Question 1

The good divorce does not end a family but instead produces a __________-two households, one family.

Accepted Answer

A) second option 
B) split home 
C) double home front 
D) binuclear family 
A) second option 
B) split home 
C) double home front 
D) binuclear family

Question 2

About 60 percent of custodial parents reported receiving some form of noncash support for their children.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

In Amato's typology, the __________ perspective stresses the quality of parenting in terms of children's adjustment to divorce.

Accepted Answer

A) economic hardship 
B) parental loss 
C) interparental conflict 
D) parental adjustment 
A) economic hardship 
B) parental loss 
C) interparental conflict 
D) parental adjustment

Question 4

Children in high-conflict marriages

Accepted Answer

A) fall into a deep denial of the situation. 
B) almost never get married themselves. 
C) seem to benefit from a divorce. 
D) always suffer from a divorce. 
A) fall into a deep denial of the situation. 
B) almost never get married themselves. 
C) seem to benefit from a divorce. 
D) always suffer from a divorce.

Question 5

__________ involves money paid by a noncustodial to a custodial parent to support the children of a separated marital, cohabiting, or sexual relationship.

Accepted Answer

The answer of __________ involves money paid by a noncustodial...

Question 6

_____ is a "team" approach to raising children after divorce.

Accepted Answer

A) Co-parenting 
B) Family Wizardry 
C) Tag-teaming 
D) Parent rotation 
A) Co-parenting 
B) Family Wizardry 
C) Tag-teaming 
D) Parent rotation

Question 7

Hetherington maintains that __________ percent of those who obtain a divorce have a "good enough" post-divorce adjustment.

Accepted Answer

A) 10 
B) 20 
C) 30 
D) 40 
A) 10 
B) 20 
C) 30 
D) 40

Question 8

More than __________ of all divorces involve children under eighteen, and about 40 percent of children born to married parents will experience marital disruption.

Accepted Answer

A) one-quarter 
B) one-third 
C) half 
D) two-thirds 
A) one-quarter 
B) one-third 
C) half 
D) two-thirds

Question 9

The text points out that children, fear of losing the child, religion, and a lack of financial resources are sometimes perceived by spouses as __________ divorce.

Accepted Answer

A) barriers to 
B) preludes to 
C) concomitants of 
D) consequences of 
A) barriers to 
B) preludes to 
C) concomitants of 
D) consequences of

Question 10

Which of the following is NOT considered a reason for the stabilization of the divorce rate over the past three decades?

Accepted Answer

A) Fewer people are marrying at younger ages. 
B) Married people are more likely to be educated. 
C) Divorce has once again become socially unacceptable. 
D) Economic uncertainty and the high cost of obtaining a divorce is keeping people together. 
A) Fewer people are marrying at younger ages. 
B) Married people are more likely to be educated. 
C) Divorce has once again become socially unacceptable. 
D) Economic uncertainty and the high cost of obtaining a divorce is keeping people together.

Question 11

While studying children's postdivorce adjustment, psychologist Judith Wallerstein was surprised to find that __________ percent of the study children were likely to receive less education than their fathers.

Accepted Answer

A) 60 
B) 50 
C) 40 
D) 30 
A) 60 
B) 50 
C) 40 
D) 30

Question 12

Marie lives in Paris, France, and is the custodial parent of her 2-year-old son. Even if her ex-husband fails to pay his court-ordered child support, the government sends Marie the full amount of support awarded to her son. This procedure is referred to in the text as

Accepted Answer

A) government-based child support allowance. 
B) a children's allowance. 
C) guaranteed child support. 
D) cost-sharing child support. 
A) government-based child support allowance. 
B) a children's allowance. 
C) guaranteed child support. 
D) cost-sharing child support.

Question 13

Marriage was originally a social institution directed toward the practical purposes of economic support and responsible child rearing. Today, marriage tends to be viewed as a

Accepted Answer

A) flexible agreement. 
B) legally binding contract. 
C) relationship of convenience. 
D) companionate relationship. 
A) flexible agreement. 
B) legally binding contract. 
C) relationship of convenience. 
D) companionate relationship.

Question 14

Long marriages are more likely to end in divorce because marital happiness declines over time.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Custodial fathers receive about ___ percent of the child support amounts that custodial mothers receive.

Accepted Answer

A) 96 
B) 78 
C) 67 
D) 54 
A) 96 
B) 78 
C) 67 
D) 54

Question 16

Sociologist Andrew Cherlin suggests that the U.S.'s high divorce rates may be in part a reflection of a broad sense of ____ unique to American culture.

Accepted Answer

A) "resentment" 
B) "restlessness" 
C) "dissatisfaction" 
D) "loveless" 
A) "resentment" 
B) "restlessness" 
C) "dissatisfaction" 
D) "loveless"

Question 17

On average, in comparison with their counterparts from stable households, adult children of divorced parents

Accepted Answer

A) acquire more education. 
B) marry later in life. 
C) are less likely to cohabit. 
D) have weaker ties to their divorced parents. 
A) acquire more education. 
B) marry later in life. 
C) are less likely to cohabit. 
D) have weaker ties to their divorced parents.

