Question 1

Explain why a more egalitarian relationship has been found between lesbian partners than between heterosexual couples.

Accepted Answer

There are several reasons why a more egalitarian relationship has been found between lesbian partners than between heterosexual couples. One reason is that in a same-sex relationship, there are not traditional gender roles that may be present in a heterosexual relationship. This means that both partners are more likely to share responsibilities and decision-making equally.

Additionally, lesbian couples may have a greater understanding and empathy towards each other's experiences as women, leading to a more equitable distribution of power and decision-making. There may also be less pressure to conform to societal expectations of gender roles in a same-sex relationship, allowing for more flexibility in how responsibilities are divided.

Furthermore, research has shown that lesbian couples tend to communicate more openly and directly about their needs and expectations, which can lead to a more balanced and respectful relationship dynamic. Overall, the absence of traditional gender roles, greater empathy and understanding, and open communication all contribute to the more egalitarian nature of lesbian partnerships compared to heterosexual couples.

Question 2

Briefly describe LAT relationships and to whom they may be particularly appealing.

Accepted Answer

LAT (Living Apart Together) relationships refer to couples who are in a committed relationship but choose to live in separate households. This arrangement may be particularly appealing to individuals who value their independence and autonomy, as well as those who have had previous negative experiences with cohabitation. It may also be attractive to couples who have demanding careers or travel frequently, as it allows them to maintain their own space while still being in a committed relationship. Additionally, LAT relationships may be appealing to older adults who have been previously married and want to maintain their own homes and lifestyles. Overall, LAT relationships offer a unique way for couples to maintain their individuality while still being in a committed partnership.

Question 3

Which of the following describes the relationship between income levels of partners and infidelity?

Accepted Answer

A)  When women are the breadwinners they are more likely to cheat. 
B)  When men are the breadwinners they are more likely to cheat. 
C)  When both partners make the same income, the husband is less likely to cheat. 
D)  When both partners make the same income, the wife is less likely to cheat. 
A)  When women are the breadwinners they are more likely to cheat. 
B)  When men are the breadwinners they are more likely to cheat. 
C)  When both partners make the same income, the husband is less likely to cheat. 
D)  When both partners make the same income, the wife is less likely to cheat. B

Question 4

Are single member households increasing in Canada? Why?

Accepted Answer

Yes, single-member households, also know

Question 5

What is a common outcome of divorce for individuals in low-conflict marriage?

Accepted Answer

A)  lower levels of happiness 
B)  higher levels of happiness 
C)  higher levels of financial health 
D)  lower levels of financial health 
A)  lower levels of happiness 
B)  higher levels of happiness 
C)  higher levels of financial health 
D)  lower levels of financial health

Question 6

In cohabitating couples, the highest levels of happiness have been found in

Accepted Answer

A)  those under 20 years of age. 
B)  those 20-30 years of age. 
C)  those 30-40 years of age. 
D)  older adults. 
A)  those under 20 years of age. 
B)  those 20-30 years of age. 
C)  those 30-40 years of age. 
D)  older adults.

Question 7

What is the percentage of Canadian families that are stepfamilies?

Accepted Answer

A)  87% 
B)  33% 
C)  50% 
D)  13% 
A)  87% 
B)  33% 
C)  50% 
D)  13%

Question 8

Which of the following represent a change in family life for contemporary young adults in terms of the fluidity of type of relationship?

Accepted Answer

A)  They are less likely to engage in polyamorous or LGBTQ relationships 
B)  They are more likely to engage in polyamorous or LGBTQ relationships 
C)  Rate of engagement in polyamorous or LGBTQ relationships has remained constant across generations. 
D)  They are more likely to engage in polyamorous relationships but less likely to engage in LGBTQ relationships 
A)  They are less likely to engage in polyamorous or LGBTQ relationships 
B)  They are more likely to engage in polyamorous or LGBTQ relationships 
C)  Rate of engagement in polyamorous or LGBTQ relationships has remained constant across generations. 
D)  They are more likely to engage in polyamorous relationships but less likely to engage in LGBTQ relationships

Question 9

Briefly contrast the relationship between cohabitation levels in Quebec relative to the rest of Canada. Briefly explain.

