Question

Why do people cohabitate?

Because of economic reasons.

To avoid legal constraints.

Fear of commitment

All of the above

None of the above

Less than half of the marriages today in the U.S. are preceded by a period of living together.

True

False

Cohabitating couples are more likely to get divorced than married ones.

True

False

People who cohabit prior to marriage tend to be less committed to the values and interests traditionally associated with the institution of marriage.

True

False

a homosexual, especially a man. and women in cohabitating relationships are less happy than their heterosexual counterparts.

True

False

19)Please match the parenting styles to corresponding characteristics

Authoritarian

      [ Choose ]            Very strict, harsh, little communication            Not strict, very supportive and warm but not guidelines or limits            Use reason, communication, warmth, and support as well as limits      

Permissive

      [ Choose ]            Very strict, harsh, little communication            Not strict, very supportive and warm but not guidelines or limits            Use reason, communication, warmth, and support as well as limits      

Authoritative

      [ Choose ]            Very strict, harsh, little communication            Not strict, very supportive and warm but not guidelines or limits            Use reason, communication, warmth, and support as well as limits      

Ty's parents divorced when he was five. His father moved out of state, and his mother is kept busy with trying to keep a roof over their heads. Ty is now thirteen and has been getting into some minor troubles with school and with the law. Despite this, his mother still allows Ty to come and go where he wishes, she rarely if ever punishes him, and gives in to whatever he wants. She feels guilty about the divorce and that he doesn't have a father. Ty's mother has this type of parenting style

authoritarian

permissive

authoritative

neglectful

Luca's parents set firm rules but are responsive to the needs of Luca. They give him a chance to explain himself and also explain their position on why they cannot allow him to stay out past midnight, etc. Luca's parents have this type of parenting style

authoritarian

permissive

authoritative

neglective

What did Levinson call the ages from 41-45 where adults experience a psychological shift in perspective from viewing themselves in terms of years lived to terms of years we have left?

Midlife Transition

Middlescence

Midlife Crisis

Empty Nest Syndrome

Cheryl's grandmother cannot seem to remember anyone anymore. She cannot take care of herself, is often found wandering around outside, asking where her home is, and has a change in her ability to form conversations. She most likely may be suffering from . . .

Midlife Crisis

Alzheimer's Disease

Middlescence

Euthanasia

Answer 1

1) Answer is B(to avoid legal constraints) because cohabitation is a stage where a couple stays together,have sexual relationships without getting married.hence a couple chooses this kind so as to avid the legal works.

2) Answer is TRUE( It is completely true as research have shown that the cohabitation is done before the marriage in US for a long time.)

3) Answer True( we can simply see a reason if something is misunderstood between them they get separated but the married ones who have understood their partner have very less chance of getting separated. cohabiting couples doesn't develop much understanding hence it is the main reason for the divorce).

4) Answer True ( being in cohabitation the couples initially are like very familiar with one another but as the time passes they get annoyed on many things of their partner and due that annoying events they skip all the traditional things and they even feel they haven't married yet so they show less interest towards it.