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What is the basic composition of a family? C) Both parents and children

A) Only children Explanation: A family is minimally composed of one or more parents and their children, highlighting
B) Only parents the fundamental structure of this social unit and the relationships within it.
C) Both parents and children
D) Only grandparents
E) Only friends

What is a defining feature of the members of D) They have certain reciprocal rights and obligations
a family? Explanation: The members of a family are characterized by having certain reciprocal rights and
A) They have no rights or obligations obligations, emphasizing the mutual responsibilities and entitlements within this social unit.
B) They have only rights
C) They have only obligations
D) They have certain reciprocal rights and
obligations
E) They have unlimited rights and obligations

Where do the members of a family usually C) In one household

live? Explanation: While not a defining feature, the members of a family usually live in one household,
A) In separate households illustrating a common living arrangement that often accompanies the family structure.
B) In different countries
C) In one household
D) In a community center
E) In a school dormitory

How are families defined? D) By marriage, blood, or adoption

A) Only by blood relation Explanation: Families are defined as groups of people who are related by marriage, blood, or
B) Only by marriage adoption, emphasizing the diverse ways in which individuals can be connected within a family unit.
C) Only by adoption
D) By marriage, blood, or adoption
E) By economic resources

What is the family considered to be in terms B) The most universal

of social institutions? Explanation: The family is described as the most universal social institution, highlighting its
A) The least important widespread presence and significance across different societies and cultures.
B) The most universal
C) The most exclusive
D) The most modern
E) The most traditional

How does the definition of 'family' vary across E) It varies across cultures
cultures? Explanation: The concept of 'family' varies across cultures, indicating that different societies have
A) It doesn't vary diverse definitions and understandings of what constitutes a family unit, reflecting the influence of
B) It varies in terms of economic resources cultural norms and values.
C) It varies in terms of living arrangements
D) It varies in terms of blood relation
E) It varies across cultures

According to the Functionalist view, what is C) Reproduction

one of the paramount functions of the family? Explanation: The Functionalist view emphasizes that one of the paramount functions of the family is
A) Education reproduction, as it is essential for a society to replace dying members in order to maintain itself.
B) Entertainment
C) Reproduction
D) Transportation
E) Communication

What is the role of the family according to the D) Providing protection and economic security
Functionalist view in providing for human Explanation: The Functionalist view highlights the role of the family in providing constant care and
infants? economic security for human infants, which sets it apart from the young of other animal species.
A) Providing education
B) Providing entertainment
C) Providing transportation
D) Providing protection and economic
security
E) Providing communication

How does the Functionalist view describe the C) They monitor behavior and transmit cultural norms, values, and language
role of parents and other kin in relation to a Explanation: According to the Functionalist view, parents and other kin play a crucial role in
child's behavior and cultural transmission? monitoring a child’s behavior and transmitting the norms, values, and language of their culture to the
A) They provide entertainment child, contributing to the process of socialization.
B) They provide transportation
C) They monitor behavior and transmit
cultural norms, values, and language
D) They provide education
E) They provide communication

Where are standards of sexual behavior most B) Within the family circle
clearly defined? Explanation: Standards of sexual behavior are most clearly defined within the family circle,
A) In the workplace highlighting the significant role of the family in shaping and regulating social norms and expectations.
B) Within the family circle
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C) In social clubs
D) In educational institutions
E) In religious institutions

What are family members and relatives C) Affection and companionship

expected to provide? Explanation: Family members and relatives are expected to understand and care for us, providing
A) Financial support affection and companionship when needed, emphasizing the emotional support and connection
B) Career guidance within the family unit.
C) Affection and companionship
D) Educational resources
E) Health care services

How does a new-born child inherit social
status?
A) Through academic achievements
B) Through personal achievements
C) Through inheritance of wealth
D) Through family background and reputation
D) Through family background and reputation
Explanation: Every new-born child inherits a social position due to the family background and
reputation of the parents and siblings, underscoring the influence of family dynamics on social status
and identity.

E) Through community involvement

How is family viewed from the conflict B) As a reflection of wealth and power inequality
perspective? Explanation: The conflict view perceives family as a reflection of the inequality of wealth and power
A) As a reflection of equality and fairness found within the larger society, emphasizing its role in perpetuating societal injustices.
B) As a reflection of wealth and power
inequality
C) As a purely economic unit
D) As a contributor to societal justice
E) As a reflection of societal harmony

According to the conflict view, what role does D) It helps to maintain inequality
family play in maintaining inequality? Explanation: The conflict view asserts that family helps to maintain inequality, aligning with the
A) It promotes equality and fairness perspective that family is a reflection of societal wealth and power disparities.
B) It has no impact on societal inequality
C) It contributes to societal justice
D) It helps to maintain inequality
E) It strives for societal harmony

What have feminist theorists urged social C) The notion that such families are automatically dysfunctional
scientists and social agencies to rethink Explanation: Feminist theorists have advocated for a reevaluation of the assumption that families
regarding families without adult males? without adult males are inherently dysfunctional, challenging traditional societal beliefs and promoting
A) The need for more government a more inclusive perspective on family structures.
intervention
B) The importance of traditional family
structures
C) The notion that such families are
automatically dysfunctional
D) The benefits of having male role models
E) The impact of economic factors on family
dynamics

What area of research have feminist theorists D) Research on single women, single-parent households, and lesbian couples
contributed to regarding families without adult Explanation: Feminist theorists have made significant contributions to research on single women,
males? single-parent households, and lesbian couples, shedding light on diverse family structures and
A) Elderly care in single-parent households advocating for a more comprehensive understanding of family dynamics.
B) Financial management in single-women
households
C) Childcare in lesbian couples
D) Research on single women, single-parent
households, and lesbian couples
E) Education in single-father households

What is the focus of interactionist theorists in B) How individuals interact within the family and in other relationships
the context of family? Explanation: Interactionist theorists concentrate on examining how individuals interact within the
A) Individual behavior outside the family family and in other relationships, emphasizing the significance of interpersonal dynamics within the
B) How individuals interact within the family family unit and beyond.
and in other relationships
C) The history of family structures
D) The economic impact of family dynamics
E) The impact of family on societal norms

