Question 1

No-fault divorce is sometimes referred to as ______ divorce because one partner can secure the divorce even if the other wants to continue the marriage.

Accepted Answer

A) mutual 
B) unilateral 
C) singular 
D) narcissistic 
A) mutual 
B) unilateral 
C) singular 
D) narcissistic

Question 2

When a group of researchers cited in the text examined the relationship between actual divorces and perceived barriers to divorce, they found that only three of the nine barriers studied were associated with a lower likelihood of divorce. Which of the following is NOT one of these?

Accepted Answer

A) when the wife's income was a smaller percentage of the family income 
B) when church attendance was high 
C) when there was a new child 
D) when the parties involved realize that something must be done 
A) when the wife's income was a smaller percentage of the family income 
B) when church attendance was high 
C) when there was a new child 
D) when the parties involved realize that something must be done

Question 3

Divorces occur relatively early in marriage. A large percentage end in about

Accepted Answer

A) six months. 
B) one year. 
C) two years. 
D) five years. 
A) six months. 
B) one year. 
C) two years. 
D) five years.

Question 4

Many observers attribute our society's high divorce rate to the fact that Americans' expectations for marriage are too high these days.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

In the United States, as part of a patriarchal system of law, divorced fathers were automatically given custody of their children until the __________ century.

Accepted Answer

A) early eighteenth 
B) mid-eighteenth 
C) early-nineteenth 
D) mid-nineteenth 
A) early eighteenth 
B) mid-eighteenth 
C) early-nineteenth 
D) mid-nineteenth

Question 6

Parents who parent alongside each other but with minimal contact or communication or conflict are called _____.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Parents who parent alongside each other but...

Question 7

Today, the rural-urban distinction in divorce has

Accepted Answer

A) completely disappeared. 
B) become significantly more pronounced, with the divorce rate higher in rural areas than in urban areas. 
C) become significantly more pronounced, with the divorce rate higher in urban areas than in rural areas. 
D) become impossible to measure. 
A) completely disappeared. 
B) become significantly more pronounced, with the divorce rate higher in rural areas than in urban areas. 
C) become significantly more pronounced, with the divorce rate higher in urban areas than in rural areas. 
D) become impossible to measure.

Question 8

Divorce among older couples and those in long-term marriages has been termed ______ divorce.

Accepted Answer

A) late-term 
B) golden 
C) silver 
D) elder 
A) late-term 
B) golden 
C) silver 
D) elder

Question 9

Over the past decade, there has been a _____ in fathers who have joint physical custody.

Accepted Answer

A) slight increase 
B) dramatic increase 
C) dramatic decrease 
D) slight decrease 
A) slight increase 
B) dramatic increase 
C) dramatic decrease 
D) slight decrease

Question 10

Improvements in unhappy marriages come about for various reasons. Which of the following is NOT one of the reasons cited in the text?

Accepted Answer

A) the passage of time (children got older, job or other problems improved) 
B) hormonal changes (helped with moods and fighting) 
C) partners' efforts to work on problems, make changes, and communicate better 
D) individual partners made personal changes (travel, work, hobbies, etc.) 
A) the passage of time (children got older, job or other problems improved) 
B) hormonal changes (helped with moods and fighting) 
C) partners' efforts to work on problems, make changes, and communicate better 
D) individual partners made personal changes (travel, work, hobbies, etc.)

Question 11

The marital complaint most frequently mentioned by both men and women involves the lack of satisfying sex.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

The frequency of divorce increased throughout most of the twentieth century.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

To date, most research and discussion on visiting parents has been about mothers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

"Divorce parties" and "divorce rings" are indicative of the ______ that some people experience soon after divorce.

Accepted Answer

A) sexual confusion 
B) deep sense of loneliness 
C) feelings of elation 
D) emotional stress 
A) sexual confusion 
B) deep sense of loneliness 
C) feelings of elation 
D) emotional stress

Question 15

The high marriage rates in the ______ combined with younger age at marriage have resulted in more divorces and higher divorce rates in that region.

Accepted Answer

A) Northeast 
B) Midwest 
C) Pacific Northwest 
D) South 
A) Northeast 
B) Midwest 
C) Pacific Northwest 
D) South

Question 16

What is the relationship between divorce and income? Be brief, specific, and complete in your answer.

Accepted Answer

The relationship between divorce and inc

Question 17

In nearly____ percent of married couple families in the United States the main householder reported that the couple was "separated."

