Question: In the United States, cohabiting arrangements:

Answer: tend to be short-term, with one-third lasting less than one year.

Question: _____ involves a parent or teacher adjusting the level of guidance to fit the child’s performance.

Answer: Scaffolding

Question: What percentage of U.S. adult couples cohabit before getting married?

Answer: approximately 75 percent

Question: Which of the following is usually present when other forms of maltreatment are identified?

Answer: emotional abuse

Question: Which of the following outcomes is linked to having a history of physical abuse?

Answer: depression

Question: Bronfenbrenner terms the links between microsystems a(n):

Answer: mesosystem.

Question: Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding gay or lesbian relationships?

Answer: Areas of conflict in a homosexual relationship are very like those of heterosexual partners.

Question: The parenting style that encourages a child to be independent but still places limits and controls on their actions is termed by Baumrind as:

Answer: authoritative.

Question: When parents are very involved with their children and place few demands or controls on them, Baumrind terms the parenting style:

Answer: indulgent.

Question: In which country is chastity the MOST important factor in determining a marriage partner?

Answer: China