What is the emphasis of the Functionalist
theoretical perspective on the family?
A) Promoting conflict within the family
B) Perpetuating inequality
C) Contributing to social stability and roles of
C) Contributing to social stability and roles of family members
Explanation: The Functionalist perspective emphasizes the family's role in contributing to social
stability and defining the roles of family members, highlighting its significance in maintaining societal
order.
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family members
D) Challenging traditional gender roles
E) Focusing on wealth transmission across
generations

According to the Conflict theoretical C) Gender roles

perspective, what is the family seen as Explanation: The Conflict perspective views the family as perpetuating gender roles and the
perpetuating? transmission of poverty or wealth across generations, underscoring its role in reinforcing societal
A) Social stability inequalities.
B) Equality across generations
C) Gender roles
D) Wealth transmission
E) Stability within the family

What does the Feminist theoretical C) Gender roles

perspective consider the family to Explanation: The Feminist perspective highlights the family's role in perpetuating gender roles,
perpetuate? particularly in female-headed households, shedding light on the impact of the family structure on
A) Social stability reinforcing traditional gender norms.
B) Equality across generations
C) Gender roles
D) Wealth transmission
E) Stability within the family

What aspect of family dynamics does the D) Relationships among family members
Interactionist theoretical perspective focus Explanation: The Interactionist perspective centers on the relationships among family members,
on? emphasizing the significance of interpersonal dynamics and interactions within the family unit.
A) Social stability
B) Perpetuation of inequality
C) Gender roles
D) Relationships among family members
E) Wealth transmission across generations

What is a nuclear family? C) One or both parents and their children

A) A family with no children Explanation: A nuclear family consists of one or both parents and their children, representing a
B) A family with multiple generations fundamental family structure that is commonly recognized in many societies.
C) One or both parents and their children
D) A family with only one parent
E) A family with adopted children

What is a family of orientation? C) The nuclear family into which the person is born or adopted
A) A family with multiple generations Explanation: A family of orientation refers to the nuclear family into which a person is born or
B) A family with no children adopted, highlighting the familial environment in which an individual is raised and socialized.
C) The nuclear family into which the person is
born or adopted
D) A family with only one parent
E) A family with adopted children

What is a family of procreation? D) A new nuclear family formed when a person marries
A) A family with no children Explanation: A family of procreation is formed when a person marries, creating a new nuclear family
B) A family with multiple generations unit separate from their family of orientation, signifying the expansion of the familial network.
C) The nuclear family into which the person is
born or adopted
D) A new nuclear family formed when a
person marries
E) A family with adopted children

What is an extended family? B) Two or more generations

A) A family with no children Explanation: An extended family encompasses two or more generations within the familial structure,
B) A family with multiple generations illustrating a broader and more inclusive family unit beyond the nuclear family.
C) The nuclear family into which the person is
born or adopted
D) A new nuclear family formed when a
person marries
E) A family with adopted children

What is kinship? D) Network of people who are related by marriage, birth, or adoption
A) A family with no children Explanation: Kinship refers to the network of people who are related by marriage, birth, or adoption,
B) A family with multiple generations emphasizing the various connections and relationships within a family system.
C) The nuclear family into which the person is
born or adopted
D) Network of people who are related by
marriage, birth, or adoption
E) A family with adopted children

What are the factors that family organization B) Marriage Patterns

is dependent on? Explanation: Family organization is dependent on factors such as marriage patterns, residential
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A) Education Patterns patterns, descendant patterns, and authority patterns. Marriage patterns play a crucial role in shaping
B) Marriage Patterns the structure and dynamics of a family.
C) Career Patterns
D) Social Media Patterns
E) Religious Patterns

Which pattern plays a role in shaping family B) Residential Patterns

organization? Explanation: Residential patterns are one of the factors that influence family organization. The
A) Friendship Patterns location and type of residence can impact the interactions and dynamics within a family unit.
B) Residential Patterns
C) Travel Patterns
D) Fashion Patterns
E) Descendant Patterns

What influences the structure of a family? B) Descendant Patterns

A) Weather Patterns Explanation: The structure of a family can be influenced by descendant patterns, among other
B) Descendant Patterns factors. The way in which lineage and descendants are recognized and organized can impact the
C) Music Patterns overall family organization.
D) Authority Patterns
E) Food Patterns

Which pattern impacts the dynamics within a B) Authority Patterns

family? Explanation: Authority patterns play a significant role in shaping the dynamics and power structures
A) Technology Patterns within a family. The distribution of authority and decision-making processes can impact the
B) Authority Patterns functioning of the family unit.
C) Art Patterns
D) Language Patterns
E) Marriage Patterns

What is the definition of patrilocality in D) Couple lives with or near husband's family
residential patterns? Explanation: Patrilocality refers to the residential pattern where a couple lives with or near the
A) Couple lives with or near wife's family husband's family, reflecting a cultural practice that emphasizes the husband's family as the primary
B) Couple decides which parents to live with residence for the couple.
or near
C) Couple lives apart from both sets of
parents
D) Couple lives with or near husband's family
E) Couple lives with or near extended family

What does matrilocality refer to in residential D) Couple lives with or near wife's family
patterns? Explanation: Matrilocality is characterized by the couple living with or near the wife's family,
A) Couple lives with or near husband's family highlighting a residential pattern that places emphasis on the wife's family as the primary residence
B) Couple lives with or near extended family for the couple.
C) Couple lives apart from both sets of
parents
D) Couple lives with or near wife's family
E) Couple decides which parents to live with
or near

What is the concept of bilocality in residential B) Couple decides which parents to live with or near
patterns? Explanation: Bilocality involves the couple making the decision on which parents to live with or near,
A) Couple lives with or near wife's family reflecting a residential pattern that provides the couple with autonomy in choosing their living
B) Couple decides which parents to live with arrangement.
or near
C) Couple lives apart from both sets of
parents
D) Couple lives with or near husband's family
E) Couple lives with or near extended family

