Question 1

The text points out that students' reactions to the terms stepparent and stepchild is generally:

Accepted Answer

A) positive. 
B) negative. 
C) indifferent. 
D) extremely hostile. 
A) positive. 
B) negative. 
C) indifferent. 
D) extremely hostile.

Question 2

Most divorced people:

Accepted Answer

A) will eventually marry again. 
B) plan to never marry again. 
C) are so disillusioned with marriage and the opposite sex that they choose to avoid intimate relationships altogether. 
D) wait for more than 10 years to remarry. 
A) will eventually marry again. 
B) plan to never marry again. 
C) are so disillusioned with marriage and the opposite sex that they choose to avoid intimate relationships altogether. 
D) wait for more than 10 years to remarry.

Question 3

Research has shown that the most frequently mentioned issue discussed by couples who are anticipating remarriage is:

Accepted Answer

A) children from a previous marriage. 
B) having children of their own. 
C) money. 
D) leisure pursuits. 
A) children from a previous marriage. 
B) having children of their own. 
C) money. 
D) leisure pursuits.

Question 4

Those who remarry tend to assume and expect that the new spouse will be:

Accepted Answer

A) unfaithful. 
B) unwilling to help discipline the children. 
C) reluctant to help deal with problems. 
D) committed to making the marriage last. 
A) unfaithful. 
B) unwilling to help discipline the children. 
C) reluctant to help deal with problems. 
D) committed to making the marriage last.

Question 5

Which of the following is NOT one of the myths of remarriage?

Accepted Answer

A) confront criticism 
B) be an individual first and a couple second 
C) avoid mistakes of the past 
D) things must work out 
A) confront criticism 
B) be an individual first and a couple second 
C) avoid mistakes of the past 
D) things must work out

Question 6

In general,the rate of divorce for remarrieds is __________ than that for first marriages.

Accepted Answer

A) much higher 
B) slightly higher 
C) slightly lower 
D) much lower 
A) much higher 
B) slightly higher 
C) slightly lower 
D) much lower

Question 7

Fred has recently remarried.In his first marriage,he devoted full attention to his wife.Now,he believes that he must "look out for number one" regardless of what this means for his marital relationship.Fred's behavior reflects which myth of remarriage?

Accepted Answer

A) avoid mistakes of the past 
B) things must work out 
C) be an individual first and a couple second 
D) consider other people first 
A) avoid mistakes of the past 
B) things must work out 
C) be an individual first and a couple second 
D) consider other people first

Question 8

In summarizing the facts surrounding remarriage,the text observes that:

Accepted Answer

A) the marital relationship of the remarried is usually less satisfying than that of the first-married. 
B) second marriages break down for the same reason as first marriages. 
C) the remarried are less likely than the first-married to divorce. 
D) none of the above 
A) the marital relationship of the remarried is usually less satisfying than that of the first-married. 
B) second marriages break down for the same reason as first marriages. 
C) the remarried are less likely than the first-married to divorce. 
D) none of the above

Question 9

James defines his family in terms of the biological parents with whom he lives.This way of defining family is:

Accepted Answer

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

Question 10

Overall,about __________ percent of American children live with both biological parents.

Accepted Answer

A) 22.6 
B) 31.2 
C) 49.3 
D) 62.5 
A) 22.6 
B) 31.2 
C) 49.3 
D) 62.5

Question 11

Some couples who remarry opt for a __________ that takes into account what each has brought to the marriage and protects each spouse as well as the children of each and any children they may have in common.

Accepted Answer

A) contract marriage 
B) limited-timespan marriage 
C) premarital agreement 
D) trial marriage 
A) contract marriage 
B) limited-timespan marriage 
C) premarital agreement 
D) trial marriage

Question 12

In a nine-year study of over 200 stepfather families (Bray and Kelly),there are three phases in the first ten years of stepfamily life.Which of the following is NOT one of these phases?

Accepted Answer

A) the "turbulent first two years" 
B) the "golden period" 
C) "biding one's time" 
D) "singing in the rain" 
A) the "turbulent first two years" 
B) the "golden period" 
C) "biding one's time" 
D) "singing in the rain"

Question 13

Joan has just remarried and believes that success this time demands that she place her personal needs secondary to her spouse and his children from a previous marriage.Joan's behavior reflects which myth of remarriage?

Accepted Answer

A) be an individual first and a couple second 
B) avoid mistakes of the past 
C) marriage makes people happier 
D) consider other people first 
A) be an individual first and a couple second 
B) avoid mistakes of the past 
C) marriage makes people happier 
D) consider other people first

Question 14

The reason that people give most frequently for their decision to remarry is:

Accepted Answer

A) to have regular sex and intimacy. 
B) that they were very lonely. 
C) "it was time." 
D) financial. 
A) to have regular sex and intimacy. 
B) that they were very lonely. 
C) "it was time." 
D) financial.

Question 15

Nationally,__________ percent of women have remarried within three years of having been divorced.

Accepted Answer

A) 19 
B) 29 
C) 39 
D) 59 
A) 19 
B) 29 
C) 39 
D) 59

Question 16

The text points out that if the partners in remarriage do not feel that the financial arrangements are equitable,the marriage will be severely strained.This observation reflects __________ theory.

