Question 1

What did Geraldo Rivera say of his five divorces?

Accepted Answer

A) "Who cares if I've been divorced five times?" 
B) "I'm embarrassed that I have been divorced five times." 
C) "It is better to be divorced five times than live in an unhappy marriage." 
D) "I should not have married any of my wives." 
A) "Who cares if I've been divorced five times?" 
B) "I'm embarrassed that I have been divorced five times." 
C) "It is better to be divorced five times than live in an unhappy marriage." 
D) "I should not have married any of my wives."

Question 2

What percent of undergraduates reported that they would divorce a spouse they no longer loved?

Accepted Answer

A) 10 percent 
B) 25 percent 
C) 48 percent 
D) 78 percent 
A) 10 percent 
B) 25 percent 
C) 48 percent 
D) 78 percent

Question 3

What percent of children will spend some time in a family arrangement other than the traditional family?

Accepted Answer

A) about 30 percent 
B) less than half 
C) more than half 
D) about 85 percent 
A) about 30 percent 
B) less than half 
C) more than half 
D) about 85 percent

Question 4

Identify and discuss macro and micro factors contributing to divorce.

Accepted Answer

Divorce is a complex issue that can be i

Question 5

Discuss how the micro factors of divorce only become factors in divorce if macro factors
are operative.

Accepted Answer

Divorce is a complex and multifaceted pr

Question 6

Nielsen (2011) studied the effect of divorce on children and concluded that:

Accepted Answer

A) both genders suffer equally in a damaged relationship with the mother 
B) a father's relationship with his son is far more damaged than with the daughter 
C) a father's relationship with his daughter is far more damaged than with the son 
D) both genders suffer equally in a damaged relationship with the father 
A) both genders suffer equally in a damaged relationship with the mother 
B) a father's relationship with his son is far more damaged than with the daughter 
C) a father's relationship with his daughter is far more damaged than with the son 
D) both genders suffer equally in a damaged relationship with the father

Question 7

What advice did people who were separated/divorced have for those who were thinking about getting divorced?

Accepted Answer

A) Wait till your children are in their 20s. 
B) Don't waste any more time; get out. 
C) Work it out/see a counselor. 
D) Have an affair rather than break up the marriage. 
A) Wait till your children are in their 20s. 
B) Don't waste any more time; get out. 
C) Work it out/see a counselor. 
D) Have an affair rather than break up the marriage.

Question 8

Discuss societal attempts to prevent divorce.

Accepted Answer

Societal attempts to prevent divorce oft

Question 9

All of the following are characteristics of divorce except:

Accepted Answer

A) marrying after age 26 
B) having little in common 
C) having divorced parents 
D) have little education 
A) marrying after age 26 
B) having little in common 
C) having divorced parents 
D) have little education

Question 10

Of those whose parents divorced before age 13 and who remarried, what percent of females who had lived with a stepparent have attempted suicide?

Accepted Answer

A) less than one percent 
B) two percent 
C) zero 
D) seven percent 
A) less than one percent 
B) two percent 
C) zero 
D) seven percent

Question 11

What percent of divorced females/divorced males remarry?

Accepted Answer

A) three fourths of females and two thirds of males 
B) two thirds of females and three fourths of males 
C) half of females and half of males 
D) half of females and three fourths of males 
A) three fourths of females and two thirds of males 
B) two thirds of females and three fourths of males 
C) half of females and half of males 
D) half of females and three fourths of males

Question 12

Which remarriages are most vulnerable to divorce?

Accepted Answer

A) those in which a woman brings a child into the new marriage 
B) those in which a man brings a child into the new marriage 
C) those in which both man and woman bring a child into the new marriage 
D) those in which neither spouse brings children into the new marriage 
A) those in which a woman brings a child into the new marriage 
B) those in which a man brings a child into the new marriage 
C) those in which both man and woman bring a child into the new marriage 
D) those in which neither spouse brings children into the new marriage

Question 13

U.S. society is permeated with the theme of divorcism, which means that:

Accepted Answer

A) the divorced are viewed as selfish and individualistic 
B) divorce is becoming more acceptable 
C) smart marriages are more acceptable 
D) divorce is viewed as a disaster 
A) the divorced are viewed as selfish and individualistic 
B) divorce is becoming more acceptable 
C) smart marriages are more acceptable 
D) divorce is viewed as a disaster

Question 14

Brad is soon to get divorced and wants to know about his chances for joint custody.What do you tell him in terms of the percent of divorced former spouses who have joint custody?

Accepted Answer

A) 3 percent 
B) 16 percent 
C) 46 percent 
D) 86 percent 
A) 3 percent 
B) 16 percent 
C) 46 percent 
D) 86 percent

Question 15

In general, children living with two biological parents when compared to children living with a single parent tend to reflect better mental health, lower drug use, later sexual behavior and better physical health.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Define and give ten specific examples of parental alienation syndrome.

