Question 1

Using the results from the General Social Survey, describe some of the factors that seem to influence people's attitudes towards cohabitation.

Accepted Answer

The General Social Survey has found that several factors influence people's attitudes towards cohabitation. One of the main factors is religious beliefs, with individuals who are more religious tending to have more negative attitudes towards cohabitation. Additionally, age plays a role, with younger individuals being more accepting of cohabitation compared to older generations. Education level also plays a role, with more highly educated individuals being more accepting of cohabitation. Finally, cultural and regional differences also influence attitudes towards cohabitation, with individuals in more liberal and urban areas being more accepting compared to those in conservative and rural areas. These factors all contribute to shaping people's attitudes towards cohabitation.

Question 2

In comparison to those who are married, single adults are

Accepted Answer

A) more likely to describe their lives as exciting. 
B) more likely to describe themselves as "very happy." 
C) less likely to describe themselves as "very happy." 
D) less likely to describe their lives as exciting. 
A) more likely to describe their lives as exciting. 
B) more likely to describe themselves as "very happy." 
C) less likely to describe themselves as "very happy." 
D) less likely to describe their lives as exciting. C

Question 3

According to the General Social Survey,

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A) most singles who are not in a steady relationship plan to marry when they meet the right person. 
B) most singles who are not in a steady relationship have no plans to ever marry. 
C) most singles who are in a steady relationship do not plan to marry their current partner. 
D) both b and c above 
A) most singles who are not in a steady relationship plan to marry when they meet the right person. 
B) most singles who are not in a steady relationship have no plans to ever marry. 
C) most singles who are in a steady relationship do not plan to marry their current partner. 
D) both b and c above A

Question 4

Using the results from the General Social Survey, describe some of the ways that those who are single differ from those who are married.

Accepted Answer

According to the General Social Survey,

Question 5

According to the GSS, _______________________ to believe that it is alright for couples to cohabitate.

Accepted Answer

A) those age 30 - 49 are the most likely 
B) those who are divorced 
C) African-Americans are the most likely to 
D) all of the above 
E) none of the above 
A) those age 30 - 49 are the most likely 
B) those who are divorced 
C) African-Americans are the most likely to 
D) all of the above 
E) none of the above

Question 6

About what percentage of single adults in the General Social Survey say they are involved in a steady relationship?

Accepted Answer

A) one-fourth 
B) one-half 
C) two-thirds 
D) three-fourths 
A) one-fourth 
B) one-half 
C) two-thirds 
D) three-fourths

Question 7

Which of the following statements is supported by the results in Chapter 6

Accepted Answer

A) a majority of respondents believe it is a good idea for couples to cohabitate before marriage. 
B) a majority of people do not believe that cohabitation is acceptable. 
C) the percentage of GSS respondents who approve of cohabitation has declined since 1972. 
D) a majority of people believe it is alright for couples to cohabitate. 
E) both c and d above 
A) a majority of respondents believe it is a good idea for couples to cohabitate before marriage. 
B) a majority of people do not believe that cohabitation is acceptable. 
C) the percentage of GSS respondents who approve of cohabitation has declined since 1972. 
D) a majority of people believe it is alright for couples to cohabitate. 
E) both c and d above

Question 8

In comparison to those who are married, single adults

Accepted Answer

A) are more likely to go to a concert. 
B) are more likely to eat out. 
C) are more likely to go to a film. 
D) are more likely to watch 4 or more hours of television per day. 
E) all of the above 
A) are more likely to go to a concert. 
B) are more likely to eat out. 
C) are more likely to go to a film. 
D) are more likely to watch 4 or more hours of television per day. 
E) all of the above

Question 9

Those who are single are more likely than those who are married to socialize with

Accepted Answer

A) extended family. 
B) neighbors 
C) friends 
D) people at a bar. 
E) all of the above except a 
A) extended family. 
B) neighbors 
C) friends 
D) people at a bar. 
E) all of the above except a

Question 10

Which of the following trends are supported by the comparing the 1972 and the 2000 General Social Surveys?

Accepted Answer

A) The percentage of singles remained the same. 
B) The percentage of singles doubled. 
C) The age at marriage increased for men but not for women. 
D) The age at marriage decreased for both men and women. 
E) Both a and c above 
A) The percentage of singles remained the same. 
B) The percentage of singles doubled. 
C) The age at marriage increased for men but not for women. 
D) The age at marriage decreased for both men and women. 
E) Both a and c above

Using the results from the General Social Survey, describe some of the factors that seem to influence people's attitudes towards cohabitation.

In comparison to those who are married, single adults are

According to the General Social Survey,

Using the results from the General Social Survey, describe some of the ways that those who are single differ from those who are married.

According to the GSS, _______________________ to believe that it is alright for couples to cohabitate.

About what percentage of single adults in the General Social Survey say they are involved in a steady relationship?

Which of the following statements is supported by the results in Chapter 6

In comparison to those who are married, single adults

Those who are single are more likely than those who are married to socialize with

Which of the following trends are supported by the comparing the 1972 and the 2000 General Social Surveys?

Personal Forces and Social Forces

The Family, Culture, and Society

Gender Roles

Non-Marital Sex: Attitudes and Behavior

Marital and Extramarital Sex

Mate Selection

The Value of Family

Marital Happiness

Fertility and Family Life

Childrearing

Female Employment

Divorce

Remarriage

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Exam 6: Singlehood

Using the results from the General Social Survey, describe some of the factors that seem to influence people's attitudes towards cohabitation.

In comparison to those who are married, single adults are

According to the General Social Survey,

Using the results from the General Social Survey, describe some of the ways that those who are single differ from those who are married.

According to the GSS, _______________________ to believe that it is alright for couples to cohabitate.

About what percentage of single adults in the General Social Survey say they are involved in a steady relationship?

Which of the following statements is supported by the results in Chapter 6

In comparison to those who are married, single adults

Those who are single are more likely than those who are married to socialize with

Which of the following trends are supported by the comparing the 1972 and the 2000 General Social Surveys?

Personal Forces and Social Forces

The Family, Culture, and Society

Gender Roles

Non-Marital Sex: Attitudes and Behavior

Marital and Extramarital Sex

Mate Selection

The Value of Family

Marital Happiness

Fertility and Family Life

Childrearing

Female Employment

Divorce

Remarriage

Families and Education: an Introduction to Multiple Regression

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