Question 1

Nearly ____ of families with children under age 6 are headed by a single parent.

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The answer of Nearly ____ of families with children under...

Question 2

The text points out that life satisfaction for never-married adults is MOST dependent on their ________.

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The answer of The text points out that life satisfaction...

Question 3

A possible distinction that could be made between single mothers and single fathers is that:

Accepted Answer

Research suggests that a higher percentage of single fathers became single as a result of divorce compared to single mothers. Therefore, option C is the best choice. Option A is not necessarily true for all single fathers, and option B and D don't accurately reflect the distinguishing factor between single mothers and fathers.

Question 4

According to the 2002 National Survey of Family Growth,what percentage of teens aged 15 to 19 have had heterosexual oral sex but not vaginal intercourse?

Accepted Answer

According to the 2002 National Survey of Family Growth, approximately 10-12% of teens aged 15 to 19 have had heterosexual oral sex but not vaginal intercourse.

Question 5

Statistical analyses reveal that single people make _______ money than married people

Accepted Answer

Statistical analyses often show that married people tend to make more money than single people. This can be due to a variety of factors, including dual incomes in a household, stability, and potentially more motivation to earn.

Question 6

The role strain that single mothers experience is primarily caused by ________.

Accepted Answer

Single mothers carry multiple responsibilities like taking care of children, managing household chores, providing financial support, etc. These responsibilities cause role strain as they have to perform various roles simultaneously without any support from a partner, leading to stress and burnout. While lack of adequate income and self-esteem might also contribute to role strain, the primary cause is the sheer amount and complexity of responsibilities to be handled.

Question 7

According to the 2002 National Survey of Family Growth,the rate of non-HIV sexually transmitted infections for men is _______ for those who have had at least one same-sex sexual contact than for those who have had no same-sex sexual contact.

Accepted Answer

According to the 2002 National Survey of Family Growth, the rate of non-HIV sexually transmitted infections for men is higher for those who have had at least one same-sex sexual contact than for those who have had no same-sex sexual contact.

Question 8

Probably the biggest challenge many single parents face is:

Accepted Answer

Financial hardship is often the biggest challenge single parents face because they are solely responsible for providing for their family's financial needs.

Question 9

Which of the following conclusions can be drawn about older never-marrieds?

Accepted Answer

The passage suggests that older never-marrieds tend to accept and take for granted their life-style. Option A is not supported by the passage, option B is comparing never-marrieds to widows and widowers which is not relevant to the given topic, and option D is not stated in the passage.

Question 10

The text points out that,stated very simply,single women become mothers because they:

Accepted Answer

The text mentions that single women become mothers when they "wanted to when it was time to do it." This suggests a deliberate and planned choice, rather than being surprised by an unexpected pregnancy or motivated by a dislike of men. The text does not mention financial affordability as a major factor.

Question 11

The text points out that one difference in the pattern of social support between older marrieds and never-marrieds is that the never-married interact:

Accepted Answer

The text states that never-married individuals tend to interact more frequently with friends than with relatives, whereas older married individuals tend to have more frequent interactions with both friends and relatives.

Question 12

Brian's story about being a single father focuses on how important _______ is/are to him.

Accepted Answer

Brian's story emphasizes the importance of parenting, as it is central to the narrative of being a single father.

Question 13

One possible conclusion that could be drawn from available studies is that many single-mother families are _________ whereas single father families tend to ________.

Accepted Answer

Studies often indicate that single-mother families are more frequently the result of choice, such as through adoption or planned single parenthood, whereas single-father families more commonly result from divorce or separation.

Question 14

According to the 2002 National Survey of Family Growth,most adults have had vaginal intercourse by age ______.

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The answer of According to the 2002 National Survey of...

Question 15

According to the 2002 National Survey of Family Growth,more _____ than _____ say they have been sexually attracted to people of the same sex.

Accepted Answer

The survey found that more women than men reported being sexually attracted to people of the same sex.

Question 16

According to the 2002 National Survey of Family Growth,about what percentage of men aged 15 to 44 who had at least one sexual partner in the last 12 months used a condom during their most recent sexual encounter?

Accepted Answer

According to the 2002 National Survey of Family Growth, approximately 39% of men aged 15 to 44 who had at least one sexual partner in the last 12 months used a condom during their most recent sexual encounter. Therefore, option C is the correct answer. The other options are not supported by the data presented in the survey.

Question 17

According to the 2002 National Survey of Family Growth,_____% of women aged 15 to 44 reported having a same-sex experience in their lifetimes.

Accepted Answer

The answer of According to the 2002 National Survey of...

Question 18

According to researchers,families most likely to live in poverty are ________.

Accepted Answer

Studies have consistently shown that households headed by single mothers are most likely to experience poverty. According to the US Census Bureau, in 2019 the poverty rate for families headed by single mothers was 29.9%, compared to a rate of 6.8% for families headed by married couples. The poverty rate for families headed by single fathers was 16.9%. Non-White families and families of divorce can also be at increased risk for poverty, but single mother-headed households have shown to have the highest likelihood.

Question 19

According to a 1995 study,children in single-parent families are most negatively affected by ________.

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The answer of According to a 1995 study,children in single-parent...

Question 20

Economists think that one reason why married and never-married people have different incomes may be that ________.

Accepted Answer

Economists believe that one reason why married and never-married people have different incomes is that good employees share the same qualities as good mates. Good employees tend to be responsible, reliable, and committed, which are also qualities that make for successful marriages. Employers may unconsciously perceive those qualities in married employees and offer them higher wages or more opportunities for promotion.

Quiz 3: Being Single

Nearly ____ of families with children under age 6 are headed by a single parent.

The text points out that life satisfaction for never-married adults is MOST dependent on their ________.

A possible distinction that could be made between single mothers and single fathers is that:

According to the 2002 National Survey of Family Growth,what percentage of teens aged 15 to 19 have had heterosexual oral sex but not vaginal intercourse?

Statistical analyses reveal that single people make _______ money than married people

The role strain that single mothers experience is primarily caused by ________.

According to the 2002 National Survey of Family Growth,the rate of non-HIV sexually transmitted infections for men is _______ for those who have had at least one same-sex sexual contact than for those who have had no same-sex sexual contact.

Probably the biggest challenge many single parents face is:

Which of the following conclusions can be drawn about older never-marrieds?

The text points out that,stated very simply,single women become mothers because they:

The text points out that one difference in the pattern of social support between older marrieds and never-marrieds is that the never-married interact:

Brian's story about being a single father focuses on how important _______ is/are to him.

One possible conclusion that could be drawn from available studies is that many single-mother families are _ whereas single father families tend to .

According to the 2002 National Survey of Family Growth,most adults have had vaginal intercourse by age ______.

According to the 2002 National Survey of Family Growth,more _ than _ say they have been sexually attracted to people of the same sex.

According to the 2002 National Survey of Family Growth,about what percentage of men aged 15 to 44 who had at least one sexual partner in the last 12 months used a condom during their most recent sexual encounter?

According to the 2002 National Survey of Family Growth,_____% of women aged 15 to 44 reported having a same-sex experience in their lifetimes.

According to researchers,families most likely to live in poverty are ________.

According to a 1995 study,children in single-parent families are most negatively affected by ________.

Economists think that one reason why married and never-married people have different incomes may be that ________.