What does neolocality signify in residential C) Couple lives apart from both sets of parents
patterns? Explanation: Neolocality refers to the residential pattern where a couple lives apart from both sets of
A) Couple lives with or near husband's family parents, indicating a modern living arrangement that prioritizes independence from the influence of
B) Couple lives with or near extended family either spouse's family.
C) Couple lives apart from both sets of
parents
D) Couple lives with or near wife's family
E) Couple decides which parents to live with
or near

What is patrilineal descent? C) Kinship traced through the father's family

A) Kinship traced through the mother's family Explanation: Patrilineal descent refers to kinship traced through the father's family, and it involves the
B) Kinship traced through both parents passing of property from father to son, reflecting a traditional inheritance pattern in certain cultures.
C) Kinship traced through the father's family
D) Kinship traced through the grandfather's
family
E) Kinship traced through the son's family
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What is matrilineal descent? B) Kinship traced through the mother's family

A) Kinship traced through the father's family Explanation: Matrilineal descent involves kinship traced through the mother's family, with property
B) Kinship traced through the mother's family passed from mother to daughter, representing a distinct inheritance system prevalent in certain
C) Kinship traced through both parents societies.
D) Kinship traced through the grandmother's
family
E) Kinship traced through the daughter's
family

What is bilateral descent? C) Kinship traced through both parents

A) Kinship traced through the mother's family Explanation: Bilateral descent refers to kinship traced through both parents, and it involves property
B) Kinship traced through the father's family inherited from either side of the family, reflecting a more inclusive approach to inheritance and
C) Kinship traced through both parents kinship.
D) Kinship traced through the grandfather's
family
E) Kinship traced through the son's family

What is the defining characteristic of a B) The father holds most of the authority
patriarchy? Explanation: In a patriarchy, the father holds most of the authority, reflecting a societal structure
A) The mother holds most of the authority where power and decision-making are predominantly in the hands of male figures.
B) The father holds most of the authority
C) Both parents share authority equally
D) The children hold most of the authority
E) There is no authority in a patriarchy

In a matriarchy, who holds most of the D) The mother

authority? Explanation: In a matriarchy, the mother holds most of the authority, signifying a social system where
A) The father power and decision-making are primarily in the hands of female figures.
B) The children
C) Both parents equally
D) The mother
E) There is no authority in a matriarchy

What is the characteristic of an egalitarian C) Both parents share authority equally

authority pattern? Explanation: In an egalitarian authority pattern, both the mother and father share authority equally,
A) The mother holds most of the authority illustrating a social structure where power and decision-making are distributed evenly between both
B) The father holds most of the authority parental figures.
C) Both parents share authority equally
D) The children hold most of the authority
E) There is no authority in an egalitarian
system

How is marriage defined? B) A union between a man and a woman

A) A union between two friends Explanation: Marriage is defined as a socially approved sexual and economic union, typically
B) A union between a man and a woman between a woman and a man, reflecting the traditional understanding of marriage in many societies.
C) A union between siblings
D) A union between colleagues
E) A union between two strangers

According to Stephens (1963), what is the B) Permanent

presumed nature of marriage? Explanation: Stephens (1963) presumes that marriage is more or less permanent, highlighting the
A) Temporary expectation of long-term commitment within the institution of marriage.
B) Permanent
C) Variable
D) Social
E) Economic

According to Murdock (1949), what does B) Economic and social aspects

marriage unite? Explanation: Murdock (1949) states that marriage unites the economic and the social, emphasizing
A) Religion and politics the combination of these two fundamental aspects within the institution of marriage.
B) Economic and social aspects
C) Family and community
D) Education and employment
E) Art and culture

Is marriage considered universal or specific B) Universal

to certain cultures? Explanation: Marriage is considered universal, indicating that it is a widespread institution found
A) Specific to certain cultures across diverse cultures and societies.
B) Universal
C) Varies by region
D) Varies by time period
E) Limited to developed countries

How does the nature of marriage vary? D) It varies from society to society
A) It remains constant across all societies Explanation: The nature of marriage varies from society to society, highlighting the diversity and
B) It is always temporary cultural specificity of marital practices and customs.
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C) It is always permanent
D) It varies from society to society
E) It is consistent across time periods

What is one of the functions of marriage B) Regulates sexual behavior

according to the provided content? Explanation: One of the functions of marriage, as mentioned in the content, is to regulate sexual
A) Regulates traffic laws behavior, highlighting its role in establishing social norms and expectations regarding intimate
B) Regulates sexual behavior relationships.
C) Regulates internet usage
D) Regulates food consumption
E) Regulates clothing trends

What need does marriage fulfill according to B) Economic needs

the provided content? Explanation: The content specifies that marriage fulfills the economic needs of partners, emphasizing
A) Emotional needs its role in providing financial stability and support within the marital relationship.
B) Economic needs
C) Social needs
D) Spiritual needs
E) Physical needs

What does marriage perpetuate according to B) Perpetuates kinship groups

the provided content? Explanation: According to the content, marriage perpetuates kinship groups, emphasizing its role in
A) Perpetuates fashion trends maintaining and continuing family connections and lineages.
B) Perpetuates kinship groups
C) Perpetuates musical traditions
D) Perpetuates technological advancements
E) Perpetuates political ideologies

What does marriage provide an institution for A) Care and enculturation of children
according to the provided content? Explanation: The content highlights that marriage provides an institution for the care and
A) Care and enculturation of children enculturation of children, underscoring its role in child-rearing and socialization within a family
B) Care and enculturation of animals structure.
C) Care and enculturation of plants
D) Care and enculturation of artifacts
E) Care and enculturation of buildings

What are the two kinds of marriage among C) Talikettu kalyanam and sambandham
the Nayar of Southern India? Explanation: The Nayar of Southern India practiced two kinds of marriage: talikettu kalyanam, which
A) Wedding and reception translates to 'necklet-tying ceremony,' and sambandham, the customary nuptials of a man and
B) Engagement and marriage woman, reflecting their unique marriage customs and traditions.
C) Talikettu kalyanam and sambandham
D) Traditional and modern
E) Civil and religious