Accepted Answer

A) 5 
B) 10 
C) 15 
D) 20 
A) 5 
B) 10 
C) 15 
D) 20

Question 18

A change in marital status is likely to result in

Accepted Answer

A) a decrease in the number of hours worked on the job. 
B) a near-total collapse of the kinship system. 
C) closer relationships with former in-laws. 
D) changes in one's community of friends. 
A) a decrease in the number of hours worked on the job. 
B) a near-total collapse of the kinship system. 
C) closer relationships with former in-laws. 
D) changes in one's community of friends.

Question 19

The text poses the question, "Is making divorce harder to get a realistic idea?" Summarize the text's position in reference to this question.

Accepted Answer

The text argues that making divorce hard

Question 20

Race and ethnicity are differentially associated with the chances of divorcing.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

No-fault divorce is sometimes referred to as ______ divorce because one partner can secure the divorce even if the other wants to continue the marriage.

When a group of researchers cited in the text examined the relationship between actual divorces and perceived barriers to divorce, they found that only three of the nine barriers studied were associated with a lower likelihood of divorce. Which of the following is NOT one of these?

Divorces occur relatively early in marriage. A large percentage end in about

Many observers attribute our society's high divorce rate to the fact that Americans' expectations for marriage are too high these days.

In the United States, as part of a patriarchal system of law, divorced fathers were automatically given custody of their children until the __________ century.

Parents who parent alongside each other but with minimal contact or communication or conflict are called _____.

Today, the rural-urban distinction in divorce has

Divorce among older couples and those in long-term marriages has been termed ______ divorce.

Over the past decade, there has been a _____ in fathers who have joint physical custody.

Improvements in unhappy marriages come about for various reasons. Which of the following is NOT one of the reasons cited in the text?

The marital complaint most frequently mentioned by both men and women involves the lack of satisfying sex.

The frequency of divorce increased throughout most of the twentieth century.

To date, most research and discussion on visiting parents has been about mothers.

"Divorce parties" and "divorce rings" are indicative of the ______ that some people experience soon after divorce.

The high marriage rates in the ______ combined with younger age at marriage have resulted in more divorces and higher divorce rates in that region.

What is the relationship between divorce and income? Be brief, specific, and complete in your answer.

In nearly____ percent of married couple families in the United States the main householder reported that the couple was "separated."

A change in marital status is likely to result in

The text poses the question, "Is making divorce harder to get a realistic idea?" Summarize the text's position in reference to this question.

Race and ethnicity are differentially associated with the chances of divorcing.

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Exam 14: Divorce and Relationship Dissolution

No-fault divorce is sometimes referred to as ______ divorce because one partner can secure the divorce even if the other wants to continue the marriage.

When a group of researchers cited in the text examined the relationship between actual divorces and perceived barriers to divorce, they found that only three of the nine barriers studied were associated with a lower likelihood of divorce. Which of the following is NOT one of these?

Divorces occur relatively early in marriage. A large percentage end in about

Many observers attribute our society's high divorce rate to the fact that Americans' expectations for marriage are too high these days.

In the United States, as part of a patriarchal system of law, divorced fathers were automatically given custody of their children until the __________ century.

Parents who parent alongside each other but with minimal contact or communication or conflict are called _____.

Today, the rural-urban distinction in divorce has

Divorce among older couples and those in long-term marriages has been termed ______ divorce.

Over the past decade, there has been a _____ in fathers who have joint physical custody.

Improvements in unhappy marriages come about for various reasons. Which of the following is NOT one of the reasons cited in the text?

The marital complaint most frequently mentioned by both men and women involves the lack of satisfying sex.

The frequency of divorce increased throughout most of the twentieth century.

To date, most research and discussion on visiting parents has been about mothers.

"Divorce parties" and "divorce rings" are indicative of the ______ that some people experience soon after divorce.

The high marriage rates in the ______ combined with younger age at marriage have resulted in more divorces and higher divorce rates in that region.

What is the relationship between divorce and income? Be brief, specific, and complete in your answer.

In nearly____ percent of married couple families in the United States the main householder reported that the couple was "separated."

A change in marital status is likely to result in

The text poses the question, "Is making divorce harder to get a realistic idea?" Summarize the text's position in reference to this question.

Race and ethnicity are differentially associated with the chances of divorcing.

Making Family Choices in a Changing Society

Exploring Relationships and Families

Gender Identities and Families

Our Sexual Selves

Love and Choosing a Life Partner

Nonmarital Lifestyles

2017 Marriage

Deciding About Parenthood

Raising Children in a Diverse Society

Work and Family

Communication in Relationships Marriages and Families

Power and Violence in Families

Family Stress Crisis and Resilience

Remarriages and Stepfamilies

Aging and Multigenerational Families

Filters