Accepted Answer

Cohabitation, which refers to couples li

Question 10

Which social group experiences economic inequality in relationships?

Accepted Answer

A)  men 
B)  women 
C)  children 
D)  older adults 
A)  men 
B)  women 
C)  children 
D)  older adults

Question 11

What is meant by an "on-off" relationship?

Accepted Answer

A)  When couples experience multiple reconciliations. 
B)  When couples experience multiple breakups. 
C)  When couples experience multiple breakups and reconciliations that can be of any duration. 
D)  When couples experience multiple breakups and reconciliations that can be of short duration. 
A)  When couples experience multiple reconciliations. 
B)  When couples experience multiple breakups. 
C)  When couples experience multiple breakups and reconciliations that can be of any duration. 
D)  When couples experience multiple breakups and reconciliations that can be of short duration.

Question 12

Which of the following represent a change in family life for contemporary young adults in terms of cohabitation?

Accepted Answer

A)  They are less likely to cohabit 
B)  They are more like to cohabit 
C)  They cohabit marry at the same age as previous generations 
D)  They have less children when they cohabit 
A)  They are less likely to cohabit 
B)  They are more like to cohabit 
C)  They cohabit marry at the same age as previous generations 
D)  They have less children when they cohabit

Question 13

Which of the following represent a change in family life for contemporary young adults in terms of relationship dissolution?

Accepted Answer

A)  They are more likely to experience relationship dissolution or divorce 
B)  They are less likely to experience relationship dissolution or divorce 
C)  Relationship dissolution has remained constant across generation 
D)  Relationship dissolution is an option younger people do not engage in 
A)  They are more likely to experience relationship dissolution or divorce 
B)  They are less likely to experience relationship dissolution or divorce 
C)  Relationship dissolution has remained constant across generation 
D)  Relationship dissolution is an option younger people do not engage in

Question 14

What defines what "LAT relationships" are?

Accepted Answer

A)  Couples who are in a relationship but live together. 
B)  Couples who are in a relationship but do not live together. 
C)  Couples who are not in a relationship but live together. 
D)  Couples who are not in a relationship but do not live together. 
A)  Couples who are in a relationship but live together. 
B)  Couples who are in a relationship but do not live together. 
C)  Couples who are not in a relationship but live together. 
D)  Couples who are not in a relationship but do not live together.

Question 15

According to Mary Louise Adams (1997), why did government officials want people to conform to marital and family roles?

Accepted Answer

A)  Non-conformists were more likely to be communist sympathizers. 
B)  Non-conformists were less likely to be communist sympathizers. 
C)  Non-conformists were more likely to not produce children, this creating population decline. 
D)  Non-conformists were more likely to be terrorist sympathizers. 
A)  Non-conformists were more likely to be communist sympathizers. 
B)  Non-conformists were less likely to be communist sympathizers. 
C)  Non-conformists were more likely to not produce children, this creating population decline. 
D)  Non-conformists were more likely to be terrorist sympathizers.

Question 16

What explains the stability of cohabitating relationships?

Accepted Answer

A)  They are just as stable than marital relationships 
B)  They are more stable than marital relationships 
C)  They are less stable than marital relationships 
D)  The stability of both types of relationships is weak 
A)  They are just as stable than marital relationships 
B)  They are more stable than marital relationships 
C)  They are less stable than marital relationships 
D)  The stability of both types of relationships is weak

Question 17

What occurs when individuals with children from previous relationships merge households?

Accepted Answer

A)  blended families 
B)  stepfamilies 
C)  lone parent families 
D)  remarriage 
A)  blended families 
B)  stepfamilies 
C)  lone parent families 
D)  remarriage

Question 18

What increases the likelihood of marriage ending in divorce?

Accepted Answer

A)  Not having had a previous divorce 
B)  Marrying at an older age 
C)  Low level of educational attainment 
D)  Living separately before marriage 
A)  Not having had a previous divorce 
B)  Marrying at an older age 
C)  Low level of educational attainment 
D)  Living separately before marriage

Question 19

Which of the following is a non-economic reason for why more people are single?

