Question 1

Children conceived through ART techniques compared to other children are likely to show all but which difference?

Accepted Answer

A)  increased rate of birth defects 
B)  perform worse in school 
C)  experience a slightly higher rate of behavior problems 
D)  be equally healthy 
A)  increased rate of birth defects 
B)  perform worse in school 
C)  experience a slightly higher rate of behavior problems 
D)  be equally healthy

Question 2

Children of divorced parents are likely to ______ .

Accepted Answer

A)  only have problems in the short-term 
B)  have long-term problems 
C)  have problems in the absence of moderating variables 
D)  show problems due to mediating and moderating variables 
A)  only have problems in the short-term 
B)  have long-term problems 
C)  have problems in the absence of moderating variables 
D)  show problems due to mediating and moderating variables

Question 3

Which of the following fathers would not be classified as living in a "commuter family?"

Accepted Answer

A)  Abel drives about 45 min from his home to work. 
B)  Charlie lives in a nearby city during the week and returns to his family who live on a farm on the weekends. 
C)  Leland works in Los Angeles but returns to New York City on the weekends. 
D)  Robert works in the oil industry in Saudi Arabia and returns to his family in Texas once every six months. 
A)  Abel drives about 45 min from his home to work. 
B)  Charlie lives in a nearby city during the week and returns to his family who live on a farm on the weekends. 
C)  Leland works in Los Angeles but returns to New York City on the weekends. 
D)  Robert works in the oil industry in Saudi Arabia and returns to his family in Texas once every six months.

Question 4

In contrast to biological parents, adoptive parents must be ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  accepting of whatever characteristics their child possesses 
B)  highly permissive as to allow adopted children to adjust 
C)  evaluated and then certified as fit to parent 
D)  moderately permissive so their children will feel loved 
A)  accepting of whatever characteristics their child possesses 
B)  highly permissive as to allow adopted children to adjust 
C)  evaluated and then certified as fit to parent 
D)  moderately permissive so their children will feel loved

Question 5

What would you tell a parent of a preschooler and a preteen children who is about to separate from a spouse?

Accepted Answer

Prepare for disruptions and conflicts. T

Question 6

Being a foster parent requires extraordinary abilities to provide nurturing and responsive care to children in crisis. Every year, as many as ______ foster parents quit this extremely challenging job.

Accepted Answer

A)  20% 
B)  30% 
C)  40% 
D)  50% 
A)  20% 
B)  30% 
C)  40% 
D)  50%

Question 7

Which variable has not been shown to affect the parenting in military families?

Accepted Answer

A)  how often a parent has been deployed 
B)  race/ethnicity 
C)  active duty versus reserve 
D)  rank 
A)  how often a parent has been deployed 
B)  race/ethnicity 
C)  active duty versus reserve 
D)  rank

Question 8

What are the key methodological challenges and problems with the research into the possible effects on children of having gay or lesbian parents?

Accepted Answer

Challenges include finding large samples

Question 9

To what extent are children at risk in non-traditional families?

Accepted Answer

A)  not at all 
B)  a small amount, but depends on many factors 
C)  a medium amount, but depends on many factors 
D)  a great deal, but depends on many factors 
A)  not at all 
B)  a small amount, but depends on many factors 
C)  a medium amount, but depends on many factors 
D)  a great deal, but depends on many factors

Question 10

When gay and lesbian parents are compared to heterosexual parents on reported parenting practices, beliefs, or attitudes ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  few significant differences are found between gay and lesbian parents and heterosexual parents 
B)  gay parents differ significantly in practices from lesbian and heterosexual parents 
C)  gay and lesbian parents differ in practices, but are similar to heterosexual parents in their beliefs. 
D)  lesbian parents differ in beliefs and attitudes from gay and heterosexual parents 
A)  few significant differences are found between gay and lesbian parents and heterosexual parents 
B)  gay parents differ significantly in practices from lesbian and heterosexual parents 
C)  gay and lesbian parents differ in practices, but are similar to heterosexual parents in their beliefs. 
D)  lesbian parents differ in beliefs and attitudes from gay and heterosexual parents

Question 11

Lisa lives with her father, who is gay, and his partner. Which of the following statements best describes Lisa's development in this non-traditional family?