What is the traditional marriage practice of B) Trial marriage

the Bontoc Tribe in the Philippines? Explanation: The traditional marriage practice of the Bontoc Tribe involves trial marriage, where a girl
A) Arranged marriages at puberty lives in a house called ulog, and potential husbands can have sexual relations with her. If
B) Trial marriage she becomes pregnant, they then proceed to get married, reflecting the unique cultural norms of the
C) Polygamous marriage tribe.
D) Same-sex marriage
E) Child marriage

Why is marriage considered universal? B) Because of economic activities

A) Due to religious beliefs
B) Because of economic activities
C) Because of government laws
D) Because of cultural traditions
E) Due to social media influence
Explanation: Marriage is considered universal due to the gender division of labor, where males and
females in every society perform different economic activities, and marriage serves as a mechanism
for women and men to share the products of their labor.

What is the significance of prolonged infant C) It leads to the institution of marriage

dependency among humans? Explanation: The prolonged infant dependency among humans, particularly the burden it places on
A) It allows women to focus on work outside the main child caregiver, often the woman, may have led to the institution of marriage as a means to
the home share the responsibilities of childcare and other work.
B) It is shorter than that of other primates
C) It leads to the institution of marriage
D) It has no impact on human society
E) It reduces the need for male involvement
in childcare

What is unique about human female sexuality C) They may engage in intercourse any time of the year
compared to most female primates? Explanation: Unlike most female primates, human females have continuous sexuality and may
A) They only engage in intercourse during engage in intercourse at any time of the year, which may have posed challenges in sexual
specific times of the year competition among males for females, leading to the institution of marriage as a solution.
B) They do not engage in intercourse at all
C) They may engage in intercourse any time
of the year
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D) They engage in intercourse only during

mating season
E) They engage in intercourse only when
pregnant

What problem did continuous female D) It posed problems in sexual competitions among males for females
sexuality pose in terms of sexual competition Explanation: The continuous female sexuality of human females posed challenges in sexual
among males for females? competition among males for females, which necessitated the institution of marriage as a solution to
A) It led to decreased sexual competition address this issue.
B) It led to increased cooperation among
males
C) It led to decreased interest in females
D) It posed problems in sexual competitions
among males for females
E) It had no impact on sexual competition

What is the definition of monogamy in C) Marriage involving one man and one woman at a time
marriage? Explanation: Monogamy in marriage refers to the practice of being married to one person at a time,
A) Marriage involving multiple partners at the typically involving one man and one woman. This form of marriage is widely recognized in many
same time cultures around the world.
B) Marriage involving one man and multiple
women
C) Marriage involving one man and one
woman at a time
D) Marriage involving same-sex partners
E) Marriage involving a group of people

What is the concept of polygamy in marriage? E) Any marriage with more than two spouses
Explanation: Polygamy in marriage encompasses any form of marriage with more than two spouses,
A) Marriage involving one man and one which includes polygyny, polyandry, and group marriage. This type of marriage deviates from the
woman at a time traditional monogamous structure.
B) Marriage involving multiple partners at the
same time
C) Marriage involving same-sex partners
D) Marriage involving a group of people
E) Any marriage with more than two spouses

What is the characteristic of serial monogamy A) Multiple partners in lifetime but never at the same time
in marriage? Explanation: Serial monogamy in marriage refers to the practice of having multiple partners in a
A) Multiple partners in lifetime but never at lifetime but never at the same time. This pattern involves a series of monogamous relationships over
the same time time.
B) Marriage involving one man and several
women
C) Marriage involving a woman and several
men
D) More than one man is married to more
than one woman at the same time
E) Marriage involving one man and one
woman at a time

What is the definition of polygyny in C) Marriage involving a man and several women
marriage? Explanation: Polygyny in marriage involves a man being married to several women simultaneously.
A) Marriage involving one man and one This form of marriage has been practiced in various cultures throughout history.
woman at a time
B) Marriage involving multiple partners at the
same time
C) Marriage involving a man and several
women
D) Marriage involving a woman and several
men
E) Marriage involving same-sex partners

What is the concept of group marriage? D) More than one man is married to more than one woman at the same time
A) Marriage involving one man and one Explanation: Group marriage is characterized by more than one man being married to more than one
woman at a time woman at the same time. This type of marriage is rare and typically short-lived.
B) Marriage involving multiple partners at the
same time
C) Marriage involving a man and several
women
D) More than one man is married to more
than one woman at the same time
E) More than one man is married to more
than one woman at the same time

What is the definition of monogamy? B) Having one spouse during a lifetime

A) Having multiple spouses at the same time Explanation: Monogamy is defined as an individual having only one spouse during their lifetime or at
B) Having one spouse during a lifetime any one time, which contrasts with polygamy or other forms of marriage involving multiple partners.
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C) Having no spouse at any time

D) Having multiple spouses sequentially
E) Having multiple spouses legally

What crime is committed when a person B) Bigamy

marries another while still being lawfully Explanation: In countries that do not permit polygamy, a person who marries another while still being
married to someone else in countries that do lawfully married to another commits the crime of bigamy. The second marriage is considered legally
not permit polygamy? null and void in such cases.
A) Adultery
B) Bigamy
C) Polygamy
D) Fraud
E) Forgery

Where do newlywed couples visit to receive C) Tamerlane's statues in Uzbekistan

wedding blessings in Uzbekistan? Explanation: Newlywed couples visit Tamerlane's statues in Uzbekistan to receive wedding
A) The Great Wall of China blessings, reflecting the cultural significance and tradition associated with this historical site in
B) The Eiffel Tower in Paris Uzbekistan.
C) Tamerlane's statues in Uzbekistan
D) The Colosseum in Rome
E) The Taj Mahal in India

