Julia, a mother of two, decided that she would not remarry due to a loss of faith in men. However, she was not averse to having short-term relationships. In this scenario, Julia is considered to be a(n) ________.

1. involuntary stable single
2. voluntary stable single
3. involuntary temporary single
4. involuntary temporary single

Marie, a 30-year-old widow, decided that she would remarry if she found her “soul mate.” Despite dating several men, she was unable to find a suitable mate. In this scenario, Marie is considered to be a(n) ________.

1. involuntary stable single
2. involuntary temporary single
3. voluntary stable single
4. voluntary temporary single

James, a divorcee, is actively seeking a mate. However, despite dating for three years, he was unable to find a suitable mate. Due to his failure, he decided to give up dating and remain single permanently. In this scenario, James is considered to be a(n) ________.

1. voluntary stable single
2. voluntary temporary single
3. involuntary stable single
4. involuntary temporary single

Of all those living alone, the vast majority are ________.

1. older men
2. male students
3. older women
4. female students

Which of the following is a macro-level factor that affects our decision to marry?

1. physical or mental disability
2. waiting for a soul mate
3. technological advances in contraceptive techniques
4. desire to be independent

During a debate about marriages, Jim is of the opinion that there is a direct correlation between a woman’s salary and her willingness to get married. However, Carlos disagrees and states that there is no direct relationship between salary and marriage. Which of the following is an accurate statement that strengthens Jim’s argument?

1. Employment decreases a woman’s chances of meeting eligible men and may reduce her attractiveness to potential suitors.
2. Women with high salaries and education levels are often unwilling to settle down with men who earn less than they do.
3. Due to the rise of feminism, most women in America are opposed to marrying men who earn more money than them.
4. Studies have shown that due to “glass ceiling” effect, many women are increasingly wary of marrying men in higher positions.

The ________ refers to a sex imbalance in the ratio of available unmarried women and men.

1. sex ratio
2. marriage squeeze
3. marriage opportunity index
4. selection disposition

A common reason for getting married is companionship. How has the need for companionship decreased as a reason for marriage, especially in cities?

1. the growing economic instability
2. the thinning out of the marriage market
3. the rise of cohabitation and the acceptance of parenthood outside marriage
4. the reliance on peers and urban clusters for company and support

Fathers-to-be who provide the mothers with emotional support and participate in doctors’ visits are said to have greater ________ capital.

1. financial
2. social
3. pecuniary
4. moral

Which of the following is true of the differences between Latinos and their African American counterparts?

1. Latino women are generally less likely than African American women to experience a shortage of marriageable partners.
2. Latinos have lower marriage rates than their African American counterparts.
3. Latinos are more likely to be never married than their African American counterparts.
4. The Latino population is on average a much older population compared to their African American counterparts.

________ refers to a living arrangement in which two unrelated people, who aren’t married, live together and are in a sexual relationship.

1. Cohabitation
2. Hooking up
3. Civil union
4. Prenuptial agreement

Matt and LeeAnn are uncertain about their relationship and want to see what marriage might be like although they don’t necessarily believe they will end up married to each other. Their situation illustrates ________.

1. trial marriage cohabitation
2. substitute marriage cohabitation
3. dating cohabitation
4. accommodation

In which type of cohabitation do two people make a long-term commitment but do not get legally married?

1. accommodation
2. substitute marriage cohabitation
3. trial marriage cohabitation
4. dating cohabitation

How do Asian women differ from their Latina counterparts?

1. Foreign-born Asian women have higher cohabitation rates than U.S.-born Latinas.
2. Higher percentage of Asian American women are single than their Latina counterparts.
3. Lesser percentage of Asian American women are married than their Latina counterparts.
4. Asian women have lower cohabitation rates than Latinas.

Ken and Carla, an unmarried couple, have been living together for the past three years. They have made numerous decisions together such as splitting their finances, getting a dog, and buying furniture. Eventually, without making a conscious decision or commitment, the couple slide into marriage. In this scenario, the couple experiences the ________.

1. separation effect
2. friction effect
3. cohabitation effect
4. inertia effect

Children growing up with cohabitating couples differ from children growing up with married couples in that children growing up with cohabitating couples are ________.

1. less likely to have academic, emotional, and behavioral problems
2. more likely to be living in a rich household
3. less likely to experience a parent breakup
4. more likely to experience domestic violence

Which of the following is true of same-sex marriages in America?

1. The breakup rates among same-sex couples is lower than different-sex couples.
2. 40 states have legalized same-sex marriages.
3. Same-sex marriage rates are highest among black communities.
4. A majority of Americans support same-sex marriage.

Martin and Christine, a cohabiting couple, have a three-year-old son. Which of the following must the couple do in order to protect the child’s future inheritance?

1. create a prenuptial agreement
2. open a joint bank account
3. obtain a shared lease agreement
4. acknowledge biological parenthood in writing

Harry, a serial dater, has lived with several women over the past few years. He believes that all relationships are temporary and views living together as an alternative to marriage. Harry is also extremely independent and is unable to sacrifice for the common good of a relationship. This scenario illustrates the ________.

1. dissolution effect
2. selection effect
3. inertia effect
4. cohabitation effect

Among all racial groups in America, the vast majority of people living alone are ________.

1. Latino
2. Asian American
3. African American
4. white