Cohabitation

a

Between 2001 and 2006 the rate of cohabitating adults increased by 18.5 %

a) True

b) False

b

Between 2001 and 2006 the rate of married adults decreased by 3.5%

a) True

b) False

a

Between 2001 and 2006 the rate of single-parent families increased by 7.8%

a) True

b) False

a

Research points out that common-law couples are more likely to separate compared to married couples and couples who marry after cohabitating are twice as likely to get divorced.

a) True

b) False

b

Which statement about cohabitation was not mentioned in your textbook?

a. It is established after a couple has lived together for three years.

b. It is more common in Alberta than it is in Quebec.

c. It is also called a common-law relationship.

d. If a cohabitating couple separates then they are still mutually responsible for support and protection of any family members in the relationship.

b

Anne-Marie Ambert outlined a number of reasons why rates of separation for cohabitating couples was high. Which of the following reasons did she not mention?

a. The couple may not pool resources or develop problem-solving strategies.

b. Cohabitators tend to be younger and less inclined to change their lifestyles to accomodate the other person.

c. Cohabitators might be less selective about their partner because they know they can easily walk away.

d. Some couples are not sexually exclusive.