The Divorce Rate

question 79

Multiple Choice

The divorce rate

• A) has been in decline since 1980.
• B) continues to increase over time.
• C) will probably never level off.
• D) will always remain at 50 percent of first marriages.

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Definitions:

Social Linkage

The connections and relationships among people or groups that facilitate communication, interaction, or cooperation.

Reciprocal Obligations

Mutual duties or responsibilities that parties owe to each other.

Harmony

A state of agreement, concord, or peaceful relations among individuals or groups.

Roles

The functions or positions that individuals are expected to perform in a specific context or system.