Question 1

Statutes that eliminated the need to place blame on one partner are called _____.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Statutes that eliminated the need to place...

Question 2

As of 2008,the percentage of single-parent families was

Accepted Answer

A)  11%. 
B)  18%. 
C)  26% 
D)  32%. 
A)  11%. 
B)  18%. 
C)  26% 
D)  32%.

Question 3

No-fault divorce laws are based on the theory that

Accepted Answer

A)  blame serves no useful purpose in divorce proceedings. 
B)  children suffer more in guilt-based divorce proceedings. 
C)  equality results in a more positive outcome for all parties to divorce. 
D)  the adversarial process favors the partner with more resources. 
A)  blame serves no useful purpose in divorce proceedings. 
B)  children suffer more in guilt-based divorce proceedings. 
C)  equality results in a more positive outcome for all parties to divorce. 
D)  the adversarial process favors the partner with more resources.

Question 4

The "tender years doctrine" presumed that:

Accepted Answer

A)  children suffer more damage from divorce when they are young. 
B)  children would automatically be better off with their mothers. 
C)  young children need a strong relationship with both parents. 
D)  children would benefit economically by living with their fathers after divorce. 
A)  children suffer more damage from divorce when they are young. 
B)  children would automatically be better off with their mothers. 
C)  young children need a strong relationship with both parents. 
D)  children would benefit economically by living with their fathers after divorce.

Question 5

The least common form of custody arrangement is split.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

What is the average length of first marriages that end in divorce?

Accepted Answer

A)  two years 
B)  five years 
C)  seven years 
D)  ten years 
A)  two years 
B)  five years 
C)  seven years 
D)  ten years

Question 7

The first no-fault divorce law in the United States was instituted in

Accepted Answer

A)  Massachusetts. 
B)  Nevada. 
C)  California. 
D)  Florida. 
A)  Massachusetts. 
B)  Nevada. 
C)  California. 
D)  Florida.

Question 8

The highest divorce rates in history occurred in 1979 and 1981.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Clarice's parents just got divorced and she lives with her mother but has visitation with her father twice a month.This is an example of:

Accepted Answer

A)  sole custody. 
B)  joint custody. 
C)  split custody. 
D)  chaotic custody. 
A)  sole custody. 
B)  joint custody. 
C)  split custody. 
D)  chaotic custody.

Question 10

Which of the following is NOT a challenge of being a single parent:

Accepted Answer

A)  financially you tend to be worse off. 
B)  there is stigma in being a single parent. 
C)  making decisions alone. 
D)  the parent and child get to do the hard things. 
A)  financially you tend to be worse off. 
B)  there is stigma in being a single parent. 
C)  making decisions alone. 
D)  the parent and child get to do the hard things.

Question 11

Jennifer is recently divorced and is now living life in the fast lane.She is enjoying her singlehood and not looking back at all.According to Hetherington and Kelly (2002),out of their six different styles of adjusting to divorce,which typology does she 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 12

In the 1970s,fathers began advocating for involvement in the lives of their children.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

The number of divorces peaked around 1980.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Rafael's divorced parents do a great job of planning for his needs and supporting each other in their parenting role.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 15

Which type of family is characterized by "one child,two homes"?

Accepted Answer

A)  sole custody 
B)  joint custody 
C)  split custody 
D)  binuclear family 
A)  sole custody 
B)  joint custody 
C)  split custody 
D)  binuclear family

Question 16

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

Accepted Answer

The answer of A family in which one or both...

Question 17

The divorce rate in the United States was lowest during which of the following periods?

Accepted Answer

A)  1960s 
B)  1970s 
C)  1980s 
D)  1990s 
A)  1960s 
B)  1970s 
C)  1980s 
D)  1990s

Question 18

Research suggests that _____ custody appears to have the best positive outcomes for children.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Research suggests that _____ custody appears to...

Question 19

According to a 2002 study by Hetherington and Kelly,what percentage of children were deemed to be doing "rather well" six years after a divorce?

Accepted Answer

A)  75%-80% 
B)  60%-65% 
C)  50%-55% 
D)  Less than 50% 
A)  75%-80% 
B)  60%-65% 
C)  50%-55% 
D)  Less than 50%

Question 20

All types of families can be strong.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Statutes that eliminated the need to place blame on one partner are called _____.

As of 2008,the percentage of single-parent families was

No-fault divorce laws are based on the theory that

The "tender years doctrine" presumed that:

The least common form of custody arrangement is split.

What is the average length of first marriages that end in divorce?

The first no-fault divorce law in the United States was instituted in

The highest divorce rates in history occurred in 1979 and 1981.

Clarice's parents just got divorced and she lives with her mother but has visitation with her father twice a month.This is an example of:

Which of the following is NOT a challenge of being a single parent:

Jennifer is recently divorced and is now living life in the fast lane.She is enjoying her singlehood and not looking back at all.According to Hetherington and Kelly (2002),out of their six different styles of adjusting to divorce,which typology does she most closely fit?

In the 1970s,fathers began advocating for involvement in the lives of their children.

The number of divorces peaked around 1980.

Rafael's divorced parents do a great job of planning for his needs and supporting each other in their parenting role.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?

Which type of family is characterized by "one child,two homes"?

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

The divorce rate in the United States was lowest during which of the following periods?

Research suggests that _____ custody appears to have the best positive outcomes for children.

According to a 2002 study by Hetherington and Kelly,what percentage of children were deemed to be doing "rather well" six years after a divorce?

All types of families can be strong.

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

Statutes that eliminated the need to place blame on one partner are called _____.

As of 2008,the percentage of single-parent families was

No-fault divorce laws are based on the theory that

The "tender years doctrine" presumed that:

The least common form of custody arrangement is split.

What is the average length of first marriages that end in divorce?

The first no-fault divorce law in the United States was instituted in

The highest divorce rates in history occurred in 1979 and 1981.

Clarice's parents just got divorced and she lives with her mother but has visitation with her father twice a month.This is an example of:

Which of the following is NOT a challenge of being a single parent:

Jennifer is recently divorced and is now living life in the fast lane.She is enjoying her singlehood and not looking back at all.According to Hetherington and Kelly (2002),out of their six different styles of adjusting to divorce,which typology does she most closely fit?

In the 1970s,fathers began advocating for involvement in the lives of their children.

The number of divorces peaked around 1980.

Rafael's divorced parents do a great job of planning for his needs and supporting each other in their parenting role.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?

Which type of family is characterized by "one child,two homes"?

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

The divorce rate in the United States was lowest during which of the following periods?

Research suggests that _____ custody appears to have the best positive outcomes for children.

According to a 2002 study by Hetherington and Kelly,what percentage of children were deemed to be doing "rather well" six years after a divorce?

All types of families can be strong.

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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