Question 18

Charlene is a single mother with low income. She receives a government grant based on the number of children she has. Charlene's situation reflects

Accepted Answer

A) guaranteed child support. 
B) a children's allowance. 
C) child welfare. 
D) Aid to Families With Dependent Children. 
A) guaranteed child support. 
B) a children's allowance. 
C) child welfare. 
D) Aid to Families With Dependent Children.

Question 19

Split custody, in which each parent has physical custody of at least one child, remains uncommon and only occurs in about ___ percent of divorce cases.

Accepted Answer

A) 2 to 4 
B) 6 to 8 
C) 10 to 12 
D) 14 to 16 
A) 2 to 4 
B) 6 to 8 
C) 10 to 12 
D) 14 to 16

Question 20

For the most part, the divorce rate

Accepted Answer

A) is still on the rise. 
B) has stabilized for the time being. 
C) is beginning to decline. 
D) has declined drastically in the last five years. 
A) is still on the rise. 
B) has stabilized for the time being. 
C) is beginning to decline. 
D) has declined drastically in the last five years.

The good divorce does not end a family but instead produces a __________-two households, one family.

About 60 percent of custodial parents reported receiving some form of noncash support for their children.

In Amato's typology, the __________ perspective stresses the quality of parenting in terms of children's adjustment to divorce.

Children in high-conflict marriages

__________ involves money paid by a noncustodial to a custodial parent to support the children of a separated marital, cohabiting, or sexual relationship.

_____ is a "team" approach to raising children after divorce.

Hetherington maintains that __________ percent of those who obtain a divorce have a "good enough" post-divorce adjustment.

More than __________ of all divorces involve children under eighteen, and about 40 percent of children born to married parents will experience marital disruption.

The text points out that children, fear of losing the child, religion, and a lack of financial resources are sometimes perceived by spouses as __________ divorce.

Which of the following is NOT considered a reason for the stabilization of the divorce rate over the past three decades?

While studying children's postdivorce adjustment, psychologist Judith Wallerstein was surprised to find that __________ percent of the study children were likely to receive less education than their fathers.

Marie lives in Paris, France, and is the custodial parent of her 2-year-old son. Even if her ex-husband fails to pay his court-ordered child support, the government sends Marie the full amount of support awarded to her son. This procedure is referred to in the text as

Marriage was originally a social institution directed toward the practical purposes of economic support and responsible child rearing. Today, marriage tends to be viewed as a

Long marriages are more likely to end in divorce because marital happiness declines over time.

Custodial fathers receive about ___ percent of the child support amounts that custodial mothers receive.

Sociologist Andrew Cherlin suggests that the U.S.'s high divorce rates may be in part a reflection of a broad sense of ____ unique to American culture.

On average, in comparison with their counterparts from stable households, adult children of divorced parents

Charlene is a single mother with low income. She receives a government grant based on the number of children she has. Charlene's situation reflects

Split custody, in which each parent has physical custody of at least one child, remains uncommon and only occurs in about ___ percent of divorce cases.

For the most part, the divorce rate

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Exam 14: Divorce and Relationship Dissolution

The good divorce does not end a family but instead produces a __________-two households, one family.

About 60 percent of custodial parents reported receiving some form of noncash support for their children.

In Amato's typology, the __________ perspective stresses the quality of parenting in terms of children's adjustment to divorce.

Children in high-conflict marriages

__________ involves money paid by a noncustodial to a custodial parent to support the children of a separated marital, cohabiting, or sexual relationship.

_____ is a "team" approach to raising children after divorce.

Hetherington maintains that __________ percent of those who obtain a divorce have a "good enough" post-divorce adjustment.

More than __________ of all divorces involve children under eighteen, and about 40 percent of children born to married parents will experience marital disruption.

The text points out that children, fear of losing the child, religion, and a lack of financial resources are sometimes perceived by spouses as __________ divorce.

Which of the following is NOT considered a reason for the stabilization of the divorce rate over the past three decades?

While studying children's postdivorce adjustment, psychologist Judith Wallerstein was surprised to find that __________ percent of the study children were likely to receive less education than their fathers.

Marie lives in Paris, France, and is the custodial parent of her 2-year-old son. Even if her ex-husband fails to pay his court-ordered child support, the government sends Marie the full amount of support awarded to her son. This procedure is referred to in the text as

Marriage was originally a social institution directed toward the practical purposes of economic support and responsible child rearing. Today, marriage tends to be viewed as a

Long marriages are more likely to end in divorce because marital happiness declines over time.

Custodial fathers receive about ___ percent of the child support amounts that custodial mothers receive.

Sociologist Andrew Cherlin suggests that the U.S.'s high divorce rates may be in part a reflection of a broad sense of ____ unique to American culture.

On average, in comparison with their counterparts from stable households, adult children of divorced parents

Charlene is a single mother with low income. She receives a government grant based on the number of children she has. Charlene's situation reflects

Split custody, in which each parent has physical custody of at least one child, remains uncommon and only occurs in about ___ percent of divorce cases.

For the most part, the divorce rate

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

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