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The physical, sexual, or emotional abuse of a parent or older family member is defined as

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elder abuse

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The LEAST likely victim of family violence is a woman of _____________ race/ethnicity.

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Asian

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Jan was fondled by a stranger on her way to the bathroom when she was out with her friends. This meets the legal definition of

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sexual assault

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Dante and Nina have a tumultuous relationship, and occasionally there is some pushing or shoving between them during arguments. These interactions are best described as

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common couple violence

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Contrary to stereotypes, children are least likely to be abused _____________.

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by a friend or neighbor

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According to the National Intimate Partner and Sexual Violence survey, _____________ percent of women are raped or experience an attempted rape while in college.

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20-25

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Parents who cannot afford to provide adequate food and shelter for their children

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may be guilty of neglect.

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Women who suffered sexual abuse in their past were most likely to

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cohabit but not marry

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The effects of child abuse are often first noted

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in their behavior

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According to the text, family violence is usually characterized by

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intimacy where the individuals interact in private.

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The homicide rate among children has decreased by _____________ percent.

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20

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Rape occurs primarily

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among acquaintances, with mild or threatened violence

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Risk factors for children being abused include all of the following EXCEPT

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single parenthood

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According to the National Intimate Partner and Sexual Violence survey, _____________ percent of women and _____________ percent of men have been raped during their life time.

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18, 1

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The state is becoming increasingly involved in the role of the family, as illustrated by all of the following EXCEPT

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decreasing family reliance on religious authorities.

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In countries were men have greater educational and occupational advantages

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violence against women is more common

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For most of American history, rape could not legally occur in a marriage because wives did not have the right to say no to sex. This law began to change starting in

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1970

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The decrease in family violence has been attributed to

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an increase in working women.

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In one year, women are _____________ times as likely as men to be victims of intimate partner violence.

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Five

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Of the reported child abuse cases, approximately _____________ percent happen at the hands of the child's parents.

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80

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Most people who do not report intimate partner violence to the police fail to do so because

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they are afraid of the consequences

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Jack and Jill live together and have a romantic relationship. Occasionally they get into screaming matches that escalate into pushing. This is considered

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intimate partner violence

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According to national surveys, _____________ of men and _____________ of women report being victims of rape, physical violence, or stalking in their lifetime.

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29, 36

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More cases of child abuse are perpetrated by _____________ than any other group.

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mothers

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_____________ percent of female homicide victims were murdered by an intimate partner.

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42

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Sue and Larry are both hotheads and often physically battle for control in their relationship. They are likely engaged in

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mutual violent control

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Elder abuse is reported by approximately _____________ percent of the population over 60.

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10

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The current term used by the federal government for violence between partners who are in, or were in, a romantic relationship is

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intimate partner violence

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The most common form of elder abuse is

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neglect

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If George's parents fail to take him to school on a consistent basis, they

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may be guilty of neglect.

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Lorena shot her husband after years of physical abuse at his hands. Her behavior is best classified as

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violent resistance

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Most of the elderly who report abuse are abused by

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other family members

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In the Catholic church child abuse scandal, _____________ percent of the victims were boys.

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80

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A sociological study of family violence should include a consideration of all of the following EXCEPT

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individual traits of abusers.

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Erica is experiencing psychological abuse and fears her husband's violent outbursts are becoming more dangerous. Erica is most likely experiencing

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intimate terrorism

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_____________ percent of male homicide victims were murdered by an intimate partner.

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5

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The most likely victim of family violence is a woman of _____________ race/ethnicity.

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American Indian

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According to the National Intimate Partner and Sexual Violence survey, more women have been raped than

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are on the pill

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Kay's boyfriend had sex with her after she drank too much and passed out. This meets the legal definition of

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rape

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Feminists are concerned about power differentials built into the family system, including

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the expectation that husbands should have power over wives.

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John and Martha are in love and have a sexual relationship. Martha is also John's aunt. In most states, this meets the legal definition of:

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incest

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Statistics on violence in same-sex partnerships are limited but indicate that

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lesbian and straight women are equally likely to be victims.

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According to the text, individuals must create a _____________ identity to interact with their family.

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family member and relationship

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Approximately _____________ percent of children are living in adopted families.

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2

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Married mothers are more likely to report _____________ than single mothers.

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feeling rushed

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One research finding that remains consistent is that college-educated people

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are more likely to stay married, because the wife works

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Historically, the best predictor of a child's future social class was

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the social class of the child's parents

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According to the text, the increased income gap between the rich and the poor in this country means that the middle class

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is more vulnerable to falling into poverty

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According to research, the generation that owns the house in a multigenerational family earns _____________ percent of the income in the household.

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70

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In 1960, there was a(n) _____________ percent chance that a man getting married for the first time was in his 20s.

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82

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Which of the following positions most strongly advocates change to state support of the family as an institution?

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critical

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Approximately _____________ percent of grandparents are responsible for the basic needs of their grandchildren.

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3

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Attempts at social policy that reward traditional families

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have largely failed in their intended demographic.

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In which social class is it most common to find children living with their grandparents?

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lower

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Windsor v. United States overturned the federal laws against same-sex marriage based on

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property rights

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When comparing low- and high-income families, we find

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low-income families have more children.

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In 1972, _____________ percent of the population identified as Catholic or Protestant.

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90

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In 2010, _____________ percent of the population identified as Catholic or Protestant.

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72

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Which of the following does NOT strongly correlate to people's opinions on family diversity?

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social class

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Compared to other highly developed countries, the United States currently has

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lower levels of social mobility

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In 2010, _____________ percent of the population was over 65.

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13

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Differences in people's experiences or characteristics can best be described as

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social diversity

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The twin facts that women are more likely to be employed than in the past and that people are living longer, healthier lives will help our society meet the challenges created by

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demographic transition

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The U.S. foster care system impacts _____________ children.

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1.8 million

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The textbook discusses the role of religious milestones in all of the following areas EXCEPT

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coming of age

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The increase in longevity of the old and the need to support them after retirement is a result of

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demographic transition

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Critical attitudes toward family diversity have mainly focused on

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promoting gay rights

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The relative population of people in each age group within a society is known as

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age structure

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Liberal attitudes toward family diversity have mainly focused on

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decreasing traditional families

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According to the text, individuals must create a _____________ identity to interact with the economy

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working and consumer

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One reason immigrants tend to have higher fertility rates than native-born Americans is

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cultural beliefs in their countries of origin

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Conservative attitudes toward family diversity have mainly focused on

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promoting traditional family values

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Among those with less education, which of the following trends is true?

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They are less likely to get married and more likely to divorce.

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_____________ percent of adults 55 and older live with their grandchildren.

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7

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The relative increase in society's investment in each child is a result of

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demographic transition

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According to the text, individuals must create a _____________ identity to interact with the state.

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citizen

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According to the text, the peak in American family conformity occurred at the end of the

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1950s

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Which of the following is a way that inequality continues to be experienced in many families?

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men work longer hours

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Until the 1980s most parents believed that _____________ should be kept secret.

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adoption

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In addition to the increasing age at first marriage, there is

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an increase in the age range of first marriages.

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Currently, the best predictor of a child's future social class is

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the social class of the child's parents

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On average, people now marry in their

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late 20s

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