Making Choices in a Diverse Society

10th Edition, 2009

ISBN: 13: 978-0-495-39092-3

PSY 280

Marriage and Family

Text: Marriages and Families: Making Choices in a Diverse Society

Authors:

Mary Ann Lamanna and Agnes Riedmann

Publisher:

Thomson Learning, Inc.

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Multiple Choice Questions (Enter your answers on the enclosed answer sheet)

1. Pets are present in percent of American households.

a. 10

b. 25

c. 40

d. over 50

2. In his book, The New Work of Dogs, journalist Jon Katz argues that, today, most dogs

a. have work responsibilities.

b. are not viewed as family members.

c. are companion animals.

d. do not represent”family.”

3. According to the text, almost 80 percent of families with children have

a. lice.

b. mini-vans.

c. pets.

d. nervous breakdowns.

4. The Census Bureau uses which of the following terms to describe a person or a group of people residing together?

a. family

b. nuclear family

c. extended family

d. household

5. According to the text, in recent years, people have been

a. marrying earlier in life.

b. avoiding marriage.

c. postponing marriage.

d. cohabiting more than marrying.

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6. Cohabitation has emerged as a lifestyle

a. that is stigmatized as unhealthy and immoral.

b. that is much more common than marriage.

c. that continues to be illegal.

d. that can be intermediate between marriage and singlehood or an alternative to mar- riage.

7. The text reports that between 1990 and 2000, percent of marriages were

preceded by cohabitation.

a. less than 10

b. about 15

c. 25

d. over 50

8. Which of the following theoretical perspectives is directly concerned with the influ- ence of family policy?

a. interactionist

b. family systems

c. family ecology

d. conflict

9. A strength of the perspective is that it sensitizes us to significant politi-

cal-economic and social-cultural issues that may not be addressed in other theories.

a. interactionist

b. family ecology

c. structure-functional

d. family systems

1 O.ln his book The Culture of Fear, sociologist Barry Glassner demythologizes some common fears about dangers to children, including all but WHICH of the following?

a. corporate white-collar crime

b. kidnapping by a stranger

c. teen suicide

d. in-school violence

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11. The text points out that it appears we cannot ever completely shield children from

global or local dangers, and suggests a(n) analysis of risk.

a. exploratory

b. ecological

c. realistic

d. systems

12. Which of the following is NOT a reason given by the text for decreased American in- volvement in neighborhood and community?

a. longer working hours

b. commuting patterns

c. homogeneous neighborhoods

d. the tendency to rely on technological tools for interpersonal contact.

13. According to the family development perspective, each developmental task has “on- time”transitions and a certain order in which major transitions to adult roles take

place, called _

a. role sequencing

b. in a row

c. at-a-boys

d. stage order

14. The sequence of singlehood, marriage, parenthood, grandparenthood, and widowhood are a focus of which of the following perspectives?

a. feminist

b. family development

c. family systems

d. interactionist

15. Which of the following is NOT one of the positive consequences of increased longevity identified in the text?

a. increasing numbers of elderly people being cared for by a smaller group of middle-

aged and young adults

b. more years invested in education

c. longer marriages for those who do not divorce

d. a longer period during which parents and children interact as adults

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16. The text points out that, as the proportion of children declines,

a. adults are more likely to be living with children.

b. neighborhoods are less likely to contain children.

c. children are more likely to be a consideration in daily life.

d. the needs and concerns of young children will be elevated in our consciousness.

17. The text defines this term as “the opportunities one has for education and work, whether one can afford to marry, the schools that children attend, and a family’s health care”:

a. tokens

b. lucky shots

c. life chances

d. cultural bonuses

18. In 2005, the top 20 percent of U.s. families received percent of the na-

tion’s total income.

a. 20

b. 30 c, 40 d. 50

19. Which of the following has the highest family incomes?

a. married couple families in which the wife is not in the labor force

b. married couple families with wives in the labor force

c. male-headed families

d. female-headed families

20. According to the text’s discussion of social class differences among marriages,

a. working-class couples tend to emphasize values associated with parenthood and job

stability and may be more traditional in gender role ideology.

b. white-collar partners are less inclined to value self-expression.

c. middle-class parents stress obedience and conformity in children.

d. parents in working-class families value self-direction and initiative in children.

