Deck 3: Being Single

Question 1

Which ethnic group does research indicate is least likely to live with their parents if they have never been married?

A)Hispanics
B)Blacks
C)Whites
D)Asians

Answer 1

C

Question 2

According to the U.S.Census,the percentage of Americans aged 18 and older in 2004 who are married is ______ the percentage who are single.

A)more than
B)a little less than
C)much less than
D)about equal to

Answer 2

A

Question 3

Which of the following does research indicate is the largest group of people 18 years old and over - other than those who were married?

A)never-married
B)widowed
C)divorced
D)separated

Answer 3

A

Question 4

According to the text,a major purpose of singles' groups today is to _________.

A)provide matchmaking opportunities
B)help people adjust to being single
C)provide support for the single lifestyle
D)pass laws to help single people

Question 5

According to the 2005 U.S.Census,in the last 35 years,the proportion of people who have never been married has ______.

A)increased a little
B)increased dramatically
C)decreased a little
D)decreased dramatically

Question 6

According to the U.S.Census,the great majority of singles are

A)permanently unmarried.
B)temporarily unmarried.
C)widowed or divorced,rather than never married.
D)eager to marry as soon as possible

Question 7

According to the U.S.Census,the ethnic group with the lowest percentage of divorced adults is ________.

A)Asian
B)Blacks
C)Whites
D)Blacks and Hispanics are about equal

Question 8

According to the 2005 U.S.Census,people tend to get married for the first time when they are _____ now than they used to be.

A)older
B)younger
C)still in school
D)still at home

Question 9

According to the U.S.Census,by ages 45-54:

A)all but about 7% of males have married.
B)all but about 9% of females have married.
C)those who were single at 30 are probably still single
D)most males and females have married.

Question 10

Which of the following is not a reason for the trend toward delaying marriage?

A)sexual revolution
B)women's movement
C)prejudice against marriage
D)longer period of educational and economic dependency

Question 11

Which socioeconomic variables are related to the likelihood of remaining single?

A)age
B)race
C)gender
D)all
E)A and C only

Question 12

The women's movement has encouraged women to _________.

A)avoid marriage
B)have non-marital sex
C)not have families
D)be financially independent

Question 13

What percentage of the U.S.population live by themselves?

A)1%
B)12%
C)27%
D)42%

Question 14

For which of the following groups of people does it appear that marriage is most popular?

A)Whites
B)African Americans
C)Mexican Americans
D)Asian Americans

Question 15

According to the U.S.Census,which group makes up the smallest proportion of the U.S.population in terms of marital status?

A)never-married
B)divorced
C)separated
D)widowed

Question 16

Analysis of statistical trends indicates that,since 1940,the male population has been _______.

A)greater than the female population.
B)less than the female population.
C)the same as the female population.
D)significantly greater than the female population.

Question 17

The category of __________ singles includes never-married persons or widowed or divorced people who wanted to marry or remarry but who have not found a mate; they have become reconciled to their single state.

A)voluntary stable (permanent)
B)involuntary stable (permanent)
C)involuntary temporary
D)voluntary temporary

Question 18

In a study of heterosexual single women aged 30-65,researchers found that _____ said they wished they were married.

A)less than 20%
B)one-third
C)half
D)three-fourths

Question 19

Lutwak's study of fear of intimacy among college women found that they

A)were afraid of sex.
B)were afraid of getting pregnant.
C)did not see the need for intimacy.
D)were afraid of dependency.

Question 20

According to some researchers,who has more frequent contact with relatives and are more likely to live with relatives?

A)White,never-married individuals
B)Non-White,never-married individuals
C)White,divorced individuals
D)Non-White,divorced individuals

Question 21

Single women most often express feelings of ______ about being single.

A)contentment
B)ambivalence
C)dissatisfaction
D)anger and resentment

Question 22

According to the 2002 National Survey of Family Growth,more _____ than _____ have had same-sex sexual contact in their lifetimes.

