Question 1

Which factor makes it difficult for children to understand boundaries in stepfamilies?

Accepted Answer

A) Most stepfamilies are formed after one parent dies and the other remarries. 
B) The number of people in the home can vary from week to week. 
C) Most children in stepfamilies are too young to understand complex relationships. 
D) Boundaries between households are too permeable and lack structure. 
A) Most stepfamilies are formed after one parent dies and the other remarries. 
B) The number of people in the home can vary from week to week. 
C) Most children in stepfamilies are too young to understand complex relationships. 
D) Boundaries between households are too permeable and lack structure.

Question 2

Both stepfathers and stepmothers report more positive relationships with which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A) adolescent girls 
B) adolescent boys 
C) younger girls 
D) younger boys 
A) adolescent girls 
B) adolescent boys 
C) younger girls 
D) younger boys

Question 3

Why do traditional gender roles work against stepfamilies?

Accepted Answer

A) Stepmothers are expected to be cruel. 
B) Traditional gender roles include the non-resident parent in the family. 
C) Traditional gender roles are unrealistic. 
D) Children may face the loss of accustomed roles. 
A) Stepmothers are expected to be cruel. 
B) Traditional gender roles include the non-resident parent in the family. 
C) Traditional gender roles are unrealistic. 
D) Children may face the loss of accustomed roles.

Question 4

Which statement best describes stepfamilies?

Accepted Answer

A) Parents in stepfamilies tend to be younger. 
B) Parents in stepfamilies are less likely to be in a common-law union than to be married. 
C) Parents in stepfamilies identify fewer financial concerns than parents in non-stepfamilies. 
D) No significant difference exists between the family income of parents in stepfamilies and those in non-stepfamilies. 
A) Parents in stepfamilies tend to be younger. 
B) Parents in stepfamilies are less likely to be in a common-law union than to be married. 
C) Parents in stepfamilies identify fewer financial concerns than parents in non-stepfamilies. 
D) No significant difference exists between the family income of parents in stepfamilies and those in non-stepfamilies.

Question 5

Why is discipline a potential area of conflict in stepfamilies?

Accepted Answer

A) Stepparents always try to impose their discipline style on their partner's children. 
B) Stepparents are more likely to be neglectful. 
C) Stepparents are more likely to be authoritarian. 
D) Stepparents are not seen as "real" parents because they are not the children's birth parents. 
A) Stepparents always try to impose their discipline style on their partner's children. 
B) Stepparents are more likely to be neglectful. 
C) Stepparents are more likely to be authoritarian. 
D) Stepparents are not seen as "real" parents because they are not the children's birth parents.

Question 6

What is one possible source of conflict between stepparents in families where there are teens?

Accepted Answer

A) There may be rigid rules about how the stepparent and stepchild should interact. 
B) Stepchildren may like stepparent more than their biological parent. 
C) The biological parent may become jealous of the affection between stepparent and stepchild. 
D) Stepparents may avoid conflict in order to keep a good relationship. 
A) There may be rigid rules about how the stepparent and stepchild should interact. 
B) Stepchildren may like stepparent more than their biological parent. 
C) The biological parent may become jealous of the affection between stepparent and stepchild. 
D) Stepparents may avoid conflict in order to keep a good relationship.

Question 7

Following their adult child's divorce,in which circumstances are grandparents most likely to lose contact with grandchildren?

Accepted Answer

A) They have mixed in to their son's marital disputes. 
B) Their daughter has primary custody of her children. 
C) Their ex-daughter-in-law has custody of the children. 
D) They threaten to take the custodial parent to court. 
A) They have mixed in to their son's marital disputes. 
B) Their daughter has primary custody of her children. 
C) Their ex-daughter-in-law has custody of the children. 
D) They threaten to take the custodial parent to court.

Question 8

One important area of conflict between stepparents and stepchildren is ______________,because stepparents are not regarded as "real" parents.

Accepted Answer

The answer of One important area of conflict between stepparents...

Question 9

Which type of family was counted in the 2011 Census for the first time?

Accepted Answer

A) stepfamilies 
B) lone-parent families 
C) extended families 
D) intentional families 
A) stepfamilies 
B) lone-parent families 
C) extended families 
D) intentional families

Question 10

In 2011,what was the median age of stepfamily parents at the time of union?

