Marriage and the family - Final

according to structural functionalist, which of the following is NOT a function of the family?

promoting political participation

functionalists view the family primarily as:

a group committed to meeting each other’s economic and social needs

the term “extended adolescence” refers to:

the longer period of dependence college-aged adults have on parents

what is the official U.S. definition of poverty based on?

three times a lower-cost food budget

according to the text, what is an example of a good debt?

financing a mortgage within your means

the “rules of three” for good credit use include all of the following EXCEPT:

have multiple credit cards with high limits

what is the primary difference between instrumental and expressive tasks in the family?

Instrumental tasks are goal-oriented and resource-based, expressive tasks are emotional and relational

the hedonistic treadmill refers to:

the constant pursuit of pleasure through purchasing that never brings lasting satisfaction

which of the following best describes the structural functionalist view of poverty?

poverty serves a social function by motivating people to work and fill essential roles

according to structural functionalism, what happens when one part of the family system fails to perform its role effectively?

the entire social system adjusts to restore balance