Human Intimacy Marriage The Family And its Meaning 11TH EDITION By COX – Test Bank

CHAPTER 11—FAMILY LIFE STAGES: MIDDLE-AGE TO SURVIVING SPOUSE

MULTIPLE CHOICE

1. The 2000 Census reported that one in every eight Americans is 65 years of age and older (about 35 million). In 2010, 40 million people were 65 or older. By 2030, they estimate that will change to:

a.	1 in 2.
b.	1 in 5.
c.	1 in 8.
d.	1 in 10.

 

 

ANS:  B                    PTS:   1                    REF:   Introduction   OBJ:   1

 

2. One of the most important demographic developments of the twentieth century is the increase in the number of:

a.	strong families.
b.	older Americans.
c.	childless families.
d.	single women.

 

 

ANS:  B                    PTS:   1                    REF:   Introduction   OBJ:   1

 

3. How do strong healthy families differ from weak unsuccessful families?

a.	Weak families adopt the attitude of “what can I do to help?”
b.	Strong families rely more on email.
c.	Strong families do not prepare, but simply roll with changes.
d.	Strong families deal with difficulties from a position of strength and solidarity.

 

 

ANS:  D                   PTS:   1

REF:   Dealing with Change: Another Characteristic of the Strong, Healthy Family.

OBJ:   2

 

4. Strong families are:

a.	not influenced by outside sources.
b.	characterized by individuals who can deal with problems.
c.	successful in dealing with change throughout the life stages.
d.	more concerned with intrafamily conflicts than larger problems.

 

 

ANS:  C                    PTS:   1

REF:   Dealing with Change: Another Characteristic of the Strong, Healthy Family.

OBJ:   2

 

5. The country with the highest life expectancy is:

a.	Japan.
b.	the United States.
c.	India.
d.	Sweden.

 

 

ANS:  A                   PTS:   1                    REF:   Introduction   OBJ:   1

 

6. The term used by Cox and Demmitt to describe later-life families is:

a.	young-old.
b.	old.
c.	old-old. d. frail old.     ANS:  A                   PTS:   1                    REF:   Introduction   OBJ:   1

7. All of the following statements about marital change are correct EXCEPT:

a.	it usually does not destroy a relationship.
b.	all marriages tend to change over time.
c.	couples should try to avoid change.
d.	change can be for better or worse.

 

 

ANS:  C                    PTS:   1

REF:   Dealing with Change: Another Characteristic of the Strong, Healthy Family.

OBJ:   2

 

8. All of the following statements about the problem-solving abilities of strong families are true EXCEPT:

a.	these families have learned to bend without breaking.
b.	they expect problems and anticipate changes.
c.	each family member’s attitude seems to be “What can I do?”
d.	their problems are always solved without outside assistance.

 

 

ANS:  D                   PTS:   1

REF:   Dealing with Change: Another Characteristic of the Strong, Healthy Family.

OBJ:   2

 

9. Unlike weak families, strong families:

a.	have a pool of resources to draw from in difficult times.
b.	are not good at anticipating changes.
c.	wait to deal with major confrontations.
d.	add new problems to the burdens they already carry.

 

 

ANS:  A                   PTS:   1

REF:   Dealing with Change: Another Characteristic of the Strong, Healthy Family.

OBJ:   2

 

10. Which of the following groups has the lowest life expectancy?

a.	white females
b.	white males
c.	black females
d.	black males

 

 

ANS:  D                   PTS:   1                    REF:   Introduction   OBJ:   1