Economics Mcqs
A perspective that focuses on power relations between spouses is called_______________?

A. Micro conflict theory
B. Transactional analysis
C. Resource theory
D. Dependency theory

Among the leading causes of divorce are______________?

A. Infidelity
B. Personality differences
C. Incompatibility
D. Only b and c

The “real revolution” of the last twenty years according to one sociologist refers to_______________?

A. The jailing of spouse abusers and marital rapists
B. “serial” or “throwaway” marriages
C. Male bonding and tribalism
D. Women,s lack of interest in marriage

There is a growing realization that divorce______________?

A. Is a normal process from which people quickly recover?
B. Means freedom and happiness
C. May bring devastating economic and emotional consequences
D. None of the above

The noncustodial parent______________?

A. Renounces all responsibility for his children
B. Is often a “deadbeat dad”
C. Is usually unfit to be a parent
D. None of the above

Cohabiting couples__________________?

A. Are predominantly homosexual
B. Represent an example of premarital life
C. Are an old phenomenon
D. Represent the great majority of couples

Which method of child care is best for children ?

A. Spending at least 20 hours with a person other than the mother
B. Being cared for by the biological mother even if she would rather work outside the house
C. We do not really know
D. Being in a day-care center with other children of the same age

Conditions associated with long-term marriages include_________________?

A. A women’s age at marriage
B. A women’s family income
C. Whether the women came from an intact family
D. All of the above

Factors in the decline of the marriage rate include__________________?

A. A delay in the age of first marriage
B. The increase of cohabitation
C. The increase in the incidence of remaining single
D. All of the above

Cohabitation_______________?

A. Is most popular among the 24-35 age group
B. Among working couples
C. Among college-educated high-income groups
D. Only a and b