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21. According to a photograph in the text, families who have a parent deployed in Iraq

due to the war sometimes use a as a reminder and emotional focus for

the duration of that family member’s absence.

a. candle in the window

b. “flat daddy” or “flat mommy”

c. photo album

d. flag

22. According to the text, the military is a more “family friendly” setting (at least in peace time) than the civilian world, and has several benefits and support systems for families. Which of the following is NOT one of these?

a. family housing

b. extensive health insurance

c. longer deployments overseas

d. day care and school age activity centers for older children

23. Warmth, sensitivity, tenderness, and placing concern about others’ welfare above self-

interest can be classified as character traits.

a. aggressive

b. instrumental

c. expressive

d. agentic

24. The text observes that men are not all alike. Recognizing this, scholars have begun to

analyze in the plural, rather than the singular – a recent and subtle

change meant to promote our appreciation for the differences among men.

a. masculinities

b. agentics

c. machismos

d. instrumentalities

25. Between 1-4 of live births produce children who are that is, children

have some anatomical, chromosomal, or hormonal variation from the male or female biology that is considered normal.

a. transgendered

b. homosexual

c. transexual

d. intersexual

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Written Assignment for Unit One

• Include your name, student number, course number, course title and unit number on each page of your written assignment (this is for your protection in case your materials become separated).

• Begin each written assignment by identifying the question number you are answering followed by the actual question itself (in bold type).

• Use a standard essay format for responses to all questions (i.e. an introduction, middle paragraphs and conclusion).

• Responses must be submitted as a MS Word Document only, typed double-spaced, using a standard font (i.e. Times New Roman) and 12 point type size.

Word count is NOT one ofthe criteria that is used in assigning points to written assignments. However, students who are successful in earning the maximum number of points tend to submit written assignments that fall in the following ranges:

Undergraduate courses: 350 – 500 words or 1 – 2 pages. Graduate courses: 500 – 750 words or 2 – 3 pages. Doctoral courses: 750 – 1000 words or 4 – 5 pages.

Plagiarism

All work must be free of any form of plagiarism. Put written answers into your own words.Do not simply cut and paste your answers from the Internet and do not copy your answers from the textbook. Be sure to refer to the course Syllabus for more details on plagiarism and proper citation styles.

Please answer ONE of the following:

1. Do you think the American family is “declining” or “changing”? What is the basis for your answer?

2. Which theoretical perspective are you most likely to use as you look at family life? How does that theory suit your particular view of life? Can you recognize your own “blinders of personal experience”? Which theoretical perspective do you have the most difficulty with? Why?

3. What are the primary differences and similarities between the family lifestyles of African Americans, Latinos (Hispanics), Asian and Pacific Islanders, American Indians (Native Americans), Whites, and multicultural families?

You have just completed Unit 1 of this course.

You are off to a great start!

Keep up the good work!

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Multiple Choice Questions (Enter your answers on the enclosed answer sheet)

1. Freud, Kinsey, and many present-day psychologists and biologists maintain that hu-

mans are inherently .that is, we all have the latent physiological and emo-

tional structures necessary for responding sexually to either sex.

a. heterosexual

b. homosexual

c. transexual

d. bisexual

2. A newly identified sexual orientation is characterized by a lack of sexual attraction to others. What is this sexual orientation called?

a. nonsexuality

b. asexuality

c. neutrality

d. sexual dormancy

3. In our culture, what does the phrase “coming out” mean in terms of sexual orienta- tion?

a. beginning puberty

b. starting to experiment sexually

c. identifying oneself as gay to others

d. choosing a bisexual orientation

4. Until fairly recently, it was stated that about percent of adult individuals

are gay or lesbian. However, current research suggests that the proportion is probably lower.

a. 1

b. 5

c. 10

d. 20

5. No specific differences between heterosexuals and gays have been

conclusively established.

a. behavioral

b. genetic

c. socialization

d. development

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6. Whether a same-sex orientation finds expression is clearly affected by -‘

apart from or in conjunction with any genetic dispositions.

a. parenting

b. childhood development

c. environment

d. brain chemistry

7. The perspective sees sex as a focus of norms designed to regulate sexual-

ity so that it facilitates responsible reproduction.

a. structure-functional

b. social conflict

c. biosocial

d. interactionist

8. One reason for the decline in marriages in the U.S. is that Americans increasingly

expect to find in marriage.

a. our soul mate

b. love

c. wealth

d. happiness and success

9. By 2005, the median age at first marriage for both men and women had

a. stabilized.

b. decreased.

c. risen.

d. begun to fluctuate.

10. According to the text’s discussion of the divorced, the

a. divorce rate continues to rise.

b. divorce rate is declining.

c. divorced will continue to contribute to the singles population.

d. the divorce rate is stable at an all-time low level.

