21.Traditionalization is less likely to occur in:
a.nuclear families.
b.working-class families.
c.rural families.
d.two-career families.
22.The psychological explanation of the traditionalization of marital roles focuses on:
a.female self-esteem.
b.hormonal changes in women.
c.male dominance.
d.masculine ego development.
23.According to the psychological explanation of the traditionalization of marital roles, new mothers receive "erotogenic pleasure" from:
a.nursing their infants.
b.marital sex.
c.labor force participation.
d.spousal communication.
24.Personality theories of socialization attempt to link the traditionalization of marital roles to the parenting roles that we learn from:
a.the media.
b.our parents.
c.close friends.
d.trial and error.
25.Sue and Chuck recently had a baby and now find that they are operating in more traditional roles than in the past. Sue is staying at home and Chuck is working more hours. The best explanation for the shift to traditional roles in this example is:
a.personal.
b.psychological.
c.sociological.
d.environmental.
26.Bill and Karen are new parents for the first time. Although they have both had successful careers, Karen is considering staying home full-time when her maternity leave is over and Bill has agreed to pick up extra hours at work to help make up the difference. Bill and Karen are exhibiting:
a.transition.
b.traditionalization.
c.role diffusion.
d.isolation.
27.During the traditionalization process, it usually makes sense for the man to go to work because he can:
a.work and help with the children.
b.endure the most physical punishment.
c.find a job through his social network.
d.earn more money than his wife.
28.According to the authors, what seems to be an integral part of parenting?
a.perfection
b.complete understanding of children
c.disappointing sex
d.some failure
29.Fathers tend to perform childrearing tasks that:
a.their wives don't want to do.
b.need not be done every day.
c.are essential the operation of the household.
d.require a lot of patience and skill.
30.Parental growth and development go hand-in-hand with:
a.child growth and development.
b.parenting classes.
c.advice from their own parents.
d.advice from other parents experiencing the same stages.