Question 1

Much of the racial difference in life expectancy between black and white populations stems from:

Accepted Answer

A)  dietary differences. 
B)  higher mortality in younger blacks. 
C)  the stress experienced by black males. 
D)  the genetic superiority of whites. 
A)  dietary differences. 
B)  higher mortality in younger blacks. 
C)  the stress experienced by black males. 
D)  the genetic superiority of whites. B

Question 2

Stacy's husband passed away a year ago. Recently, Stacy has started volunteering more and has even thought about dating. Which stage of the grieving process is Stacy in?

Accepted Answer

A)  crisis-loss phase 
B)  reorganization phase 
C)  continuation phase 
D)  transition phase 
A)  crisis-loss phase 
B)  reorganization phase 
C)  continuation phase 
D)  transition phase D

Question 3

Strong families develop problem-solving and decision-making skills because they realize that:

Accepted Answer

A)  outside assistance is unavailable. 
B)  problems and changes are a normal part of life. 
C)  they must never allow themselves to bend. 
D)  every family crisis is a devastating disaster. 
A)  outside assistance is unavailable. 
B)  problems and changes are a normal part of life. 
C)  they must never allow themselves to bend. 
D)  every family crisis is a devastating disaster. B

Question 4

The combination of increased life expectancy and declining infant mortality has been linked to all of the following trends EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  greater survival advantages for men relative to women. 
B)  longer lasting marriages. 
C)  lower fertility rates. 
D)  an increase in three-, four-, and five-generation families. 
A)  greater survival advantages for men relative to women. 
B)  longer lasting marriages. 
C)  lower fertility rates. 
D)  an increase in three-, four-, and five-generation families.

Question 5

The percentage of widowed persons in the population has increased during this century.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

In the United States, there is a long-standing tradition of women marrying:

Accepted Answer

A)  much younger women. 
B)  men the same age as they are. 
C)  men one to two years older than themselves. 
D)  much older men. 
A)  much younger women. 
B)  men the same age as they are. 
C)  men one to two years older than themselves. 
D)  much older men.

Question 7

Which ethnic group has the highest percentage of grandparents living with primary families?

Accepted Answer

A)  Caucasians 
B)  African Americans 
C)  Asian Americans 
D)  Hispanics 
A)  Caucasians 
B)  African Americans 
C)  Asian Americans 
D)  Hispanics

Question 8

Which ethnic group has the highest percentage of grandchildren living with grandparents?

Accepted Answer

A)  Asian Americans 
B)  Hispanics 
C)  Caucasians 
D)  African Americans 
A)  Asian Americans 
B)  Hispanics 
C)  Caucasians 
D)  African Americans

Question 9

Explain why those in "the sandwich generation" feel as though they are caught in the middle.

Accepted Answer

Young adults remaining or returning home

Question 10

Married people need to be able to answer all of the following questions if their spouse should pass away EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  "What are my financial assets and liabilities?" 
B)  "Is there a will?" 
C)  "What are my career goals?" 
D)  "Is there life insurance?" 
A)  "What are my financial assets and liabilities?" 
B)  "Is there a will?" 
C)  "What are my career goals?" 
D)  "Is there life insurance?"

Question 11

Studies show that the oldest son is usually the primary caregiver to aging parents.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Early retirement is especially affected by the state of the economy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Widows tend to have better support systems than widowers because they pay more attention to:

Accepted Answer

A)  financial details. 
B)  social relationships. 
C)  religious beliefs. 
D)  inner feelings. 
A)  financial details. 
B)  social relationships. 
C)  religious beliefs. 
D)  inner feelings.

Question 14

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Accepted Answer

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Question 15

The final phase of the grieving process entails:

Accepted Answer

A)  receiving emotional support from family and friends. 
B)  locating wills and safety deposit boxes. 
C)  the establishment and continuation of a new lifestyle. 
D)  feelings of guilt, despair, anger, and remorse. 
A)  receiving emotional support from family and friends. 
B)  locating wills and safety deposit boxes. 
C)  the establishment and continuation of a new lifestyle. 
D)  feelings of guilt, despair, anger, and remorse.

Question 16

The grandparenting role has new dimensions as a result of:

Accepted Answer

A)  changes in grandparent expectations. 
B)  increased life expectancy and divorce. 
C)  lowered age of retirement. 
D)  physical experience. 
A)  changes in grandparent expectations. 
B)  increased life expectancy and divorce. 
C)  lowered age of retirement. 
D)  physical experience.

Question 17

Janet's husband recently died. If she is like half of all widows, the time it will take her to adjust to the loss will be:

Accepted Answer

A)  6 months. 
B)  9 months. 
C)  1 year. 
D)  2 years. 
A)  6 months. 
B)  9 months. 
C)  1 year. 
D)  2 years.

Question 18

Indexing Social Security to the inflation rate tends to:

Accepted Answer

A)  neutralize early retirement bonuses. 
B)  lower the incidence of poverty. 
C)  reduce economic inflation. 
D)  threaten the existence of social security. 
A)  neutralize early retirement bonuses. 
B)  lower the incidence of poverty. 
C)  reduce economic inflation. 
D)  threaten the existence of social security.