What is serial monogamy? C) Having only one legal spouse at a time

A) Having multiple legal spouses at the same Explanation: Serial monogamy refers to the practice of having only one legal spouse at a time,
time allowing for multiple marriages over the course of an individual's life but with only one legal spouse at
B) Having no legal spouse at any time any given time.
C) Having only one legal spouse at a time
D) Having multiple romantic partners at the
same time
E) Having no romantic partner at any time

What is the average number of marriages per C) 3

individual in serial monogamy? Explanation: In the context of serial monogamy, the calculated average of marriages per individual is
A) 1 three, indicating a pattern of multiple marriages over time with only one legal spouse at any given
B) 2 time.
C) 3
D) 4
E) 5

What kind of relative is created through serial C) Ex-spouse

monogamy? Explanation: Serial monogamy creates a new kind of relative known as the 'ex-', such as the 'ex-wife'
A) Step-sibling or 'ex-husband', who remains an active part of the individual's life due to shared resources or child
B) Half-sibling custody, despite the end of the legal marriage.
C) Ex-spouse
D) In-law
E) Niece or nephew

What is the definition of polygyny? B) One man marries two or more women
A) One woman marries two or more men Explanation: Polygyny is defined as one man marrying two or more women, which is a common
B) One man marries two or more women practice in certain societies and cultures, often associated with specific economic and social factors.
C) One person marries multiple partners of
any gender
D) One person marries only one partner
E) One person marries multiple partners but
of the same gender

In which societies is polygyny commonly C) Societies with intensive female labor

found? Explanation: Polygyny is often found in societies with intensive female labor, such as horticulturists
A) Societies with predominantly male labor and pastoralists, indicating a correlation between the practice of polygyny and the economic activities
B) Societies with intensive male labor of these societies.
C) Societies with intensive female labor
D) Societies with wealthy women
E) Societies with no specific labor division

What type of societies often have polygynous C) Societies with wealthy men
marriages? Explanation: Polygynous marriages are often found in societies with wealthy men, suggesting a link
A) Societies with poor men between economic status and the practice of polygyny within these societies.
B) Societies with wealthy women
C) Societies with wealthy men
D) Societies with equal wealth distribution
E) Societies with no wealth

How are large herds typically managed in D) They are reduced by division among the women
polygynous societies? Explanation: In polygynous societies, large herds are usually reduced by division among the women,
A) They are kept intact with no division reflecting a specific social and economic dynamic related to the practice of polygyny.
B) They are reduced by division among the
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men
C) They are reduced by division among the
children
D) They are reduced by division among the
women
E) They are increased by division among the
women

What is polyandry? B) One woman marrying two or more men

A) One man marrying two or more women Explanation: Polyandry is the practice of one woman marrying two or more men, a custom found in
B) One woman marrying two or more men fewer than a dozen societies, including Tibet, Nepal, and northern India. This unique marital
C) One man marrying one woman arrangement challenges traditional norms and has cultural significance in specific regions.
D) One woman marrying one man
E) One person marrying multiple partners of
any gender

In how many societies is the custom of C) Fewer than a dozen

polyandry found? Explanation: The custom of polyandry is found in fewer than a dozen societies, including Tibet,
A) More than a dozen Nepal, and northern India, highlighting its rarity and cultural specificity in certain regions.
B) Exactly a dozen
C) Fewer than a dozen
D) Exactly ten
E) Exactly five

Why is there no division between the men in C) Because there is only one child bearer
polyandry? Explanation: In polyandry, there is no division between the men because there is only one child
A) Because they are all related bearer, which is a unique aspect of this marital arrangement. This characteristic distinguishes
B) Because they do not interact with each polyandry from other forms of marriage and has implications for family dynamics.
other
C) Because there is only one child bearer
D) Because they have equal rights
E) Because they live in separate locations

Which regions practice polyandry? D) Tibet, Nepal, and northern India

A) South America and Africa Explanation: Polyandry is practiced in regions including Tibet, Nepal, and northern India, reflecting its
B) Europe and Asia cultural significance and limited prevalence in specific geographic areas.
C) North America and Australia
D) Tibet, Nepal, and northern India
E) Middle East and Southeast Asia

What is one of the population control benefits D) Controlled population growth

of polyandry? Explanation: Polyandry is noted for its ability to control population growth, as there is only one child
A) Increased fertility rates bearer in the marital arrangement. This unique characteristic has implications for demographic trends
B) Decreased life expectancy and family planning in societies where polyandry is practiced.
C) Reduced infant mortality
D) Controlled population growth
E) Higher birth rates

Where is fraternal polyandry practiced? B) In Tibet

A) In the United States Explanation: Fraternal polyandry is specifically practiced in Tibet, involving the marriage of one
B) In Tibet woman to two or more men who are brothers to each other, highlighting the unique cultural practice
C) In Australia of this region.
D) In France
E) In Japan

What is the typical number of adults in a B) 3-6

group marriage? Explanation: A group marriage typically consists of three to six adults, highlighting the unique nature
A) 1-2 of this marriage-like arrangement and the potential for a larger family unit.
B) 3-6
C) 7-10
D) 11-15
E) 16-20

What do partners in a group marriage D) Finances, children, and household responsibilities

typically share? Explanation: Partners in a group marriage typically share finances, children, and household
A) Only living space responsibilities, emphasizing the communal nature of this type of arrangement and the collective
B) Only finances contributions to family life.
C) Only children
D) Finances, children, and household
responsibilities
E) None of the above

What is a group marriage pattern? D) A pattern of marriage between more than two people
A) A pattern of alternating partners Explanation: A group marriage pattern refers to a marriage-like arrangement between more than two
B) A pattern of individual independence people, distinguishing it from traditional monogamous relationships and highlighting its unique
C) A pattern of shared responsibilities structure.
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D) A pattern of marriage between more than

two people
E) A pattern of traditional monogamy

In the context of group marriage, what is the D) A relationship between multiple brothers and their wives, or multiple sisters and their husbands
relationship of punalua? Explanation: The relationship of punalua, as observed among the Ancient Hawaiians, involved
A) A relationship between parents and multiple brothers with their wives, or multiple sisters with their husbands, who were inclined to
children possess each other in common, illustrating the concept of group marriage.
B) A relationship between cousins
C) A relationship between siblings
D) A relationship between multiple brothers
and their wives, or multiple sisters and their
husbands
E) A relationship between friends

