Question 1

The change in divorce laws,which allowed either spouse to file for divorce,effectively increased the power of:

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A)  women. 
B)  men. 
C)  the state. 
D)  the church. 
A)  women. 
B)  men. 
C)  the state. 
D)  the church.

Question 2

Differentiate between the refined divorce rate and the divorce-marriage ratio.

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Students' answers should indicate an und

Question 3

When discussing trends in divorce,sociologists focus primarily on heterosexual,formally married individuals because:

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A)  the outcomes are different for those who are not legally married. 
B)  sociologists do not consider nontraditional forms of family. 
C)  there is limited systematic research on other forms of family. 
D)  homosexuality is too recent to have been effectively studied. 
A)  the outcomes are different for those who are not legally married. 
B)  sociologists do not consider nontraditional forms of family. 
C)  there is limited systematic research on other forms of family. 
D)  homosexuality is too recent to have been effectively studied.

Question 4

Discuss the impact of cohabitation on a couple's risk of divorce.

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Students' answers should indicate that c

Question 5

On average,postponing marriage means couples are:

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A)  more financially secure. 
B)  less educated. 
C)  more unstable in their lives. 
D)  less emotionally developed. 
A)  more financially secure. 
B)  less educated. 
C)  more unstable in their lives. 
D)  less emotionally developed.

Question 6

One out of ________ children live in a blended family.

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A)  three 
B)  four 
C)  five 
D)  six 
A)  three 
B)  four 
C)  five 
D)  six

Question 7

The independence effect has been noted to:

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A)  increase the likelihood of employed people to leave happy marriages. 
B)  increase the likelihood of employed people to leave unhappy marriages. 
C)  increase divorce as income increases. 
D)  decrease divorce as income increases. 
A)  increase the likelihood of employed people to leave happy marriages. 
B)  increase the likelihood of employed people to leave unhappy marriages. 
C)  increase divorce as income increases. 
D)  decrease divorce as income increases.

Question 8

After "no fault" divorce laws,there was a spike in divorces,and then the rate ________.

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A)  decreased sharply 
B)  decreased slightly 
C)  increased slightly 
D)  increased sharply 
A)  decreased sharply 
B)  decreased slightly 
C)  increased slightly 
D)  increased sharply

Question 9

Approximately ________ percent of Baby Boomers had divorced by the age of 40.

Accepted Answer

A)  25 
B)  33 
C)  50 
D)  60 
A)  25 
B)  33 
C)  50 
D)  60

Question 10

Describe the income effect on divorce.

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Students should include in their answers

Question 11

________ of Americans are likely to remarry.

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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 12

When one partner loses a job,the marriage:

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A)  is often weakened, regardless of who lost their job. 
B)  is often weakened, if the woman lost her job. 
C)  is strengthened, as the couple works together to overcome difficulties. 
D)  is strengthened, if the woman stays home to help with family work. 
A)  is often weakened, regardless of who lost their job. 
B)  is often weakened, if the woman lost her job. 
C)  is strengthened, as the couple works together to overcome difficulties. 
D)  is strengthened, if the woman stays home to help with family work.

Question 13

Consider times when divorce may be positive for children.

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Students should answer along t

Question 14

Prior to the 1970s and "no fault" divorce laws,the divorce rate was:

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A)  extremely low. 
B)  stagnant. 
C)  increasing. 
D)  steadily increasing. 
A)  extremely low. 
B)  stagnant. 
C)  increasing. 
D)  steadily increasing.

Question 15

Christina's parents divorced when she was 12.According to statistics,how does this affect the likelihood that she will divorce?

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A)  She is less likely than average to divorce. 
B)  She is equally likely than average to divorce. 
C)  She is more likely than average to divorce. 
D)  Neither more nor less. 
A)  She is less likely than average to divorce. 
B)  She is equally likely than average to divorce. 
C)  She is more likely than average to divorce. 
D)  Neither more nor less.

Question 16

After a divorce,women's income,on average:

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A)  increases. 
B)  decreases. 
C)  is supplemented by child support. 
D)  is unaffected by divorce. 
A)  increases. 
B)  decreases. 
C)  is supplemented by child support. 
D)  is unaffected by divorce.

