devry socs315 full course latest spring 2015 [ all discussions all homework all you decide and all quizes but no final ] by paula | Jun 5, 2025 | Sociology discussions week 1 Marriage & Family Concerns (graded) Explain the concerns that someone might have when he or she is making choices to begin a relationship in a marriage and/or family life in our society. Is any of this uneasiness partly due to problems in society? Explain why and how. This section lists options that can be used to view responses. Effect of War on Marriage (graded) How did World War II impact a family? Describe the changes in society and family life during that time in history and how the war affected a family. week 2 Gender Roles (graded) Americans have become more liberal regarding gender roles in our society, and many of us do not name a specific role as a man’s or woman’s job. Consider cultural messages, gender expectations, and gender roles in America, and name a gender role that has changed in our society. Give your opinion on this role and the changes that took place in society, the workplace, or the home environment. diss 2 Intimate Relationships (graded) The text refers to Sternberg’s theory of love and defines intimacy and how intimacy relates to different individuals. Review this theory on page 105 and give an example of what you consider to be an intimate relationship. This section lists options that can be used to view responses. week 3 Relationship Commitments (graded) Why is it difficult for some people to make a commitment to a relationship? What would it take for a person to make a true commitment? The First Years of Marriage (graded) There tends to be a higher level of marital satisfaction during the first years of marriage. Reasons that may be a contributing factor to satisfaction might include similarities in a couple’s roles, tasks, and experiences. Later in a marriage, there seems to be a gradual decline. Explain one problem that could occur later in a marriage. Why does this happen in a marriage? Who or what might be the contributing factor to your example? This section lists options that can be used to view responses. week 4 Parenting Classes (graded) Are you familiar with parenting classes? As a student in high school, did you have any type of parenting classes? Have you, a friend, or family member ever attended any parenting classes? Elaborate. Parenting Styles (graded) Review the different parenting styles in the text. With which parenting style are you familiar? Give an example of a situation, the discipline, and relate that event to a parenting style. week 5 Work and Family Diversity (graded) Explain and give an example of role reversal in a family. What are the expectations of each gender? How does that change or shape the family? This section lists options that can be used to view responses. Family Friendly Workplace (graded) Do you consider your current or past workplace “family friendly?” For you, what key element makes a workplace “family friendly?” week 6 Social Power (graded) If you saw an adult slapping a preschool child in a store that you were in, would you say anything? If so, who would you talk to and what would you say? Interview (graded) Ask a person if you could briefly interview him or her for a class assignment. Without disclosing names, explain the crisis and what transpired. There is no need to copy the questions. Interview Questions: Please tell me about a crisis that occurred in your family. How long ago did that happen? Tell me about communication or lack of communication. Did someone take control of the situation? What decisions were made or not made? week 7 Stepfamilies (graded) Various types of stepfamilies are described in the text. When a person remarries, there are differences from first unions with children and stepfamilies. Describe one of those differences and give an example. How would that factor affect stepfamily life? This section lists options that can be used to view responses. Intergenerational Relations (graded) Has our modern mobile society weakened ties between generations in families, or has modern technology like Facebook and Skype brought distant families closer than ever? homework week 1 Homework Answer the following questions. Identify each questions by chapter and number and write your responses after each. Chapter 1 – Page 30 – Questions 2 and 4 Chapter 2 – Page 57 – Questions 1, 2 and 4 The grading rubric for this assignment can be found in Doc Sharing. Submit your assignment to the Dropbox located on the silver tab at the top of this page. For instructions on how to use the Dropbox, read thesestep-by-step instructions or watch this Tutorial Dropbox Tutorial. week 7 Homework Answer the following questions. Identify each questions by chapter and number and write your responses after each. Chapter 12 — Page 416 — Question 1 Chapter 13 — Page 444 — Questions 1 & 3 Chapter 14 — Page 475 — Questions 3 & 4 Review the grading rubric for this assignment in Doc Sharing. Submit your assignment to the Dropbox located on the silver tab at the top of this page. For instructions on how to use the Dropbox, read thesestep-by-step instructions or watch this TutorialDropbox Tutorial. See the Syllabus section “Due Dates for Assignments & Exa you decide Scenario Scenario Summary Leonora and Joshua are having disagreements about Leonora returning to work after staying home with their child, Christa, who