Accepted Answer

Parental alienation syndrome (PAS) is a

Question 17

Discuss the stages of a stepfamily.

Accepted Answer

The stages of a stepfamily can be comple

Question 18

Which of the following is not a way in which children benefit when their parents participate in stepfamily education programs?

Accepted Answer

A) Parents have more empathy. 
B) Parents spend more family time with children. 
C) Children get away with more because their parents are more tolerant. 
D) Children have parents with better relationship skills. 
A) Parents have more empathy. 
B) Parents spend more family time with children. 
C) Children get away with more because their parents are more tolerant. 
D) Children have parents with better relationship skills.

Question 19

How many states recognize some form of no-fault divorce?

Accepted Answer

A) 13 
B) 8 
C) 24 
D) 50 
A) 13 
B) 8 
C) 24 
D) 50

Question 20

Mary is separated from her husband and wants to have a "successful divorce." This
means her attorney will get her primary custody of the children, very generous child
support, and alimony.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

What did Geraldo Rivera say of his five divorces?

What percent of undergraduates reported that they would divorce a spouse they no longer loved?

What percent of children will spend some time in a family arrangement other than the traditional family?

Identify and discuss macro and micro factors contributing to divorce.

Discuss how the micro factors of divorce only become factors in divorce if macro factors are operative.

Nielsen (2011) studied the effect of divorce on children and concluded that:

What advice did people who were separated/divorced have for those who were thinking about getting divorced?

Discuss societal attempts to prevent divorce.

All of the following are characteristics of divorce except:

Of those whose parents divorced before age 13 and who remarried, what percent of females who had lived with a stepparent have attempted suicide?

What percent of divorced females/divorced males remarry?

Which remarriages are most vulnerable to divorce?

U.S. society is permeated with the theme of divorcism, which means that:

Brad is soon to get divorced and wants to know about his chances for joint custody.What do you tell him in terms of the percent of divorced former spouses who have joint custody?

In general, children living with two biological parents when compared to children living with a single parent tend to reflect better mental health, lower drug use, later sexual behavior and better physical health.

Define and give ten specific examples of parental alienation syndrome.

Discuss the stages of a stepfamily.

Which of the following is not a way in which children benefit when their parents participate in stepfamily education programs?

How many states recognize some form of no-fault divorce?

Mary is separated from her husband and wants to have a "successful divorce." This means her attorney will get her primary custody of the children, very generous child support, and alimony.

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Love

Communication

Singlehood, Hanging Out, Hooking Up, and Cohabitation

Selecting a Partner

Marriage Relationships

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Sexuality in Relationships

Planning for Children

Parenting

Work and Family Life

Violence and Abuse in Relationships

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Exam 15: Divorce and Remarriage

What did Geraldo Rivera say of his five divorces?

What percent of undergraduates reported that they would divorce a spouse they no longer loved?

What percent of children will spend some time in a family arrangement other than the traditional family?

Identify and discuss macro and micro factors contributing to divorce.

Discuss how the micro factors of divorce only become factors in divorce if macro factors are operative.

Nielsen (2011) studied the effect of divorce on children and concluded that:

What advice did people who were separated/divorced have for those who were thinking about getting divorced?

Discuss societal attempts to prevent divorce.

All of the following are characteristics of divorce except:

Of those whose parents divorced before age 13 and who remarried, what percent of females who had lived with a stepparent have attempted suicide?

What percent of divorced females/divorced males remarry?

Which remarriages are most vulnerable to divorce?

U.S. society is permeated with the theme of divorcism, which means that:

Brad is soon to get divorced and wants to know about his chances for joint custody.What do you tell him in terms of the percent of divorced former spouses who have joint custody?

In general, children living with two biological parents when compared to children living with a single parent tend to reflect better mental health, lower drug use, later sexual behavior and better physical health.

Define and give ten specific examples of parental alienation syndrome.

Discuss the stages of a stepfamily.

Which of the following is not a way in which children benefit when their parents participate in stepfamily education programs?

How many states recognize some form of no-fault divorce?

Mary is separated from her husband and wants to have a "successful divorce." This means her attorney will get her primary custody of the children, very generous child support, and alimony.

Choices in Relationships: an Introduction

Gender

Love

Communication

Singlehood, Hanging Out, Hooking Up, and Cohabitation

Selecting a Partner

Marriage Relationships

Same-Sex Couples and Families

Sexuality in Relationships

Planning for Children

Parenting

Work and Family Life

Violence and Abuse in Relationships

Stress and Crisis in Relationships

Relationships in the Later Years

Filters