Question 1

The U.S. and Russia have the highest divorce rates in the world.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Divorce is discussed so often because the divorce rate has been rising over the last 15 years.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

The four (4)macro-level factors that may affect divorce rates in the U.S. are ________.

Accepted Answer

(1)changes in divorce laws; (2

Question 4

After a divorce, women's standard of living ________, and men's standard of living ________.

Accepted Answer

A) drops dramatically; remains the same 
B) drops slightly; drops slightly 
C) rises; rises 
D) drops dramatically; drops slightly 
E) rises; drops 
A) drops dramatically; remains the same 
B) drops slightly; drops slightly 
C) rises; rises 
D) drops dramatically; drops slightly 
E) rises; drops

Question 5

At what point(s)in U.S. history since 1940 has the divorce rate risen?

Accepted Answer

A) 1945-1950; 1990-today 
B) 1970-1980; 1990-today 
C) 1940-1945; 1960-1980 
D) 1980-today 
E) 1940-1945; 1985-today 
A) 1945-1950; 1990-today 
B) 1970-1980; 1990-today 
C) 1940-1945; 1960-1980 
D) 1980-today 
E) 1940-1945; 1985-today

Question 6

Write an essay about repartnering and remarriage. Be sure to discuss sex differences and explain the reasons for these differences.

Accepted Answer

Repartnering and remarriage are common o

Question 7

Children whose parents have divorced are more likely to drop out of school and experience more behavioral problems than do children whose parents have not divorced.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

There are several explanations for the added risk of children in stepfamilies, according to the text. Which is NOT one of them?

Accepted Answer

A) stressful transitions 
B) economic deprivation 
C) more limited social capital 
D) parents' investment in new relationship rather than their children 
E) children being teased and bullied at school 
A) stressful transitions 
B) economic deprivation 
C) more limited social capital 
D) parents' investment in new relationship rather than their children 
E) children being teased and bullied at school

Question 9

You heard a rumor that there are 3.4 divorces for every 1,000 Americans. This statistic is the refined divorce rate.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Divorce is related to several cultural factors. Which is NOT one of them?

Accepted Answer

A) the level of socioeconomic development 
B) the dominant religion 
C) the level of patriarchy in society 
D) the sex ratio in the population 
E) women's status 
A) the level of socioeconomic development 
B) the dominant religion 
C) the level of patriarchy in society 
D) the sex ratio in the population 
E) women's status

Question 11

The crude divorce rate is about:

Accepted Answer

A) 3)4 per 1,000 people 
B) 8)9 per 1,000 married women 
C) 13.1 per 1,000 married men 
D) 500 per 1,000 women 
E) 500 per 1,000 people 
A) 3)4 per 1,000 people 
B) 8)9 per 1,000 married women 
C) 13.1 per 1,000 married men 
D) 500 per 1,000 women 
E) 500 per 1,000 people

Question 12

About 17 percent of families and courts are deciding on joint physical custody for children, meaning ________.

Accepted Answer

children spend an eq

Question 13

Lee has legal custody of her son after her divorce. Legal custody refers to:

Accepted Answer

A) where the child/children reside 
B) who has the legal authority to make important decisions concerning the child/children 
C) who is at fault for the divorce 
D) sharing legal rights 
E) stepfamily living arrangements 
A) where the child/children reside 
B) who has the legal authority to make important decisions concerning the child/children 
C) who is at fault for the divorce 
D) sharing legal rights 
E) stepfamily living arrangements

Question 14

How common are stepfamilies? What are the challenges that stepfamilies face? Be sure to discuss how children fare and why.

Accepted Answer

Stepfamilies are actually quite common i

Question 15

Crude and refined divorce rates are cross-sectional, which means ________.

Accepted Answer

that they

Question 16

Stepfamilies have been called a "normless norm," meaning ________.

Accepted Answer

they are very common, yet the

Question 17

If many Americans believe that society would be better off if divorce were harder to get, what laws, policies, or suggestions do they have to reduce divorce?

Accepted Answer

(1)require premarital counseli

Question 18

You are writing a term paper about the consequences of divorce for children. You know that during the initial crisis period, children faced many situations with which they must learn to cope. Which is NOT one of these?

Accepted Answer

A) handling parental conflict 
B) weakened parental bonds 
C) conflict with grandparents 
D) coping with a reduced standard of living 
E) adjusting to many transitions 
A) handling parental conflict 
B) weakened parental bonds 
C) conflict with grandparents 
D) coping with a reduced standard of living 
E) adjusting to many transitions

Question 19

List the stations of divorce.