is now 3 months old. There is constant rejection and retaliation as Leonora demonstrates anger by yelling at Joshua. Joshua continues expressing his opinions about the cost and care of day care centers and wants Leonora to wait until Christa is 5 years old and starts kindergarten. Leonora feels that if she is out of the workplace for 5 years it will be extremely difficult for her to re-enter and will have to start her career from the beginning and move backwards with salary and benefits. They both feel stress because of the economic pressures as well as freedom to continue the lifestyle that they were accustomed to before Christa arrived. Your Assignment Tension and conflict continue and this problem is unresolved. Your assignment is to apply concepts from the course material correctly toward solving family and relationship problems by using three different solutions to work through conflict in positive ways. KEY PLAYERS Back to Top SOCS315 Week 5 You Decide ScenarioRolePlayersDeliverable Scenario Leonora and Joshua are having disagreements about Leonora returning to work after staying home with their child, Christa, who is now 3 months old. There is constant rejection and retaliation as Leonora demonstrates anger by yelling at Joshua. Joshua continues expressing his opinions about the cost and care of day care centers and wants Leonora to wait until Christa is 5 years old and starts kindergarten. Leonora feels that if she is out of the workplace for 5 years it will be extremely difficult for her to re-enter and will have to start her career from the beginning and move backwards with salary and benefits. They both feel stress because of the economic pressures as well as freedom to continue the lifestyle that they were accustomed to before Christa arrived. Role Tension and conflict continue and this problem is unresolved. Your assignment is to work through this conflict in three positive ways by using the information from your readings and lecture. Under each positive solution, you must outline what both Leonora and Joshua needs to say or do to work through this problem. Players JoshuaHusband LeonoraNew Mom Deliverable Given the scenario, your role and the information provided by the key players involved, it is time for you to make a decision. If you are finished reviewing this scenario, close this window and return to this week’s You Decide item, in your course window, to complete the activity for this scenario. You can return and review this scenario again at any time. Grading Rubric Category Points Description Understanding 3 points for each of the solutions Total 30 Demonstrate a strong grasp of the problem at hand. Demonstrate understanding of how the course concepts apply to the problem. Apply concepts from the course material correctly toward solving family and relationship problems by using three different solutions to work through conflict in positive ways. Analysis 3 points for each of the solutions Total 30 Apply original thought to solve the problem. Apply concepts from the course material correctly toward solving family and relationship problems by using three different solutions to work through conflict in positive ways. Identify potential problem issues and communication issues, making recommendations, and drawing a conclusion regarding the family. Format 10 Write your answers to the case study clearly and succinctly using strong organization, proper spelling and grammar. Use citations according to APA format. Total 70 A quality paper will meet or exceed all of the above requirements. Note! Submit your lab to the Dropbox located on the silver tab at the top of this page. For instructions on how to use the Dropbox, read these step-by-step instructions or watch this TutorialDropbox Tutorial. See the Syllabus section “Due Dates fo devry socs315 week 3 you decide latest 2015 spring Scenario Scenario Summary Marietta and Jeremy have been dating for the past 3 years. They got engaged 1 year ago and are planning their wedding. Marietta was born and raised in the Philippines, came to America about 5 years ago, and obtained citizenship 2 years ago. She has never been married before and has strong family ties and family values. Jeremy, was married for 5 years, has one child that is 6 years old, and his final divorce papers finally arrived after 4 years ago of long and difficult negotiations. He built his company and is financially stable because of all of his hard work and accomplishments. He loves Marietta, and doesn’t want to think about divorce, but his past experience has left him uneasy and not only has the financial loss been traumatic, but the fight for equal custody was strenuous, but declared in the final divorce settlement. He would like to put a pre-nuptial agreement together, but Marietta cannot understand the reasoning behind this agreement. Your Assignment Review the case study and assume the role of either Marietta or Jeremy. Write a 400 word essay explaining the reasoning behind your thoughts and actions. Why do you want or not want to enter into this type of an agreement? What are your fears? What are your rights? What are your concerns? What would be the advantages or disadvantages of your decision? Give examples and elaborate on your answers. KEY PLAYERS Back to Top SOCS315 Week 3 You Decide ScenarioRolePlayersDeliverable Scenario Marietta and Jeremy have been dating for the past 3 years. They got engaged 