In what way do unmarried men among the C) By having temporary relationships with their brothers' wives
Kurnai of Australia have access to their Explanation: Among the Kurnai of Australia, unmarried men have access to their brothers' wives
brothers' wives? through temporary relationships, reflecting a unique aspect of group marriage within their cultural
A) Through a formal arrangement with the context.
community elders
B) By marrying their brothers' wives after their
brothers' death
C) By having temporary relationships with
their brothers' wives
D) By living in the same household as their
brothers' wives
E) By having joint ownership of property with
their brothers' wives

What is same-sex marriage? B) Marriage between people of the same gender

A) Marriage between people of different Explanation: Same-sex marriage refers to marriage between people of the same gender, whether
religions conducted as a secular civil ceremony or in a religious setting, highlighting the legal and social
B) Marriage between people of the same recognition of such unions.
gender
C) Marriage between people of the same
nationality
D) Marriage between people of the same age
E) Marriage between people of the same
occupation

What is another term for same-sex marriage? D) Gay marriage

A) Civil union Explanation: Same-sex marriage is also known as 'gay marriage', reflecting the terminology
B) Heterosexual marriage commonly used to describe marriages between individuals of the same gender, whether in a secular
C) Traditional marriage or religious context.
D) Gay marriage
E) Polygamous marriage

Which economic aspect of marriage involves A) Bride Price/Bride Wealth

the groom or his family paying the bride's Explanation: Bride Price/Bride Wealth is the economic aspect of marriage where the groom or his
family? family pays the bride's family, reflecting the cultural and economic significance of this practice in
A) Bride Price/Bride Wealth various societies.
B) Bride Service
C) Exchange of Females
D) Gift Exchange
E) Dowry

What economic aspect of marriage involves B) Bride Service

the groom working for the bride's family for a Explanation: Bride Service is the economic aspect of marriage where the groom works for the bride's
certain period of time? family for a specific duration, highlighting the unique cultural and economic dynamics of this practice.
A) Bride Price/Bride Wealth
B) Bride Service
C) Exchange of Females
D) Gift Exchange
E) Dowry

Which economic aspect of marriage involves C) Exchange of Females

the exchange of women between two Explanation: Exchange of Females is the economic aspect of marriage that involves the exchange of
families? women between two families, reflecting the cultural and economic traditions of certain societies.
A) Bride Price/Bride Wealth
B) Bride Service
C) Exchange of Females
D) Gift Exchange
E) Dowry

What economic aspect of marriage involves D) Gift Exchange

the exchange of gifts between the families of Explanation: Gift Exchange is the economic aspect of marriage that involves the exchange of gifts
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the bride and groom? between the families of the bride and groom, emphasizing the cultural and economic significance of
A) Bride Price/Bride Wealth this tradition.
B) Bride Service
C) Exchange of Females
D) Gift Exchange
E) Dowry

Which economic aspect of marriage involves E) Dowry

the transfer of parental property, wealth, or Explanation: Dowry is the economic aspect of marriage that involves the transfer of parental property,
gifts to the bride and groom? wealth, or gifts to the bride and groom, underscoring the cultural and economic implications of this
A) Bride Price/Bride Wealth practice in different societies.
B) Bride Service
C) Exchange of Females
D) Gift Exchange
E) Dowry

What is bride price or bride wealth? C) An amount of money or wealth paid by the groom or his family to the bride's parents
A) A gift given by the bride's family to the Explanation: Bride price, also known as bride wealth, refers to the amount of money, property, or
groom other forms of wealth paid by the groom or his family to the parents of the woman he has just married
B) A payment made by the bride to the or is going to marry. This practice is common in various cultures and serves as a significant aspect of
groom's family marriage traditions.
C) An amount of money or wealth paid by the
groom or his family to the bride's parents
D) A tax imposed on married couples
E) A government subsidy for married
individuals

What is bride service? B) A custom of the groom working for the bride's family in exchange for the right to marry her
A) A custom of exchanging gifts between the Explanation: Bride service involves the groom working for the bride's family in exchange for the right
bride and groom to marry her, highlighting the cultural practice of labor as a form of marriage agreement.
B) A custom of the groom working for the
bride's family in exchange for the right to
marry her
C) A custom of the bride working for the
groom's family in exchange for the right to
marry him
D) A custom of the bride's family paying a
dowry to the groom
E) A custom of the groom's family paying a
dowry to the bride

What is the practice of Exchange of B) The exchange of female relatives between families
Females? Explanation: The practice of Exchange of Females involves the groom's family trading one of his
A) The exchange of gifts between families sisters or female relatives for the bride, reflecting a cultural tradition that is specific to certain
B) The exchange of female relatives between societies.
families
C) The exchange of money between families
D) The exchange of male relatives between
families
E) The exchange of food between families

In which type of societies does the Exchange C) Horticultural and egalitarian societies
of Females typically occur? Explanation: The Exchange of Females is commonly observed in horticultural and egalitarian
A) Agricultural and hierarchical societies societies, where women have significant roles in primary subsistence, highlighting the cultural and
B) Hunter-gatherer and patriarchal societies societal context in which this practice takes place.
C) Horticultural and egalitarian societies
D) Industrial and matriarchal societies
E) Pastoral and communal societies

What is the purpose of the gift exchange E) To exchange gifts of equal value
custom in a wedding? Explanation: The custom of gift exchange in a wedding serves the purpose of exchanging gifts of
A) To show off wealth equal value between the families of the bride and groom, symbolizing equality and mutual respect in
B) To establish dominance the union.
C) To display generosity
D) To exchange gifts of unequal value
E) To exchange gifts of equal value