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11. By 2005, the median age at first marriage for women was

a. 20.

b. almost 22.

c. 24.

d. almost 26.

12. Since 1980, the proportion of widowed women and men has

a. risen slightly.

b. risen substantially.

c. declined.

d. remained about the same.

13. In 2005, the median age for men to marry was

a. 27

b. 25

c. 23

d. 21

14. Which racial/ethnic group is most likely to be married and least likely to be divorced?

a. non-Hispanic white

b. African-American

c. Hispanic

d. Asian American

15. Which racial/ethnic group is least likely to married and most likely to be never-mar- ried?

a. Asian American

b. Hispanic

c. African American

d. non-Hispanic white

16. Significantly less likely to be married than other racial/ethnic groups, _

are more likely than other groups to be living by themselves, particularly in older age groups.

a. non-Hispanic whites

b. blacks

c. Native Americans

d. Asians

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17. Which category (all ages) is least likely to live alone?

a. Asians and Hispanics

b. non-Hispanic whites

c. blacks

d. divorced parents

18. An emerging alternative to marriage is where a couple is engaged in a

long-term relationship, but each partner also maintains a separate dwelling.

a. cohabitation

b. living alone together

c. domestic partnership

d. common-law marriage

19. Living alone together is already a trend in Europe, and is in the United

States.

a. unheard of

b. not yet a trend

c. an up and coming trend

d. clearly a trend

20. Although we know little about this family form, it is apparently at least partly moti-

vated by a desire to retain _

a. individual financial arrangements

b. separate cars C. autonomy

d. personal belongings

21. In 1940, the proportion of adults under age 30 living with their parents was quite high. Sociologists Paul Glick and Sung Ling Lin suggest that this was true because

a. an atmosphere of familism prevailed at this time.

b. the birth rate had been particularly high for several years.

c. the economic depression of the 1930s made it difficult for young men and women to obtain employment on a regular basis.

d. these adult children felt closer to their parents.

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22. By 2003, percent of men aged 18-24 lived with their parents.

a. about 5

b. close to 10

c. nearly 25

d. more than 50

23. Young singles choose to live with their parents for several reasons. Which of the fol- lowing is NOT one of these reasons?

a. the need for emotional support

b. tax shelter

c. the need for help with child raising

d. economic support

24. Attachment theory leads us to conclude that those with a(n) attachment

style are better marriage-partner prospects.

a. avoidant

b. insecure/anxious

c. secure

d. ambivalent

25. Which of the following age categories has the least stable marriages?

a. teenagers

b. people in their early 20s

c. people in their late 20s

d. people in their 30s

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Written Assignment for Unit Two

• Include your name, student number, course number, course title and unit number on each page of your written assignment (this is for your protection in case your materials become separated).

• Begin each written assignment by identifying the question number you are answering followed by the actual question itself (in bold type).

• Use a standard essay format for responses to all questions (i.e. an introduction, middle paragraphs and conclusion).

• Responses must be submitted as a MS Word Document only, typed double-spaced, using a standard font (i.e. Times New Roman) and 12 point type size.

Word count is NOT one of the criteria that is used in assigning points to written assiqnrnents. However, students who are successful in earning the maximum number of points tend to submit written assignments that fall in the following ranges:

Undergraduate courses: 350 – 500 words or 1 – 2 pages. Graduate courses: 500 – 750 words or 2 – 3 pages. Doctoral courses: 750 – 1000 words or 4 – 5 pages.

Plagiarism

Please answer ONE of the following:

1. What is the relationship between politics and sex research and sex education? Do you think that sex education should be a mandatory subject in our public schools, regardless of whether parents approve or not? How do you think this controversy can be solved, once and for all, or can it be?

2. Do you agree more with the family decline or family change perspective when it comes to fam- ily policy? Is the HMI (Healthy Marriage Initiative) a good move for our country or not?