1 year ago and are planning their wedding. Marietta was born and raised in the Philippines came to America about 5 years ago, and obtained citizenship 2 years ago. She has never been married before and has strong family ties and family values. Jeremy, was married for 5 years, has one child that is 6 years old, and his final divorce papers finally arrived after 4 years ago of long and difficult negotiations. He built his company and is financially stable because of all of his hard work and accomplishments. He loves Marietta, and doesn’t want to think about divorce, but his past experience has left him uneasy and not only has the financial loss been traumatic, but the fight for equal custody was strenuous, but declared in the final divorce settlement. He would like to put a pre-nuptial agreement together, but Marietta cannot understand the reasoning behind this agreement. quiz devry socs315 week 2 quiz latest 2015 spring (TCO 1) Around age 14, children in colonial times Student Answer: were given a coming-of-age party. were granted working papers. received their own plot of land. were “put out” to learn a trade or receive proper discipline. Instructor Explanation: Chapter 1, page 16 Points Received: 5 of 5 Comments: Question 2. Question : (TCO 1) The effect of industrialization was to increase the proportion of families that were _____ families. Student Answer: multigenerational nuclear extended modified extended Instructor Explanation: Chapter 1, page 19 Points Received: 5 of 5 Comments: Question 3. Question : (TCO 2) The goal of scientific research is to Student Answer: assist in the advancement of society. expose corruption in society. provide intellectual stimulation for individuals who are scientifically inclined. provide empirical evidence. Instructor Explanation: Chapter 2, page 34 Points Received: 5 of 5 Comments: Question 4. Question : (TCO 2) _____ theory assumes that humans are rational, calculating beings. Student Answer: Conflict Social exchange Developmental family life cycle Functionalist Instructor Explanation: Chapter 2, page 50-51 Points Received: 5 of 5 Comments: Question 5. Question : (TCO 3) The term used for the division of individuals into biological categories of male and female is Student Answer: humans. homosexuals. sex. gender. Instructor Explanation: Chapter 3, page 63 Points Received: 0 of 5 Comments: Question 6. Question : (TCO 3) Susan is good at baseball, football, and ice hockey and you will frequently find her “roughing” it up with the boys. Susan’s peers are likely to Student Answer: compliment her on her athletic abilities. include her in a variety of team sports. disapprove of her behavior. receive her with open arms. Instructor Explanation: Chapter 3, page 73 Points Received: 5 of 5 Comments: Question 7. Question : (TCO 4) John and Mary have compatible styles of loving. According to Lee, their relationship would Student Answer: be boring. be lacking in depth and substance. stand a good chance of succeeding. be short lived. Instructor Explanation: Chapter 4, page 100-101 Points Received: 5 of 5 Comments: Question 8. Question : (TCO 4) Following her return from the cruise on which she met a wonderful man, Christie found herself thinking about him constantly. We would say that Christie is experiencing Student Answer: limerence. a fatal attraction. hallucinations. lust. Instructor Explanation: Chapter 4, page 106-107 Points Received: 5 of 5 Comments: Question 9. Question : (TCO 4) Sexual activities involving only the self are referred to as Student Answer: swapping. intercourse. pleasuring. autoeroticism. Instructor Explanation: Chapter 6, page 185 Points Received: 5 of 5 Comments: Question 10. Question : (TCO 4) In the past half century, the rate of children born to unmarried mothers in the United States has increased Student Answer: by a quarter million by 50% eight times 10 times Instructor Explanation: Chapter 6, page 189 Points Received: 0 of 5 Comments: Question 11. Question : (TCO 3) The arrangement whereby a group of people, unrelated to each other, live together in the same house and share various aspects of their lives is known as Student Answer: a family. a commune. a live-in. a retreat. Instructor Explanation: Chapter 7, page 227 Points Received: 5 of 5 Comments: Question 12. Question : (TCO 3) With regard to household chores, it would be safe to say that gay and lesbian couples Student Answer: equally share for the most part. follow the same pattern as married couples. use the principle of “do it if you feel like it.” designate one person to take care of the chores. Instructor Explanation: Chapter 7, page 225 devry socs315 week 4 quiz latest 2015 spring (TCO 4) The average age for first marriage in the United States in the 1980s was _____ years. Student Answer: 18 16 25 30 Instructor Explanation: Chapter 5, page 128 Points Received: 5 of 5 Comments: Question 2. Question : (TCO 4) The marriage gradient refers to the Student Answer: amount of dowry a woman brings into the marriage. expectations the couple have of each other. social status of each partner. length of time the couple know each other prior to marriage. Instructor Explanation: Chapter 5, page 141. Points Received: 5 of 5 Comments: Question 3. Question : (TCO 4) In some cultures, mate selection begins as early as Student Answer: infancy. 