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Page 1 HIlS 4M - FINAL EXAM INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILY Mr. N. Kellar Name ____________ _

SECTION A: Multiple Choice, for each of the following questions select the most correct answer, 1 mark each. (40 Marks)

1. Which of the following are required to pass from adolescences to adulthood: A) physical maturity B) age of majority C) living independently D) all of the above E) Band Conly

2. Youth (adolescences) in the pre-industrial period was anyone: A) older than 7 or 8 years of age B) not yet married C) not included in a family D) A and B only E) Band Conly

3. The study of history through newspapers, letters, essays and poems can best be described as:

A) social history B) wealthy history C) average history D) all ofthe above

4. Middle adulthood can best be defined as: A) the halfway point in life, roughly 40 years B) when children have left home C) when a person has retired form full time employment D) all of the above E) A and Conly

5. Hunter gatherer groups can best be described as: A) the first family collection to develop the idea of wealth B) a group based on male domination offemales C) a group that spend significant time searching for food D) A and B only E) B and Conly

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6. A partilineal family is a family that: A) grants power to men B) grants power to women C) follows kinship through the male family D) follows kinship though the female family

7. The shift from adolescence to adulthood in the last 20 years has: A) taken less time than in previous generations B) taken more time than in previous generations C) taken about the same time as previous generations D) none ofthe above

8. Historically family size increased when: A) people began to develop agriculture to produce more food B) hunter gathering tribes developed better weapons C) birth control became more available in the 1960s D) all of the above helped increase family size E) none of the above helped increase family size

9. The theory that children are born knowing nothing and then filled with knowledge can best be described as:

A) blank slate theory B) empty vase theory C) androcentrict D) normative events theory E) none of the above

10. A functionalist theorist would argue that: A) crime in society is related to the unequal distribution of wealth in society B) when adolescents leave home it causes a disruption to other family

members C) schools provide the basic framework for the next generation D) because history is written from the male perspective it tends to glorify the

male experience

11. A conflict theorist would argue that: A) crime in society is related to the unequal distribution of wealth in society B) when adolescents leave home it causes a disruption to other family


male experience

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12. A systems theorist would argue that: A) crime in society is related to the unequal distribution of wealth in society B) when adolescents leave home it causes a disruption to other family


male experience

13. A feminist theorist would argue that: A) crime in society is related to the unequal distribution of wealth in society B) when adolescents leave home it causes a disruption to other family


male experience

14. If children have a positive relationship with their parents they tend to: A) become independent and leave home sooner B) put off independences and remain at home longer C) demonstrate no difference in terms of independence from other children D) none of the above

15. The most prevalent (consistent) behaviour that occurs is known as: A) role B) norm C) status D) all of the above E) none ofthe above

16. Behaviours that an individual is expected to demonstrate are known as: A) role B) norm C) status D) all of the above E) none of the above

17. Which of the following is a function of the family: A) reproduction B) socialization C) monitoring D) all of the above E) A and B only

18. Production of goods from home for sale was best known as: A) nuclear family B) cottage industry C) industrial family D) all of the above E) none of the above

19. Greg remarries Jan after his divorce. He has 2 children and she has 3 children. They all live together after the wedding. This can best be described as:

A) the Brady Bunch B) a blended family C) mixed family D) polygamy

( E) none of the above 20. The trend of "education inflation" has caused a(n):

A) reduction in the qualifications required for most jobs B) increase in the qualifications required for most jobs C) no change in the qualifications required for most jobs D) all of the above E) none of the above

21. The parent-adolescence relationship becomes increasingly difficult as children grow older because adolescence:

A) want to be independent B) start to develop their own identity C) try to change the hierarchal nature of the relationship D) all of the above E) A and B only

( 22. Which of the following is not an example of a rite of passage: A) getting a driver's licenses B) graduating elementary school C) getting married D) all are rites of passage E) none are rites of passage

23. Marriage rates have declined over the last 20 years because people are: A) divorcing more frequently B) not marrying at all C) cohabitating instead D) Band Conly E) all of the above

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24. The expanded definition of suicide has to include: A) thoughts of suicide B) harm inflicted by other people C) assisted suicide D) all of the above E) none ofthe above

25. Suicide rates are affected by: A) drug use B) homelessness C) low self esteem D) all of the above E) A and Conly

26. Being able to understand and appreciate the nature of marriage is a legal requirement for marriage in Canada and is described as:

A) duress B) sound mind C) bigamy D) sexual capacity E) none of the above

27. Ralph tells Susan if she does not marry him he will drive his car into her house. Susan agrees and marries Ralph. The marriage is later found to be illegal because Susan was under:

A) duress B) sound mind C) bigamy D) sexual capacity E) none of the above

28. Daniel Levinson's theory of the "dream" as a central aspect of people's lives included the concept that:

A) people needed to develop career goals B) mate selection and career goals were separate C) the dream was not the central focus of a person's life D) A and B only E) Band Conly

29. When a person becomes an adult and moves on with new roles they are going through:

A) socialization B) re-socialization C) de-socialization D) none of the above

30. Cohabitation differs from marriage in that: A) people tend to separate more when they are cohabitating B) a spouse does not legally have to be of the opposite sex C) it is a more formal relationship D) A and B only E) Band Conly

( 31. In the contemporary marriage: A) roles are generally set and remain the same B) most people expect it to be based on romantic love C) the marriage age has remained the same over the last 50 years D) none of the above

