Exam 9: To Parent or Not to Parent

Studies comparing marriages with and without children consistently report marital happiness to be higher in

With regard to the current fertility rate among black Americans, which of the following explanations best applies?

Today, a one-child preference dominates Americans' preferences.

__________ of fertility-impaired women sought medical help in 1995.

From 1940 to 1960, approximately __________ percent of all births were to unmarried women.

The text lists several advantages to later parenthood. Which is NOT one of these?

International adoption grew dramatically through 2003, but has slowed down in recent years.

The average success rate of reproductive technology (resulting in a baby) is __________ percent.

The text cites a dramatic increase in __________ as one of the striking developments in American women's fertility patterns in recent years.

What are the issues involved with a transracial adoption?

Brad and Jan have recently adopted a child through a licensed agency. This example reflects __________ adoption.

In 2005, around __________ percent of pregnancies ended in abortion.

__________ percent of American women have had an induced abortion at some point in their lives.

What are the politics of abortion? Explain the existing social attitudes toward abortion.

In 2006, less than 25 percent of respondents to a Gallup poll described themselves as pro-choice.

Of any industrialized country, which nation has by far the highest teen pregnancy, abortion, and birthrates?

In a 2002 survey, women respondents reported that over one-third of their recent births were __________.

Briefly respond to the question, "Is American society antinatalist?"

Generally, whites have had higher fertility rates than blacks.

Which of the following categories does NOT represent the large majority of youngsters now handled by adoption agencies?