life span ch14

Question 1

what does indivudation mean?

Answer 1

• a process of a young adult becoming an indivdual by integreating his or her own beliefs w/ the construct of parents and society

Question 2

Daniel Levinson, decscribes life structure as?

Answer 2

• a persons life is defined by relationships, career, race, religion and econmic status

Question 3

daniel levinson, describes the dream as?

Answer 3

• leaving a legacy, becoming someone

Question 4

which of these 2 contain all 3 elements of love ,
- consummate love or companionate love

Answer 4

• consummunate love

Question 5

what does serial monogamy mean?

Answer 5

• a series/consecutive of exclusive sexual relationships

Question 6

why do most ppl follow homogamy aka a concept of like marrying aka - w/ husbands 2-5 yrs older than wives

Answer 6

• reflects the tendency to marry in early adulthood

Question 7

green eyes monster is known as

Answer 7

• jealousy

Question 8

most common lifestyle for americans in early 20s is

Answer 8

• singlehood

Question 9

is there a postivie correlation between cohabitation and divorce?

Answer 9

yes

Question 10

about how many millions male-female couples are cohabiting today?

Answer 10

8

Question 11

more than 3 never married women in 4 are likely to consider _____ very important in choosing a spouse or partner

Answer 11

• having a steady job

Question 12

__ is the practice of people getting married to people who are similar to them

Answer 12

homogamy

Question 13

how many percent of married couples in the United States end in breaking bonds or divorce

Answer 13

• 40 to 50%