Question 1

Relationships among the unmarried are more egalitarian than among marrieds.

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A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 2

The unmarried population in the United States

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A)   increased from 1890 to 1960.
B)   decreased from 1890 to 1960.
C)   decreased from 1960 to 2010.
D)   has remained the same since 1960.E) A) and B)
F) B) and D)

Question 3

Cohabitation reduces the risk of divorce in later marriage.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Domestic partnerships are

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A)   recognized by most Fortune 500 companies.
B)   the same as common-law marriages.
C)   only allowed for heterosexual couples.
D)   not offered by state or government agencies.E) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 5

"Gray divorce" refers to the phenomenon of

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A)   divorce among those over 50 years old.
B)   a divorce in which partners continue to have active roles in each other's lives.
C)   an informal separation of a marriage.
D)   a high number of men and women whose marriages have ended in divorce.E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 6

Those who engage in serial cohabitation

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A)   are less likely to divorce after marrying.
B)   more than double their risk of divorcing after marriage.
C)   typically learn from previous mistakes and have more rewarding relationships.
D)   rarely marry.E) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 7

Linda and Bill are very committed to one another and live together, but have no intention of marrying. They like their relationship the way it is. This illustrates which type of cohabitation?

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A)   Coresidential dating
B)   Substitute for marriage
C)   Precursor to marriage
D)   Trial marriageE) B) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 8

In the United States, cohabiting couples lack most of the rights that married couples enjoy.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

The presence of children has about the same effect on married and cohabiting couples.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Rates of cohabitation have increased tenfold since the 1960s.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Common-law marriage

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A)   is recognized in all states.
B)   is not recognized by most states.
C)   began in the 1970s.
D)   allows couples to break up without divorcing.E) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 12

The cohabitation effect is

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A)   smaller among whites than among African Americans.
B)   smaller among whites than among Hispanics.
C)   smaller among African Americans and Hispanics than among whites.
D)   similar regardless of race or ethnicity.E) C) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 13

How do researchers tend to account for the increase in cohabitation?

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Question 14

The racial/ethnic group with the largest percentage of unmarried individuals is

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A)   non-Hispanic white.
B)   Asian.
C)   African American.
D)   Hispanic.E) C) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 15

Contemporary relationships among the unmarried are characterized by which of the following?

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A)   Partners tend to be economically dependent on one another.
B)   Partners tend to be emotionally dependent on one another.
C)   Partners tend to emphasize egalitarian roles.
D)   Partners tend to be more dependent in their roles.E) A) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 16

Identify and describe the types of cohabitation identified by Heuveline and Timberlake.

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Heuveline and Timberlake identified three types of cohabitation: premarital cohabitation, cohabitation as an alternative to marriage, and cohabitation as a precursor to marriage.

Premarital cohabitation refers to couples who live together before getting married. This type of cohabitation has become increasingly common in many societies and is often seen as a way for couples to test their compatibility before making a long-term commitment.

Cohabitation as an alternative to marriage involves couples who choose to live together without any intention of getting married. This type of cohabitation may be motivated by a desire to maintain independence or avoid the legal and financial entanglements of marriage.

Cohabitation as a precursor to marriage refers to couples who live together with the intention of eventually getting married. This type of cohabitation is often seen as a step towards marriage, allowing couples to further test their compatibility and readiness for a long-term commitment.

Overall, Heuveline and Timberlake's typology of cohabitation highlights the diverse motivations and intentions behind couples choosing to live together outside of marriage.

Question 17

Gay men and lesbians commonly construct families of choice with more fluid boundaries than heterosexual couples.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Expanded educational and employment opportunities for women have had a limited impact on the rise in singlehood.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Rates of singlehood declined in the 1950s.

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A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 20

Accelerated cohabitants find that moving in together felt like "a natural process."

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A) True 
 B)False

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The unmarried population in the United States

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Cohabitation reduces the risk of divorce in later marriage.

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In the United States, cohabiting couples lack most of the rights that married couples enjoy.

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The presence of children has about the same effect on married and cohabiting couples.

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Rates of cohabitation have increased tenfold since the 1960s.

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