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Example Question #1 : Changes In The Modern Family
Which definitionbest defines the word "family"?
Possible Answers:
a group of people related to each by DNA who live under the same roof
people who live in a multi-dwelling building
People who live together with a committed bond, who have formed an economic base while raising children together.
a group of people living under one roof who drive to work together
Correct answer:
People who live together with a committed bond, who have formed an economic base while raising children together.
Explanation:
A family must have three components to fit the definition. It must have a commitment to each other, raise children together, and needs to have a shared economic system. A family, by this definition, does not consist of people who simply live together and drive to work together. A family can be related by blood, but also could be as a result of adoption. People living together and sharing expenses would satisfy the definition of roommates, not family. People wholive in a multi-dwelling building would be considered neighbors, not family.
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Example Question #2 : Changes In The Modern Family
Which choice is an example of an extended family?
Possible Answers:
grandparents, adult children, and grandchildren living in one household
an elderly couple sharing a condo together with a pet
parents and children only living in one household
a family that is the caregiver for elderly relatives living in a separate household
Correct answer:
grandparents, adult children, and grandchildren living in one household
Explanation:
An extended family is one in which relatives, as well as parents, and their children live together. A three generation household would exemplify that. When parents and children only live together, that is a nuclear family. Family members living on the same street are considered neighbors. Family members helping the elderly are considered caregivers, unless they live with the elderly family member. Having a pet does notmeet thedefinition for an extended family. Each member of an extended family must be human; pets are not considered.
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Example Question #3 : Changes In The Modern Family
Where would a neo-local family live?
Possible Answers:
close to the husband's family
apart from the husband and the wife's families
close to the wife's family
close to an urban area
Correct answer:
apart from the husband and the wife's families
Explanation:
A neo-local family would live separate from either family. Living in an urban area would not describe whether the couple lives close to either side of the family. Living close to the family of the wife is termed matrilocal. Living close to the family of the husband is defined as patrilocal.
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Example Question #4 : Changes In The Modern Family
Which type of parenting has risen most in the past twenty years?
Possible Answers:
Correct answer:
single parent
Explanation:
Single parent households have grown faster than other households in the past decade. Two parent and teen parenting households have decreased. Foster parenting has decreased as well.
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Example Question #5 : Changes In The Modern Family
Which answer is a common challenge teen parents face?
Possible Answers:
high graduation rate
high employment rate
substantial family support
littleeconomic resources and support
Correct answer:
littleeconomic resources and support
Explanation:
Teen parents typically have no savings and no substantial means to earn a decent wage. Teens do have a high unemployment rate, as well, a high high school drop out rate and often do not graduate after becoming parents. Teen parents do not have widespread acceptance from society. Teen parents frequently lose their family and subsequently family support as a result of becoming parents at a young age.
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Example Question #6 : Changes In The Modern Family
What is the age group that is most likely to live in a multi-generational household?
Possible Answers:
65-85
ages 25-34
86 and older
35-44
Correct answer:
ages 25-34
Explanation:
Sincemany recent college graduates can not find employment, they move back home after graduation to live with their parents. Ages 35-44 are most likely to be married. Adults65 and older are increasingly living independently.
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Example Question #7 : Changes In The Modern Family
Why have egalitarian family structures increased in the last decade?
Possible Answers:
There are more families with multiple children.
There are more single parent households.
There are more people marrying outside of their religion.
More women are seeking shared authority and power within their households.
Correct answer:
More women are seeking shared authority and power within their households.
Explanation:
Egalitarian family structures seek shared roles and responsibilities. More women want to have more equality in authority and power at home. Single parent households are less egalitarian since all responsibilityfalls on that one parent present in the home. Having multiple children does not affect whether a household has a women seeking more equal status at home. Marrying outside of your religion does not necessarily mean the woman will want a more egalitarian relationship.
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Example Question #8 : Changes In The Modern Family
Which statement about family structure is most accuratein the last two decades?
Possible Answers:
married couples without children has increased
people whoare living together without being married
married couples with children has increased
people living alone has decreased
Correct answer:
married couples without children has increased
Explanation:
More married couples are choosing not to have children. The number of married couples with children has decreased and is projected to continue to decrease. The number of people living alone has increased. As well, the number of people living together without being married has increased.
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