Question 1

Women's remarriage rate is __________ men's.

Accepted Answer

A)  considerably lower than 
B)  the same as 
C)  slightly higher than 
D)  almost twice as high as 
A)  considerably lower than 
B)  the same as 
C)  slightly higher than 
D)  almost twice as high as

Question 2

The text indicates that perhaps the most significant factor in the comparative instability of remarriages is

Accepted Answer

A)  the presence of stepchildren. 
B)  the abrasive nature of the partners. 
C)  the pessimism of the partners. 
D)  economic hardship. 
A)  the presence of stepchildren. 
B)  the abrasive nature of the partners. 
C)  the pessimism of the partners. 
D)  economic hardship.

Question 3

According to the text, about __________ of divorced individuals remarry.

Accepted Answer

A)  one-third 
B)  one-half 
C)  two-thirds 
D)  three-quarters 
A)  one-third 
B)  one-half 
C)  two-thirds 
D)  three-quarters

Question 4

How are kin networks in remarried families complex and uncharted?

Accepted Answer

Kin networks in remarried families are c

Question 5

The text points to various differences between stepfamilies and first marriages with children. Which of the following is NOT one of these?

Accepted Answer

A)  the balance of power is different 
B)  a complicated "supra-family system" 
C)  excessive family loyalty 
D)  preexisting parent-child coalitions 
A)  the balance of power is different 
B)  a complicated "supra-family system" 
C)  excessive family loyalty 
D)  preexisting parent-child coalitions

Question 6

"When family members are uncertain in their perception of who is in or out of the family or who is performing what roles and tasks within the family system," this is a state called __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  multi-layer role confusion 
B)  gender mistrust 
C)  unequal division of labor 
D)  family boundary ambiguity 
A)  multi-layer role confusion 
B)  gender mistrust 
C)  unequal division of labor 
D)  family boundary ambiguity

Question 7

The text points out that the particular challenges that characterize remarriages often begin with the

Accepted Answer

A)  courtship process. 
B)  childhoods of the partners involved. 
C)  previous divorce. 
D)  parenting process. 
A)  courtship process. 
B)  childhoods of the partners involved. 
C)  previous divorce. 
D)  parenting process.

Question 8

Visitation rights (and corresponding support obligation) of stepparents

Accepted Answer

A)  are beginning to be legally clarified. 
B)  are clearly clarified, but change according to state law. 
C)  have never been clarified legally. 
D)  are up to the discretion of the individual family. 
A)  are beginning to be legally clarified. 
B)  are clearly clarified, but change according to state law. 
C)  have never been clarified legally. 
D)  are up to the discretion of the individual family.

Question 9

Which of the following is one of the reasons offered in the text for the slight decline in remarriage rates?

Accepted Answer

A)  Many divorced persons who would have remarried in the past are now cohabiting in stepfamilies. 
B)  The divorce rate has decreased dramatically. 
C)  Economic constraints and uncertainties that have discouraged divorced women, but not men. 
D)  Marriage has clearly lost some of its popularity. 
A)  Many divorced persons who would have remarried in the past are now cohabiting in stepfamilies. 
B)  The divorce rate has decreased dramatically. 
C)  Economic constraints and uncertainties that have discouraged divorced women, but not men. 
D)  Marriage has clearly lost some of its popularity.

Question 10

Explain several reasons why stepparenting is likely to be a problem in remarriage.

Accepted Answer

There are several reasons why stepparent

Question 11

Cohabiting stepfamilies are more likely to experience __________ than are remarried stepfamilies.

Accepted Answer

A)  multi-layer role confusion 
B)  gender mistrust 
C)  unequal division of labor 
D)  boundary ambiguity 
A)  multi-layer role confusion 
B)  gender mistrust 
C)  unequal division of labor 
D)  boundary ambiguity

Question 12

Children lower the likelihood of remarriage for both men and women, but the impact of children is greater on men's probability of remarriage.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

What is the difference between an adult-coalition triad and a complete triad within stepfamilies?

Accepted Answer

An adult-coalition triad within a stepfa

Question 14

Relatively low role ambiguity has been associated with higher remarital satisfaction.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Research on communication patterns in stepfamilies reveals several different communication patterns. In which pattern does communication flow freely, involving all members of the stepfamily equally?

Accepted Answer

A)  outsider triad 
B)  linked triad 
C)  adult-coalition triad 
D)  complete triad 
A)  outsider triad 
B)  linked triad 
C)  adult-coalition triad 
D)  complete triad

Question 16

Originally, the text points out, the term stepparent applied to

Accepted Answer

A)  an acquired quasi-kin who becomes an additional parent. 
B)  a person who replaces a dead parent. 
C)  people who only assist in parenting. 
D)  childcare workers. 
A)  an acquired quasi-kin who becomes an additional parent. 
B)  a person who replaces a dead parent. 
C)  people who only assist in parenting. 
D)  childcare workers.