3. Examine the major examples of heterogamy and explain the relationship between heterogamy and marital stability.

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Multiple Choice Questions (Enter your answers on the enclosed answer sheet)

1. The new image of a “good” father in today’s society says that fathers _

a. are mainly providers or breadwinners

b. should be the primary nurturer of the child

c. not only take financial responsibility but also are actively involved in child care

d. can make less money, if they stay at home more

2. An opposite image from “good” fathers are u -”’ who “are avoiding even

minimal responsibility for their children:’

a. deadbeat dads

b. bad fathers

c. absentee dads

d. poor fathers

3. Racial/ethnic stereotyping often gives us an exaggerated, negative image of ____ as parents.

a. non-Hispanic whites

b. Asian Americans

c. African Americans and Latinos

d. Native Americans

4. The proportion of fathers who serve as the principal parent has in the last

20 years.

a. decreased dramatically

b. significantly increased

c. stayed about the same

d. decreased slightly

5. Which of the following is NOT one of the “facts” discussed in the text concerning fathers as primary parents?

a. About 20 percent of all u.s. children under age fifteen are living with single fathers.

b. About 5 percent of black and of Hispanic children live with single fathers.

c. Whether married or single, fathers as primary parents report facing isolation and stereotypes.

d. Primary-parent fathers have begun to organize support groups.

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6. In the past, research on parent roles viewed fathers as financial providers, disciplinar- ians, and “playmates;’ while mothers were seen mainly as

a. “soul mates:’

b. “counselors:’

c. “caregivers and comfort givers:’

d. “confidantes:’

7. Diane Ehrensaft defines shared parenting

a. in terms of time.

b. in terms of dedication.

c. as a family unit.

d. as an identity.

8. Men continue to dominate corporate America. In 2000, only a little over _

percent ofthe highest-earning executives in Fortune 500 companies were women.

a. 1

b. 5

c. 10

d. 15

9. The text reports that “the housewife,” a woman who views her adult role as one de- voted to the home, while she remains economically dependent on the earnings

of her husband, the breadwinner, has _

a. remained a vital presence in our society

b. re-emerged in strength

c. vanished

d. flourished in some ethnic groups

10. Some career women are now the labor force in order to stay home with

their children for a time.

a. “saying a permanent goodbye”to b. rejecting

c. “turning their back on”

d. “opting out” of

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11. In 2006, almost of mother of children under fifteen in married-couple

families were stay-at-home mothers, wives of steadily employed men, who remained out of the labor force for the entire year to “take care of home and family:’

a. one-tenth

b. one-quarter

c. one-third

d. half

12. The family is one in which a traditional division of labor is the ideal. This

family model is often associated with evangelical Christianity, as well as Orthodox Judaism, traditional Catholicism, and Mormonism.

a. strictly religious

b. ritualistic

c. neotraditional

d. gender specific

13. Sociologist Jessie Bernard asserted that the role for men emerged in the

United States during the 1830s.

a. good provider

b. masculine

c. egalitarian

d. macho

14. The provider role (and its counterpart, the housewife role) lasted into the _

a. 1950s and 1960s

b. late 1970s

c. early 1990s

d. millennium

15. Employed wives contribute about of a family’s income.

a. a tenth

b. a quarter

c. a third

d. a half

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16. According to classification by researchers Huston and Melz, which type of marriage is high on both affection and antagonism?

a. Bland, or empty shell

b. Warm, or friendly

c. Tempestuous, or stormy

d. Hostile, or distressed

17. According to classification by researchers Huston and Melz, which type of marriage is high on antagonism but low on love and affection?

a. Bland, or “empty shell”

b. Warm, or friendly

c. Tempestuous, or stormy

d. Hostile, or distressed

18. According to classification by researchers Huston and Melz, which type of marriage is low on showing signs of love and affection but also low on antagonism?

a. Bland, or empty shell

b. Warm, or friendly

c. Tempestuous, or stormy

d. Hostile, or distressed

19. Tim and Judy were always very physical and lovey-dovey with each other, but they also fought often, sometimes getting loud and physical in their anger. According to Hus- ton and Melz, which type of marriage do they have?

a. Hostile

b. Bland

c. Warm

d. Tempestuous

20. John and Danielle were constantly using criticism, passive-aggressive behavior, and contempt during their fights, and they hadn’t said any words of love or touched each other for months. According to Huston and Melz, which type of marriage do they have?

a. Hostile

b. Bland

c. Warm

d. Tempestuous

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21. Eric and Nicole were civil yet distant in their relationship. They never had conflict, but also never slept together and rarely spoke to one another in intimate ways. Ac- cording to Huston and Melz, which type of marriage do they have?

a. Hostile

b. Bland

c. Warm

d. Tempestuous

22. Todd and Erin were constantly telling and showing each other how much they loved and appreciated one another. They were also not afraid to have healthy conflict when necessary, but always treated each other with respect, even when angry. According to Huston and Melz, which type of marriage do they have?