A)men; women
B)women; men
C)older men; younger men
D)older women; younger women

Question 23

According to a 2004 study,the percentage of young adults (18 to 29 years of age)who lived with their parents had its high point in:

A)1940.
B)1950.
C)the 1960s.
D)the 1980s.

Question 24

Which was NOT given in the text as a disadvantage of being single?

A)loneliness
B)feeling out of place in many social gatherings that are organized around
C)married couples
D)lack of economic self-sufficiency
E)lack of family in which to bring up children

Question 25

According to the U.S.Census,more _____ than _____ of all ages live alone.

A)women; men
B)men; women
C)divorced adults; widowed adults
D)older men; older women

Question 26

A consistent research finding has been that ________ is a common problem reported by both single and married women.

A)loneliness
B)childlessness
C)economic dependence
D)sexual frustration

Question 27

According to the U.S.Census,more _____ than _____ aged 25 to 34 live with their parents.

A)women; men
B)men; women
C)parents; non-parents
D)widowed; divorced

Question 28

Which was NOT given in the text as an advantage of being single?

A)economic independence and self-sufficiency
B)more varied sexual experiences
C)greater opportunities for self-development and personal growth and fulfillment
D)greater opportunity for companionship

Question 29

According to the U.S.Census,the number of single adults living with their parents has ________ since 1970.

A)increased
B)decreased
C)stayed about the same

Question 30

One reason that studies show married people to be healthier than single people may be because _____.

A)single people go to the doctor more often - thus appearing less healthy
B)being single is not healthy for people because they are so lonely
C)the researchers are biased
D)marriage makes people healthier

Question 31

Research supports the conclusion that people who ______ are happiest.

A)stay married
B)stay single
C)divorce
D)never marry

Question 32

A consistent finding in research has been that for adults,the absence of a partner or prospective partner is associated with:

A)greater opportunity for companionship.
B)loneliness.
C)greater opportunities for self-development.
D)ambivalence.

Question 33

The term "marriage squeeze" refers to:

A)the societal pressure to marry
B)the difficulty some women have finding eligible male partners
C)the negative,crushing effect marriage has on emotional well being
D)the pressures of marriage on role performance

Question 34

Studies indicate that of women who are married,divorced,separated,widowed,or never-married,______ are the healthiest.

A)married
B)never-married
C)divorced
D)widowed

Question 35

Most single adults in their late 20s and 30s live ________.

A)in apartments with roommates
B)with their parents
C)in singles' communities
D)with friends

Question 36

According to the U.S.Census,which group of singles is most likely to face housing problems?

A)singles still in school
B)singles in their late twenties and early thirties
C)divorced singles
D)elderly singles

Question 37

A possible explanation for single people being less healthy than married people is:

A)singles are less healthy because they do not go to the doctor often enough.
B)seriously unhealthy people are less likely to get married in the first place.
C)the stress of being single takes a toll on one's health.
D)singles keep later hours and live wilder lives than married people.

Question 38

According to the 2002 National Survey of Family Growth,_____ % of American males and females aged 25-44 have had heterosexual vaginal intercourse.

A)More than 95%
B)Between 75% and 95%
C)Between 60% and 75%
D)A little over half

Question 39

In a study of the effects of women's marital status and employment,the best predictor of well-being was:

A)a high-prestige job.
B)a spouse.
C)a high salary.
D)having children.

Question 40

Research indicates that life satisfaction is highest for those who are _______.

A)never married
B)divorced after being unhappily married
C)single and searching
D)married

Question 41

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

A)10%
B)25%
C)40%
D)over 50%

Question 42

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

A)close relationships
B)fulfillment in their career
C)lifestyle
D)social support system

Question 43

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

A)many single fathers choose this option.
B)more single women are so as a result of divorce.
C)more single men are so as a result of divorce.
D)single fathers receive more social and emotional support.

Question 44

Deep Check
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?