What is dowry in the context of marriage? B) A transfer of goods from the bride's family to the groom
A) A gift from the groom's family to the bride's Explanation: Dowry involves the transfer of goods from the bride's family to the groom as a form of
family compensation for accepting the responsibility of her support, reflecting the cultural and traditional
B) A transfer of goods from the bride's family significance of this practice.
to the groom
C) A financial contribution from both families
D) A symbolic gesture exchanged between
the families
E) A payment made by the bride to the
groom's family
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In which type of cultures is dowry commonly C) Cultures where women's roles are less valued than men
practiced? Explanation: Dowry is prevalent in cultures where women's roles are less valued than men,
A) Cultures where women's roles are highly highlighting the societal and gender dynamics that contribute to the perpetuation of this practice.
valued
B) Cultures where men and women have
equal roles
C) Cultures where women's roles are less
valued than men
D) Cultures where marriage is not a common
practice
E) Cultures where dowry is illegal

What typically determines the size of a C) The desirability of the daughter

dowry? Explanation: The size of a dowry is often determined by the desirability of the daughter, reflecting the
A) The wealth of the groom's family cultural and social factors that influence the valuation of women within the context of marriage.
B) The number of guests at the wedding
C) The desirability of the bride
D) The age of the bride's parents
E) The educational background of the bride

In which type of societies is dowry practiced? D) Societies with a high degree of social stratification
A) Societies with abundant resources Explanation: Dowry is practiced in societies with a high degree of social stratification, where the
B) Societies with gender equality exchange of wealth through dowry serves as a social and economic indicator of status and hierarchy.
C) Societies where women contribute
significantly to primary subsistence
D) Societies with a high degree of social
stratification
E) Societies with strict marriage laws

In what type of societies is a man not allowed D) Monogamous societies

to marry more than one woman Explanation: In societies where a man is not allowed to marry more than one woman simultaneously,
simultaneously? the practice of dowry is often prevalent, as it serves as a means of establishing economic stability
A) Patriarchal societies and security within a monogamous marriage.
B) Matriarchal societies
C) Egalitarian societies
D) Monogamous societies
E) Polygamous societies

What is the purpose of the dowry in some A) To guarantee future support for a woman and children
societies? Explanation: The dowry is intended to ensure future support for a woman and her children,
A) To guarantee future support for a woman particularly in societies where women may not engage in primary subsistence work. This practice
and children reflects cultural and social norms related to marriage and family support.
B) To ensure equal rights for women
C) To provide financial security for the groom
D) To encourage women to work
E) To promote gender equality

In what type of societies is the dowry D) Monogamous societies with a high degree of social inequality
intended to attract the best bridegroom for a Explanation: The dowry is intended to attract the best bridegroom for a daughter in monogamous
daughter? societies with a high degree of social inequality, reflecting the cultural and social dynamics of
A) Polygamous societies marriage and status within these societies.
B) Egalitarian societies
C) Monogamous societies with low social
inequality
D) Monogamous societies with a high degree
of social inequality
E) Matriarchal societies

What is the definition of incest? C) Sexual relations between closely related individuals
A) Sexual relations between strangers Explanation: Incest refers to sexual relations between individuals who are closely related, to the
B) Marriage between distant relatives extent that it is forbidden by law to marry. This definition highlights the cultural and legal implications
C) Sexual relations between closely related of incest.
individuals
D) Marriage between people from different
cultures
E) Friendship between siblings

How is 'taboo' defined? B) A rule against doing or saying something in a particular culture or religion
A) A rule against eating certain foods Explanation: Taboo is defined as a rule against doing or saying something in a particular culture or
B) A rule against doing or saying something religion, and it also refers to something that is not acceptable to talk about or do. This definition
in a particular culture or religion emphasizes the cultural and social restrictions associated with taboo practices.
C) A rule against wearing specific clothing
D) A rule against using certain words
E) A rule against traveling to certain places

What does the incest taboo prohibit? B) Sexual relationships and marriage between some categories of kin
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A) Relationships between friends Explanation: The incest taboo is a norm that specifically prohibits sexual relationships and marriage
B) Sexual relationships and marriage between certain categories of kin, highlighting the cultural and social restrictions placed on these
between some categories of kin types of relationships.
C) Relationships between coworkers
D) Marriage between people from different
countries
E) Relationships between distant relatives

What is the most universal aspect of the C) Prohibition of relationships between parents and children of the opposite sex as well as brothers
incest taboo? and sisters
A) Prohibition of relationships between friends Explanation: The most universal aspect of the incest taboo is the prohibition of sexual relationships
between parents and children of the opposite sex as well as brothers and sisters, emphasizing the
B) Prohibition of relationships between widespread cultural and societal norms regarding these familial relationships.
coworkers
C) Prohibition of relationships between
parents and children of the opposite sex as
well as brothers and sisters
D) Prohibition of relationships between
distant relatives
E) Prohibition of relationships between people
from different countries

In the past, which families were permitted C) Royal or monarch families

incestuous relationships? Explanation: Royal or monarch families of the past were permitted incestuous relationships in order
A) Families living in rural areas to maintain their bloodline, illustrating the historical exceptions to the incest taboo based on social
B) Families with many children and political considerations.
C) Royal or monarch families
D) Families with a long history
E) Families with high social status

Who proposed the Psychoanalytic Theory of B) Sigmund Freud

the incest taboo? Explanation: The Psychoanalytic Theory of the incest taboo was proposed by Sigmund Freud, who
A) Carl Jung suggested that the taboo is a reaction against unconscious, unacceptable desires, particularly in
B) Sigmund Freud relation to familial relationships.
C) B.F. Skinner
D) Albert Bandura
E) Ivan Pavlov

According to the Psychoanalytic Theory, what C) Unconscious, unacceptable desires

is the reason for the incest taboo? Explanation: The Psychoanalytic Theory posits that the incest taboo is a reaction against
A) Fear of punishment unconscious, unacceptable desires, such as a son's attraction to the mother, leading to jealousy and
B) Social convention hostility towards the father. To avoid conflict, the son must renounce and repress these feelings,
C) Unconscious, unacceptable desires according to this theory.
D) Lack of opportunity
E) Religious doctrine

