Deck 3: Being Single

Question 1

The U.S. Census shows that slightly more than _____ Americans live by themselves.

A) 25 million
B) 40 million
C) 32 million
D) 17 million

Answer 1

C

Question 2

Chapter 3 examines

A) Statistics
B) Never-married adults
C) Being single
D) B and C

Answer 2

D

Question 3

Several sociodemographic variables are related to the likelihood of never marrying, including

A) Culture, economics, and gender
B) Age, race, and gender
C) Age, race, and opportunity
D) None of the above

Answer 3

B

Question 4

Voluntary temporary singles are

A) Never married or previously married people who are not opposed to the idea but are not currently seeking mates
B) Never married or previously married people who choose to be single
C) Never married or previously married people who have been actively seeking a mate but have not found one
D) Never married or previously married people who wanted to marry, who have not found a mate, and have more or less accepted it

Question 5

The reasons for delaying marriage are

A) Social
B) Economic
C) Personal
D) All of the above

Question 6

Some people choose to stay single because they

A) Enjoy the single lifestyle
B) Consider marriage incompatible with their careers
C) Like to be alone
D) All of the above

Question 7

A powerful deterrent to getting marriage is

A) Not wanting to move
B) Having children
C) Fear or insecurity
D) Cost of a wedding

Question 8

For many individuals, not getting married may be a result of circumstances such as

A) Family situation
B) Geography
C) Financial condition
D) All of the above

Question 9

The women's movement has encouraged women to

A) Never marry
B) Hate men
C) Be financially self-sufficient and seek their own identity
D) Avoid premarital sex

Question 10

The question of whether single people or married people are healthier or happier is

A) Researched using surveys
B) Complex and difficult to research
C) An easy question; married people are obviously happier
D) A matter of economics

Question 11

The percentage of young adults (ages 20-34) who live with their parents

A) Has decreased since 1980
B) Has increased to 24 per cent
C) Has increased to 50 per cent
D) Has remained consistent

Question 12

The National Survey of Family Growth periodically examines the sexual behavior of young adults using

A) The Internet
B) Surveys
C) Interviews
D) Social media

Question 13

According to a report by Child and Youth Health, young adults say the best things about living at home are

A) Support
B) Security
C) No responsibility
D) B and C

Question 14

In the National Health Interview Survey, what percentage of men and women identified themselves as being straight?

A) 94 percent
B) 89 percent
C) 90 percent
D) 98 percent

Question 15

All of the following fit the term "friends with benefits" except

A) Good friends
B) No emotional ties
C) Monogamous, committed
D) Having fun with sex

Question 16

Studies show that compared to their unmarried counterparts, married men make ______ money.

A) Less
B) More
C) Just as much
D) No research has been done

Question 17

Economists have found that divorced or separated men make about _____ more money than do never-married men.

A) 10 percent
B) 15 percent
C) 9 percent
D) 7 percent

Question 18

According to the U.S. Bureau of the Census, in 2016 a growing number of single-parent families are headed by

A) Grandparents
B) Fathers
C) Friends
D) Mothers

Question 19

Many fathers are motivated to

A) Fulfill a sense of duty and responsibility
B) Provide a role model
C) Develop closer bonds with their children
D) All of the above
E) None of the above

Question 20

One distinction between single mothers and single fathers is

A) Single fathers cannot belong to a mothers' group
B) Single mothers can choose to have children
C) Single mothers provide more emotional support
D) Single fathers can provide more sports instruction

Question 21

Single parents often struggle to find

A) Affordable day care
B) Infant care
C) High-quality and affordable day care
D) Day care facilities near work

Question 22

Role strain is experienced by single parents and is mostly caused by

A) Overtime at work
B) Multiple responsibilities of work, home, and parenthood
C) Joining parent groups
D) None of the above

Question 23

Single-parent families are __________ more likely than two-parent families to live in poverty.

A) 2 to 6 times
B) 3 to 5 times
C) 1 to 3 times
D) 4 to 7 times

Question 24

Younger adults compared to older adults who have never married

A) Have chosen to delay marriage
B) Are more focused on their career
C) Consider it temporary
D) Use Internet dating

Question 25

The non-kin relationships that form the social networks of never-married people are sometimes referred to as

A) Friendships
B) Social groups
C) Constructed ties
D) Church singles groups

Question 26

The happiness of single adults is dependent on

A) Their satisfaction with their standard of living
B) Their level of activity
C) Their financial resources
D) All of the above

Question 27

Comprehensive sex education

A) Discourages sexual permissiveness
B) Only discusses STIs and STDs
C) Is a more holistic approach emphasizing delaying sexual activity until one is ready
D) Demonstrates all of the birth control methods

Question 28

Approximately 71 percent of never-married individuals are younger than 34.

Question 29

Stein developed a topology of single persons based on whether their status is voluntary or nonvoluntary.

Question 30

The sexual revolution is the resulting of non-acceptance of non-marital sexual intercourse.

Question 31

The women's movement has influenced views of marriage.

Question 32

African American have strong kinship bonds, so a single mother is not necessarily left to raise her child alone.

Question 33

Singles groups focus on matchmaking for the lonely hearts.

Question 34

Fear of marriage is not a powerful deterrent.

Question 35

Looking for someone to blame, either oneself or another, is a common response to problems.

Question 36

Some people eat as a way to handle their stress, and this can lead to health issues.

Question 37

Sexual relationships with multiple partners may be exciting but also may be superficial and ultimately not truly intimate.

Question 38

Research findings consistently show no correlation between lack of a partner and loneliness.

Question 39

Many social events are organized around couples and families.

Question 40

Single elderly people often face more serious housing problems

Question 41

Elderly people are free of any type of concerns because they have support for all their basic needs.

Question 42

Health status is the most important factor in determining how long aging singles are able to live alone.

Question 43

Youths are starting to have sex later than in the past.

Question 44

Five percent of males ages 17 to 44 have had oral or anal sex with another male in the past 12 months.

Question 45

Single people become parents for the same reasons as married people do.

Question 46

Economic hardship has no negative impact on a child's development.

Question 47

According to your text, some individuals choose to stay single. Why would someone make this deliberate choice?

Question 48

What are the other reasons why, according to the authors, individuals remain single other than a deliberate choice?

Question 49

Name and discuss two advantages of being single.

Question 50

How do most singles meet their companionship needs?

Question 51

How do the elderly face more serious housing issues?

Question 52

What increases the likelihood of institutionalization of the elderly?

Question 53

What does the term "friends with benefits" mean?

Question 54

What is a stereotype about never-married individuals?

Question 55

Do single parents face a role strain? Explain.

Question 56

What are non-kin relationships?

Question 57

There are several sociodemographic variables related to the likelihood of never marrying. Discuss the three presented by the authors of the text.

Question 58

Discuss the difference between "voluntary temporary singles," "voluntary stable (permanent) singles," "involuntary temporary singles," and "involuntary stable (permanent) singles."

Question 59

Why do single individuals want to become parents?