Question 1

When dividing assets and debt, there are a number of types of property to be negotiated. "Intangible" property refers to _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  those assets owned by both spouses or acquired jointly during the marriage 
B)  those assets owned individually, such as a piece of heirloom jewelry owned by one of the spouses 
C)  homes, cars, furniture, jewelry, and pets 
D)  property or assets that may not have a market value, but has inherent value, such as retirement benefits, bank certificates, or stocks 
A)  those assets owned by both spouses or acquired jointly during the marriage 
B)  those assets owned individually, such as a piece of heirloom jewelry owned by one of the spouses 
C)  homes, cars, furniture, jewelry, and pets 
D)  property or assets that may not have a market value, but has inherent value, such as retirement benefits, bank certificates, or stocks

Question 2

The socialization hypothesis further explains the inter-generational transmission of divorce by putting forward the notion that _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  our culture has too greatly affected the marital expectations of children of divorce 
B)  because interaction with biological parents is stressed and compounded their lack of parental involvement predisposes them to divorce 
C)  relational stress is genetically correlated 
D)  because children of divorce have less experience with successful marital role models their inability to adequately cope with the difficulties of marital living puts them at greater risk for divorce 
A)  our culture has too greatly affected the marital expectations of children of divorce 
B)  because interaction with biological parents is stressed and compounded their lack of parental involvement predisposes them to divorce 
C)  relational stress is genetically correlated 
D)  because children of divorce have less experience with successful marital role models their inability to adequately cope with the difficulties of marital living puts them at greater risk for divorce

Question 3

Ahrons states, "These first three turbulent transitions-the decision, the announcement, the separation-form the core of the ________ divorce".

Accepted Answer

A)  emotional 
B)  legal 
C)  spiritual 
D)  physical 
A)  emotional 
B)  legal 
C)  spiritual 
D)  physical

Question 4

This term refers to socially sanctioned methods that legally terminate the marriage.

Accepted Answer

A)  marriage-death 
B)  covenant 
C)  separation 
D)  divorce 
A)  marriage-death 
B)  covenant 
C)  separation 
D)  divorce

Question 5

When dividing assets and debt, there are a number of types of property to be negotiated. "Tangible" property refers to _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  those assets owned by both spouses or acquired jointly during the marriage 
B)  those assets owned individually, such as a piece of heirloom jewelry owned by one of the spouses 
C)  homes, cars, furniture, jewelry, and pets 
D)  property or assets that may not have a market value, but has inherent value, such as retirement benefits, bank certificates, or stocks 
A)  those assets owned by both spouses or acquired jointly during the marriage 
B)  those assets owned individually, such as a piece of heirloom jewelry owned by one of the spouses 
C)  homes, cars, furniture, jewelry, and pets 
D)  property or assets that may not have a market value, but has inherent value, such as retirement benefits, bank certificates, or stocks

Question 6

"Custody" refers to

Accepted Answer

A)  the biological claim to parenthood. 
B)  who is responsible for child support payments. 
C)  who is responsible for the children's financial, physical, and emotional well-being. 
D)  who is responsible for the divorce. 
A)  the biological claim to parenthood. 
B)  who is responsible for child support payments. 
C)  who is responsible for the children's financial, physical, and emotional well-being. 
D)  who is responsible for the divorce.

Question 7

What are the costs of divorce?

Accepted Answer

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Question 8

This is a divorce in which neither spouse blames the other for the breakdown of the marriage.

Accepted Answer

A)  blameless divorce 
B)  no-fault divorce 
C)  equal-fault divorce 
D)  equitable divorce 
A)  blameless divorce 
B)  no-fault divorce 
C)  equal-fault divorce 
D)  equitable divorce

Question 9

The age of the partners when they marry has been found to be a strong predictor of divorce.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

To estranged couples, "separation" means _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  a "cooling off" period 
B)  a temporary marital hiatus 
C)  a precursor to divorce papers 
D)  any of the above 
A)  a "cooling off" period 
B)  a temporary marital hiatus 
C)  a precursor to divorce papers 
D)  any of the above

Question 11

How does age correlate with divorce?

Accepted Answer

Women who marry before they are 20 years

Question 12

According to Duck, the second phase of relationship deterioration is the ________, which refers to the point at which couples begin to focus on those aspects of the relationship with which they are dissatisfied or disappointed; however, these feelings of distress are rarely mutual.

Accepted Answer

A)  social phase 
B)  grave dressing 
C)  dyadic breakdown phase 
D)  intrapsychic phase 
A)  social phase 
B)  grave dressing 
C)  dyadic breakdown phase 
D)  intrapsychic phase

Question 13

What is a "bird's nest" custody arrangement?

Accepted Answer

This is an alternative to some of the mo

Question 14

What are "rehabilitative" alimony payments?

Accepted Answer

Rehabilitative alimo

Question 15

How has individualism, particularly in the West, affected marriage and divorce?

