Question 1

How does family name differ between a typical stepfamily and a typical nuclear family?

Accepted Answer

In a typical stepfamily, re-wedded bio-mom's names may differ from their kids' names; without adoption, stepsiblings have different last names. In the typical nuclear family, adults and kids usually have the same last name. There is less chance of identity and loyalty confusions.

Question 2

Regardless of the custodial arrangements, the parents' post-divorce relationship greatly influences how they fulfill their parental functions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 3

"Men are the Big Winners in divorce." Is this true? Explain.

Accepted Answer

Not necessarily. Researchers assert that while women experience greater economic losses following divorce, overall they do better emotionally following divorce than do men. Even though women frequently fall into poverty following divorce, the researchers found that this trend is changing as women become better educated, and as federal and state agencies become stricter about enforcing child support payments.

Question 4

What is one thing that every stepfamily has in common?

Accepted Answer

A)  They all come from lower to middle class situations. 
B)  They have all experienced divorce. 
C)  They have all faced loss. 
D)  They have all faced domestic violence. 
A)  They all come from lower to middle class situations. 
B)  They have all experienced divorce. 
C)  They have all faced loss. 
D)  They have all faced domestic violence.

Question 5

These parents feel that being cooperative is more important to the well being of their children than winning individual battles.

Accepted Answer

A)  perfect pals 
B)  angry associates 
C)  cooperative colleagues 
D)  sharing parents 
A)  perfect pals 
B)  angry associates 
C)  cooperative colleagues 
D)  sharing parents

Question 6

Post-divorce effects on children and adolescents can be broken down into three areas. What are they?

Accepted Answer

1. acting out
2. emo

Question 7

How do children of divorce and separation fare in the classroom?

Accepted Answer

In general, children who experience thei

Question 8

Children from single-parent homes _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  are twice as likely to repeat a grade in school 
B)  are at much greater risk of being unemployed 
C)  are twice as likely to become teenage parents 
D)  all of the above are true 
A)  are twice as likely to repeat a grade in school 
B)  are at much greater risk of being unemployed 
C)  are twice as likely to become teenage parents 
D)  all of the above are true

Question 9

________ refers to instances when either one or both of the spouses have been previously married.

Accepted Answer

A)  Stepmarriage 
B)  After-marriage 
C)  Remarriage 
D)  Post-marriage 
A)  Stepmarriage 
B)  After-marriage 
C)  Remarriage 
D)  Post-marriage

Question 10

In this type of stepfamily, both partners have children from previous relationships or marriage, although the children may reside in different households.

Accepted Answer

A)  biological father/stepmother 
B)  joint biological-stepfamily 
C)  biological mother/stepfather 
D)  complex stepfamily 
A)  biological father/stepmother 
B)  joint biological-stepfamily 
C)  biological mother/stepfather 
D)  complex stepfamily

Question 11

When one or both of the married partners bring children from a previous relationship into the new marital relationship, the newly merged family is referred to as a _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  stepfamily 
B)  postfamily 
C)  blended family 
D)  both A and C 
A)  stepfamily 
B)  postfamily 
C)  blended family 
D)  both A and C

Question 12

Cries of, "You're not my real mom," or "I don't have to listen to you, you're not my dad!" are indicative of what type of stepfamily stressor?

Accepted Answer

A)  financial difficulties 
B)  adjusting to new parenting roles 
C)  grieving past losses 
D)  establishing discipline 
A)  financial difficulties 
B)  adjusting to new parenting roles 
C)  grieving past losses 
D)  establishing discipline

Question 13

After a divorce, mothers are more likely to forgive than fathers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

In this family form, the household comprises the father's biological children and his stepchildren (the children of the stepmother).

Accepted Answer

A)  biological father/stepmother 
B)  joint biological-stepfamily 
C)  biological mother/stepfather 
D)  complex stepfamily 
A)  biological father/stepmother 
B)  joint biological-stepfamily 
C)  biological mother/stepfather 
D)  complex stepfamily

Question 15

What are the five former-spouse relationship styles as characterized by the text?

Accepted Answer

perfect pals
coopera

Question 16

The term ________ refers to the separate, distinct households that form after marital separation or divorce.

