Question 1

Stepfamilies with adolescent members experience a number of strains.Which of the following is NOT one of them?

Accepted Answer

A)  conflict between forming attachments and the need to separate 
B)  a confused relationship of the family to school and church 
C)  teenagers' skill at manipulating parents 
D)  problems caused in family relationships by adolescent sexuality 
A)  conflict between forming attachments and the need to separate 
B)  a confused relationship of the family to school and church 
C)  teenagers' skill at manipulating parents 
D)  problems caused in family relationships by adolescent sexuality

Question 2

Some of the problems in stepfamily relationships arise from ____________________ and unrealistic expectations,which place unnecessary burdens on its members.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Some of the problems in stepfamily relationships...

Question 3

Myths about stepfamilies may interfere with the development of healthy relationships.Describe common myths and explain why they are harmful.

Accepted Answer

Common myths about stepfamilies include

Question 4

Which of the following factors makes it difficult for children to understand stepfamily relationships?

Accepted Answer

A)  Most stepfamilies are formed after one parent dies and the other remarries. 
B)  There is a lack of appropriate terms to describe these relationships. 
C)  Most children in stepfamilies are too young to understand complex relationships. 
D)  Boundaries between households are too permeable and lack structure. 
A)  Most stepfamilies are formed after one parent dies and the other remarries. 
B)  There is a lack of appropriate terms to describe these relationships. 
C)  Most children in stepfamilies are too young to understand complex relationships. 
D)  Boundaries between households are too permeable and lack structure.

Question 5

How do traditional gender roles work against stepfamilies?

Accepted Answer

Traditional gender roles can work agains

Question 6

What does a remarried couple need to do in addition to tasks faced by first-marriage families?

Accepted Answer

A)  be more romantic so as to avoid conflict 
B)  keep relationships with their children and ex-spouse the same 
C)  cut off contact with former in-laws 
D)  adjust the relationship with their children and ex-spouse 
A)  be more romantic so as to avoid conflict 
B)  keep relationships with their children and ex-spouse the same 
C)  cut off contact with former in-laws 
D)  adjust the relationship with their children and ex-spouse

Question 7

Why is the stepfamily sometimes called an "incomplete institution"?

Accepted Answer

A)  It does not come with ready-made roles and norms. 
B)  Not all the children live full-time in the household. 
C)  A stepparent is not considered to be a real parent. 
D)  There is duplication of roles and functions. 
A)  It does not come with ready-made roles and norms. 
B)  Not all the children live full-time in the household. 
C)  A stepparent is not considered to be a real parent. 
D)  There is duplication of roles and functions.

Question 8

Another name for a remarriage family or stepfamily is a(n)____________________ family.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Another name for a remarriage family or...

Question 9

According to the text,what is one positive aspect of stepsibling relationships?

Accepted Answer

A)  romantic attachments that develop among stepsiblings 
B)  the importance of learning to share possessions and space 
C)  the ability to reduce conflict by gaining new roles 
D)  the emotional support they can provide each other 
A)  romantic attachments that develop among stepsiblings 
B)  the importance of learning to share possessions and space 
C)  the ability to reduce conflict by gaining new roles 
D)  the emotional support they can provide each other

Question 10

____________________ parents are seen as a source of pleasure,but may be cut off from the mainstream of daily living.

Accepted Answer

Nonresiden

Question 11

According to the text,what do children expect when they experience conflicts with stepsiblings?

Accepted Answer

A)  to have their biological parent to side with them 
B)  to have family "rules" to draw upon when making decisions 
C)  to have different attitudes about each other's property 
D)  to have their parents mediate in major arguments 
A)  to have their biological parent to side with them 
B)  to have family "rules" to draw upon when making decisions 
C)  to have different attitudes about each other's property 
D)  to have their parents mediate in major arguments

Question 12

According to the text,following their child's divorce,when are grandparents LEAST likely to lose contact with grandchildren?

Accepted Answer

A)  if they have mixed into their son's marital disputes 
B)  if their daughter has primary custody of her children 
C)  if their ex-daughter-in-law has custody of the children 
D)  if they threaten to take the custodial parent to court 
A)  if they have mixed into their son's marital disputes 
B)  if their daughter has primary custody of her children 
C)  if their ex-daughter-in-law has custody of the children 
D)  if they threaten to take the custodial parent to court

Question 13

According to the text,how does the stepparent often act in successful reconstituted families?

Accepted Answer

A)  as a stern disciplinarian to the children 
B)  as an adult friend to the children 
C)  as a substitute parent to the children 
D)  as a source of treats to the children 
A)  as a stern disciplinarian to the children 
B)  as an adult friend to the children 
C)  as a substitute parent to the children 
D)  as a source of treats to the children

Question 14

Give four factors that may lead to conflict between stepsiblings.

Accepted Answer

Conflict between stepsiblings can arise

Question 15

Explain why remarriage families often face more problems than first-marriage families.Use examples to illustrate your points.

Accepted Answer

Remarriage families often face more prob

Question 16

In remarriage families,the stepmother-____________________ relationship usually suffers the most problems.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In remarriage families,the stepmother-____________________ relationship usually suffers...