Accepted Answer

A)  They need to be geographically mobile to get a job. 
B)  More women today reject the idea that they are defined by their relationship status; they do not feel the need to have a boyfriend or husband as compared to earlier generations. 
C)  Expectations of a partner are lower today than they were in earlier generations, and people are more willing to settle when it comes to mate selection. 
D)  People who have lived independently for a period may feel more inclined to share their living space 
A)  They need to be geographically mobile to get a job. 
B)  More women today reject the idea that they are defined by their relationship status; they do not feel the need to have a boyfriend or husband as compared to earlier generations. 
C)  Expectations of a partner are lower today than they were in earlier generations, and people are more willing to settle when it comes to mate selection. 
D)  People who have lived independently for a period may feel more inclined to share their living space

Question 20

Which of the following is an economic reason for why more people are single?

Accepted Answer

A)  They want to compromise in terms of how they spend money, 
B)  Prefer to embrace financial entanglements that come with cohabitation and marriage. 
C)  Individuals who have gone through a divorce and experienced financial losses
May decide to marry again to regain what they lost. 
D)  They want time to meet their own occupational or personal goals. 
A)  They want to compromise in terms of how they spend money, 
B)  Prefer to embrace financial entanglements that come with cohabitation and marriage. 
C)  Individuals who have gone through a divorce and experienced financial losses
May decide to marry again to regain what they lost. 
D)  They want time to meet their own occupational or personal goals.

Explain why a more egalitarian relationship has been found between lesbian partners than between heterosexual couples.

Briefly describe LAT relationships and to whom they may be particularly appealing.

Which of the following describes the relationship between income levels of partners and infidelity?

Are single member households increasing in Canada? Why?

What is a common outcome of divorce for individuals in low-conflict marriage?

In cohabitating couples, the highest levels of happiness have been found in

What is the percentage of Canadian families that are stepfamilies?

Which of the following represent a change in family life for contemporary young adults in terms of the fluidity of type of relationship?

Briefly contrast the relationship between cohabitation levels in Quebec relative to the rest of Canada. Briefly explain.

Which social group experiences economic inequality in relationships?

What is meant by an "on-off" relationship?

Which of the following represent a change in family life for contemporary young adults in terms of cohabitation?

Which of the following represent a change in family life for contemporary young adults in terms of relationship dissolution?

What defines what "LAT relationships" are?

According to Mary Louise Adams (1997), why did government officials want people to conform to marital and family roles?

What explains the stability of cohabitating relationships?

What occurs when individuals with children from previous relationships merge households?

What increases the likelihood of marriage ending in divorce?

Which of the following is a non-economic reason for why more people are single?

Which of the following is an economic reason for why more people are single?

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Explain why a more egalitarian relationship has been found between lesbian partners than between heterosexual couples.

Briefly describe LAT relationships and to whom they may be particularly appealing.

Which of the following describes the relationship between income levels of partners and infidelity?

Are single member households increasing in Canada? Why?

What is a common outcome of divorce for individuals in low-conflict marriage?

In cohabitating couples, the highest levels of happiness have been found in

What is the percentage of Canadian families that are stepfamilies?

Which of the following represent a change in family life for contemporary young adults in terms of the fluidity of type of relationship?

Briefly contrast the relationship between cohabitation levels in Quebec relative to the rest of Canada. Briefly explain.

Which social group experiences economic inequality in relationships?

What is meant by an "on-off" relationship?

Which of the following represent a change in family life for contemporary young adults in terms of cohabitation?

Which of the following represent a change in family life for contemporary young adults in terms of relationship dissolution?

What defines what "LAT relationships" are?

According to Mary Louise Adams (1997), why did government officials want people to conform to marital and family roles?

What explains the stability of cohabitating relationships?

What occurs when individuals with children from previous relationships merge households?

What increases the likelihood of marriage ending in divorce?

Which of the following is a non-economic reason for why more people are single?

Which of the following is an economic reason for why more people are single?

Families and Family-Like Relationships

Historical Perspectives on Canadian Families

How Families Begin: Dating and Mating

Happy and Healthy Relationships

Parenting: Child-Bearing, Socialization, and Parenting Challenges

Work and Family Life

Stress and Violence: Realities of Family Life

Divorce and Ending Relationships

Family Transitions and Innovations

A Glimpse Into the Future: Where Do Families Go From Here

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