Accepted Answer

A)  binuclear family 
B)  bipolar family 
C)  nuclear family 
D)  dual family 
A)  binuclear family 
B)  bipolar family 
C)  nuclear family 
D)  dual family

Question 17

Immediately inheriting new children with distinct behaviors and differences in needs poses many issues, not least of which is learning how to share parenting responsibilities. This is an example of what kind of step-family stressor?

Accepted Answer

A)  financial difficulties 
B)  establishing discipline 
C)  adjusting to new parenting roles 
D)  grieving past losses 
A)  financial difficulties 
B)  establishing discipline 
C)  adjusting to new parenting roles 
D)  grieving past losses

Question 18

"The absence of a father is the greatest risk to children." Does research support this? Explain.

Accepted Answer

Not necessarily. Indeed, fathers matter.

Question 19

Your text lists four common challenges children face as they enter into a new family system.
Name and explain any three.

Accepted Answer

- Loss of Power and Control:
Children lo

Question 20

Children's involvement with their fathers following divorce is important to their development.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

How does family name differ between a typical stepfamily and a typical nuclear family?

Regardless of the custodial arrangements, the parents' post-divorce relationship greatly influences how they fulfill their parental functions.

"Men are the Big Winners in divorce." Is this true? Explain.

What is one thing that every stepfamily has in common?

These parents feel that being cooperative is more important to the well being of their children than winning individual battles.

Post-divorce effects on children and adolescents can be broken down into three areas. What are they?

How do children of divorce and separation fare in the classroom?

Children from single-parent homes _____.

________ refers to instances when either one or both of the spouses have been previously married.

In this type of stepfamily, both partners have children from previous relationships or marriage, although the children may reside in different households.

When one or both of the married partners bring children from a previous relationship into the new marital relationship, the newly merged family is referred to as a _____.

Cries of, "You're not my real mom," or "I don't have to listen to you, you're not my dad!" are indicative of what type of stepfamily stressor?

After a divorce, mothers are more likely to forgive than fathers.

In this family form, the household comprises the father's biological children and his stepchildren (the children of the stepmother).

What are the five former-spouse relationship styles as characterized by the text?

The term ________ refers to the separate, distinct households that form after marital separation or divorce.

Immediately inheriting new children with distinct behaviors and differences in needs poses many issues, not least of which is learning how to share parenting responsibilities. This is an example of what kind of step-family stressor?

"The absence of a father is the greatest risk to children." Does research support this? Explain.

Your text lists four common challenges children face as they enter into a new family system. Name and explain any three.

Children's involvement with their fathers following divorce is important to their development.

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Exam 14: Rebuilding: Family Life Following Divorce

How does family name differ between a typical stepfamily and a typical nuclear family?

Regardless of the custodial arrangements, the parents' post-divorce relationship greatly influences how they fulfill their parental functions.

"Men are the Big Winners in divorce." Is this true? Explain.

What is one thing that every stepfamily has in common?

These parents feel that being cooperative is more important to the well being of their children than winning individual battles.

Post-divorce effects on children and adolescents can be broken down into three areas. What are they?

How do children of divorce and separation fare in the classroom?

Children from single-parent homes _____.

________ refers to instances when either one or both of the spouses have been previously married.

In this type of stepfamily, both partners have children from previous relationships or marriage, although the children may reside in different households.

When one or both of the married partners bring children from a previous relationship into the new marital relationship, the newly merged family is referred to as a _____.

Cries of, "You're not my real mom," or "I don't have to listen to you, you're not my dad!" are indicative of what type of stepfamily stressor?

After a divorce, mothers are more likely to forgive than fathers.

In this family form, the household comprises the father's biological children and his stepchildren (the children of the stepmother).

What are the five former-spouse relationship styles as characterized by the text?

The term ________ refers to the separate, distinct households that form after marital separation or divorce.

Immediately inheriting new children with distinct behaviors and differences in needs poses many issues, not least of which is learning how to share parenting responsibilities. This is an example of what kind of step-family stressor?

"The absence of a father is the greatest risk to children." Does research support this? Explain.

Your text lists four common challenges children face as they enter into a new family system. Name and explain any three.

Children's involvement with their fathers following divorce is important to their development.

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

Uncoupling: Relationship Deterioration and Divorce

Family Change: Stress, Crisis, and Transition

Family Life and Aging

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