Question 1

List four social factors that may encourage young people today to postpone marriage or not to marry at all.

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The answer of List four social factors that may encourage...

Question 2

The text points out that, in American society, communes

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A)  have existed throughout its history. 
B)  have never appeared. 
C)  are a very recent development. 
D)  began to develop in the 1940s.

Question 3

Individuals living alone now make up __________ percent of U.S. households.

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A)  5 
B)  12 
C)  17 
D)  28

Question 4

The text indicates that perhaps the most important task for unmarried individuals of both genders is

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A)  finding an appropriate mate. 
B)  the development of strong social networks. 
C)  avoiding sexually transmitted diseases. 
D)  understanding the value of a permanent companion.

Question 5

The text points out that Puerto Rican women have a long history of

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A)  non-consensual cohabitation. 
B)  consensual marriages. 
C)  remaining single until they are at least 30 years of age. 
D)  not being interested in marriage.

Question 6

Which state prohibits same-sex couple adoption, although it does allow them to serve as foster parents?

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A)  New York 
B)  California 
C)  Massachusetts 
D)  Florida

Question 7

The __________ case established that nonmarital partners may claim property and support if their explicit or implicit contract (the verbal or written understanding underlying their union) established these obligations.

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A)  Wade 
B)  Miranda 
C)  Marvin 
D)  Gideon

Question 8

The text points out that getting married is still the only way to gain adult status.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Compared with married women, cohabiting women are __________.

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A)  much younger than their partners 
B)  several years older than and earn more than their partners 
C)  more likely to be financially dependent on their partners 
D)  less likely to be sexually abused

Question 10

On average, cohabiting relationships are

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A)  stable and enduring. 
B)  relatively short term. 
C)  longer term. 
D)  permanent.

Question 11

Explain why many social scientists see a declining psychological advantage to marriage compared to singlehood. Compare and contrast the emotional advantages and disadvantages of marriage versus singlehood.

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Question 12

Mainland Puerto Ricans often define living together as a form of consensual marriage.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

In 2000, __________ became the first country to allow same-sex partners to marry. Some other European countries, as well as Canada, now allow same-sex marriage.

Accepted Answer

A)  France 
B)  Belgium 
C)  the Netherlands 
D)  Italy

Question 14

By 2005, the proportion of nonmarital births to cohabiting heterosexual couples reached about 50 percent.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

By 2003, __________ percent of young adults aged 18-24 lived with their parents.

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A)  about 5 
B)  close to 10 
C)  nearly 25 
D)  more than 50

Question 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.

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A)  non-Hispanic whites 
B)  blacks 
C)  Native Americans 
D)  Asians

Question 17

Sociologist Catherine Ross has suggested that we need to reconceptualize various living arrangements as a continuum of

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A)  diversity. 
B)  social attachment. 
C)  individuals. 
D)  families.

Question 18

What percent of lesbians are in long-term, committed relationships?

Accepted Answer

A)  8 
B)  18 
C)  28 
D)  44

Question 19

In discussing the importance of friendships for single individuals, the text points out that

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A)  unmarried men usually cultivate a wide variety of same-sex friendships. 
B)  women's friendships with each other are likely to be "thinner" in comparison with men's friendships. 
C)  jealousy and competition are typical characteristics of women's friendships. 
D)  men may be more open and disclosing with a female friend.

Question 20

To the U.S. Census Bureau __________ still means unmarried.

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Exam 8: Living Alone, Cohabiting, Same-Sex Unions, and Other Intimate Relationships

List four social factors that may encourage young people today to postpone marriage or not to marry at all.

The text points out that, in American society, communes

Individuals living alone now make up __________ percent of U.S. households.

The text indicates that perhaps the most important task for unmarried individuals of both genders is

The text points out that Puerto Rican women have a long history of

Which state prohibits same-sex couple adoption, although it does allow them to serve as foster parents?

The __________ case established that nonmarital partners may claim property and support if their explicit or implicit contract (the verbal or written understanding underlying their union) established these obligations.

The text points out that getting married is still the only way to gain adult status.

Compared with married women, cohabiting women are __________.

On average, cohabiting relationships are

Explain why many social scientists see a declining psychological advantage to marriage compared to singlehood. Compare and contrast the emotional advantages and disadvantages of marriage versus singlehood.

Mainland Puerto Ricans often define living together as a form of consensual marriage.

In 2000, __________ became the first country to allow same-sex partners to marry. Some other European countries, as well as Canada, now allow same-sex marriage.

By 2005, the proportion of nonmarital births to cohabiting heterosexual couples reached about 50 percent.

By 2003, __________ percent of young adults aged 18-24 lived with their parents.

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.

Sociologist Catherine Ross has suggested that we need to reconceptualize various living arrangements as a continuum of

What percent of lesbians are in long-term, committed relationships?

In discussing the importance of friendships for single individuals, the text points out that

To the U.S. Census Bureau __________ still means unmarried.