________ refers to the conformity of ethnic group members to the culture of the dominant group, including intermarriage.
A) Pluralism
B) Assimilation
C) Acculturation
D) Immigration
Ques. 2In southern colonies, it was difficult for a slave to find a spouse because ________.
A) most slaves did not want to marry another slave
B) very small number of slaves lived on each plantation
C) many slaves preferred to live together rather than get legally married
D) most slaved lived away from their masters
Ques. 3There was no difference found in the scores of complex versus simple stepfamilies in areas of financial management, communications, personality, or adjustment.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Ques. 4The ________ comprises the most immediate settings such as the family.
A) microsystem
B) macrosystem
C) exosystem
D) mesosystem
Ques. 5During a debate about the impact of myths on family, Charles states that myths are always dysfunctional. However, his friend, Harris, disagrees and states that myths can be functional as well.
Which of the following is an accurate statement that weakens Charles's argument?
A) Myths can make us pay more attention to widespread social problems that lead to family crises.
B) Myths have induced generation of social policies such as child-support legislation.
C) Myths deprive us of the hope that we can improve marriage and family life.
D) Myths tend to provide unrealistic expectations regarding family life.
Ques. 6Risman found that most men feel comfortable as single parents.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Ques. 7Developed by psychiatrist and theorist Murray Bowen (1913-1990 ) who devoted his life to the human cause, the ________ views families as a whole entity that are comprised of interconnected parts that seek to maintain balance.
A) Family Systems Theory
B) Family Operational Theory
C) Family Contexts Theory
D) Family Economy Theory
Ques. 8Recent studies of large populations and of minority groups call into question the extensiveness of the impact that parent involvement makes in child educational and social outcomes.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false