Question 1

When do teens have the most difficulty with their parents' divorce?

Accepted Answer

A) if they are involved in sex or drugs 
B) if parents do not limit contact with the non-residential parent 
C) if they are expected to take sides 
D) if they separate prematurely from their family 
A) if they are involved in sex or drugs 
B) if parents do not limit contact with the non-residential parent 
C) if they are expected to take sides 
D) if they separate prematurely from their family C

Question 2

Which of the following best describes the total divorce rate?

Accepted Answer

A) the number of couples who get divorced divided by the number of couples who marry in a given year 
B) the number of married couples who get divorced before their 30th wedding anniversary times 100 
C) a prediction of the proportion of couples that can be expected to divorce before their 30th wedding anniversary based on current patterns of divorce 
D) an estimate of the proportion of people who get divorced each year divided by the total number of married couples in the population 
A) the number of couples who get divorced divided by the number of couples who marry in a given year 
B) the number of married couples who get divorced before their 30th wedding anniversary times 100 
C) a prediction of the proportion of couples that can be expected to divorce before their 30th wedding anniversary based on current patterns of divorce 
D) an estimate of the proportion of people who get divorced each year divided by the total number of married couples in the population C

Question 3

Which of the following is an important developmental task for a divorced person to accomplish?

Accepted Answer

A) a custody battle 
B) an emotional divorce 
C) preoccupation with the lost relationship 
D) achieving a transitional state 
A) a custody battle 
B) an emotional divorce 
C) preoccupation with the lost relationship 
D) achieving a transitional state B

Question 4

The ____________ is a measure that predicts the proportion of couples that can be expected to divorce before their 30th wedding anniversary,based on current patterns of divorce.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The ____________ is a measure that predicts...

Question 5

Generally,within how many years will most divorced persons have built a reasonably satisfying life?

Accepted Answer

A) 2 
B) 4 
C) 6 
D) 8 
A) 2 
B) 4 
C) 6 
D) 8

Question 6

Which statement best describes spousal support?

Accepted Answer

A) In Canada,the provincial governments have authority over spousal support. 
B) Property division laws apply to cohabiting couples as well. 
C) Property acquired during the course of a marriage belongs to the spouse who paid for it. 
D) In Quebec,partners do not owe each other anything when a common-law union ends. 
A) In Canada,the provincial governments have authority over spousal support. 
B) Property division laws apply to cohabiting couples as well. 
C) Property acquired during the course of a marriage belongs to the spouse who paid for it. 
D) In Quebec,partners do not owe each other anything when a common-law union ends.

Question 7

Which group is more likely to be in a shared custody arrangement?

Accepted Answer

A) infants 
B) adolescents 
C) younger children 
D) older children 
A) infants 
B) adolescents 
C) younger children 
D) older children

Question 8

Why might divorcing parents not be able to respond to their children's needs?

Accepted Answer

A) They want to explain too much about the divorce to their children. 
B) Children don't understand what is going on. 
C) They are depressed and thus less sensitive to others. 
D) The initial shock emotionally paralyzes the children. 
A) They want to explain too much about the divorce to their children. 
B) Children don't understand what is going on. 
C) They are depressed and thus less sensitive to others. 
D) The initial shock emotionally paralyzes the children.

Question 9

What is an important aspect of separation?

Accepted Answer

A) deciding custody arrangements for children 
B) slowing down the "divorce cascade" 
C) taking advantage of sleeper effects 
D) working out how to separate from the ex-spouse's extended family 
A) deciding custody arrangements for children 
B) slowing down the "divorce cascade" 
C) taking advantage of sleeper effects 
D) working out how to separate from the ex-spouse's extended family

Question 10

When do non-residential parents see their children more often and provide support more regularly?

Accepted Answer

A) if parents agree on custody and visiting arrangements 
B) if the judge sets out clear requirements at the time of the divorce 
C) if the father rather than the mother is the residential parent 
D) if the children are boys rather than girls 
A) if parents agree on custody and visiting arrangements 
B) if the judge sets out clear requirements at the time of the divorce 
C) if the father rather than the mother is the residential parent 
D) if the children are boys rather than girls

Question 11

Robbie is nine.His parents separated four years ago and are now divorced.When his mother stated that she and Robbie's father were getting along well as co-parents,what did Robbie probably say?

Accepted Answer

A) "Why don't you marry Dad again?" 
B) "You should leave him alone." 
C) "But Dad has a new girlfriend." 
D) "I get more things if you fight." 
A) "Why don't you marry Dad again?" 
B) "You should leave him alone." 
C) "But Dad has a new girlfriend." 
D) "I get more things if you fight."

Question 12

What is usually part of the emotional crisis of divorce?

Accepted Answer

A) building new social networks as a divorcing couple 
B) still being emotionally attached to the ex-partner as a spouse 
C) redefining themselves as nonparents 
D) forming a new identity as a single person 
A) building new social networks as a divorcing couple 
B) still being emotionally attached to the ex-partner as a spouse 
C) redefining themselves as nonparents 
D) forming a new identity as a single person

Question 13

According to Gottman's research on negative interactions within a marriage,what is the difference between a complaint and a criticism?