A)2-4%
B)5-8%
C)
C)10-12%
D)

Question 45

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

A)more
B)less
C)about the same amount of

Question 46

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

A)the lack of a father in the household
B)inadequate income
C)lack of self-esteem
D)the multiple responsibilities they carry

Question 47

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.

A)higher
B)lower
C)about the same as

Question 48

Probably the biggest challenge many single parents face is:

A)financial hardship
B)the emotional care of family members
C)role strain
D)affordable child care

Question 49

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

A)They are seldom happy with their situation.
B)Never-marrieds are less likely to be isolated from their families than are widows and widowers.
C)They tend to accept and take for granted their life-style.
D)They see marriage as something special.

Question 50

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

A)are surprised by unexpected pregnancy.
B)wanted to when it was time to do it.
C)are able to afford it financially.
D)dislike men.

Question 51

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:

A)more frequently with relatives than do married people.
B)more frequently with friends than do married people.
C)more equally with friends and relatives.
D)more often with a younger cohort than do married people.

Question 52

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

A)juggling multiple roles
B)communication with his children's mother
C)parenting
D)his children's concerns

Question 53

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

A)the result of choice; result from divorce
B)have a high quality of parenting; not have as high a quality of parenting
C)better off financially; not be as well off financially
D)less common; be increasing

Question 54

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

A)16
B)18
C)20
D)22

Question 55

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

A)men; women
B)women; men
C)teens; adults
D)older men; older women

Question 56

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?

A)22%
B)28%
C)39%
D)65%

Question 57

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

A)5%
B)8%
C)11%
D)14%

Question 58

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

A)those headed by single fathers
B)those headed by single mothers
C)non-White families
D)families of divorce

Question 59

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

A)the absence of their father
B)their mother's stress level
C)poor child-care
D)inadequate income

Question 60

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

A)employers discriminate against both single and married women.
B)good employees share the same qualities as good mates
C)single people are more generally more attractive than married people
D)married people have less time to devote to their jobs than single people

Question 61

Some 31 million Americans live by themselves.

Question 62

Statistically,age is negatively related to the likelihood of never marrying: The older one becomes,the greater the likelihood of staying single

Question 63

The text suggests that phenomenon of "friends with benefits" has emerged in our culture as a way of meeting single adults' needs for _________.

A)close friendship
B)love without commitment
C)meeting new people on-line
D)sexual expression

Question 64

Subsidized housing is an important source of affordable housing for poor,single elderly persons.

Question 65

Census data show that a greater percentage of single women than men of all ages live at home with parents.

Question 66

Even though single adults living at home plan for independence,parents still provide much of their needs - food,cars,insurance,etc.

Question 67

Family sociologists have noted a 30-year trend in American society toward a growing separation of marriage and childbearing.

Question 68

Single people have different kinds of motivations for having children than do married persons.

Question 69

The major difference found by researchers between older never-marrieds and younger never-marrieds is that the younger ones consider their status as temporary,whereas the older ones more likely have adjusted to their single status.

Question 70

According to the U.S.Census,which adults are most likely to be married?
A.Males
B.Females

Question 71

Some social scientists have theorized that married people make more money than singles (in part)because employers perceive married people as more reliable,responsible,stable,and mature.

Question 72

According to "Cultural Perspective: African American Single Mothers," one major reason why almost half of African American families are headed by single mothers is that ________.

A)African American culture is matriarchal
B)Black men are happier living alone
C)fewer Black men are available for marriage
D)Black women choose not to be married

Question 73

Census data show that most single adults live alone.

Question 74

According to the U.S.Census,which gender is most likely to be widowed?
A.Males
B.Females

Question 75

According to the U.S.Census,overall,never-married people are financially better off than married people.

Question 76

One study reveals that people who are married with children and a high-prestige job have the lowest level of well-being.

Question 77

The text suggests that most people who are single would rather be married.

Question 78

Women are more likely to report feeling lonely than are men.

Question 79

According to the U.S.Census,African Americans are more likely than Whites to marry.

Question 80

Identify and discuss the four social and economic factors involved in the increase in the number of people who delay marriage.