Accepted Answer

A)  Lisa will face antigay prejudice and harassment from peers which will significantly damage her self-esteem. 
B)  Lisa will develop typically and will likely develop coping skills to deal with any teasing or harassment she receives from peers. 
C)  Lisa's development will be significantly different from her peers who live in traditional homes, especially with regard to her own sexual preferences. 
D)  Lisa will face antigay prejudice and harassment from peers which will significantly increase her likelihood for psychological disturbances. 
A)  Lisa will face antigay prejudice and harassment from peers which will significantly damage her self-esteem. 
B)  Lisa will develop typically and will likely develop coping skills to deal with any teasing or harassment she receives from peers. 
C)  Lisa's development will be significantly different from her peers who live in traditional homes, especially with regard to her own sexual preferences. 
D)  Lisa will face antigay prejudice and harassment from peers which will significantly increase her likelihood for psychological disturbances.

Question 12

Grandparents who are surrogate parents are more likely to report ______ than non-caregiver grandparents.

Accepted Answer

A)  more energy to use for the care of their grandchildren 
B)  more anger and resentment toward their adult children 
C)  more compassion for their troubled adult children 
D)  more willingness to expend financial resources 
A)  more energy to use for the care of their grandchildren 
B)  more anger and resentment toward their adult children 
C)  more compassion for their troubled adult children 
D)  more willingness to expend financial resources

Question 13

Postdivorce, research finds that children's adjustment, is affected by all but parental ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  involvement 
B)  empathy 
C)  financial resources 
D)  monitoring and supervision 
A)  involvement 
B)  empathy 
C)  financial resources 
D)  monitoring and supervision

Question 14

What is the name of the developmental model that concerns number of stressors with children's behavior problems?

Accepted Answer

A)  additive vulnerability model 
B)  additive risk model 
C)  cumulative vulnerability model 
D)  cumulative risk model 
A)  additive vulnerability model 
B)  additive risk model 
C)  cumulative vulnerability model 
D)  cumulative risk model

Question 15

Mei is married to two men, a common practice in her geographic region. Her family structure is referred to as ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  polygyny 
B)  polygamy 
C)  polyandry 
D)  monogamy 
A)  polygyny 
B)  polygamy 
C)  polyandry 
D)  monogamy

Question 16

Adopted children in open adoption families are better adjusted than other adopted children.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Joe is a stay-at-home father. Psychologically speaking, if he is a representative SAHF, he is likely to feel ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  unhappy 
B)  satisfied 
C)  that his masculinity is at risk 
D)  that he misses the workplace 
A)  unhappy 
B)  satisfied 
C)  that his masculinity is at risk 
D)  that he misses the workplace

Question 18

Children of gay/lesbian parents are more likely to become gay or lesbian themselves.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Joy is a 15-year-old mother. She loves her baby dearly, but feels persecuted when he cries. It's possible that her ______ is interfering with her development of empathy for the newborn.

Accepted Answer

A)  emotional immaturity 
B)  adolescent egocentrism 
C)  poor judgment 
D)  mental health problems 
A)  emotional immaturity 
B)  adolescent egocentrism 
C)  poor judgment 
D)  mental health problems

Question 20

What has not been found to characterize grandparents who are surrogate parents?

Accepted Answer

A)  Some grandparents are "fun-seekers." 
B)  Some grandparents are stiff and serious. 
C)  Some grandparents are kind, but distant. 
D)  Some grandparents are irresponsible. 
A)  Some grandparents are "fun-seekers." 
B)  Some grandparents are stiff and serious. 
C)  Some grandparents are kind, but distant. 
D)  Some grandparents are irresponsible.

Children conceived through ART techniques compared to other children are likely to show all but which difference?

Children of divorced parents are likely to ______ .

Which of the following fathers would not be classified as living in a "commuter family?"

In contrast to biological parents, adoptive parents must be ______.

What would you tell a parent of a preschooler and a preteen children who is about to separate from a spouse?

