Demographic Statistics Indicate That Couples Are More Likely to Get

question 12

Multiple Choice

Demographic statistics indicate that couples are more likely to get divorced if:

• A)both partners were from divorced families
• B)the female's parents were divorced
• C)the male's parents were divorced
• D)they are religious
• E)A and B

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Definitions:

Uncertainty Avoidance

The degree to which a society tolerates risk and uncertainty.

Individualism

A theory in society that prioritizes individual freedom over the control of groups or the government.

Cultural Tightness

Describes the degree to which a culture holds tight norms and a low tolerance for deviant behavior, affecting how flexible or strict societal norms are.

Cultural Looseness

Refers to the degree to which cultural norms and behaviors in a society are not strictly enforced, allowing for more variability and flexibility in individual behavior.