Question 19

The percentage of grandchildren taken from abusive, drug-addicted, and neglectful homes and accepted by grandparents rather than foster care is:

Accepted Answer

A)  20%. 
B)  40%. 
C)  60%. 
D)  80%. 
A)  20%. 
B)  40%. 
C)  60%. 
D)  80%.

Question 20

Why is middlessence compared to adolescence?

Accepted Answer

A)  People experience a "second puberty." 
B)  Questions arise that are similar to those in adolescence. 
C)  It is the launching stage of young adulthood. 
D)  The drama from teen years resurfaces as couples experience the empty nest. 
A)  People experience a "second puberty." 
B)  Questions arise that are similar to those in adolescence. 
C)  It is the launching stage of young adulthood. 
D)  The drama from teen years resurfaces as couples experience the empty nest.

Much of the racial difference in life expectancy between black and white populations stems from:

Stacy's husband passed away a year ago. Recently, Stacy has started volunteering more and has even thought about dating. Which stage of the grieving process is Stacy in?

Strong families develop problem-solving and decision-making skills because they realize that:

The combination of increased life expectancy and declining infant mortality has been linked to all of the following trends EXCEPT:

The percentage of widowed persons in the population has increased during this century.

In the United States, there is a long-standing tradition of women marrying:

Which ethnic group has the highest percentage of grandparents living with primary families?

Which ethnic group has the highest percentage of grandchildren living with grandparents?

Explain why those in "the sandwich generation" feel as though they are caught in the middle.

Married people need to be able to answer all of the following questions if their spouse should pass away EXCEPT:

Studies show that the oldest son is usually the primary caregiver to aging parents.

Early retirement is especially affected by the state of the economy.

Widows tend to have better support systems than widowers because they pay more attention to:

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The final phase of the grieving process entails:

The grandparenting role has new dimensions as a result of:

Janet's husband recently died. If she is like half of all widows, the time it will take her to adjust to the loss will be:

Indexing Social Security to the inflation rate tends to:

The percentage of grandchildren taken from abusive, drug-addicted, and neglectful homes and accepted by grandparents rather than foster care is:

Why is middlessence compared to adolescence?

Human Intimacy in the Brave New World of Family Diversity

Human Intimacy, Relationships, Marriage, and the Family

American Ways of Love

Gender Convergence and Role Equity

Communication in Intimate Relationships

Dating, Single Life, and Mate Selection

Marriage, Intimacy, Expectations, and the Fully Functioning Person

Human Sexuality

Family Planning, Pregnancy and Birth

The Challenge of Parenthood

The Importance of Making Sound Economic Decisions

The Dual-Worker Family: the Real American Revolution

Family Crises

The Dissolution of Marriage

Remarriage: a Growing Way of American Life

Actively Seeking Marital Growth and Fulfillment

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Exam 11: Family Life Stages: Middle-Age to Surviving Spouse

Much of the racial difference in life expectancy between black and white populations stems from:

Stacy's husband passed away a year ago. Recently, Stacy has started volunteering more and has even thought about dating. Which stage of the grieving process is Stacy in?

Strong families develop problem-solving and decision-making skills because they realize that:

The combination of increased life expectancy and declining infant mortality has been linked to all of the following trends EXCEPT:

The percentage of widowed persons in the population has increased during this century.

In the United States, there is a long-standing tradition of women marrying:

Which ethnic group has the highest percentage of grandparents living with primary families?

Which ethnic group has the highest percentage of grandchildren living with grandparents?

Explain why those in "the sandwich generation" feel as though they are caught in the middle.

Married people need to be able to answer all of the following questions if their spouse should pass away EXCEPT:

Studies show that the oldest son is usually the primary caregiver to aging parents.

Early retirement is especially affected by the state of the economy.

Widows tend to have better support systems than widowers because they pay more attention to:

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The final phase of the grieving process entails:

The grandparenting role has new dimensions as a result of:

Janet's husband recently died. If she is like half of all widows, the time it will take her to adjust to the loss will be:

Indexing Social Security to the inflation rate tends to:

The percentage of grandchildren taken from abusive, drug-addicted, and neglectful homes and accepted by grandparents rather than foster care is:

Why is middlessence compared to adolescence?

Human Intimacy in the Brave New World of Family Diversity

Human Intimacy, Relationships, Marriage, and the Family

American Ways of Love

Gender Convergence and Role Equity

Communication in Intimate Relationships

Dating, Single Life, and Mate Selection

Marriage, Intimacy, Expectations, and the Fully Functioning Person

Human Sexuality

Family Planning, Pregnancy and Birth

The Challenge of Parenthood

The Importance of Making Sound Economic Decisions

The Dual-Worker Family: the Real American Revolution

Family Crises

The Dissolution of Marriage

Remarriage: a Growing Way of American Life

Actively Seeking Marital Growth and Fulfillment

Filters