Question 1

The concept of who is considered "in" the family and who is "out" is termed:

Accepted Answer

A) family territory. 
B) black sheep/white sheep. 
C) kin bonds. 
D) family boundary. 
A) family territory. 
B) black sheep/white sheep. 
C) kin bonds. 
D) family boundary. D

Question 2

Of the following divorced women,who is the most likely to remarry: Tricia,who is 24 years old and recently divorced; Mary,who is 50 years old with teenage children; Sylvia,who was married to an attorney,has three children,and receives $1,500 a month in child support; or Tanya,who is African American and has two young children?

Accepted Answer

A) Tricia 
B) Mary 
C) Tanya 
D) Sylvia 
A) Tricia 
B) Mary 
C) Tanya 
D) Sylvia A

Question 3

In defining who is part of her family,Jamie includes her biological parents and her sister by those parents.She does not include her stepfather or her stepsiblings.This way of defining family is termed:

Accepted Answer

A) retention. 
B) substitution. 
C) reduction. 
D) augmentation. 
A) retention. 
B) substitution. 
C) reduction. 
D) augmentation. A

Question 4

Jean was in her early twenties when she married a man who had joint custody of two children with his ex-wife.The children avoided Jean and would not talk to her directly.This situation illustrates the long cultural tradition of the:

Accepted Answer

A) "wicked stepmother." 
B) "Snow White syndrome." 
C) "Cinderella complex." 
D) "Hansel and Gretel relationship." 
A) "wicked stepmother." 
B) "Snow White syndrome." 
C) "Cinderella complex." 
D) "Hansel and Gretel relationship."

Question 5

The optimal time period between divorce and remarriage seems to be __________ year(s).

Accepted Answer

A) one 
B) two 
C) three to five 
D) five to six 
A) one 
B) two 
C) three to five 
D) five to six

Question 6

The text observes that the presence of stepchildren __________ remarriages.

Accepted Answer

A) strengthens 
B) has little or no effect on 
C) is particularly destabilizing for 
D) dooms 
A) strengthens 
B) has little or no effect on 
C) is particularly destabilizing for 
D) dooms

Question 7

In evaluating stepfamily functioning,the text points out that stepchildren:

Accepted Answer

A) are usually dysfunctional in adulthood. 
B) always benefit less from the stepfamily than the single-parent experience. 
C) have lower self-esteem and academic achievement. 
D) none of the above 
A) are usually dysfunctional in adulthood. 
B) always benefit less from the stepfamily than the single-parent experience. 
C) have lower self-esteem and academic achievement. 
D) none of the above

Question 8

Satisfaction in remarriage is higher when:

Accepted Answer

A) the children from the previous marriage are very young. 
B) one person has children from a previous marriage. 
C) both people have children from a previous marriage. 
D) neither person has children from a previous marriage. 
A) the children from the previous marriage are very young. 
B) one person has children from a previous marriage. 
C) both people have children from a previous marriage. 
D) neither person has children from a previous marriage.

Question 9

Marie's remarriage is not progressing well.In response,she reflects upon her first marriage and tries to avoid the problems she perceived in this relationship.Marie's behavior reflects which myth of remarriage?

Accepted Answer

A) consider other people first 
B) avoid mistakes of the past 
C) marriage makes people happier 
D) focus on the positive and forget criticism 
A) consider other people first 
B) avoid mistakes of the past 
C) marriage makes people happier 
D) focus on the positive and forget criticism

Question 10

Stepfamilies are:

Accepted Answer

A) remarriages after the death of a spouse. 
B) remarriages in which the spouses have a child between them. 
C) remarriages involving children from previous marriages. 
D) families with foster children. 
A) remarriages after the death of a spouse. 
B) remarriages in which the spouses have a child between them. 
C) remarriages involving children from previous marriages. 
D) families with foster children.