32. The love triangle theory suggests that relationships are based on: A) commitment - passion - love B) commitment - intimacy - love C) intimacy - passion - commitment D) passion - love - intimacy

33. The cycle of marital violence tends to follow the same pattern, which is: A) tension - abusive incident - calm B) abusive incident - tension - calm C) clam - abusive incident - tension

( D) abusive incident - tension - abusive incident 34. Marriage failure that results in divorce generally refers to:

A) mistakes in a marriage, for example infidelity B) people realizing they are not compatible or have grown apart C) abusive actions D) none of the above

35. Attitudes towards having children in Canada today has changed because: A) children are inexpensive to raise B) couples can now choose to wait to have children C) women have entered the workforce in greater numbers D) A and B only E) B and Conly

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36. Couples that delay having children are usually: A) lower class B) well educated C) unemployed D) A and Conly E) none of the above

37. Joe takes a very hierarchal approach to parenting. He gives orders and sets very restrictive limits. This can best be described as:

A) authoritative parenting B) authoritarian parenting C) permissive parenting D) all of the above E) none of the above

38. Sue takes a very open approach to parenting. She allows her children to set their rules as she believes they should be free to learn from their own mistakes. This type of parenting is best described as:


39. Tim takes a strict but reasonable approach to parenting. Although he sets rules he also gives his children freedom to express themselves. This type of parenting can best be described as:


40. The last stage of life or old age is: A) not clearly defined B) identified as a period of increased wisdom C) can be seen as a time of despair D) all of the above E) A and B only

SECTION B: Matching, match to best term listed at the bottom of the page to the best definition. Write the term in the space provided. NOTE: not all terms fit, no term is used twice, 1 mark each. (20 Marks) ** ALL TERMS AND DEFlNTIONS ARE ON THE FOLLOWING PAGE**

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_____ a promise to marry, often at a young age PageS

_____ a series of monogamous relationship one after another

_____ having more than one husband

_____ having more than one wife

____ a gift given to the husband prior to the wedding

_____ voluntary or involuntary withdrawal from the workforce

_____ occurs naturally over the course of a person's life

_____ theories that illustrate the differences in power between and women

_____ the most prevalent behaviour

____ the expected behaviour

____ family structure that includes husband, wife and their children

____ the trend for education to be valued for job qualifications not knowledge

____ economic activity based in the home

____ a band of people, the first family collectives

____ having sex to seal the marriage bond

____ taking ajob a person is over qualified for

____ deciding what children are exposed to and not exposed to

____ parenting style based on setting strict rules

____ parenting style based on setting few or no rules

____ the age at which a person is legal recognized to be an adult

I.Status 2.Polygamy 3.Blocking 4.Retirement 5.Normative Event 6.Authoritarian 7.Serial Monogamy S.Extended Family 9.Nuclear Family 10.Norm 1l.Role 12.Feminism 13.Permissive 14.Hunter Gatherer 15.Credentialism 16. Filtering 17.Age of Majority IS.Underemployment 19.5exual Capacity 20. Consummate 21.Betrothal 22.Dowry 23.Polgyny 24.Polyandry 25.Education Inflation 26.Agricultural Family 27.Cottage Industry 2S.Authoritative 29.Liability

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SECTION C: Essay Questious, for each part answer the A question OR the B question. You must answer only one question from each part, total of 5 questions 6 marks each. (30 Marks)

**PART 1** Question A: The family evolved over the last 300 years as society has changed. Create a chart comparing the modem family to the pre-industrial family. Be sure to detail any major changes in family structure.

OR Question B: Define the term Family. Explain the different functions of the family and the importance of each function.

**PART 2** Question A: Outline and explain the key points of Erik Erikson's eight stages oflife.

OR Question B: Outline and explain the key points of the systems theory.

**PART 3** Question A: Adolescence has been become more difficult to define over the last 30 years. How has adolescence changed compared to previous generations? What new challenges can adolescence expect toady? Explain.

OR Question B: Explain the conditions that must exist before a person can be considered an adult. What are the benefits of adulthood in modem society? Explain.

**PART 4** Question A: Schools have become increasingly important in the socialization of children. Explain how schools contribute to the process of socialization and re-socialize of students.

OR Question B: Education has become much more important to almost every member of society over the last 50 years. Explain why there has been such a noticeable increase in funding to and enrollment in public education.

**PART 5** Qnestion A: Divorce rates in Canada increased dramatically over the last 35 years. Explain the factors that have contributed to this increase. Why are so many of the statistics people are given on divorce so misleading? Explain.

OR Questions B: Poverty is a huge social problem even in the wealthiest nations. Explain the long term and short term effects of poverty on children. What solutions would you recommend to the government regarding this problem?

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SECTION D: Case Study, read the included case study and answer the following questions, mark value indicated after each question. (10 Marks)

1. How has Margaret's role in her family changed as she has grown older? (2 Marks)

2. Predict the effects on the Johnson family if Margaret were to move in with them. Explain how this is would impact the family using the system theory to support your answer. (4 Marks)

3. Using all a the details given in this case study explain when you feel Margaret reach "middle age". (2 Marks)

4. Suggest how factors in Margaret's earlier life have affected her desire to live independently as an older woman. (2 Marks)

ALL DONE, GOOD LUCK NEXT YEAR!!!!

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