6 years of age. 8 years of age. 13 years of age. Instructor Explanation: Chapter 5, page 124 Points Received: 5 of 5 Comments: Question 4. Question : (TCO 4) Gilbert, who is currently involved in an exclusive relationship, believes very strongly in the basic principle of exchange theory. Gilbert is likely to call off the relationship if Student Answer: his partner is putting more into the relationship than he is. the rewards outweigh the costs. the costs outweigh the rewards. his contribution to the relationship is not recognized. Instructor Explanation: Chapter 5, page 138. Points Received: 5 of 5 Comments: Question 5. Question : (TCO 4) What theoretical perspective highlights society’s need or demand for marriage to legitimize having children? Student Answer: Structural-functionalist Conflict Symbolic-interactionist Feminist Instructor Explanation: Chapter 8, page 236. Points Received: 5 of 5 Comments: Question 6. Question : (TCO 4) _____ means that the couple has essentially stopped communicating. Student Answer: Contempt Criticism Defensiveness Stonewalling Instructor Explanation: Chapter 8, page 267 Points Received: 5 of 5 Comments: Question 7. Question : (TCO 4) Because Olga will inherit her parent’s sizeable estate, she and her fiancé Alex, with the assistance of an attorney, drafted a _____ that gives proof of ownership of the estate to Olga. Student Answer: cojoint contract prenuptial agreement living trust rights of passage contract Instructor Explanation: Chapter 8, page 249. Points Received: 5 of 5 Comments: Question 8. Question : (TCO 4) Rates of civil marriage are _____ in the United States. Student Answer: on the rise on the decline stable fluctuating Instructor Explanation: Chapter 8, page 240 Points Received: 5 of 5 Comments: Question 9. Question : (TCO 2) The physical appearance of HIV-infected babies is referred to as Student Answer: human chorionic gonadotropin. toxemia. Down syndrome. HIV embryopathy. Instructor Explanation: Chapter 9, page 292 Points Received: 5 of 5 Comments: Question 10. Question : (TCO 2) Among never-married women aged 15–44, _____ is currently the most popular choice for birth control. Student Answer: abortion a condom the birth control pill the diaphragm Instructor Explanation: Chapter 9, page 281. Points Received: 5 of 5 Comments: Question 11. Question : (TCO 2) What period in America history is referred to as the “baby boom”? Student Answer: Between 1946 and 1965 Between 1939 and 1945 Between 1846 and 1865 Between 1967 and 1980 Instructor Explanation: Chapter 9, page 277 Points Received: 5 of 5 Comments: Question 12. Question : (TCO 2) According to the medical profession, infertility is defined as the inability to Student Answer: achieve an orgasm. conceive after 12 months of unprotected intercourse. carry a pregnancy to stillbirth. conceive after 24 months of protected intercourse. Instructor Explanation: Chapter 9, page 284 Points Received: 5 of 5 devry socs315 week 6 quiz latest 2015 spring Question 1. Question : (TCO 3) Which of the following is the best example of a two-career family? Student Answer: Female attorney, male taxi driver Male accountant, female manicurist Male attorney, female engineer Male politician, female community volunteer Comments: Question 2. Question : TCO 3) The labor-force participation rate refers to the percentage of Student Answer: the labor force who are members of labor unions. unemployed individuals who are not seeking work. workers who are employed or actively seeking employment. prospective employees in a given industry. Comments: Question 3. Question : (TCO 3) Which group has the lowest poverty rate? Student Answer: Female heads of household Single males over 25 Divorced heads of households Married couple families Comments: Question 4. Question : (TCO 3) The term “second shift” is used to describe Student Answer: an individual who joins both the varsity baseball and the football teams. men who mow the grass and do household chores on the weekends. the requirement for both men and women to work overtime in a factory setting. a working woman’s dual role of worker and housewife. Comments: Question 5. Question : (TCO 6) _____ is “a clinical condition in children who have received severe physical abuse, primarily from a parent or foster parent.” Student Answer: Embryopathy Down syndrome Fetal alcohol syndrome Battered-child syndrome Comments: Question 6. Question : (TCO 6) According to available research, women remain in battering relationships for a variety of reasons. One of the most common reasons is Student Answer: loss of prestige. loss of social status. the resulting downward mobility. fear. Comments: Question 7. Question : (TCO 6) Rape syndrome or men’s proclivity to rape refers to the Student Answer: group of factors collectively characterizing men’s likelihood to rape. personality profile specifically identifying men who will rape. personality profile identifying a male rape victim who will, in turn, rape someone else. group of factors identifying the most likely male rape victims. Comments: Question 8. Question : (TCO 6) Investigative questions are required in a reported rape. With certain myths about rape prevalent, answers to such questions as to time and place, whether the victim was alone, and what the victim was wearing might reinforce tendencies to Student Answer: blame the victim. blame the police. create tasteless jokes. attribute the assault to an African American. 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