Score for this quiz: 49 out of 50
Submitted Mar 8 at 10:03pm
This attempt took 45 minutes.
Question 1
pts
Which is one reason that sociologist cite to explain why men and women are delaying
marriage until their mid-to-late twenties?
Correct!
Many young people place education and career higher than marriage on their list of
priorities.
Many women fear having children too early and, consequently, having to give up a good
career.
Most men spend at least a year traveling the world to get a better understanding of the
world, and consequently, don’t want to be tied down by a wife.
Most people in the Millennial generation are caring for their aging parents and do not
have time for long term, serious relationships.
Question 2
pts
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:
Living with foster parents
Correct!
Living with their grandparent(s)
,Living with their older brother or sister
Living with an aunt or uncle
Question 3
pts
When Maria married John, she moved to John’s house which was adjacent to his
parent’s house. Her mother-in-law was always over giving Maria advice on everything
from decorating to icing cakes. Maria lives in a:
Matridistant residence
Patridistant residence
Matrilocal residence
Correct!
Patrilocal residence
Question 4
pts
Corporal Punishment is another way of saying:
White Collar Crime
Life in prison
, Correct!
Spanking
The death penalty
Question 5
pts
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?
Men may begin to rely on women more in society, which could lead to a cultural role
reversal.
Men may be burdened with too much at a young age, leading to psychological
development issues.
Men should not develop any differently, and the traditional social and cultural gender
roles will continue.
Correct!
Men may be more aggressive which may lead to an increase in crime, domestic
violence, etc.
Question 6
pts
Which factors do sociologists suspect were the cause for such a high divorce rate during
the 1960’s?
Correct!
Submitted Mar 8 at 10:03pm
This attempt took 45 minutes.
Question 1
pts
Which is one reason that sociologist cite to explain why men and women are delaying
marriage until their mid-to-late twenties?
Correct!
Many young people place education and career higher than marriage on their list of
priorities.
Many women fear having children too early and, consequently, having to give up a good
career.
Most men spend at least a year traveling the world to get a better understanding of the
world, and consequently, don’t want to be tied down by a wife.
Most people in the Millennial generation are caring for their aging parents and do not
have time for long term, serious relationships.
Question 2
pts
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:
Living with foster parents
Correct!
Living with their grandparent(s)
,Living with their older brother or sister
Living with an aunt or uncle
Question 3
pts
When Maria married John, she moved to John’s house which was adjacent to his
parent’s house. Her mother-in-law was always over giving Maria advice on everything
from decorating to icing cakes. Maria lives in a:
Matridistant residence
Patridistant residence
Matrilocal residence
Correct!
Patrilocal residence
Question 4
pts
Corporal Punishment is another way of saying:
White Collar Crime
Life in prison
, Correct!
Spanking
The death penalty
Question 5
pts
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?
Men may begin to rely on women more in society, which could lead to a cultural role
reversal.
Men may be burdened with too much at a young age, leading to psychological
development issues.
Men should not develop any differently, and the traditional social and cultural gender
roles will continue.
Correct!
Men may be more aggressive which may lead to an increase in crime, domestic
violence, etc.
Question 6
pts
Which factors do sociologists suspect were the cause for such a high divorce rate during
the 1960’s?
Correct!
