Question 1

Which of the following statements is TRUE about single people?

Accepted Answer

The majority of older adults living alone are indeed widowed, reflecting demographic trends where longer life expectancies mean that many individuals outlive their spouses. This is more common among older populations than among younger ones.

Question 2

Candice is single and lives in the United States. According to research, she will most likely face which of the following problems?

Accepted Answer

Single individuals often face challenges in forming intimate relationships, dealing with loneliness, and finding their place in a society that often prioritizes marriage.

Question 3

Using surveys, Professor Silamath is studying the lifestyle of living single. What is a disadvantage of living single that he will discover in his study?

Accepted Answer

Finding a niche in society can be a disadvantage of living single, as singles may sometimes face challenges in fitting into societal structures and expectations that are often designed around couples or families.

Question 4

Jack is single and lives in the United States. Which of the following would be considered an advantage of his being single?

Accepted Answer

Being single allows Jack to make decisions independently and pursue his own interests without needing to consider a partner's preferences or constraints.

Question 5

People who live a single lifestyle are inclined to:

Accepted Answer

People who live a single lifestyle often experience social pressure to marry due to societal norms and expectations that prioritize marriage and family life.

Question 6

Jordan's parents and co-workers have recently begun to exert varying degrees of pressure for him to settle down and get married. He is most likely what age?

Accepted Answer

At age 30, societal and familial expectations often increase for individuals to settle down and get married, making it a common age for such pressures.

Question 7

According to your textbook, which of the following statements is FALSE regarding cohabitation?

Accepted Answer

The majority of cohabitating arrangements do not typically last as long as five years; they tend to be shorter in duration.

Question 8

According to your textbook, which of the following statements is FALSE regarding cohabitation in the United States?

Accepted Answer

The statement that the United States has the highest cohabitation rate in the world is false. Several countries, particularly in Scandinavia and Western Europe, have higher rates of cohabitation.

Question 9

According to your textbook, which of the following statements is FALSE regarding cohabitation in the United States?

Accepted Answer

Cohabitation before marriage has been associated with higher divorce rates, not lower. This contradicts the statement that couples who cohabited before marriage divorced at a lower rate than those who had not.

Question 10

Emilio and Meghan are thinking about living together. They reason that cohabitation will give them a chance to see if they are compatible with each other. They say that if they do ultimately marry, they will be happier and their marriage more stable because of cohabiting. According to research:

Accepted Answer

Research indicates that couples who cohabit before marriage do not necessarily have happier marriages or a lower risk of divorce compared to those who do not cohabit before marriage.

Question 11

Cohabiting relationships differ from marriages in which of the following ways?

Accepted Answer

Cohabiting relationships often exhibit more equality in terms of gender roles, with partners more likely to share household chores and tasks. Additionally, cohabiting couples face more legal and practical challenges in owning property jointly compared to married couples, due to the lack of legal recognition and protections that marriage provides.

Question 12

Which of the following is TRUE about cohabitation?

Accepted Answer

Cohabiting couples often have more equal relationships because they may not adhere to traditional marital roles and expectations.

Question 13

Jeremy and Janae are a cohabiting couple. Which of the following should they NOT expect?

Accepted Answer

Research suggests that couples who cohabit before marriage may actually have a higher likelihood of divorce compared to those who do not cohabit before marriage, due to factors like the "cohabitation effect."

Question 14

Some researchers have found that cohabitation is associated with higher divorce rates when the couples subsequently marry. Explanations for this finding include:

Accepted Answer

Both explanations are plausible. Non-traditional people might be more open to cohabitation and also more open to divorce, and cohabiting could potentially change attitudes towards commitment and marriage, making divorce more likely.

Question 15

Which of the following people is most likely to cohabitate?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which of the following people is most...

Question 16

In 2002, _______ of U.S. adults had been married at least once by the time they were 55 years old.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In 2002, _______ of U.S. adults had...

Question 17

In 2002, the average age for a first marriage was almost ____ years for men and just over ____ years for women.

Accepted Answer

In 2002, the average age for a first marriage in the United States was almost 27 years for men and just over 25 years for women, reflecting a trend towards older ages for first marriages.

Question 18

On the average, a first marriage in the U.S. lasts for approximately ____ years.

Accepted Answer

The average duration of a first marriage in the U.S. is approximately eight years.

Question 19

Which of the following is/are current trends regarding marriage in the U.S.?

Accepted Answer

All the options listed reflect current trends in U.S. marriages. The average age for first marriages has indeed increased for both genders, reflecting changes in societal norms and priorities. There has been a steady decline in the percentage of adults who are married at any given time, influenced by factors such as increased acceptance of cohabitation and delayed marriage. Marriages today are often described as more fragile, with higher divorce rates than in the past, but also potentially more intense due to changing expectations and roles within the marriage.

Question 20

_________ was the most important characteristic in selecting a marital partner in China, India, Indonesia, Iran, Taiwan, and the Palestinian Arab culture.

Accepted Answer

Chastity was historically considered the most important characteristic in selecting a marital partner in these cultures, reflecting the value placed on purity and family honor.

Quiz 9: Adult Life Styles

Which of the following statements is TRUE about single people?

Candice is single and lives in the United States. According to research, she will most likely face which of the following problems?

Using surveys, Professor Silamath is studying the lifestyle of living single. What is a disadvantage of living single that he will discover in his study?

Jack is single and lives in the United States. Which of the following would be considered an advantage of his being single?

People who live a single lifestyle are inclined to:

Jordan's parents and co-workers have recently begun to exert varying degrees of pressure for him to settle down and get married. He is most likely what age?

According to your textbook, which of the following statements is FALSE regarding cohabitation?

According to your textbook, which of the following statements is FALSE regarding cohabitation in the United States?

According to your textbook, which of the following statements is FALSE regarding cohabitation in the United States?

Emilio and Meghan are thinking about living together. They reason that cohabitation will give them a chance to see if they are compatible with each other. They say that if they do ultimately marry, they will be happier and their marriage more stable because of cohabiting. According to research:

Cohabiting relationships differ from marriages in which of the following ways?

Which of the following is TRUE about cohabitation?

Jeremy and Janae are a cohabiting couple. Which of the following should they NOT expect?

Some researchers have found that cohabitation is associated with higher divorce rates when the couples subsequently marry. Explanations for this finding include:

Which of the following people is most likely to cohabitate?

In 2002, _______ of U.S. adults had been married at least once by the time they were 55 years old.

In 2002, the average age for a first marriage was almost years for men and just over years for women.

On the average, a first marriage in the U.S. lasts for approximately ____ years.

Which of the following is/are current trends regarding marriage in the U.S.?

_________ was the most important characteristic in selecting a marital partner in China, India, Indonesia, Iran, Taiwan, and the Palestinian Arab culture.