Accepted Answer

A) 33 years for women and 46 years for men 
B) 29 years for women and 36 years for men 
C) 33 years for women and 36 years for men 
D) 30 years for women and 33 years for men 
A) 33 years for women and 46 years for men 
B) 29 years for women and 36 years for men 
C) 33 years for women and 36 years for men 
D) 30 years for women and 33 years for men

Question 11

Stepfamilies often receive conflicting messages from society.What is this called?

Accepted Answer

A) role ambiguity 
B) self-fulfilling prophecy 
C) social scripting 
D) petty criticism 
A) role ambiguity 
B) self-fulfilling prophecy 
C) social scripting 
D) petty criticism

Question 12

In what way has the likelihood of two sibling groups being combined in one household changed?

Accepted Answer

A) It has decreased because the trend is toward giving mothers custody. 
B) It has decreased because it is not in the best interests of the children. 
C) It has increased because more fathers are being given custody. 
D) It has increased because families have been getting larger. 
A) It has decreased because the trend is toward giving mothers custody. 
B) It has decreased because it is not in the best interests of the children. 
C) It has increased because more fathers are being given custody. 
D) It has increased because families have been getting larger.

Question 13

What parenting role do stepparents play in the stepfamily?

Accepted Answer

A) acting as a confidante to the children 
B) disciplining the children 
C) supporting the biological parent 
D) acting as an authoritarian 
A) acting as a confidante to the children 
B) disciplining the children 
C) supporting the biological parent 
D) acting as an authoritarian

Question 14

What can happen when a stepparent is accepted?

Accepted Answer

A) It can trigger loyalty issues. 
B) It can create conflict. 
C) It can cause the conflict within the couple. 
D) It can result in open communication. 
A) It can trigger loyalty issues. 
B) It can create conflict. 
C) It can cause the conflict within the couple. 
D) It can result in open communication.

Question 15

What is least likely to account for difficulties stepchildren experience?

Accepted Answer

A) Stepchildren have undergone several family transitions. 
B) Stepparents use an authoritative parenting style. 
C) Stepfathers show less affection and supervise children less. 
D) The problems may reach back before the formation of a stepfamily. 
A) Stepchildren have undergone several family transitions. 
B) Stepparents use an authoritative parenting style. 
C) Stepfathers show less affection and supervise children less. 
D) The problems may reach back before the formation of a stepfamily.

Question 16

What is a difference between the relationships of first-marriage and second-marriage couples?

Accepted Answer

A) Couples in second marriages are more romantic than those in first marriages. 
B) Couples in first marriages are more honest about difficulties in the marriage than those in second marriages. 
C) Couples in second marriages are more sensitive to conflict than couples in first marriages. 
D) Couples in first marriages have less defined roles than couples in second marriages. 
A) Couples in second marriages are more romantic than those in first marriages. 
B) Couples in first marriages are more honest about difficulties in the marriage than those in second marriages. 
C) Couples in second marriages are more sensitive to conflict than couples in first marriages. 
D) Couples in first marriages have less defined roles than couples in second marriages.

Question 17

What does a remarried couple need to do in addition to tasks faced by first-marriage families?

Accepted Answer

A) be more romantic so as to avoid conflict 
B) keep relationships with their children and ex-spouse the same 
C) cut off contact with former in-laws 
D) adjust the relationship with their children and ex-spouse 
A) be more romantic so as to avoid conflict 
B) keep relationships with their children and ex-spouse the same 
C) cut off contact with former in-laws 
D) adjust the relationship with their children and ex-spouse

Question 18

According to Bray and Kelly,which of the following is NOT a positive strategy used by stepfamilies who did not separate in the face of stress?

Accepted Answer

A) finding ways to avoid taking sides 
B) learning better ways to communicate 
C) poor communication 
D) realistic expectations 
A) finding ways to avoid taking sides 
B) learning better ways to communicate 
C) poor communication 
D) realistic expectations

Question 19

What is the most common difficulty between spouses in a second marriage?

