relationship and communication skills in order to prevent divorce.

receive psychological counseling to help them and their children emotionally cope with the divorce.

1 ptsQuestion 17

The ________________ provides federal funds to support research and programs to encourage healthy marriages and promote involved and

responsible fatherhood.

Healthy Marriage Initiative

Defense of Marriage Act

Obamacare legislation

Together We Stand movement

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1 ptsQuestion 18

Sociologists recognize many different family forms.

True

False

1 ptsQuestion 19

The number of hours per week that men spend on housework and childcare has not increased since the 1960's.

True

False

1 ptsQuestion 20

The average age for bearing a first child increased in recent years in the United States

True

False

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