Final Unit Chapters 12, 13 (11)

The physical, sexual, or emotional abuse of a parent or older family member is defined as

elder abuse

The LEAST likely victim of family violence is a woman of _____________ race/ethnicity.

Asian

Jan was fondled by a stranger on her way to the bathroom when she was out with her friends. This meets the legal definition of

sexual assault

Dante and Nina have a tumultuous relationship, and occasionally there is some pushing or shoving between them during arguments. These interactions are best described as

common couple violence

Contrary to stereotypes, children are least likely to be abused _____________.

by a friend or neighbor

According to the National Intimate Partner and Sexual Violence survey, _____________ percent of women are raped or experience an attempted rape while in college.

20-25

Parents who cannot afford to provide adequate food and shelter for their children

may be guilty of neglect.

Women who suffered sexual abuse in their past were most likely to

cohabit but not marry

The effects of child abuse are often first noted

in their behavior

According to the text, family violence is usually characterized by

intimacy where the individuals interact in private.

The homicide rate among children has decreased by _____________ percent.

20

Rape occurs primarily

among acquaintances, with mild or threatened violence

Risk factors for children being abused include all of the following EXCEPT

single parenthood

According to the National Intimate Partner and Sexual Violence survey, _____________ percent of women and _____________ percent of men have been raped during their life time.

18, 1

The state is becoming increasingly involved in the role of the family, as illustrated by all of the following EXCEPT

decreasing family reliance on religious authorities.

In countries were men have greater educational and occupational advantages

violence against women is more common

For most of American history, rape could not legally occur in a marriage because wives did not have the right to say no to sex. This law began to change starting in

1970

The decrease in family violence has been attributed to

an increase in working women.

In one year, women are _____________ times as likely as men to be victims of intimate partner violence.

Five

Of the reported child abuse cases, approximately _____________ percent happen at the hands of the child’s parents.

80

Most people who do not report intimate partner violence to the police fail to do so because

they are afraid of the consequences

Jack and Jill live together and have a romantic relationship. Occasionally they get into screaming matches that escalate into pushing. This is considered

intimate partner violence

According to national surveys, _____________ of men and _____________
of women report being victims of rape, physical violence, or stalking in their lifetime.

29, 36

More cases of child abuse are perpetrated by _____________ than any other group.

mothers

_____________ percent of female homicide victims were murdered by an intimate partner.

42

Sue and Larry are both hotheads and often physically battle for control in their relationship. They are likely engaged in

mutual violent control

Elder abuse is reported by approximately _____________ percent of the population over 60.

10

The current term used by the federal government for violence between partners who are in, or were in, a romantic relationship is

intimate partner violence

The most common form of elder abuse is

neglect

If George’s parents fail to take him to school on a consistent basis, they

may be guilty of neglect.

Lorena shot her husband after years of physical abuse at his hands. Her behavior is best classified as

violent resistance

Most of the elderly who report abuse are abused by

other family members

In the Catholic church child abuse scandal, _____________ percent of the victims were boys.

80

A sociological study of family violence should include a consideration of all of the following EXCEPT

individual traits of abusers.

Erica is experiencing psychological abuse and fears her husband’s violent outbursts are becoming more dangerous. Erica is most likely experiencing

intimate terrorism

_____________ percent of male homicide victims were murdered by an intimate partner.

5

The most likely victim of family violence is a woman of _____________ race/ethnicity.

American Indian

According to the National Intimate Partner and Sexual Violence survey, more women have been raped than

are on the pill

Kay’s boyfriend had sex with her after she drank too much and passed out. This meets the legal definition of

rape

Feminists are concerned about power differentials built into the family system, including

the expectation that husbands should have power over wives.

John and Martha are in love and have a sexual relationship. Martha is also John’s aunt. In most states, this meets the legal definition of:

incest

Statistics on violence in same-sex partnerships are limited but indicate that

lesbian and straight women are equally likely to be victims.

According to the text, individuals must create a _____________ identity to interact with
their family.

family member and relationship

Approximately _____________ percent of children are living in adopted families.

2

Married mothers are more likely to report _____________ than single mothers.

feeling rushed

One research finding that remains consistent is that college-educated people

are more likely to stay married, because the wife works

Historically, the best predictor of a child’s future social class was

the social class of the child’s parents

According to the text, the increased income gap between the rich and the poor in this country means that the middle class

is more vulnerable to falling into poverty

According to research, the generation that owns the house in a multigenerational family earns _____________ percent of the income in the household.

70

In 1960, there was a(n) _____________ percent chance that a man getting married for the first time was in his 20s.

82

Which of the following positions most strongly advocates change to state support of the family as an institution?

critical

Approximately _____________ percent of grandparents are responsible for the basic needs of their grandchildren.

3

Attempts at social policy that reward traditional families

have largely failed in their intended demographic.

In which social class is it most common to find children living with their grandparents?

lower

Windsor v. United States overturned the federal laws against same-sex marriage based on

property rights

When comparing low- and high-income families, we find

low-income families have more children.

In 1972, _____________ percent of the population identified as Catholic or Protestant.

90

In 2010, _____________ percent of the population identified as Catholic or Protestant.

72

Which of the following does NOT strongly correlate to people’s opinions on family diversity?

social class

Compared to other highly developed countries, the United States currently has

lower levels of social mobility

In 2010, _____________ percent of the population was over 65.

13

Differences in people’s experiences or characteristics can best be described as

social diversity

The twin facts that women are more likely to be employed than in the past and that people are living longer, healthier lives will help our society meet the challenges created by

demographic transition

The U.S. foster care system impacts _____________ children.

1.8 million

The textbook discusses the role of religious milestones in all of the following areas EXCEPT

coming of age

The increase in longevity of the old and the need to support them after retirement is a result of

demographic transition

Critical attitudes toward family diversity have mainly focused on

promoting gay rights

The relative population of people in each age group within a society is known as

age structure

Liberal attitudes toward family diversity have mainly focused on

decreasing traditional families

According to the text, individuals must create a _____________ identity to interact with
the economy

working and consumer

One reason immigrants tend to have higher fertility rates than native-born Americans is

cultural beliefs in their countries of origin

Conservative attitudes toward family diversity have mainly focused on

promoting traditional family values

Among those with less education, which of the following trends is true?

They are less likely to get married and more likely to divorce.

_____________ percent of adults 55 and older live with their grandchildren.

7

The relative increase in society’s investment in each child is a result of

demographic transition

According to the text, individuals must create a _____________ identity to interact with the state.

citizen

According to the text, the peak in American family conformity occurred at the end of the

1950s

Which of the following is a way that inequality continues to be experienced in many families?

men work longer hours

Until the 1980s most parents believed that _____________ should be kept secret.

adoption

In addition to the increasing age at first marriage, there is

an increase in the age range of first marriages.

Currently, the best predictor of a child’s future social class is

the social class of the child’s parents

On average, people now marry in their

late 20s