Question 1

A critical problem faced by the Na is:

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A)  Dealing with a culturally powerful Chinese government that disapproves of Na practices.
B)  Continual food shortages.
C)  The fact that children rarely know who their parents really are.
D)  The fact that their marriage system is unnatural and therefore difficult to sustain.
E)  Constant conflict between fathers who want rights to their children and mothers who deny fathers such rights.

Question 2

Based on current statistics,what is the "typical" U.S.family? How is it composed?

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The majority of U.S.families a...

Question 3

Dowry is:

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A)  The obligation of a man to work for his wife's family.
B)  Wealth that moves from the family of the husband to the family of the wife.
C)  The obligation of premarital chastity commonly found in European societies.
D)  A husband's obligation to provide his wife's family with vast tracts of land.
E)  A presentation of goods by the bride's kin to the groom's family.

Question 4

The fact that neolocal families are common in many industrialized societies is related to:

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A)  The high rate of divorce in such societies.
B)  The high levels of mobility common in such societies.
C)  The government assistance to both the poor and the housing industry common in such societies.
D)  The declining role of religion in such societies.
E)  The marginalization of women in such societies.

Question 5

Describe the three major rules of residence,the kinds of domestic groups in which they occur,and the kinds of sociocultural situations that they foster.How would a couple's life be different from one to another type of residence?

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The three major rules of residence are p...

Question 6

Different kinds of family systems appear to be adaptive in different kinds of ecological situations.Discuss the conditions under which the nuclear and the extended family appear to be most functional.

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The nuclear family, consisting of parent...

Question 7

Which of the following is most likely to occur in a society where polygyny is frequent?

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A)  The nuclear family.
B)  The composite family.
C)  A matrilocal residence rule.
D)  Matrilineal inheritance.
E)  Cross-cousin marriage.

Question 8

Which of the following correctly characterizes relations between children and their divorced fathers in the United States?

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A)  In most cases,divorced fathers take an active role in raising their children.
B)  Almost half of the children of divorced parents have not seen their biological father for more than a year.
C)  Shared custody is common in the United States and most children see their biological fathers at least once a month.
D)  At least half of all children of divorced parents have legally severed relations with one of their parents,usually the father.
E)  Since divorced,non-custodial fathers tend to be permissive,their children's relationships with them tend to be warmer than those children's relations with their mothers.

Question 9

When a society practices polygyny:

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A)  Most men will have more than one wife.
B)  Some men will have more than one wife.
C)  Some women will have more than one husband.
D)  Most women will have more than one husband.
E)  Some men will have more than one wife and some women will have more than one husband.

Question 10

Marriage is the way most societies arrange for the products and services of men and women to be exchanged and for the care of children.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Which of the following is the most common form of marriage (favored) across cultures?

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A)  Monogamy.
B)  Serial monogamy.
C)  Sororal polyandry.
D)  Polyandry.
E)  Polygyny.

Question 12

The "cultural defense" argues that in domestic violence cases:

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A)  An immigrant's cultural values take precedence over American law.
B)  Women's views of their culture are more important than men's views.
C)  The United States has an obligation to educate immigrants in American law.
D)  Ignorance of the law by immigrants is an acceptable excuse for husbands battering their wives.
E)  Cultural background should be considered a mitigating factor in a defendant's violent behavior.

Question 13

What is a blended family?

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It is a kinship network occasi...

Question 14

Endogamy is the social rule that you must marry within your own group.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

A female perspective on the Tiwi marriage system indicates that:

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A)  Tiwi women are totally dominated by their husbands.
B)  There are no advantages for women in this marriage system.
C)  Tiwi wives enjoy both sexual and social freedom.
D)  Women benefit psychologically by having husbands much older than themselves.
E)  There is no such thing as sexual egalitarianism in foraging societies.

Question 16

In India,the use of dowry is increasing.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

In the United States,although there are no formal endogamous rules,social groups tend to be endogamous by:

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A)  Sex.
B)  Race.
C)  Hair color.
D)  Nuclear family.
E)  Extended family.

Question 18

What are the advantages of polygyny? Name three.

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The advantages are increased n...

Question 19

The most basic tie in society is between husband and wife.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Polyandry is adapted to a number of different economic and demographic circumstances.Among the Toda of South India,it is an adaptation to the:

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A)  Shortage of land.
B)  Need for men to be away as soldiers for long periods of time.
C)  Shortage of females,created by female infanticide.
D)  Low birth rate of females as compared with males.
E)  High degree of occupational specialization.

Exam 8: Marriage, family, and Domestic Groups

A female perspective on the Tiwi marriage system indicates that:

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Dowry is:

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A critical problem faced by the Na is:

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Endogamy is the social rule that you must marry within your own group.

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Polyandry is adapted to a number of different economic and demographic circumstances.Among the Toda of South India,it is an adaptation to the:

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The fact that neolocal families are common in many industrialized societies is related to:

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When a society practices polygyny:

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The most basic tie in society is between husband and wife.

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Which of the following correctly characterizes relations between children and their divorced fathers in the United States?

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In India,the use of dowry is increasing.

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Different kinds of family systems appear to be adaptive in different kinds of ecological situations.Discuss the conditions under which the nuclear and the extended family appear to be most functional.

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Marriage is the way most societies arrange for the products and services of men and women to be exchanged and for the care of children.

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The "cultural defense" argues that in domestic violence cases:

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Describe the three major rules of residence,the kinds of domestic groups in which they occur,and the kinds of sociocultural situations that they foster.How would a couple's life be different from one to another type of residence?

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What are the advantages of polygyny? Name three.

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In the United States,although there are no formal endogamous rules,social groups tend to be endogamous by:

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Which of the following is the most common form of marriage (favored) across cultures?

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Which of the following is most likely to occur in a society where polygyny is frequent?

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What is a blended family?

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