Accepted Answer

A) A complaint focuses on a specific behaviour. 
B) A criticism focuses on a specific behaviour. 
C) A complaint attacks the character of the person. 
D) A complaint results in contempt. 
A) A complaint focuses on a specific behaviour. 
B) A criticism focuses on a specific behaviour. 
C) A complaint attacks the character of the person. 
D) A complaint results in contempt.

Question 14

In which situation do almost all Canadians feel that divorce is justified?

Accepted Answer

A) when one partner abuses the other 
B) when the couple has an unsatisfactory sex life 
C) when one partner is infertile 
D) when the couple constantly disagrees about money 
A) when one partner abuses the other 
B) when the couple has an unsatisfactory sex life 
C) when one partner is infertile 
D) when the couple constantly disagrees about money

Question 15

Kathryn is newly divorced.How are she and her daughter probably coping economically?

Accepted Answer

A) They are better off financially because their family is smaller. 
B) They are better off because they receive child support payments. 
C) They experience a drop in their standard of living. 
D) They experience severe poverty and welfare dependency. 
A) They are better off financially because their family is smaller. 
B) They are better off because they receive child support payments. 
C) They experience a drop in their standard of living. 
D) They experience severe poverty and welfare dependency.

Question 16

Which term did John Gottman use to describe the four types of negative interaction that are lethal to a marriage?

Accepted Answer

A) Four Divorce Lawyer Signals 
B) Four Marriage Busters 
C) Four Deadly Reasons 
D) Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse 
A) Four Divorce Lawyer Signals 
B) Four Marriage Busters 
C) Four Deadly Reasons 
D) Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse

Question 17

Which of the following is included in the pattern of adjustment to divorce?

Accepted Answer

A) depressed 
B) desperate 
C) defeated 
D) demented 
A) depressed 
B) desperate 
C) defeated 
D) demented

Question 18

Which two provinces did NOT have a divorce law by 1968?

Accepted Answer

A) Ontario and Quebec 
B) Quebec and New Brunswick 
C) Quebec and Newfoundland 
D) Prince Edward Island and British Columbia 
A) Ontario and Quebec 
B) Quebec and New Brunswick 
C) Quebec and Newfoundland 
D) Prince Edward Island and British Columbia

Question 19

Which of the following is probably a sign that an emotional divorce has taken place?

Accepted Answer

A) anger over the breakup 
B) friendship with the ex-spouse 
C) yearning for the lost relationship 
D) custody battle to punish the ex-spouse 
A) anger over the breakup 
B) friendship with the ex-spouse 
C) yearning for the lost relationship 
D) custody battle to punish the ex-spouse

Question 20

A lack of balance in the family system is called ____________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A lack of balance in the family...

When do teens have the most difficulty with their parents' divorce?

Which of the following best describes the total divorce rate?

Which of the following is an important developmental task for a divorced person to accomplish?

The ____________ is a measure that predicts the proportion of couples that can be expected to divorce before their 30th wedding anniversary,based on current patterns of divorce.

Generally,within how many years will most divorced persons have built a reasonably satisfying life?

Which statement best describes spousal support?

Which group is more likely to be in a shared custody arrangement?

Why might divorcing parents not be able to respond to their children's needs?

What is an important aspect of separation?

When do non-residential parents see their children more often and provide support more regularly?

Robbie is nine.His parents separated four years ago and are now divorced.When his mother stated that she and Robbie's father were getting along well as co-parents,what did Robbie probably say?

What is usually part of the emotional crisis of divorce?

According to Gottman's research on negative interactions within a marriage,what is the difference between a complaint and a criticism?

In which situation do almost all Canadians feel that divorce is justified?

Kathryn is newly divorced.How are she and her daughter probably coping economically?

Which term did John Gottman use to describe the four types of negative interaction that are lethal to a marriage?

Which of the following is included in the pattern of adjustment to divorce?

Which two provinces did NOT have a divorce law by 1968?

Which of the following is probably a sign that an emotional divorce has taken place?

A lack of balance in the family system is called ____________________.

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

The Second Time Around

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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Exam 10: Coming Apartthe Divorce Experience

When do teens have the most difficulty with their parents' divorce?

Which of the following best describes the total divorce rate?

Which of the following is an important developmental task for a divorced person to accomplish?

The ____________ is a measure that predicts the proportion of couples that can be expected to divorce before their 30th wedding anniversary,based on current patterns of divorce.

Generally,within how many years will most divorced persons have built a reasonably satisfying life?

Which statement best describes spousal support?

Which group is more likely to be in a shared custody arrangement?

Why might divorcing parents not be able to respond to their children's needs?

What is an important aspect of separation?

When do non-residential parents see their children more often and provide support more regularly?

Robbie is nine.His parents separated four years ago and are now divorced.When his mother stated that she and Robbie's father were getting along well as co-parents,what did Robbie probably say?

What is usually part of the emotional crisis of divorce?

According to Gottman's research on negative interactions within a marriage,what is the difference between a complaint and a criticism?

In which situation do almost all Canadians feel that divorce is justified?

Kathryn is newly divorced.How are she and her daughter probably coping economically?

Which term did John Gottman use to describe the four types of negative interaction that are lethal to a marriage?

Which of the following is included in the pattern of adjustment to divorce?

Which two provinces did NOT have a divorce law by 1968?

Which of the following is probably a sign that an emotional divorce has taken place?

A lack of balance in the family system is called ____________________.

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

The Second Time Around

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

Filters