Question 17

Summarize the positive and negative outcomes of divorce for partners.

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Students' answers may include increased

Question 18

Which of the following characteristics DECREASES a couple's chance of divorce?

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A)  arguing about household chores 
B)  discussing their marital unhappiness with friends 
C)  spending time alone together 
D)  avoiding having sex 
A)  arguing about household chores 
B)  discussing their marital unhappiness with friends 
C)  spending time alone together 
D)  avoiding having sex

Question 19

Divorce is LEAST common among people with which of the following levels of education?

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A)  less than high school 
B)  high school 
C)  some college 
D)  college or advanced degrees 
A)  less than high school 
B)  high school 
C)  some college 
D)  college or advanced degrees

Question 20

With regard to initiating divorce proceedings:

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A)  men and women are equally likely to file. 
B)  women are more likely to file. 
C)  men are more likely to file. 
D)  parents are more likely to file than nonparents, regardless of gender. 
A)  men and women are equally likely to file. 
B)  women are more likely to file. 
C)  men are more likely to file. 
D)  parents are more likely to file than nonparents, regardless of gender.

The change in divorce laws,which allowed either spouse to file for divorce,effectively increased the power of:

Differentiate between the refined divorce rate and the divorce-marriage ratio.

When discussing trends in divorce,sociologists focus primarily on heterosexual,formally married individuals because:

Discuss the impact of cohabitation on a couple's risk of divorce.

On average,postponing marriage means couples are:

One out of ________ children live in a blended family.

The independence effect has been noted to:

After "no fault" divorce laws,there was a spike in divorces,and then the rate ________.

Approximately ________ percent of Baby Boomers had divorced by the age of 40.

Describe the income effect on divorce.

________ of Americans are likely to remarry.

When one partner loses a job,the marriage:

Consider times when divorce may be positive for children.

Prior to the 1970s and "no fault" divorce laws,the divorce rate was:

Christina's parents divorced when she was 12.According to statistics,how does this affect the likelihood that she will divorce?

After a divorce,women's income,on average:

Summarize the positive and negative outcomes of divorce for partners.

Which of the following characteristics DECREASES a couple's chance of divorce?

Divorce is LEAST common among people with which of the following levels of education?

With regard to initiating divorce proceedings:

A Sociology of the Family

The Family in History

Race,Ethnicity,and Immigration

Families and Social Class

Gender

Sexuality

Love and Romantic Relationships

Marriage and Cohabitation

Families and Children

Work and Families

Family Violence and Abuse

The Future of the Family

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Exam 10: Divorce,Remarriage,and Blended Families

The change in divorce laws,which allowed either spouse to file for divorce,effectively increased the power of:

Differentiate between the refined divorce rate and the divorce-marriage ratio.

When discussing trends in divorce,sociologists focus primarily on heterosexual,formally married individuals because:

Discuss the impact of cohabitation on a couple's risk of divorce.

On average,postponing marriage means couples are:

One out of ________ children live in a blended family.

The independence effect has been noted to:

After "no fault" divorce laws,there was a spike in divorces,and then the rate ________.

Approximately ________ percent of Baby Boomers had divorced by the age of 40.

Describe the income effect on divorce.

________ of Americans are likely to remarry.

When one partner loses a job,the marriage:

Consider times when divorce may be positive for children.

Prior to the 1970s and "no fault" divorce laws,the divorce rate was:

Christina's parents divorced when she was 12.According to statistics,how does this affect the likelihood that she will divorce?

After a divorce,women's income,on average:

Summarize the positive and negative outcomes of divorce for partners.

Which of the following characteristics DECREASES a couple's chance of divorce?

Divorce is LEAST common among people with which of the following levels of education?

With regard to initiating divorce proceedings:

A Sociology of the Family

The Family in History

Race,Ethnicity,and Immigration

Families and Social Class

Gender

Sexuality

Love and Romantic Relationships

Marriage and Cohabitation

Families and Children

Work and Families

Family Violence and Abuse

The Future of the Family

Filters