From a historical perspective (preindustrial times up to today), which of the following best describes changes in the role of children?
a. Economic asset to economic liability
b. Economic liability to economic asset
c. Pupils of school to pupils of life
d. Cooperative to responsible
Question 2Research finds that children who have mothers employed outside the home have
a. less stereotyped views of gender roles.
b. less disposable income.
c. the same models for the mothering role as children whose mothers stay home.
d. more stereotyped views of gender roles.
Question 3A common problem found in dual-earner families is
a. lack of spousal support.
b. role overload.
c. lack of multiple roles.
d. lack of role models for the children.
Question 4Adoptive children may
a. create fantasies about their birth parents.
b. deny they were adopted.
c. believe they did something bad to be sent away from the biological parent.
d. all of these.
Question 5The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that adoptive parents do which of the following?
a. Tell the adopted child about the adoption in a way the child can understand based on age and maturity.
b. Keep the fact that the child was adopted a secret.
c. At about age 18, initiate the first discussion of adoption with the adopted child.
d. Tell an adopted child everything they can as soon as possible after the adoption.
Question 6According to your text, the technical definition of marriage is which of the following?
a. A legal contract with certain rights and obligations
b. A contract with certain rights and responsibilities that is not legally binding
c. A system of informal and formal social supports
d. A relationship between two consenting adults
Question 7The estimated divorce rate for second marriages is
a. 10.
b. 25.
c. 50.
d. 60.
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