Question 1

The percentage of single-parent families headed by fathers is currently _______.

Accepted Answer

A)  5% 
B)  10% 
C)  18% 
D)  25% 
A)  5% 
B)  10% 
C)  18% 
D)  25%

Question 2

When each parent has custody of one or more children,the arrangement is termed _____ custody.

Accepted Answer

The answer of When each parent has custody of one...

Question 3

Divorce rates have changed as a result of societal events,such as:

Accepted Answer

A)  wars. 
B)  laws. 
C)  religious values of a culture. 
D)  all of these 
A)  wars. 
B)  laws. 
C)  religious values of a culture. 
D)  all of these

Question 4

Dramatic downward mobility is a consequence of divorce for many couples.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

_____ refers to the lack of clarity regarding who is and who is not included in the family.

Accepted Answer

A)  Divorce 
B)  Joint-custody 
C)  Boundary ambiguity 
D)  Remarriage 
A)  Divorce 
B)  Joint-custody 
C)  Boundary ambiguity 
D)  Remarriage

Question 6

A false assumption made by some stepfamilies is that they are just like nuclear families.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

After getting divorced,Guillermo's parents focus more on their own needs than his.They fight a lot and have poor communication.Based on Kelly (2007),who described three types of co-parenting relationships following divorce or separation,what kind of co-parenting approach have his parents taken?

Accepted Answer

A)  conflicted co-parenting. 
B)  parallel co-parenting. 
C)  cooperative co-parenting. 
D)  parental alienation. 
A)  conflicted co-parenting. 
B)  parallel co-parenting. 
C)  cooperative co-parenting. 
D)  parental alienation.

Question 8

Some of the strengths discussed in single-parent families are

Accepted Answer

A)  the ability to manage crises and stress effectively. 
B)  a more closely connected relationship with parent/child. 
C)  an ability to spend more quality time with parent/child. 
D)  none of these 
A)  the ability to manage crises and stress effectively. 
B)  a more closely connected relationship with parent/child. 
C)  an ability to spend more quality time with parent/child. 
D)  none of these

Question 9

No-fault laws were generally viewed as creating more equality between spouse in a divorce,but all of the following inequalities still remained EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  women still made less money 
B)  women were generally given custody of children 
C)  mothers generally made more money than fathers 
D)  fathers were not given custody of children 
A)  women still made less money 
B)  women were generally given custody of children 
C)  mothers generally made more money than fathers 
D)  fathers were not given custody of children

Question 10

Marcus is recently divorced and will never remarry.He is happy being single and has a full life.According to Hetherington and Kelly (2002),out of their six different styles of adjusting to divorce,which typology does he most closely fit?

Accepted Answer

A)  Enhanced type. 
B)  Competent loner. 
C)  Good enough's. 
D)  Libertines. 
A)  Enhanced type. 
B)  Competent loner. 
C)  Good enough's. 
D)  Libertines.

Question 11

Divorce has always been a common option for married couples.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Most children are doing well 6 years after divorce.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

What has research show about the role of fathers in the lives of their noncustodial children?

Accepted Answer

A)  Fathers rely on others for support. 
B)  Relationships with children have positive effects on the father's well being 
C)  Close relationships with mother are related to close relationships with noncustodial father. 
D)  All of these. 
A)  Fathers rely on others for support. 
B)  Relationships with children have positive effects on the father's well being 
C)  Close relationships with mother are related to close relationships with noncustodial father. 
D)  All of these.

Question 14

Hetherington and Kelly (2002)found six different styles of adjusting to divorce.Three types of divorced couples (over 70%)did better after the divorce,and three types that did worse.Which of the following is NOT one of the three types that were doing better after the divorce?

Accepted Answer

A)  Enhanced type. 
B)  Competent loner. 
C)  Good enough's. 
D)  Libertines. 
A)  Enhanced type. 
B)  Competent loner. 
C)  Good enough's. 
D)  Libertines.

Question 15

A _____ is a family which one or more partners in a relationship have a child or children from a previous relationship?

Accepted Answer

A)  binuclear family 
B)  stepfamily 
C)  divorce 
D)  joint-custody 
A)  binuclear family 
B)  stepfamily 
C)  divorce 
D)  joint-custody

Question 16

When it comes to children in a family of divorce,_____ custody has been found to have more positive outcomes.

Accepted Answer

A)  joint 
B)  split 
C)  sole 
D)  primary 
A)  joint 
B)  split 
C)  sole 
D)  primary

Question 17

A lack of clarity regarding who is included and who is not included in the family is _____.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A lack of clarity regarding who is...