Accepted Answer

A) conflict over children 
B) conflict over finances 
C) jealousy over the previous spouse 
D) negotiating new roles around the home 
A) conflict over children 
B) conflict over finances 
C) jealousy over the previous spouse 
D) negotiating new roles around the home

Question 20

After two years,Yana and Marec have finally worked out comfortable relationships with each other's children and are happy with visiting arrangements.What is likely to happen in the years to come?

Accepted Answer

A) They will have to work hard to keep these arrangements from changing. 
B) They will need to resolve role ambiguities. 
C) They will need to make adjustments as circumstances change. 
D) They must be vigilant so that family boundaries won't become permeable. 
A) They will have to work hard to keep these arrangements from changing. 
B) They will need to resolve role ambiguities. 
C) They will need to make adjustments as circumstances change. 
D) They must be vigilant so that family boundaries won't become permeable.

Which factor makes it difficult for children to understand boundaries in stepfamilies?

Both stepfathers and stepmothers report more positive relationships with which of the following?

Why do traditional gender roles work against stepfamilies?

Which statement best describes stepfamilies?

Why is discipline a potential area of conflict in stepfamilies?

What is one possible source of conflict between stepparents in families where there are teens?

Following their adult child's divorce,in which circumstances are grandparents most likely to lose contact with grandchildren?

One important area of conflict between stepparents and stepchildren is ______________,because stepparents are not regarded as "real" parents.

Which type of family was counted in the 2011 Census for the first time?

In 2011,what was the median age of stepfamily parents at the time of union?

Stepfamilies often receive conflicting messages from society.What is this called?

In what way has the likelihood of two sibling groups being combined in one household changed?

What parenting role do stepparents play in the stepfamily?

What can happen when a stepparent is accepted?

What is least likely to account for difficulties stepchildren experience?

What is a difference between the relationships of first-marriage and second-marriage couples?

What does a remarried couple need to do in addition to tasks faced by first-marriage families?

According to Bray and Kelly,which of the following is NOT a positive strategy used by stepfamilies who did not separate in the face of stress?

What is the most common difficulty between spouses in a second marriage?

After two years,Yana and Marec have finally worked out comfortable relationships with each other's children and are happy with visiting arrangements.What is likely to happen in the years to come?

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Coming Apartthe Divorce Experience

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The Family Beleagueredwhen Problems Come

Home Dangerous Homeviolence in the Family

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Exam 11: The Second Time Around

Which factor makes it difficult for children to understand boundaries in stepfamilies?

Both stepfathers and stepmothers report more positive relationships with which of the following?

Why do traditional gender roles work against stepfamilies?

Which statement best describes stepfamilies?

Why is discipline a potential area of conflict in stepfamilies?

What is one possible source of conflict between stepparents in families where there are teens?

Following their adult child's divorce,in which circumstances are grandparents most likely to lose contact with grandchildren?

One important area of conflict between stepparents and stepchildren is ______________,because stepparents are not regarded as "real" parents.

Which type of family was counted in the 2011 Census for the first time?

In 2011,what was the median age of stepfamily parents at the time of union?

Stepfamilies often receive conflicting messages from society.What is this called?

In what way has the likelihood of two sibling groups being combined in one household changed?

What parenting role do stepparents play in the stepfamily?

What can happen when a stepparent is accepted?

What is least likely to account for difficulties stepchildren experience?

What is a difference between the relationships of first-marriage and second-marriage couples?

What does a remarried couple need to do in addition to tasks faced by first-marriage families?

According to Bray and Kelly,which of the following is NOT a positive strategy used by stepfamilies who did not separate in the face of stress?

What is the most common difficulty between spouses in a second marriage?

After two years,Yana and Marec have finally worked out comfortable relationships with each other's children and are happy with visiting arrangements.What is likely to happen in the years to come?

What Is a Family

History, Culture, and Canadian Families

Getting Together

Wedding Bells or Not

Childrenyes or No

Bringing up Baby

The Middle Years of the Family and the Not-So-Empty Nest

Grey Power and the Sunset Years

The Lone-Parent Familythe Future Majority

Coming Apartthe Divorce Experience

The Family, Work, and Caregiving

The Family Beleagueredwhen Problems Come

Home Dangerous Homeviolence in the Family

Poverty and the Family

The Crystal Ballpredicting the Future of the Family

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