Being a foster parent requires extraordinary abilities to provide nurturing and responsive care to children in crisis. Every year, as many as ______ foster parents quit this extremely challenging job.

Which variable has not been shown to affect the parenting in military families?

What are the key methodological challenges and problems with the research into the possible effects on children of having gay or lesbian parents?

To what extent are children at risk in non-traditional families?

When gay and lesbian parents are compared to heterosexual parents on reported parenting practices, beliefs, or attitudes ______.

Lisa lives with her father, who is gay, and his partner. Which of the following statements best describes Lisa's development in this non-traditional family?

Grandparents who are surrogate parents are more likely to report ______ than non-caregiver grandparents.

Postdivorce, research finds that children's adjustment, is affected by all but parental ______.

What is the name of the developmental model that concerns number of stressors with children's behavior problems?

Mei is married to two men, a common practice in her geographic region. Her family structure is referred to as ______.

Adopted children in open adoption families are better adjusted than other adopted children.

Joe is a stay-at-home father. Psychologically speaking, if he is a representative SAHF, he is likely to feel ______.

Children of gay/lesbian parents are more likely to become gay or lesbian themselves.

Joy is a 15-year-old mother. She loves her baby dearly, but feels persecuted when he cries. It's possible that her ______ is interfering with her development of empathy for the newborn.

What has not been found to characterize grandparents who are surrogate parents?

Introduction: From Beliefs to Scientific Evidence

Theoretical Perspectives on Parenting

Approaches to Parenting Research

How Important Are Parents

Determinants of Parenting

Becoming a Parent

Parenting Infants and Toddlers

Parenting Preschoolers

Parenting During the Middle Childhood Years

Parenting Adolescents and Emerging Adults

Parents at Risk

Parenting Across Cultures

Cultural Diversity in US Parents

Child Maltreatment: When Parenting Goes Awry

Parents and Social Policy

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Exam 11: Parenting in Non-Traditional Families

Children conceived through ART techniques compared to other children are likely to show all but which difference?

Children of divorced parents are likely to ______ .

Which of the following fathers would not be classified as living in a "commuter family?"

In contrast to biological parents, adoptive parents must be ______.

What would you tell a parent of a preschooler and a preteen children who is about to separate from a spouse?

Being a foster parent requires extraordinary abilities to provide nurturing and responsive care to children in crisis. Every year, as many as ______ foster parents quit this extremely challenging job.

Which variable has not been shown to affect the parenting in military families?

What are the key methodological challenges and problems with the research into the possible effects on children of having gay or lesbian parents?

To what extent are children at risk in non-traditional families?

When gay and lesbian parents are compared to heterosexual parents on reported parenting practices, beliefs, or attitudes ______.

Lisa lives with her father, who is gay, and his partner. Which of the following statements best describes Lisa's development in this non-traditional family?

Grandparents who are surrogate parents are more likely to report ______ than non-caregiver grandparents.

Postdivorce, research finds that children's adjustment, is affected by all but parental ______.

What is the name of the developmental model that concerns number of stressors with children's behavior problems?

Mei is married to two men, a common practice in her geographic region. Her family structure is referred to as ______.

Adopted children in open adoption families are better adjusted than other adopted children.

Joe is a stay-at-home father. Psychologically speaking, if he is a representative SAHF, he is likely to feel ______.

Children of gay/lesbian parents are more likely to become gay or lesbian themselves.

Joy is a 15-year-old mother. She loves her baby dearly, but feels persecuted when he cries. It's possible that her ______ is interfering with her development of empathy for the newborn.

What has not been found to characterize grandparents who are surrogate parents?

Introduction: From Beliefs to Scientific Evidence

Theoretical Perspectives on Parenting

Approaches to Parenting Research

How Important Are Parents

Determinants of Parenting

Becoming a Parent

Parenting Infants and Toddlers

Parenting Preschoolers

Parenting During the Middle Childhood Years

Parenting Adolescents and Emerging Adults

Parents at Risk

Parenting Across Cultures

Cultural Diversity in US Parents

Child Maltreatment: When Parenting Goes Awry

Parents and Social Policy

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