Question 1

WCommunal living is designed to provide __________.

Accepted Answer

Communal living is designed to provide social support and companionship. It is typically made up of people who share a common interest or goal and come together to live in a shared space, often in order to reduce living costs and increase social ties. While financial independence may be a benefit of communal living, it is not its primary purpose. Relational detachment and sexual expressiveness are not typically associated with communal living.

Question 2

Today, approximately __________ million U.S. heterosexual couples cohabit.

Accepted Answer

As of recent estimates, approximately 6.8 million U.S. heterosexual couples are cohabiting.

Question 3

Compared to marrieds, cohabitants report that they are __________ happy with their relationships.

Accepted Answer

Cohabitants generally report being less happy with their relationships compared to married individuals, often due to less stability and commitment.

Question 4

According to the text, unmarried parents to one partner's child should consider three documents. Which of the following is NOT one of these?

Accepted Answer

The text lists a Co-parenting Agreement, Nomination of Guardianship, and Consent to Medical treatment as the three documents unmarried parents to one partner's child should consider. It does not mention a Living Trust.

Question 5

Communal living may be one way to deal with problems associated with all EXCEPT which of the following?

Accepted Answer

Communal living may provide support for aging individuals, single parents, and individuals who are unattached, however, it is unlikely to address issues related to sexual permissiveness.

Question 6

A __________ is a situation or place characterized by group living.

Accepted Answer

A commune is a community living situation where a group of people share living spaces and resources. The other options do not necessarily involve communal living. A YMCA is a membership-based organization that provides services such as fitness facilities and accommodation, but people generally do not live there long-term. A hospital is a medical facility where people receive treatment, but it is not a living situation. A gathering just implies a group of people coming together, but not necessarily living together.

Question 7

The text reports that approximately __________ percent of cohabitants are age 65 and over-a fifty percent increase since 1990.

Accepted Answer

The text states that approximately 5 percent of cohabitants are age 65 and over, which represents a fifty percent increase since 1990.

Question 8

On average, cohabiting relationships are

Accepted Answer

Cohabiting relationships are generally shorter term compared to marriages or committed relationships. According to research, the typical duration of cohabitation is two years, and only 10-15% of cohabitating couples stay together for more than five years. Therefore, option B is the best choice.

Question 9

By 2008 opposite-sex, unmarried-couple households were ______ percent of all households.

Accepted Answer

By 2008, opposite-sex, unmarried-couple households made up about 5 percent of all households.

Question 10

People's reasons for __________ often include the belief that marriage signifies loss of identity or stifles partners' communication and equality.

Accepted Answer

The answer of People's reasons for __________ often include the...

Question 11

Cohabiting couples are __________ as likely as marrieds to be interracial.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Cohabiting couples are __________ as likely as...

Question 12

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.

Accepted Answer

The Marvin 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 other options (A) Wade, (B) Miranda, and (D) Gideon, are unrelated to this legal concept.

Question 13

________of all cohabiting relationships last less than one year, because the couple either break up or marry.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ________of all cohabiting relationships last less than...

Question 14

Compared with married women, cohabiting women are __________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Compared with married women, cohabiting women are...

Question 15

Compared to married couples, cohabitors are all EXCEPT which of the following ?

Accepted Answer

The statement compares cohabitors to married couples and suggests that cohabitors are typically younger, less educated, and more likely to be nonwhite than married couples. Thus, the correct choice is B, which states that cohabitors are not typically older than married couples.

Question 16

Today, some cohabitants consider their lifestyle a means of courtship, officially called __________, as they seek to test their compatibility before deciding whether to marry.

Accepted Answer

Premarital cohabitation refers to couples who live together before getting married in order to test their compatibility. This is a common practice for couples who want to ensure that they will have a successful marriage before making a permanent commitment to each other. The other options, "test drive" and "trial period," are colloquial terms and not typically used in official contexts. "If the shoe fits, wear it" is an old saying that does not accurately describe the concept of premarital cohabitation.

Question 17

When unmarried partners decide to move in together, there are

Accepted Answer

The answer of When unmarried partners decide to move in...

Question 18

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

Accepted Answer

The text mentions that Puerto Rican women have a "long history of marrying and having families." Therefore, B is the best choice. A is incorrect as there is no mention of non-consensual cohabitation. C and D are incorrect as there is no evidence to support these statements.

Question 19

By 2005 it was estimated that _________ of U.S. women age 15 through 45 had cohabited with a male partner at some time in their lives

Accepted Answer

By 2005, it was estimated that about one half of U.S. women aged 15 through 45 had cohabited with a male partner at some point in their lives, reflecting changing social norms regarding cohabitation.

Question 20

The definition of __________ usually includes criteria of joint residence and finances, plus a statement of loyalty and commitment.

Accepted Answer

The definition described in the question is that of a domestic partner. A domestic partner is a person with whom someone shares an intimate and committed relationship while living together and sharing finances, and they have a legal and emotional relationship that is comparable to a married couple. The other choices in the question – communal living, cohabitor, and living together alone – are not necessarily characterized by joint finances and a statement of loyalty and commitment.

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