Question

1)

The great variation in families that sociologists currently observe can be called

(1pts)

A. Psychological families

B. Modern families

C. Postmodern families

D. Birdcage families

2)

What proportion of families in the S. consist of a husband, a wife, and children?

(1pts)

A. 1/3

B. 1/2

C. 3/4

D. Virtually all of them

3)

Which of the following is NOT a benefit of growing up in a single parent household?

(1pts)

A. Learning to deal with disappointment and conflict in a healthy way

B. Developing a strong bond with one parent

C. Being part of a more extensive social network

D. Having access to more resources

4)

Couples who cohabit before they marry

(1pts)

A. Have a more satisfying marriage than those who do not cohabit

B. Have a lower risk of divorce than those who do not cohabit

C. Have a higher risk of divorce than those who do not cohabit

D. Are declining in numbers

5)

Which of the following is NOT a category of cohabitor?

(1pts)

A. Alternative to singlehood

B. Stage in the marriage process

C. Alternative to marriage

D. Can’t afford a wedding

Answer 1

1. The correct answer is Option C. Sociologists are currently observing post modern families.

2. The correct answer is Option C. 3/4 proportion of families in the S. consist of a husband, a wife, and children.

3. The correct answer is Option D. Having access to more resources is not a benefit of growing up in a single parent family.

4. The correct answer is Option B. Couple who cohabit before they marry have a lower risk of divorce.

Please post the other questions separately as we are supposed to answer just one question or four sub parts of a question.