Accepted Answer

A) systems 
B) exchange 
C) conflict 
D) symbolic interactionist 
A) systems 
B) exchange 
C) conflict 
D) symbolic interactionist

Question 17

According to the text's discussion of the quality of remarried life:

Accepted Answer

A) the factors that led to satisfaction in a first marriage will probably not be important in remarriage. 
B) the remarried are less divorce-prone in comparison with the first-married. 
C) remarried couples almost always deal with conflict more effectively than the first-married. 
D) in general,the quality of remarried life can be as high as that of first marriages. 
A) the factors that led to satisfaction in a first marriage will probably not be important in remarriage. 
B) the remarried are less divorce-prone in comparison with the first-married. 
C) remarried couples almost always deal with conflict more effectively than the first-married. 
D) in general,the quality of remarried life can be as high as that of first marriages.

Question 18

Holly and Norman are in a remarriage.Holly maintains that she married the first time for all the wrong reasons but this time,she is truly in love.She plans for everything to go right in this marriage,including candlelight dinners and romantic weekends.This is an example of which myth surrounding remarriage?

Accepted Answer

A) consider the other person above oneself 
B) be an individual 
C) things must work out 
D) allow no criticism 
A) consider the other person above oneself 
B) be an individual 
C) things must work out 
D) allow no criticism

Question 19

The challenge of unresolved emotional issues that faces those who remarry includes:

Accepted Answer

A) positive emotions about the ex-spouse. 
B) negative emotions about the ex-spouse. 
C) residual negative emotions such as jealousy over the new spouse. 
D) both a and b 
A) positive emotions about the ex-spouse. 
B) negative emotions about the ex-spouse. 
C) residual negative emotions such as jealousy over the new spouse. 
D) both a and b

Question 20

__________ marriage refers to three or more marriages that occur as a result of repeated divorces.

Accepted Answer

A) Serial 
B) Shotgun 
C) Staccato 
D) Low-duration 
A) Serial 
B) Shotgun 
C) Staccato 
D) Low-duration

The text points out that students' reactions to the terms stepparent and stepchild is generally:

Most divorced people:

Research has shown that the most frequently mentioned issue discussed by couples who are anticipating remarriage is:

Those who remarry tend to assume and expect that the new spouse will be:

Which of the following is NOT one of the myths of remarriage?

In general,the rate of divorce for remarrieds is __________ than that for first marriages.

Fred has recently remarried.In his first marriage,he devoted full attention to his wife.Now,he believes that he must "look out for number one" regardless of what this means for his marital relationship.Fred's behavior reflects which myth of remarriage?

In summarizing the facts surrounding remarriage,the text observes that:

James defines his family in terms of the biological parents with whom he lives.This way of defining family is:

Overall,about __________ percent of American children live with both biological parents.

Some couples who remarry opt for a __________ that takes into account what each has brought to the marriage and protects each spouse as well as the children of each and any children they may have in common.

In a nine-year study of over 200 stepfather families (Bray and Kelly),there are three phases in the first ten years of stepfamily life.Which of the following is NOT one of these phases?

Joan has just remarried and believes that success this time demands that she place her personal needs secondary to her spouse and his children from a previous marriage.Joan's behavior reflects which myth of remarriage?

The reason that people give most frequently for their decision to remarry is:

Nationally,__________ percent of women have remarried within three years of having been divorced.

The text points out that if the partners in remarriage do not feel that the financial arrangements are equitable,the marriage will be severely strained.This observation reflects __________ theory.

According to the text's discussion of the quality of remarried life:

The challenge of unresolved emotional issues that faces those who remarry includes:

__________ marriage refers to three or more marriages that occur as a result of repeated divorces.

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 text points out that students' reactions to the terms stepparent and stepchild is generally:

Most divorced people:

Research has shown that the most frequently mentioned issue discussed by couples who are anticipating remarriage is:

Those who remarry tend to assume and expect that the new spouse will be:

Which of the following is NOT one of the myths of remarriage?

In general,the rate of divorce for remarrieds is __________ than that for first marriages.

Fred has recently remarried.In his first marriage,he devoted full attention to his wife.Now,he believes that he must "look out for number one" regardless of what this means for his marital relationship.Fred's behavior reflects which myth of remarriage?

In summarizing the facts surrounding remarriage,the text observes that:

James defines his family in terms of the biological parents with whom he lives.This way of defining family is:

Overall,about __________ percent of American children live with both biological parents.

Some couples who remarry opt for a __________ that takes into account what each has brought to the marriage and protects each spouse as well as the children of each and any children they may have in common.

In a nine-year study of over 200 stepfather families (Bray and Kelly),there are three phases in the first ten years of stepfamily life.Which of the following is NOT one of these phases?

Joan has just remarried and believes that success this time demands that she place her personal needs secondary to her spouse and his children from a previous marriage.Joan's behavior reflects which myth of remarriage?

The reason that people give most frequently for their decision to remarry is:

Nationally,__________ percent of women have remarried within three years of having been divorced.

The text points out that if the partners in remarriage do not feel that the financial arrangements are equitable,the marriage will be severely strained.This observation reflects __________ theory.

According to the text's discussion of the quality of remarried life:

The challenge of unresolved emotional issues that faces those who remarry includes:

__________ marriage refers to three or more marriages that occur as a result of repeated divorces.

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