a. Hostile

b. Bland

c. Warm

d. Tempestuous

23. Huston and Melz called both Bland and Tempestuous unions because

these two marriage types evidenced only one of two desirable attributes.

a. “mixed blessing marriages”

b. halfway marriages

c. incomplete marriages

d. “lacking love marriages”

24. A study comparing mutually satisfied couples with those experiencing marital difficul- ties found that when couples are having trouble getting along or are stressed, they tend to

a. interpret each other’s messages and behavior more negatively.

b. fight in a “bonding” fashion.

c. engage in more self-disclosure.

d. avoid the “silent treatment:’

25. Success in marriage has to do with a couple’s perhaps more than any

other social indicator emphasized by social scientists in earlier studies of marital adjustment.

a. gentleness and humor in relating to each other

b. social similarity

c. financial stress

d. age at marriage

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Written Assignment for Unit Three

• Include your name, student number, course number, course title and unit number on each page of your written assignment (this is for your protection in case your materials become separated).

• Begin each written assignment by identifying the question number you are answering followed by the actual question itself (in bold type).

• Use a standard essay format for responses to all questions (i.e. an introduction, middle paragraphs and conclusion).

• Responses must be submitted as a MS Word Document only, typed double-spaced, using a standard font (i.e. Times New Roman) and 12 point type size.

Word count is NOT one of the criteria that is used in assigning points to written assignments. However, students who are successful in earning the maximum number of points tend to submit written assignments that fall in the following ranges:

Undergraduate courses: 350 – 500 words or 1 – 2 pages. Graduate courses: 500 – 750 words or 2 – 3 pages. Doctoral courses: 750 – 1000 words or 4 – 5 pages.

Plagiarism

All work must be free of any form of plagiarism. Put written answers into your own words. Do not simply cut and paste your answers from the Internet and do not copy your answers from the textbook. Be sure to refer to the course Syllabus for more details on plagiarism and proper citation styles.

Please answer ONE of the following:

1. Examine the three styles of parenting (as described by psychologist Diana Baumrind). Why do psychologists prefer the authoritative style?

2. What is the “wage gap?” Do you think American society will ever reach a condition of “comparable worth”? Why or why not?

3. Discuss the importance of each of the ten guidelines for bonding fights.

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Multiple Choice Questions (Enter your answers on the enclosed answer sheet)

1. Social scientists Robert Blood and Donald Wolfe interviewed about 900 wives in greater Detroit and asked who made the final decision in various areas. From their

interviews, they drew the conclusion that most families had a(n)” “deci-

sion-making structure.

a. relatively egalitarian

b. authoritative

c. patriarchal

d. very traditional

2. Blood and Wolfe’s investigation involving interviews with 900 wives in Detroit, Michi- gan, had the important effect of encouraging people to see marital power as

a. patriarchal.

b. matriarchal.

c. shared.

d. traditional.

3. The text points out that there are important areas of family life that were NOT includ- ed in the Blood and Wolfe study. Which of the following was, in fact, included in their investigation?

a. sexual life

b. how many children to have

c. how much freedom for same or opposite-sex friendships

d. decision making

4. According to Gillespie, the resource hypothesis (which presents resources as neutral and power as gender-free) is

a. rationalizing the preponderance of the male sex.

b. the most adequate explanation of gender equality.

c. thoroughly supported by research findings on gender inequality.

d. useless.

5. One way in which women come to have fewer resources is through their _

and resulting economic dependence.

a. comparative weakness

b. reproductive roles

c. vocational lag

d. lack of higher education

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6. In a traditional society, is legitimate power.

a. egalitarianism

b. female authority

c. male authority

d. child-focused decision-making

7. Studies comparing traditional societies with more modern ones suggest that in a tradi- tional society, norms of patriarchal authority may be so strong that they override per- sonal resources and give considerable power to all husbands. This perspective is termed

a. resources in cultural context.

b. family ecology.

c. relative love and need.

d. egalitarian normative.

