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In 1998, for which of the following groups of people was marriage most popular? |
| | A) | Whites |
| | B) | African Americans |
| | C) | Mexican Americans |
| | D) | Asian Americans |
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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) | were finally able to afford it financially. |
| | D) | dislike men. |
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Which of Stein's categories of singles fits the cohabiting couple who never intend to marry? |
| | A) | voluntary temporary |
| | B) | involuntary temporary |
| | C) | voluntary stable |
| | D) | involuntary stable |
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Which of the following was NOT discussed in the chapter as a main reason for remaining single? |
| | A) | deliberate choice |
| | B) | legal ramifications |
| | C) | lack of opportunity |
| | D) | fear |
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Which of the following reasons is NOT presented in the text as a possible explanation for single people being less healthy than married people? |
| | A) | Singles simply appear to be less healthy because they go to the doctor more often than married people. |
| | B) | Seriously unhealthy people are less likely to get married in the first place. |
| | C) | The stress of divorce, separation, or the death of a spouse may take a toll on one's health. |
| | D) | Singles keep later hours and live wilder lives than married people. |
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According to Barrett's research, being which of the following is associated with a higher life satisfaction? |
| | A) | female, tall, and wealthy |
| | B) | African American, educated, married, and young |
| | C) | White female, older, married, and in good health |
| | D) | single, young, active, and financially secure |
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Which of the following categories of people was LEAST likely to be living alone in 1998? |
| | A) | males aged 15-44 |
| | B) | females aged 15-44 |
| | C) | males aged 45-64 |
| | D) | females aged 45-64 |
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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 temporary |
| | B) | involuntary stable |
| | C) | voluntary stable |
| | D) | involuntary temporary |
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2002 McGraw-Hill Higher Education