Question 1

Nalah comes from an Arabic country with a patriarchal society that tolerates abuse of women. Which of the following forms of violence is Nalah likely to suffer if she "misbehaves?"

Accepted Answer

Honor killings are a form of violence that is often used to punish women who are seen as bringing shame or dishonor to their families in patriarchal societies in Arab countries. Nalah is likely to suffer this form of violence if she "misbehaves" according to the norms of her society. The other options are either incorrect or irrelevant to the question.

Question 2

What approximate percentage of Swedish couples who choose cohabitation are not legally married?

Accepted Answer

In Sweden, cohabitation without being legally married is a common practice, with approximately 25% of couples choosing this form of relationship.

Question 3

Which of the following is a reason typically given for cohabiting?

Accepted Answer

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Question 4

In the last decade of the 20th century, what happened to the number of cohabiting couples in Canada?

Accepted Answer

The number of cohabiting couples increased significantly in Canada during the last decade of the 20th century due to changing societal norms and attitudes towards marriage.

Question 5

Which of the following types of violence is prevalent in China?

Accepted Answer

Intimate partner violence is prevalent in China, with reports indicating that domestic violence occurs in approximately one-third of Chinese households. Psychological abuse, social isolation, and financial abuse may also occur as part of intimate partner violence.

Question 6

Ken and Bethany are sexually active singles who are discussing the idea of moving in together. What are they contemplating?

Accepted Answer

Ken and Bethany are discussing the idea of cohabitation, which means living together without being married.

Question 7

According to the text, why do many Canadian singles marry later on in life?

Accepted Answer

Many Canadian singles marry later in life because they want to establish their careers first.

Question 8

Which of the following is a common reason for abuse among gay and lesbian couples?

Accepted Answer

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Question 9

Which of the following is considered to be "a growing hallmark of emerging adulthood?"

Accepted Answer

Cohabitation is considered a growing hallmark of emerging adulthood as it has become more common for young adults to live with a partner before or instead of getting married.

Question 10

Ole and Lena are a cohabiting couple in Sweden while John and Diane are a cohabiting couple in Canada. What would cross-cultural research most likely predict?

Accepted Answer

In Sweden, cohabitation is common and often seen as a step before marriage, especially when children are involved.

Question 11

By definition, what must happen in patriarchal terrorism?

Accepted Answer

Patriarchal terrorism refers to a pattern of behavior in which a man uses coercion and control to dominate his partner. It is characterized by a range of abusive tactics, including physical, sexual, emotional, and economic abuse. While patriarchal terrorism can result in severe physical injury or death, it does not necessarily have to. However, it must be initiated by a man, which is why option A is the correct choice.

Question 12

What happens to the causes of aggressive behaviour as the level of aggressive behaviour increases?

Accepted Answer

As the level of aggressive behavior increases, the causes become more complex. This is because there is often more than one factor contributing to the behavior, and the interactions between these factors can become more difficult to understand and address. For example, a person who becomes more aggressive over time may have a history of childhood trauma, as well as current stressors such as relationship problems or financial difficulties. These factors may all interact in complex ways to contribute to the person's aggressive behavior.

Question 13

Pauline is a typical North American woman cohabiting with her boyfriend, Bill. If Pauline is typical of women who cohabit, which of the following beliefs does she hold?

Accepted Answer

Research indicates that convenience is often cited as a primary factor for cohabitation among couples, including aspects such as financial savings and spending more time together.

Question 14

Married couple Niles and Millie each occasionally become physically aggressive toward each other. Though both believe that they could leave the relationship, they remain married. What does this couple's relationship illustrate?

Accepted Answer

The couple's occasional physical aggression towards each other indicates partner violence, which refers to any form of violence between intimate partners. While options A and B describe specific types of partner violence with a power imbalance (battered wife syndrome and patriarchal terrorism), there is not enough information to determine if that is the case in this scenario. Option C (matriarchal terrorism) is not commonly used in the field of domestic violence and does not apply to this scenario.

Question 15

Al and Penny are a typical North American couple who have cohabitated for many years. If they later marry each other, how are they most likely to differ from other married couples that did not cohabitate?

Accepted Answer

Studies and surveys have shown that couples who cohabitate before marriage tend to report lower levels of satisfaction within their marriage compared to those who did not live together before marrying. This phenomenon is often discussed in the context of the "cohabitation effect," though the reasons behind it are complex and multifaceted, involving factors such as societal norms, personal expectations, and the gradual evolution of relationship dynamics.

Question 16

Why do fewer men remain unmarried throughout adulthood?

Accepted Answer

Men can select from a larger age range of unmarried women when they do choose to marry. This is partly due to the fact that men are typically older than their female counterparts when they first get married, and thus women who are unmarried in their late 20s or early 30s may still be considered potential partners for men in their 30s and beyond. Additionally, cultural norms often allow men to marry women who are younger than they are, which further expands their pool of potential partners.

Question 17

How has the median age of first marriage in Canada changed from 1970 to 2000?

Accepted Answer

The median age of first marriage in Canada has increased over time, reflecting broader social and economic changes. From 1970 to 2000, there was a significant rise in the age at which people first married, by approximately 5 years, as individuals pursued higher education, career advancement, and personal development before settling down.

Question 18

How do relationships between gay and lesbians versus heterosexuals differ?

Accepted Answer

Research has shown that gay and lesbian couples are more likely to be inter-racial, inter-generational, and have varied levels of education.

Answer: C
 Studies have shown that heterosexual couples tend to share household chores more equally compared to same-sex couples.

(Note: B and D are incorrect. Research has not consistently shown that lesbian couples are less egalitarian and heterosexual couples argue more over social and political issues compared to homosexual couples.)

Question 19

In Canada, approximately what percentage of young adults in their 20s is unmarried?

Accepted Answer

The correct answer is D) 64% of females and 75% of males. This reflects the trend in many developed countries where young adults are delaying marriage for various reasons, including career, education, and personal choice.

Question 20

Based on statistics, which pair would you expect to have had the most past short-term relationships?

Accepted Answer

Research indicates that gay male couples tend to have more short-term relationships compared to heterosexual, lesbian, or bisexual couples.

Quiz 12: Being with Others