According to a wide body of research, women find financial security most important for well-being in retirement, while men focus more on health issues.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Ques. 2Michelle and Joe have a good divorce, which means:
a) they got a divorce before they had children.
b) they used a mediator to help solve disputes before they arose.
c) after they divorced they remained amicable toward one another and now work
diligently to preserve family ties.
d) Joe pays child support on a regular basis and pays the full amount owed.
e) Michelle and Joe refused to divorce for the sake of their children.
Ques. 3Discuss the positive outcomes of divorce.
What will be an ideal response?
Ques. 4According to the text, one reason that studies show that the costs of children outweigh the benefits is:
a) the rewards are more subjective and difficult to measure.
b) opportunity costs remain higher than the rewards.
c) having children tends to isolate parents rather than connecting them with
others.
d) the research does not follow people over time.
e) more research is done with women than with men.
Ques. 5A study was conducted with a large group of unhappily married people who were interviewed twice over five years.
The research asked, Are those who divorced during this five-year period happier than those who stayed married? Some people who didn't divorce said their marriage improved because they actively worked to solve problems, change their behavior, and improve their communication. This is called:
a) the personal happiness ethic.
b) the marital work ethic.
c) the no-fault ethic.
d) the marital endurance ethic.
e) the tangled web ethic.
Ques. 6Describe a suitable scenario that would be an example of split custody.
What will be an ideal response?
Ques. 7The study of how biology shapes our social life is called _____________.
Fill in the blanks with correct word
Ques. 8People who have jobs in knowledge-based activities tend to retire earlier than those in manufacturing jobs.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false