Question 17

According to the text,which of the following is LEAST likely to account for difficulties stepchildren experience?

Accepted Answer

A)  Stepchildren have undergone several family transitions. 
B)  Stepparents use an authoritative parenting style. 
C)  Stepfathers show less affection and supervise children less. 
D)  The problems may reach back before the formation of a stepfamily. 
A)  Stepchildren have undergone several family transitions. 
B)  Stepparents use an authoritative parenting style. 
C)  Stepfathers show less affection and supervise children less. 
D)  The problems may reach back before the formation of a stepfamily.

Question 18

According to the text,how has the likelihood of two sibling groups being combined in one household changed?

Accepted Answer

A)  It has decreased because the trend is toward giving mothers custody. 
B)  It has decreased because it is not in the best interests of the children. 
C)  It has increased because more fathers are being given custody. 
D)  It has increased because families have been getting larger. 
A)  It has decreased because the trend is toward giving mothers custody. 
B)  It has decreased because it is not in the best interests of the children. 
C)  It has increased because more fathers are being given custody. 
D)  It has increased because families have been getting larger.

Question 19

What changes have occurred following World War II in remarriage patterns?

Accepted Answer

Following World War II, remarriage patte

Question 20

According to the text,what is one of the main difficulties in remarriage families?

Accepted Answer

A)  There are too many candidates for available family roles. 
B)  The stepmother role is too rigid for most families. 
C)  There is insufficient role strain for a healthy family. 
D)  There is not enough role flexibility. 
A)  There are too many candidates for available family roles. 
B)  The stepmother role is too rigid for most families. 
C)  There is insufficient role strain for a healthy family. 
D)  There is not enough role flexibility.

Stepfamilies with adolescent members experience a number of strains.Which of the following is NOT one of them?

Some of the problems in stepfamily relationships arise from ____________________ and unrealistic expectations,which place unnecessary burdens on its members.

Myths about stepfamilies may interfere with the development of healthy relationships.Describe common myths and explain why they are harmful.

Which of the following factors makes it difficult for children to understand stepfamily relationships?

How do traditional gender roles work against stepfamilies?

What does a remarried couple need to do in addition to tasks faced by first-marriage families?

Why is the stepfamily sometimes called an "incomplete institution"?

Another name for a remarriage family or stepfamily is a(n)____________________ family.

According to the text,what is one positive aspect of stepsibling relationships?

____________________ parents are seen as a source of pleasure,but may be cut off from the mainstream of daily living.

According to the text,what do children expect when they experience conflicts with stepsiblings?

According to the text,following their child's divorce,when are grandparents LEAST likely to lose contact with grandchildren?

According to the text,how does the stepparent often act in successful reconstituted families?

Give four factors that may lead to conflict between stepsiblings.

Explain why remarriage families often face more problems than first-marriage families.Use examples to illustrate your points.

In remarriage families,the stepmother-____________________ relationship usually suffers the most problems.

According to the text,which of the following is LEAST likely to account for difficulties stepchildren experience?

According to the text,how has the likelihood of two sibling groups being combined in one household changed?

What changes have occurred following World War II in remarriage patterns?

According to the text,what is one of the main difficulties in remarriage families?

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Exam 11: The Second Time Around

Stepfamilies with adolescent members experience a number of strains.Which of the following is NOT one of them?

Some of the problems in stepfamily relationships arise from ____________________ and unrealistic expectations,which place unnecessary burdens on its members.

Myths about stepfamilies may interfere with the development of healthy relationships.Describe common myths and explain why they are harmful.

Which of the following factors makes it difficult for children to understand stepfamily relationships?

How do traditional gender roles work against stepfamilies?

What does a remarried couple need to do in addition to tasks faced by first-marriage families?

Why is the stepfamily sometimes called an "incomplete institution"?

Another name for a remarriage family or stepfamily is a(n)____________________ family.

According to the text,what is one positive aspect of stepsibling relationships?

____________________ parents are seen as a source of pleasure,but may be cut off from the mainstream of daily living.

According to the text,what do children expect when they experience conflicts with stepsiblings?

According to the text,following their child's divorce,when are grandparents LEAST likely to lose contact with grandchildren?

According to the text,how does the stepparent often act in successful reconstituted families?

Give four factors that may lead to conflict between stepsiblings.

Explain why remarriage families often face more problems than first-marriage families.Use examples to illustrate your points.

In remarriage families,the stepmother-____________________ relationship usually suffers the most problems.

According to the text,which of the following is LEAST likely to account for difficulties stepchildren experience?

According to the text,how has the likelihood of two sibling groups being combined in one household changed?

What changes have occurred following World War II in remarriage patterns?

According to the text,what is one of the main difficulties in remarriage families?

What Is a Family

Being Different

Getting Together

Wedding Bells and After

Children Yes or No

Bringing up Baby

The Middle Years and the Not-So-Empty Nest

Grey Power and the Sunset Years

The Lone-Parent Familythe Future Majority

Coming Apartthe Divorce Experience

The Family and the World of Work

The Family Beleaguered When Problems Come

Home Dangerous Home: Abuse and Violence in the Family

Poverty and the Family

The Crystal Ballpredicting the Future of the Family

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