Question 17

__________ lower the likelihood of remarriage for both men and women.

Accepted Answer

A)  Financial burdens 
B)  Children 
C)  Past relationships 
D)  Emotional scars 
A)  Financial burdens 
B)  Children 
C)  Past relationships 
D)  Emotional scars

Question 18

There are several pathways to stepfatherhood. Which of the following is NOT one of the pathways mentioned in the text?

Accepted Answer

A)  single man 
B)  divorced and carefree 
C)  divorced and declared unfit 
D)  divorced with custody 
A)  single man 
B)  divorced and carefree 
C)  divorced and declared unfit 
D)  divorced with custody

Question 19

Remarrying women generally benefit __________ more than do remarrying men..

Accepted Answer

A)  parentally 
B)  socially 
C)  emotionally 
D)  financially 
A)  parentally 
B)  socially 
C)  emotionally 
D)  financially

Question 20

Which ethnic group has the greatest percentage of children living with their biological mother and a stepfather, at 13 %?

Accepted Answer

A)  Latinas 
B)  Native Americans 
C)  non-Hispanic white 
D)  African American 
A)  Latinas 
B)  Native Americans 
C)  non-Hispanic white 
D)  African American

Women's remarriage rate is __________ men's.

The text indicates that perhaps the most significant factor in the comparative instability of remarriages is

According to the text, about __________ of divorced individuals remarry.

How are kin networks in remarried families complex and uncharted?

The text points to various differences between stepfamilies and first marriages with children. Which of the following is NOT one of these?

"When family members are uncertain in their perception of who is in or out of the family or who is performing what roles and tasks within the family system," this is a state called __________.

The text points out that the particular challenges that characterize remarriages often begin with the

Visitation rights (and corresponding support obligation) of stepparents

Which of the following is one of the reasons offered in the text for the slight decline in remarriage rates?

Explain several reasons why stepparenting is likely to be a problem in remarriage.

Cohabiting stepfamilies are more likely to experience __________ than are remarried stepfamilies.

Children lower the likelihood of remarriage for both men and women, but the impact of children is greater on men's probability of remarriage.

What is the difference between an adult-coalition triad and a complete triad within stepfamilies?

Relatively low role ambiguity has been associated with higher remarital satisfaction.

Research on communication patterns in stepfamilies reveals several different communication patterns. In which pattern does communication flow freely, involving all members of the stepfamily equally?

Originally, the text points out, the term stepparent applied to

__________ lower the likelihood of remarriage for both men and women.

There are several pathways to stepfatherhood. Which of the following is NOT one of the pathways mentioned in the text?

Remarrying women generally benefit __________ more than do remarrying men..

Which ethnic group has the greatest percentage of children living with their biological mother and a stepfather, at 13 %?

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Exam 16: Remarriages and Stepfamilies

Women's remarriage rate is __________ men's.

The text indicates that perhaps the most significant factor in the comparative instability of remarriages is

According to the text, about __________ of divorced individuals remarry.

How are kin networks in remarried families complex and uncharted?

The text points to various differences between stepfamilies and first marriages with children. Which of the following is NOT one of these?

"When family members are uncertain in their perception of who is in or out of the family or who is performing what roles and tasks within the family system," this is a state called __________.

The text points out that the particular challenges that characterize remarriages often begin with the

Visitation rights (and corresponding support obligation) of stepparents

Which of the following is one of the reasons offered in the text for the slight decline in remarriage rates?

Explain several reasons why stepparenting is likely to be a problem in remarriage.

Cohabiting stepfamilies are more likely to experience __________ than are remarried stepfamilies.

Children lower the likelihood of remarriage for both men and women, but the impact of children is greater on men's probability of remarriage.

What is the difference between an adult-coalition triad and a complete triad within stepfamilies?

Relatively low role ambiguity has been associated with higher remarital satisfaction.

Research on communication patterns in stepfamilies reveals several different communication patterns. In which pattern does communication flow freely, involving all members of the stepfamily equally?

Originally, the text points out, the term stepparent applied to

__________ lower the likelihood of remarriage for both men and women.

There are several pathways to stepfatherhood. Which of the following is NOT one of the pathways mentioned in the text?

Remarrying women generally benefit __________ more than do remarrying men..

Which ethnic group has the greatest percentage of children living with their biological mother and a stepfather, at 13 %?

Marriage, Relationships, and Family Commitments: Making Choices in a Changing Society

Exploring Relationships and Families

American Families in Social Context

Our Gendered Identities

Our Sexual Selves

Love and Choosing a Life Partner

Marriage: From Social Institution to Private Relationship

Living Alone, Cohabiting, Same-Sex Unions, and Other Intimate Relationships

To Parent or Not to Parent

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

Divorce: Before and After

Aging Families

Topic 1: Gender Roles

Topic 2: Love and Intimacy

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