Accepted Answer

Western cultures have become increasingl

Question 16

In the United States, family law _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  helps single mothers procure affordable housing 
B)  provides nutritional assistance for mothers and children 
C)  ensures tax breaks for family advocacy groups 
D)  establishes policies and regulations to ensure that married or divorced couples fulfill their obligations to each other and to their children 
A)  helps single mothers procure affordable housing 
B)  provides nutritional assistance for mothers and children 
C)  ensures tax breaks for family advocacy groups 
D)  establishes policies and regulations to ensure that married or divorced couples fulfill their obligations to each other and to their children

Question 17

During this first phase of decline (in Duck's model of intimacy decline), couples cannot identify precisely what is wrong with the relationship, yet they begin to sense that something is wrong.

Accepted Answer

A)  dyadic breakdown phase 
B)  intrapsychic phase 
C)  dyadic phase 
D)  social phase 
A)  dyadic breakdown phase 
B)  intrapsychic phase 
C)  dyadic phase 
D)  social phase

Question 18

According to Ahrons, the phase in which the spouses begin to openly share with others the problems in their marriage and the possibility that it may come to an end is referred to as _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  family self-disclosure 
B)  family metacognition 
C)  couple cognition 
D)  closure 
A)  family self-disclosure 
B)  family metacognition 
C)  couple cognition 
D)  closure

Question 19

In most cases, divorce involves a series of gradual transitions to marital end.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Since the desacralization of marriage, divorce rates have increased and remain relatively high.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

When dividing assets and debt, there are a number of types of property to be negotiated. "Intangible" property refers to _____.

The socialization hypothesis further explains the inter-generational transmission of divorce by putting forward the notion that _____.

Ahrons states, "These first three turbulent transitions-the decision, the announcement, the separation-form the core of the ________ divorce".

This term refers to socially sanctioned methods that legally terminate the marriage.

When dividing assets and debt, there are a number of types of property to be negotiated. "Tangible" property refers to _____.

"Custody" refers to

What are the costs of divorce?

This is a divorce in which neither spouse blames the other for the breakdown of the marriage.

The age of the partners when they marry has been found to be a strong predictor of divorce.

To estranged couples, "separation" means _____.

How does age correlate with divorce?

According to Duck, the second phase of relationship deterioration is the ________, which refers to the point at which couples begin to focus on those aspects of the relationship with which they are dissatisfied or disappointed; however, these feelings of distress are rarely mutual.

What is a "bird's nest" custody arrangement?

What are "rehabilitative" alimony payments?

How has individualism, particularly in the West, affected marriage and divorce?

In the United States, family law _____.

During this first phase of decline (in Duck's model of intimacy decline), couples cannot identify precisely what is wrong with the relationship, yet they begin to sense that something is wrong.

According to Ahrons, the phase in which the spouses begin to openly share with others the problems in their marriage and the possibility that it may come to an end is referred to as _____.

In most cases, divorce involves a series of gradual transitions to marital end.

Since the desacralization of marriage, divorce rates have increased and remain relatively high.

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Exam 13: Uncoupling: Relationship Deterioration and Divorce

When dividing assets and debt, there are a number of types of property to be negotiated. "Intangible" property refers to _____.

The socialization hypothesis further explains the inter-generational transmission of divorce by putting forward the notion that _____.

Ahrons states, "These first three turbulent transitions-the decision, the announcement, the separation-form the core of the ________ divorce".

This term refers to socially sanctioned methods that legally terminate the marriage.

When dividing assets and debt, there are a number of types of property to be negotiated. "Tangible" property refers to _____.

"Custody" refers to

What are the costs of divorce?

This is a divorce in which neither spouse blames the other for the breakdown of the marriage.

The age of the partners when they marry has been found to be a strong predictor of divorce.

To estranged couples, "separation" means _____.

How does age correlate with divorce?

According to Duck, the second phase of relationship deterioration is the ________, which refers to the point at which couples begin to focus on those aspects of the relationship with which they are dissatisfied or disappointed; however, these feelings of distress are rarely mutual.

What is a "bird's nest" custody arrangement?

What are "rehabilitative" alimony payments?

How has individualism, particularly in the West, affected marriage and divorce?

In the United States, family law _____.

During this first phase of decline (in Duck's model of intimacy decline), couples cannot identify precisely what is wrong with the relationship, yet they begin to sense that something is wrong.

According to Ahrons, the phase in which the spouses begin to openly share with others the problems in their marriage and the possibility that it may come to an end is referred to as _____.

In most cases, divorce involves a series of gradual transitions to marital end.

Since the desacralization of marriage, divorce rates have increased and remain relatively high.

Family Life Now

Understanding Families Through Research and Theory

Family Communication, Conflict, and Forgiveness

Gender in Todays Society

Intimacy: Developing and Experiencing Affectionate Bonds

Love and Loving

The Path to Commitment: Attraction, Dating, Partnering, and Cohabitation

Coupling: From Singlehood to Marriage

You, Sex, and Your Sexuality

Becoming Parents: Choices and Challenges

Parenting Life Now

Family Life and Work: a Balancing Act

Rebuilding: Family Life Following Divorce

Family Change: Stress, Crisis, and Transition

Family Life and Aging

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