Question 11

The authors of your text point out that stepfamilies will work well to the extent that they confront and adequately respond to a number of challenges and tasks,including:

Accepted Answer

A) helping each other deal with feelings of loss. 
B) the downplaying of loyalty conflicts. 
C) accepting the reality that most lingering issues with ex-spouses cannot be resolved. 
D) all of the above 
A) helping each other deal with feelings of loss. 
B) the downplaying of loyalty conflicts. 
C) accepting the reality that most lingering issues with ex-spouses cannot be resolved. 
D) all of the above

Question 12

Bill is determined to make his remarriage work,so he "walks on eggs," rather than confronting,challenging,or arguing with other family members.Bill's behavior reflects which myth of remarriage?

Accepted Answer

A) focus on the positive and forget criticism 
B) avoid mistakes of the past 
C) marriage makes people happier 
D) consider other people first 
A) focus on the positive and forget criticism 
B) avoid mistakes of the past 
C) marriage makes people happier 
D) consider other people first

Question 13

The text points out that for remarried people with stepchildren,__________ is a particularly problematic area.

Accepted Answer

A) economic resources 
B) communication with their stepchildren 
C) discipline of stepchildren 
D) physical violence 
A) economic resources 
B) communication with their stepchildren 
C) discipline of stepchildren 
D) physical violence

Question 14

Walter defines his family as his mother,stepfather,and brothers and sisters.He considers his stepfather as part of the family but not a replacement for his biological father.This way of defining family is:

Accepted Answer

A) retention. 
B) substitution. 
C) reduction. 
D) augmentation. 
A) retention. 
B) substitution. 
C) reduction. 
D) augmentation.

Question 15

Susan defines her family as consisting of both biological parents and her stepparents.This way of defining family is:

Accepted Answer

A) augmentation. 
B) substitution. 
C) reduction. 
D) retention. 
A) augmentation. 
B) substitution. 
C) reduction. 
D) retention.

Question 16

The biggest problem faced by remarried couples involves:

Accepted Answer

A) children. 
B) finances. 
C) emotional issues from the first marriage. 
D) compatibility. 
A) children. 
B) finances. 
C) emotional issues from the first marriage. 
D) compatibility.

Question 17

Boundaries in stepfamilies are:

Accepted Answer

A) usually quite clear and unambiguous. 
B) becoming less standardized as stepfamilies become more common. 
C) often not very clear-cut. 
D) usually not a problem for remarried couples. 
A) usually quite clear and unambiguous. 
B) becoming less standardized as stepfamilies become more common. 
C) often not very clear-cut. 
D) usually not a problem for remarried couples.

Question 18

Regarding their structure,the text observes that stepfamilies:

Accepted Answer

A) pose a greater challenge to the quest for intimacy. 
B) are more complex because of the number of relationships. 
C) involve a greater number of cultural norms with which to deal with life. 
D) have clear-cut boundaries. 
A) pose a greater challenge to the quest for intimacy. 
B) are more complex because of the number of relationships. 
C) involve a greater number of cultural norms with which to deal with life. 
D) have clear-cut boundaries.

Question 19

Which of the following is an example of normative ambiguity?

Accepted Answer

A) The mother usually gets custody. 
B) Stepsiblings may be in the same class at school. 
C) There are no set ways for stepparents and stepchildren to address each other. 
D) Paternal grandparents have visitation rights. 
A) The mother usually gets custody. 
B) Stepsiblings may be in the same class at school. 
C) There are no set ways for stepparents and stepchildren to address each other. 
D) Paternal grandparents have visitation rights.

Question 20

Positive stepparenting experiences are more likely to happen when stepfathers

Accepted Answer

A) have prior,involved parenting experience with their natural children. 
B) communicate often and well with their stepchildren. 
C) are supported by their wives in their involvement with and discipline of stepchildren. 
D) all of the above 
A) have prior,involved parenting experience with their natural children. 
B) communicate often and well with their stepchildren. 
C) are supported by their wives in their involvement with and discipline of stepchildren. 
D) all of the above

The concept of who is considered "in" the family and who is "out" is termed:

In defining who is part of her family,Jamie includes her biological parents and her sister by those parents.She does not include her stepfather or her stepsiblings.This way of defining family is termed:

Jean was in her early twenties when she married a man who had joint custody of two children with his ex-wife.The children avoided Jean and would not talk to her directly.This situation illustrates the long cultural tradition of the:

The optimal time period between divorce and remarriage seems to be __________ year(s).