Accepted Answer

(1)emotional; (2)leg

Question 20

One of the major difficulties for children after a divorce is the transitions they experience.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

The U.S. and Russia have the highest divorce rates in the world.

Divorce is discussed so often because the divorce rate has been rising over the last 15 years.

The four (4)macro-level factors that may affect divorce rates in the U.S. are ________.

After a divorce, women's standard of living , and men's standard of living .

At what point(s)in U.S. history since 1940 has the divorce rate risen?

Write an essay about repartnering and remarriage. Be sure to discuss sex differences and explain the reasons for these differences.

Children whose parents have divorced are more likely to drop out of school and experience more behavioral problems than do children whose parents have not divorced.

There are several explanations for the added risk of children in stepfamilies, according to the text. Which is NOT one of them?

You heard a rumor that there are 3.4 divorces for every 1,000 Americans. This statistic is the refined divorce rate.

Divorce is related to several cultural factors. Which is NOT one of them?

The crude divorce rate is about:

About 17 percent of families and courts are deciding on joint physical custody for children, meaning ________.

Lee has legal custody of her son after her divorce. Legal custody refers to:

How common are stepfamilies? What are the challenges that stepfamilies face? Be sure to discuss how children fare and why.

Crude and refined divorce rates are cross-sectional, which means ________.

Stepfamilies have been called a "normless norm," meaning ________.

If many Americans believe that society would be better off if divorce were harder to get, what laws, policies, or suggestions do they have to reduce divorce?

You are writing a term paper about the consequences of divorce for children. You know that during the initial crisis period, children faced many situations with which they must learn to cope. Which is NOT one of these?

List the stations of divorce.

One of the major difficulties for children after a divorce is the transitions they experience.

Families and the Sociological Imagination

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Families Throughout History

Sex, Gender, and Families

Social Stratification, Social Class, and Families

Race, Ethnicity, and Families

Courtship, Intimacy, and Partnering

Marriage: a Personal Relationship and Social Institution

Becoming a Parent

Raising Children

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Aging Families

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Summing It Up: Families and the Sociological Imagination

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Exam 14: Divorce and Repartnering

The U.S. and Russia have the highest divorce rates in the world.

Divorce is discussed so often because the divorce rate has been rising over the last 15 years.

The four (4)macro-level factors that may affect divorce rates in the U.S. are ________.

After a divorce, women's standard of living ________, and men's standard of living ________.

At what point(s)in U.S. history since 1940 has the divorce rate risen?

Write an essay about repartnering and remarriage. Be sure to discuss sex differences and explain the reasons for these differences.

Children whose parents have divorced are more likely to drop out of school and experience more behavioral problems than do children whose parents have not divorced.

There are several explanations for the added risk of children in stepfamilies, according to the text. Which is NOT one of them?

You heard a rumor that there are 3.4 divorces for every 1,000 Americans. This statistic is the refined divorce rate.

Divorce is related to several cultural factors. Which is NOT one of them?

The crude divorce rate is about:

About 17 percent of families and courts are deciding on joint physical custody for children, meaning ________.

Lee has legal custody of her son after her divorce. Legal custody refers to:

How common are stepfamilies? What are the challenges that stepfamilies face? Be sure to discuss how children fare and why.

Crude and refined divorce rates are cross-sectional, which means ________.

Stepfamilies have been called a "normless norm," meaning ________.

If many Americans believe that society would be better off if divorce were harder to get, what laws, policies, or suggestions do they have to reduce divorce?

You are writing a term paper about the consequences of divorce for children. You know that during the initial crisis period, children faced many situations with which they must learn to cope. Which is NOT one of these?

List the stations of divorce.

One of the major difficulties for children after a divorce is the transitions they experience.

Families and the Sociological Imagination

Families Throughout the World: Marriage, Family, and Kinship

Families Throughout History

Sex, Gender, and Families

Social Stratification, Social Class, and Families

Race, Ethnicity, and Families

Courtship, Intimacy, and Partnering

Marriage: a Personal Relationship and Social Institution

Becoming a Parent

Raising Children

Families and the Work They Do

Aging Families

Violence and Abuse

Summing It Up: Families and the Sociological Imagination

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After a divorce, women's standard of living , and men's standard of living .