8. Resource theory explains marital power only when there is no overriding _

norm or norm of marital power.

a. transitional/relative

b. egalitarian/patriarchal

c. dominant/subordinate

d. matriarchal/superior

9. Which theoretical perspective views families as shaping family traditions and family members’ self-concepts and identities?

a. interactionist

b. family systems

c. conflict

d. family development

10. Which theoretical perspective views the family as a living thing, with each compo- nent influencing all of the others?

a. family development

b. interactionist

c. family systems

d. conflict

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11. Dealing with the experience of a family who is trying to adjust to sending the young- est child off to college illustrates which theoretical perspective?

a. interactionist

b. family systems

c. family development

d. conflict

12. When a family member becomes addicted to alcohol, the entire family system is af- fected. Which theoretical perspective views a family as such?

a. family ecology

b. family development

c. interactionist

d. family systems

13. Trying to counsel and help a family who was living in New York on Sept. 11,2001

and who still struggle with the resulting trauma illustrates which theoretical perspec- tive?

a. family ecology

b. family systems

c. family development

d. conflict

14. The text points out that something must happen to cause family stress or to precipi- tate a family crisis. That something is what social scientists call a

a. precondition.

b. dysfunction.

c. structural threat.

d. stressor.

lS.ln general, stressors are less difficult to cope with when they are all EXCEPT which of the following?

a. expected

b. brief

c. unexpected

d. able to gradually improve over time

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16. Which of the following is NOT cited in the text as a type of stressor?

a. receiving a pay increase

b. ambiguous loss

c. conflict over family roles

d. daily family hassles

17. The text points out that adding a family member is stressful because doing so in- volves

a. intimacy.

b. family boundary changes.

c. an ambiguous loss.

d. demoralization.

18. Among low-income couples, a wife’s earnings may actually help to hold the marriage together by counteracting the negative effects of poverty and economic insecurity on

marital stability. This is known as the effect.

a. bootstrap

b. positive stabilizing

c. income

d. offsetting

19. In a study conducted in the Boston area, Brennan, Barnett, and Gareis found that

a. all men were disturbed when their wives had higher earnings.

b. role specialization is no longer so important to couple solidarity.

c. women were adversely affected when they earned more than their husbands did.

d. role specialization is very important to couples.

20. Marriage was originally a social institution directed toward the practical purposes of economic support and responsible child rearing. Today, marriage tends to be viewed as a

a. flexible agreement.

b. contract.

c. nadir of involvement.

d. a happy, emotionally supportive relationship.

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21. divorce laws, which exist in all fifty states, have eliminated legal con-

cepts of guilt and are a symbolic representation of how our society now views divorce.

a. Mutual

b. No-fault

c. Equal party

d. No-custody

22. There are a variety of demographic and behavioral factors that are related to divorce rates. Which of the following is NOT one of these?

a. Young children tend to destabilize marriage.

b. Remarried mates are more likely to divorce.

e. Race and ethnicity are differentially associated with the chances of divorcing.

d. Premarital pregnancy and childbearing increase the risk of divorce in a subsequent marriage.

23. According to the most systematic investigation, marital complaints made by both men and women are usually about

a. not enough sex.

b. not enough money.

e. deficiencies in the emotional quality of the marriage. d. infidelity.

24. Sociologist Linda Waite studied couples on the verge of divorcing, and found out that

for those who remained married, two-thirds described themselves as” n

five years later.

a. very unhappy

b. still on the verge of divorce

c. struggling at times

d. very happy

25. Improvements in unhappy marriages come about for various reasons. Which of the following is NOT one of the reasons cited by sociologist Linda Waite?

a. the passage of time (children got older, job or other problems improved)

b. hormonal changes (helped with moods and fighting)

e. partners’ efforts to work on problems, make changes, and communicate better d. individual partners made personal changes (travel, work, hobbies, ete.)

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Written Assignment for Unit Four

• Include your name, student number, course number, course title and unit number on each page of your written assignment (this is for your protection in case your materials become separated).

• Begin each written assignment by identifying the question number you are answering followed by the actual question itself (in bold type).

• Use a standard essay format for responses to all questions (i.e. an introduction, middle paragraphs and conclusion).

• Responses must be submitted as a MS Word Document only, typed double-spaced, using a standard font (i.e. Times New Roman) and 12 point type size.

Undergraduate courses: 350 – 500 words or 1 – 2 pages. Graduate courses: 500 – 750 words or 2 – 3 pages. Doctoral courses: 750 – 1000 words or 4 – 5 pages.

Plagiarism

All work must be free of any form of plagiarism. Put written answers into your own words. Do not simply cut and paste your answers from the Internet and do not copy your answers from the textbook. Be sure to refer to the course Syllabus for more details on plagiarism and proper citation styles.

Please answer ONE of the following:

1. What are power polities, as used by couples in relationships? Explain the major strategies that may be used to disengage from power politics.

2. Evaluate the question, “Crisis: disaster or opportunity?”

3. How do no-fault divorce laws and fair property settlements work against women in divorce proceedings?

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