Question 18

No-fault divorce laws failed to eliminate gender-based division of responsibility.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

The most infrequent type of custody arrangement is _____ custody.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The most infrequent type of custody arrangement...

Question 20

Slightly less than _____% of marriages end in divorce.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Slightly less than _____% of marriages end...

The percentage of single-parent families headed by fathers is currently _______.

When each parent has custody of one or more children,the arrangement is termed _____ custody.

Divorce rates have changed as a result of societal events,such as:

Dramatic downward mobility is a consequence of divorce for many couples.

_____ refers to the lack of clarity regarding who is and who is not included in the family.

A false assumption made by some stepfamilies is that they are just like nuclear families.

After getting divorced,Guillermo's parents focus more on their own needs than his.They fight a lot and have poor communication.Based on Kelly (2007),who described three types of co-parenting relationships following divorce or separation,what kind of co-parenting approach have his parents taken?

Some of the strengths discussed in single-parent families are

No-fault laws were generally viewed as creating more equality between spouse in a divorce,but all of the following inequalities still remained EXCEPT

Marcus is recently divorced and will never remarry.He is happy being single and has a full life.According to Hetherington and Kelly (2002),out of their six different styles of adjusting to divorce,which typology does he most closely fit?

Divorce has always been a common option for married couples.

Most children are doing well 6 years after divorce.

What has research show about the role of fathers in the lives of their noncustodial children?

Hetherington and Kelly (2002)found six different styles of adjusting to divorce.Three types of divorced couples (over 70%)did better after the divorce,and three types that did worse.Which of the following is NOT one of the three types that were doing better after the divorce?

A _____ is a family which one or more partners in a relationship have a child or children from a previous relationship?

When it comes to children in a family of divorce,_____ custody has been found to have more positive outcomes.

A lack of clarity regarding who is included and who is not included in the family is _____.

No-fault divorce laws failed to eliminate gender-based division of responsibility.

The most infrequent type of custody arrangement is _____ custody.

Slightly less than _____% of marriages end in divorce.

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Exam 15: Divorce, single-Parent Families, and Stepfamilies

The percentage of single-parent families headed by fathers is currently _______.

When each parent has custody of one or more children,the arrangement is termed _____ custody.

Divorce rates have changed as a result of societal events,such as:

Dramatic downward mobility is a consequence of divorce for many couples.

_____ refers to the lack of clarity regarding who is and who is not included in the family.

A false assumption made by some stepfamilies is that they are just like nuclear families.

After getting divorced,Guillermo's parents focus more on their own needs than his.They fight a lot and have poor communication.Based on Kelly (2007),who described three types of co-parenting relationships following divorce or separation,what kind of co-parenting approach have his parents taken?

Some of the strengths discussed in single-parent families are

No-fault laws were generally viewed as creating more equality between spouse in a divorce,but all of the following inequalities still remained EXCEPT

Marcus is recently divorced and will never remarry.He is happy being single and has a full life.According to Hetherington and Kelly (2002),out of their six different styles of adjusting to divorce,which typology does he most closely fit?

Divorce has always been a common option for married couples.

Most children are doing well 6 years after divorce.

What has research show about the role of fathers in the lives of their noncustodial children?

Hetherington and Kelly (2002)found six different styles of adjusting to divorce.Three types of divorced couples (over 70%)did better after the divorce,and three types that did worse.Which of the following is NOT one of the three types that were doing better after the divorce?

A _____ is a family which one or more partners in a relationship have a child or children from a previous relationship?

When it comes to children in a family of divorce,_____ custody has been found to have more positive outcomes.

A lack of clarity regarding who is included and who is not included in the family is _____.

No-fault divorce laws failed to eliminate gender-based division of responsibility.

The most infrequent type of custody arrangement is _____ custody.

Slightly less than _____% of marriages end in divorce.

Perspectives on Intimate Relationships

Cultural Diversity and Diversity in Family Structure: Family Strengths and Challenges

Understanding Marriage and Family Dynamics

Communication and Intimacy

Conflict and Conflict Resolution

Sexual Intimacy

Gender Roles and Power in the Family

Managing Economic Resources

Friendship, intimacy, and Singlehood

Dating, mate Selection, and Living Together

Marriage: Building a Strong Foundation

Parenthood: Joys and Challenges

Midlife and Older Couples

Stress, abuse, and Family Problems

Strengthening Marriages and Families Worldwide

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