Question 1

Gay and lesbian couples are like heterosexual couples in that they __________.

Accepted Answer

Gay and lesbian couples, like heterosexual couples, seek long-term relationships based on love, affection, and mutual respect. Research has shown that they also face similar challenges and obstacles in their relationships as heterosexual couples, such as communication issues and conflicts over finances. However, divorce rates among same-sex couples tend to be lower than among heterosexual couples.

Question 2

The 5-year divorce rate for American couples in which both partners have less than a high school education is __________ and the 5-year divorce rate for American couples in which both partners have 4-year college degrees is __________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The 5-year divorce rate for American couples...

Question 3

Based on interviews from 50 couples, Wallerstein and Blakeslee found that all couples have ups and downs, but what keeps them together is __________.

Accepted Answer

According to Wallerstein and Blakeslee's findings, what keeps couples together is a fundamental enjoyment of each other's company despite the ups and downs. Other options like fear, societal tendencies, or shame are not mentioned as key factors in the study.

Question 4

Approximately __________ of African American couples gets divorced compared to __________ of White couples.

Accepted Answer

According to the National Center for Health Statistics, the divorce rate among African American couples is around 70%, compared to around 45% for white couples.

Question 5

Scholars have found that people who remain single after age 30 experience __________ compared to married people.

Accepted Answer

Research indicates that single individuals over 30 tend to experience more physical health problems compared to their married counterparts, possibly due to the social and emotional support that marriage can provide.

Question 6

Your best friend is 29 years old and just divorced after 5 years of marriage.She had a steady boyfriend in high school and married her college sweetheart.She is very concerned that she will never find another person with whom to have a romantic relationship.What do you tell her?

Accepted Answer

It is important to provide your friend with evidence-based information to help alleviate her concerns. Option A provides a statistic that can give her hope and encouragement that she will find love again in the future. This can help her move forward after her divorce and begin to feel optimistic about the future. The other options are not accurate or helpful in addressing her concerns.

Question 7

What is a contributing factor to the high divorce rate in the United States?

Accepted Answer

Studies have shown that those who are more religious tend to have lower divorce rates. Therefore, low religious involvement can be a contributing factor to the high divorce rate in the United States.

Question 8

What is the term suggesting that single people are stereotyped, discriminated against, and treated dismissively?

Accepted Answer

The term suggesting that single people are stereotyped, discriminated against, and treated dismissively is singlism.

Question 9

Which people tend to be the unhappiest?

Accepted Answer

Studies have shown that people stuck in unhappy marriages tend to be the unhappiest as they are stuck in a difficult and stressful situation without an easy solution. People who are divorced or widowed can still find happiness and fulfillment in other areas of their lives.

Question 10

According to Figure 10.5 in the textbook, which depicts estimated divorce risk based on the age of entering marriage, divorce risk is highest for __________.

Accepted Answer

Marrying earlier than age 20 is associated with the highest risk of divorce, as younger couples may face more challenges in terms of financial stability, maturity, and life goals alignment.

Question 11

Alicia and Avada are a lesbian couple who have been together for a few years, as long as their friends Caitlin and Justin, a heterosexual couple.All four are out for dinner, discussing the things that cause conflict in their relationships.Listening in on the conversation, what is a likely conclusion one can draw about homosexual relationships versus heterosexual relationships?

Accepted Answer

The conversation indicates that both heterosexual and homosexual couples experience similar areas of conflict in their relationships, suggesting that the nature of the conflict is not determined by sexual orientation. Therefore, neither A nor D are likely conclusions. While it is possible that there may be differences in the complexity of relationships based on sexual orientation, there is no evidence in the given scenario to support this claim, making B an unlikely conclusion as well.

Question 12

Approximately __________ of 18- to 30-year-old Americans support gay marriage compared to __________ Americans ages 65 and older.

Accepted Answer

According to recent surveys, approximately 66% of 18- to 30-year-old Americans support gay marriage compared to 35% of Americans ages 65 and older.

Question 13

In what stage of life does sexual activity peak in nearly all cultures?

Accepted Answer

Research studies across cultures have shown that sexual activity tends to peak during young adulthood, typically from the ages of 18 to 30. However, it is important to note that individuals may have varying levels of sexual activity throughout their lifespan.

Question 14

Your cousin and her fiancé are planning on marrying.Both of them dropped out of school before completing high school.What is the likelihood that they will get divorced during the first ?5 years of marriage?

Accepted Answer

Couples who have not completed high school have a higher likelihood of divorce compared to those with higher education levels. Studies and statistics have shown that the divorce rate for those with less education is significantly higher, with rates often cited around or above 30% for early years of marriage.

Question 15

According to sociologist Barbara Whitehead, people in the West today expect marriage to fulfill their emotional needs for love and intimacy, and if it ceases to do so, they often seek to leave the marriage or seek what she has coined __________.

Accepted Answer

Barbara Whitehead coined the term "expressive divorce" to describe the phenomenon of couples seeking divorce when their emotional needs for love and intimacy are no longer being fulfilled in their marriage.

Question 16

Pat and Terry are in an emotionally close relationship with a high degree of commitment to each other.They each are tolerant of the other having sexual episodes with another person and do not view this as damaging or destructive to their relationship.Based on the textbook, which of the following best describes Pat and Terry?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Pat and Terry are in an emotionally...

Question 17

In Tokyo, Japan, and Bangkok, Thailand, more than __________ of women ages 30 to 34 have never married.

Accepted Answer

According to the United Nations, more than 33% of women ages 30 to 34 in both Tokyo, Japan, and Bangkok, Thailand, have never been married.

Question 18

What is the percentage of Americans who believe that parents in an unhappy marriage should stay together for the sake of the children?

Accepted Answer

The answer of What is the percentage of Americans who...

Question 19

Gay and lesbian couples are __________.

Accepted Answer

Research has found that gay and lesbian couples are like heterosexual couples in most ways, such as their levels of commitment and satisfaction in their relationships. While they may face unique challenges, their relationships are fundamentally similar to those of heterosexual couples. The idea that they are more likely to break up or more concerned about having children is a stereotype and not supported by empirical evidence.

Question 20

__________ has one of the highest divorce rates in the world.

Accepted Answer

The United States has one of the highest divorce rates in the world, with roughly 39% of marriages ending in divorce. Japan's divorce rate is lower at around 27%, while Bolivia and Kenya have rates closer to the global average of about 40%.

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