Deck 6: Singlehood

Question 1

According to the General Social Survey,

A)most singles who are not in a steady relationship plan to marry when they meet the right person.
B)most singles who are not in a steady relationship have no plans to ever marry.
C)most singles who are in a steady relationship do not plan to marry their current partner.
E)both b and c above

Answer 1

A

Question 2

In comparison to those who are married, single adults

A)are more likely to go to a concert.
B)are more likely to eat out.
C)are more likely to go to a film.
D)are more likely to watch 4 or more hours of television per day.
E)all of the above

Answer 2

E

Question 3

Using the results from the General Social Survey, describe some of the factors that seem to influence people's attitudes towards cohabitation.

Answer 3

no answer

Question 4

About what percentage of single adults in the General Social Survey say they are involved in a steady relationship?

A)one-fourth
B)one-half
C)two-thirds
D)three-fourths

Question 5

Which of the following trends are supported by the comparing the 1972 and the 2000 General Social Surveys?

A)The percentage of singles remained the same.
B)The percentage of singles doubled.
C)The age at marriage increased for men but not for women.
D)The age at marriage decreased for both men and women.
E)Both a and c above

Question 6

In comparison to those who are married, single adults are

A)more likely to describe their lives as exciting.
B)more likely to describe themselves as "very happy."
C)less likely to describe themselves as "very happy."
D)less likely to describe their lives as exciting.

Question 7

Using the results from the General Social Survey, describe some of the ways that those who are single differ from those who are married.

Question 8

Which of the following statements is supported by the results in Chapter 6

A)a majority of respondents believe it is a good idea for couples to cohabitate before marriage.
B)a majority of people do not believe that cohabitation is acceptable.
C)the percentage of GSS respondents who approve of cohabitation has declined since 1972.
D)a majority of people believe it is alright for couples to cohabitate.
E)both c and d above

Question 9

According to the GSS, _______________________ to believe that it is alright for couples to cohabitate.

A)those age 30 - 49 are the most likely
B)those who are divorced
C)African-Americans are the most likely to
D)all of the above
E)none of the above

Question 10

Those who are single are more likely than those who are married to socialize with

A)extended family.
B)neighbors
C)friends
D)people at a bar.
E)all of the above except a