Question

the median age of first marriage has ____ in the last fifty years.
increased for both men and women
increased for men but not women
decreased for men but not women
decreased for both men and women
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multiple choice 1 point
current divorce rates are:
at an all - time low
steadily increasing
at an all - time high
steadily declining
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multiple choice 1 point
which type of child abuse is most prevalent in the united states?
shaken - baby syndrome
verbal mistreatment
neglect
physical abuse

Explanation:

• For the first question, in many Western countries (and globally to an extent), due to factors like increased education, career - building priorities, and changing social norms, the median age of first marriage has increased for both men and women over the last fifty years.
• For the second question, in recent years, divorce rates in many developed countries have been steadily declining. This can be attributed to factors such as people marrying later (when they are more mature and better - equipped to handle marriage), increased access to premarital counseling, and changing social attitudes towards the permanence of marriage.
• For the third question, neglect is the most prevalent form of child abuse in the United States. Neglect includes failure to provide adequate food, shelter, medical care, or supervision. It often goes unreported compared to more “visible” forms like physical abuse, but data from child protective services indicates its high prevalence.

Answer:

• First question: Increased for both men and women
• Second question: Steadily declining
• Third question: Neglect