21.A contributor to the change in the American family structure is:
a.the increased population.
b.our increased life expectancy.
c.urbanization.
d.higher infant mortality rate.
22.Which race/ethnic group has the largest number of single-parent families headed by mothers?
a.Black
b.Hispanic
c.White
d.Asian
23.The new American family operates in a system open to many family structures. A problem with this system is:
a.changing from one lifestyle to another with little permanence.
b.being stuck in a rut or an abusive relationship.
c.little room for self-growth and social contribution.
d.feelings of entrapment.
24.A person who is involved in a sexually exclusive relationship with his or her spouse is practicing:
a.polyandry.
b.polygamy.
c.polygyny.
d.monogamy.
25.Cox and Demmitt apply the term _________ to blended families because of the compromises being made as children are shuttled from one home to another.
a.communal family
b.polygamous family
c.differentiated family
d.patchwork family
26.Roberto has been married to Monica for fifteen years. This is an example of:
a.egalitarianism.
b.monogamy.
c.communalism.
d.cohabitation.
27.The correct term for the marital arrangement which allows a person to have multiple spouses is:
a.monogamy
b.polygamy
c.polygyny
d.polyandry
28.The definition of polygamy suggests that it is:
a.illegal in the United States.
b.a form of serial monogamy.
c.an egalitarian marital form.
d.synonymous with tribalism.
29.In some states, living together for a lengthy time without having a legal marriage ceremony is called:
a.polygamy.
b.communal living.
c.egalitarian.
d.common-law marriage.
30.Allen and Marie lived together for seven years without being legally married. The state of New York eventually recognized them as a legitimate married couple. This is an example of a:
a.composite family.
b.common-law marriage.
c.blended family.
d.egalitarian family.