The text observes that the presence of stepchildren __________ remarriages.

In evaluating stepfamily functioning,the text points out that stepchildren:

Satisfaction in remarriage is higher when:

Marie's remarriage is not progressing well.In response,she reflects upon her first marriage and tries to avoid the problems she perceived in this relationship.Marie's behavior reflects which myth of remarriage?

Stepfamilies are:

The authors of your text point out that stepfamilies will work well to the extent that they confront and adequately respond to a number of challenges and tasks,including:

Bill is determined to make his remarriage work,so he "walks on eggs," rather than confronting,challenging,or arguing with other family members.Bill's behavior reflects which myth of remarriage?

The text points out that for remarried people with stepchildren,__________ is a particularly problematic area.

Walter defines his family as his mother,stepfather,and brothers and sisters.He considers his stepfather as part of the family but not a replacement for his biological father.This way of defining family is:

Susan defines her family as consisting of both biological parents and her stepparents.This way of defining family is:

The biggest problem faced by remarried couples involves:

Boundaries in stepfamilies are:

Regarding their structure,the text observes that stepfamilies:

Which of the following is an example of normative ambiguity?

Positive stepparenting experiences are more likely to happen when stepfathers

Marriage and Family in America: Needs, myths, and Dreams

Diversity in Families

Gender Roles: Foundation for Intimacy

Sexuality

Getting Involved

Falling in Love

Selecting a Life Partner

Getting Married

The Challenge of Communication

Power and Conflict in Marriage

Work and Home

Becoming a Parent

Family Crises

Separation and Divorce

Intimacy in the Later Years

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Exam 15: Remarriage and Stepfamilies

The concept of who is considered "in" the family and who is "out" is termed:

In defining who is part of her family,Jamie includes her biological parents and her sister by those parents.She does not include her stepfather or her stepsiblings.This way of defining family is termed:

Jean was in her early twenties when she married a man who had joint custody of two children with his ex-wife.The children avoided Jean and would not talk to her directly.This situation illustrates the long cultural tradition of the:

The optimal time period between divorce and remarriage seems to be __________ year(s).

The text observes that the presence of stepchildren __________ remarriages.

In evaluating stepfamily functioning,the text points out that stepchildren:

Satisfaction in remarriage is higher when:

Marie's remarriage is not progressing well.In response,she reflects upon her first marriage and tries to avoid the problems she perceived in this relationship.Marie's behavior reflects which myth of remarriage?

Stepfamilies are:

The authors of your text point out that stepfamilies will work well to the extent that they confront and adequately respond to a number of challenges and tasks,including:

Bill is determined to make his remarriage work,so he "walks on eggs," rather than confronting,challenging,or arguing with other family members.Bill's behavior reflects which myth of remarriage?

The text points out that for remarried people with stepchildren,__________ is a particularly problematic area.

Walter defines his family as his mother,stepfather,and brothers and sisters.He considers his stepfather as part of the family but not a replacement for his biological father.This way of defining family is:

Susan defines her family as consisting of both biological parents and her stepparents.This way of defining family is:

The biggest problem faced by remarried couples involves:

Boundaries in stepfamilies are:

Regarding their structure,the text observes that stepfamilies:

Which of the following is an example of normative ambiguity?

Positive stepparenting experiences are more likely to happen when stepfathers

Marriage and Family in America: Needs, myths, and Dreams

Diversity in Families

Gender Roles: Foundation for Intimacy

Sexuality

Getting Involved

Falling in Love

Selecting a Life Partner

Getting Married

The Challenge of Communication

Power and Conflict in Marriage

Work and Home

Becoming a Parent

Family Crises

Separation and Divorce

Intimacy in the Later Years

Filters