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3. Men are not skilled enough in communication to satisfy both partners in a relationship.
a. True
b. False
12. What group of women makes up the largest portion of single women living alone?
a. never married women
b. divorce women
c. widowed
d. separated
13. In comparison with white women, African American women are more likely to marry men who are
a. older
b. divorced
c. of a lower educational level
d. all of the above
14. Functionalism assumes that the family operates best when husband and wife
a. take on non-overlapping roles
b. both work outside the home
c. share equally in domestic and breadwinning responsibilities
d. reverse traditional roles
15. Using research examples, discuss the myths and reality of love in contemporary American society. From your
knowledge of gender roles, how have these myths been maintained?
16. The term homemaker is more inclusive than the term housewife.
a. True
b. False
17. Explain gender differences in mate selection. How does homogamy function to both reinforce as well as
challenge these differences?
18. Compared to husbands, when wives engage in extramarital affairs, their reason is more likely to be because
of sexual boredom.
a. True
b. False
19. Discuss the effect of a woman's employment on her domestic roles. How does this also impact a husband's
domestic roles?
20. As in the United States, Scandinavian men express more egalitarian attitudes about the division of domestic
chores than they actually practice.
a. True
b. False
21. Using specific research examples, argue for or against the following idea: living together before marriage
enhances the quality of the later marriage.
24. The family unit in which the husband is breadwinner and the wife is full-time homemaker taking care of their
at-home children who are under the age of 18 constitutes approximately what percent of American families?
a. 10-12
b. 25
c. 40
d. 50
25. In the developed world, the family has been transformed from a(n) ________ to a(n) _______.
a. nuclear family / extended family
b. unit of production / unit of consumption
c. religious institution / secular institution
d. institution / noninstitution
27. Which theory argues that marriage and family are a necessity in society and beneficial to family members?
a. Functionalism
b. Conflict theory
c. Symbolic interactionism
d. Feminist theory
28. Which theory posits that when women gain economic strength by being a wage earner, their power in the
home is also strengthened?
a. Functionalism
b. Conflict theory
c. Symbolic interactionism
d. Social exchange theory
29. Which theory is most likely to be interested in the changing definitions of family?
a. Functionalism
b. Conflict theory
c. Symbolic interactionism
d. Social exchange theory
30. Which theory would be criticized for the lack of attention to macro-level factors?
a. Functionalism
b. Conflict theory
c. Symbolic interactionism
d. Social exchange theory
31. The "family restorationists" believe that there is a breakdown of the family due to
a. feminism
b. husband's having to support a non-employed wife
c. children's unquestioned obedience of their fathers' decisions
d. all of the above
34. Egalitarian marriages are strongly associated with _________ roles for women.
a. homemaker
b. employment
c. childcare
d. all of the above
35. It is clear from research that marriages will not be truly egalitarian until
a. wives work for pay outside the home
b. wives take on household tasks formerly reserved for husbands
c. husbands change jobs when their wives get a promotion in another location
d. husbands participate equally in housework and childcare tasks
37. How do single men and single women compare with regard to overall life satisfaction and health? What are
the advantages and disadvantages of remaining single for both?
38. During the feudal era courtly love was
a. reserved for the highborn and aristocratic
b. encouraged in all social classes
c. based on economic obligations rather than romance
d. all of the above
39. Love as a basis for marriage will be strengthened in societies with beliefs in
a. patriarchal norms
b. gender equality
c. goddess worship
d. female purity
40. Romantic love blossoms when certain conditions are met. These include all but which one of the following?
a. opportunities for youth to interact
b. places for couples to meet in private
c. a decreased status for women
d. sufficient leisure time
46. Women are more likely than men to marry someone who is ______ than they are.
a. of higher socioeconomic status
b. of lower education
c. younger
d. all of the above
47. What is the distinguishing characteristic between love and friendship?
a. acceptance
b. trust
c. passion
d. spontaneity
48. Friendship between men is characterized as more ________ oriented. Friendship between women is
characterized as more _______ centered.
a. expressive / altruism
b. goal / expressive
c. altruism / goal
d. expressive / goal
49. Which theory views same-sex friendships as enhanced when each party accepts the role definitions attached
to gender?
a. functionalism
b. symbolic interaction
c. conflict
d. social learning
50. According to Sternberg, love is a triangle of three interlocking elements which are
a. intimacy/passion/altruism
b. intimacy/passion/commitment
c. passion/altruism/trust
d. trust/commitment/intimacy
54. When women make the decision to fall in love they exceed men in levels of
a. sacrifice to maintain the relationship
b. commitment
c. emotion and euphoria
d. all of the above
Test Name:Chapter 7
1. a.True
2. d.indifference
3. b.False
5. c.assortive mating
6. a.physical attractiveness
7. c.economic security
8. b.False
10. a.race
11. b.when one gender has a more limited pool of potential marriage partners
12. c.widowed
15.
16. a.True
17.
18. b.False
19.
20. a.True
21.
24. a.10-12
31. a.feminism
34. b.employment
37.
42. c.both men and women identify someone of the same sex
45. c.The most satisfying sexual experiences are with a spouse or committed partner.
47. c.passion
50. b.intimacy/passion/commitment
52. b.beauty and good looks are associated with goodness, warmth, and sensitivity
Title: Aatetoverit
Sosiaalinen romaani
Language: Finnish
Sosiaalinen romaani
Kirj.
MAX KRETZER
Suomentanut
Juho Ahava
Rouva Schorn aikoi juuri astua ulos ovesta, kun hän paitsi
miestään huomasi vielä vieraankin olevan tulossa luokseen. Se
pidätti hänet, mutta pani hänet uteliaasti silmäilemään valosta
puolipimeään esimajaan.
"Hiljaa, Ami, tiedä huutia!" sanoi rouva Schorn, mutta elukka, joka
muuten totteli jokaista käskyä ja pian tuli tutuksi, ei tänään
hyökkäysinnoissaan ottanut talttuakseen. Raivossaan lainkaan
asettumatta koetti se tarrata Rassmannin sääreen, ja vasta kun
Schorn pontevasti ärähti: "Koetapas — mars matkaasi!" ja huiskasi
uhkaavasti kädellään, vetäytyi koira syrjään; mutta murina, jolla se
väistymistään säesti, ilmaisi selvään, että se odotti ainoastaan ensi
tilaisuutta hyökkäyksensä uudistaakseen.
"Kyllä, Wilhelm."
Schorn jatkoi;