What does the Psychoanalytic Theory C) It results in jealousy and hostility towards the father
suggest about a son's attraction to the Explanation: According to the Psychoanalytic Theory, a son's attraction to the mother can result in
mother? jealousy and hostility towards the father, leading to conflict within the family dynamic, which must be
A) It is encouraged resolved through the son renouncing and repressing these feelings.
B) It leads to positive family dynamics
C) It results in jealousy and hostility towards
the father
D) It has no impact on family relationships
E) It is a natural phase of development

What limitation does the Psychoanalytic C) It does not explain brother-sister incest taboo
Theory have in explaining the incest taboo? Explanation: The Psychoanalytic Theory does not provide an explanation for the brother-sister incest
A) It does not address father-daughter incest taboo, which is a limitation in its comprehensive understanding of the cultural and societal factors
B) It does not consider societal norms influencing the incest taboo.
C) It does not explain brother-sister incest
taboo
D) It does not account for cultural variations
E) It does not acknowledge the role of religion

Who proposed the Family Disruption Theory B) Bronislaw Malinowski

regarding the incest taboo? Explanation: The Family Disruption Theory, attributed to Bronislaw Malinowski, suggests that sexual
A) Sigmund Freud competition among family members would lead to rivalry and tension, ultimately disrupting the
B) Bronislaw Malinowski effective functioning of the family unit.
C) Margaret Mead
D) Claude Lévi-Strauss
E) Franz Boas

According to the Family Disruption Theory, C) Sexual competition

what would create tension within the family Explanation: The Family Disruption Theory posits that sexual competition among family members
unit? would create significant rivalry and tension, leading to the dysfunction of the family unit, as proposed
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A) Economic competition by Bronislaw Malinowski.

B) Educational rivalry
C) Sexual competition
D) Social status competition
E) Religious competition

What does the Family Disruption Theory fail A) The impact of parental authority
to explain? Explanation: The Family Disruption Theory, as proposed by Bronislaw Malinowski, does not
A) The impact of parental authority adequately explain how a brother-sister relationship could disrupt parental authority, highlighting a
B) The role of extended family members limitation in the theory's explanatory power.
C) The influence of societal norms
D) The significance of cultural traditions
E) The effect of economic factors

According to the theory of Biological C) To prevent abnormal offspring

Degeneration, why did the taboo on incest Explanation: The theory of Biological Degeneration posits that the taboo on incest emerged among
emerge among early Homo? early Homo to prevent the birth of abnormal offspring resulting from incestuous unions. This
A) Due to religious beliefs highlights the biological basis for the development of the incest taboo.
B) Because of societal pressure
C) To prevent abnormal offspring
D) To promote genetic diversity
E) To establish power dynamics

According to the Cooperation Theory, why C) To ensure that individuals would marry members of other families
was the incest taboo instituted? Explanation: The Cooperation Theory posits that the incest taboo was established to promote
A) To promote suspicion and hostility marriage between individuals from different families, with the aim of reducing suspicion and hostility
between family groups between family groups and fostering cooperation.
B) To encourage individuals to marry within
their own families
C) To ensure that individuals would marry
members of other families
D) To discourage cooperation between family
groups
E) To maintain suspicion and hostility
between family groups

What is exogamy in the context of marriage? B) Marriage to someone outside one's own kin group or community
A) Marriage within one's own kin group Explanation: Exogamy refers to the practice of marrying someone outside one's own kin group or
B) Marriage to someone outside one's own community, which serves to establish connections and relationships beyond one's immediate social
kin group or community circle.
C) Marriage to a stranger
D) Marriage to a distant relative
E) Marriage within the same community

What is endogamy in the context of D) Marriage to someone within one's own kin group
marriage? Explanation: Endogamy involves marrying someone within one's own kin group, which can help
A) Marriage to a stranger maintain social and cultural ties within a specific community or group.
B) Marriage within the same community
C) Marriage to someone outside one's own
kin group or community
D) Marriage to someone within one's own kin
group
E) Marriage to a distant relative

What is the concept of arranged marriages? D) Joining together of two kin groups to form new social and economic ties
A) Marriage based on love and attraction Explanation: Arranged marriages involve the joining together of two kin groups to form new social
B) Marriage to a stranger and economic ties, often with the involvement of families and communities in the decision-making
C) Marriage without any family involvement process.
D) Joining together of two kin groups to form
new social and economic ties
E) Marriage without any social or economic
considerations

What is cross cousin marriage? C) Between cousins of the opposite sex

A) Between siblings
B) Between cousins of the same sex
C) Between cousins of the opposite sex
D) Between unrelated individuals
E) Between parents and children
Explanation: Cross cousin marriage refers to the union between the children of siblings of the
opposite sex, highlighting a specific form of cousin marriage that is culturally significant in certain
societies.

What is parallel cousin marriage? B) Between cousins of the same sex

A) Between siblings
B) Between cousins of the same sex
C) Between cousins of the opposite sex
D) Between unrelated individuals
E) Between parents and children
Explanation: Parallel cousin marriage involves the union between the children of siblings of the same
sex, representing a distinct form of cousin marriage that holds cultural and social significance in
various communities.
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What is Levirate marriage? A) A man is obliged to marry his brother's widow

A) A man is obliged to marry his brother's Explanation: Levirate marriage is a custom in which a man is obligated to marry his brother's widow,
widow reflecting a specific cultural practice that has been observed in various societies.
B) A woman is obliged to marry her deceased
sister's husband
C) A man is obliged to marry his deceased
sister's husband
D) A woman is obliged to marry her brother's
widow
E) A man is obliged to marry his cousin

What is Sororate marriage? B) A woman is obliged to marry her deceased sister's husband
A) A man is obliged to marry his brother's Explanation: Sororate marriage is a custom in which a woman is obligated to marry her deceased
widow sister's husband, illustrating a specific cultural tradition that has been practiced in various
B) A woman is obliged to marry her deceased communities.
sister's husband
C) A man is obliged to marry his deceased
sister's husband
D) A woman is obliged to marry her brother's
widow
E) A man is obliged to marry his cousin