Question 1

Which of the following is an example of an alternative to the traditional divorce courtroom process?

Accepted Answer

A) divorce mediation 
B) rent-a-judge 
C) divorce weekend retreat seminars 
D) Both A and B are correct. 
A) divorce mediation 
B) rent-a-judge 
C) divorce weekend retreat seminars 
D) Both A and B are correct. D

Question 2

Latinos have a relatively low divorce rate due to their ________ cultural connection.

Accepted Answer

Catholic

Question 3

In 2000, approximately ________ of men paid no child support at all.

Accepted Answer

50%

Question 4

Most cases of desertion are

Accepted Answer

A) among the poor. 
B) perpetrated by men. 
C) of the elderly. 
D) Both A and B are correct. 
A) among the poor. 
B) perpetrated by men. 
C) of the elderly. 
D) Both A and B are correct.

Question 5

Which of the following is NOT a suggestion for parents to help their children during divorce?

Accepted Answer

A) Parents should tell the children about the divorce. 
B) Parents should share their own anger and guilt about the divorce with the children. 
C) Parents should avoid putting children in the middle. 
D) Parents should recognize that children have sadness and anger. 
A) Parents should tell the children about the divorce. 
B) Parents should share their own anger and guilt about the divorce with the children. 
C) Parents should avoid putting children in the middle. 
D) Parents should recognize that children have sadness and anger.

Question 6

Compare and contrast the manifest and latent functions of divorce from the structural-functional perspective. Give examples of each of the types.

Accepted Answer

From the structural-functionalist perspe

Question 7

Distinguish between the two types of marital separation. Discuss the differences between them.

Accepted Answer

The student should assert that the two t

Question 8

Which of the following is correct regarding how children impact divorce?

Accepted Answer

A) The presence of young children in the house creates stressors that make divorce more likely. 
B) The presence of teenagers in the house creates stressors that make divorce more likely. 
C) Having children does not impact the rate of divorce. 
D) Large numbers of children will decrease the likelihood of divorce. 
A) The presence of young children in the house creates stressors that make divorce more likely. 
B) The presence of teenagers in the house creates stressors that make divorce more likely. 
C) Having children does not impact the rate of divorce. 
D) Large numbers of children will decrease the likelihood of divorce.

Question 9

The ________ ________ _________ is the most accurate measure of divorce.

Accepted Answer

refined di

Question 10

Identify the concept of a "good divorce."

Accepted Answer

The student should assert that a "good d

Question 11

Divorce mediation

Accepted Answer

A) helps divorcing couples communicate better. 
B) seeks quick, equitable divorce solutions that benefit the couple and their children. 
C) reduces conflict. 
D) All of the above are true. 
A) helps divorcing couples communicate better. 
B) seeks quick, equitable divorce solutions that benefit the couple and their children. 
C) reduces conflict. 
D) All of the above are true.

Question 12

The comparison of number of divorces to the number of marriages in any given year is how the refined divorce rate is calculated.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

A divorced father who feels his ex-wife turned his kids against him and does not pay his child support regularly is labeled a ________ _________ _________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A divorced father who feels his ex-wife...

Question 14

When couples take a time out for a short time from the relationship and each other but have no intention of divorce, they are on a ________ _________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of When couples take a time out for...

Question 15

The majority of ex-spouses usually establish a(n)________ type of relationship.

Accepted Answer

A) "fiery foes" 
B) "cooperative colleagues" 
C) "angry associates" 
D) "perfect pals" 
A) "fiery foes" 
B) "cooperative colleagues" 
C) "angry associates" 
D) "perfect pals"

Question 16

Do you think short celebrity marriages and the attention they receive from pop culture impact divorce rates in this country? Why or why not? How do you think mass media portrayals of marriage and divorce might impact future divorce rates?

Accepted Answer

The student should give his/her supporte

Question 17

Children living with grandparents after a divorce is an example of

Accepted Answer

A) split custody. 
B) birdnesting. 
C) third-party custody. 
D) guardian appointed custody. 
A) split custody. 
B) birdnesting. 
C) third-party custody. 
D) guardian appointed custody.

Question 18

According to Mavis Hetherington's research,

Accepted Answer

A) all children of divorce eventually adapted to their parents' divorce. 
B) resilience in children is a key factor in their adjustment. 
C) only 5% experienced long-term emotional problems. 
D) Both A and B are correct. 
A) all children of divorce eventually adapted to their parents' divorce. 
B) resilience in children is a key factor in their adjustment. 
C) only 5% experienced long-term emotional problems. 
D) Both A and B are correct.

Question 19

Which criterion is allowed in order to seek an annulment?

Accepted Answer

A) fraud 
B) being under age 
C) impotency 
D) All of the above 
A) fraud 
B) being under age 
C) impotency 
D) All of the above

Question 20

Which perspective-Wallerstein's or Hetherington's-do you agree with? Why?

Accepted Answer

The student should g

Which of the following is an example of an alternative to the traditional divorce courtroom process?

Latinos have a relatively low divorce rate due to their ________ cultural connection.

In 2000, approximately ________ of men paid no child support at all.

Most cases of desertion are

Which of the following is NOT a suggestion for parents to help their children during divorce?

Compare and contrast the manifest and latent functions of divorce from the structural-functional perspective. Give examples of each of the types.

Distinguish between the two types of marital separation. Discuss the differences between them.

Which of the following is correct regarding how children impact divorce?

The _ is the most accurate measure of divorce.

Identify the concept of a "good divorce."

Divorce mediation

The comparison of number of divorces to the number of marriages in any given year is how the refined divorce rate is calculated.

A divorced father who feels his ex-wife turned his kids against him and does not pay his child support regularly is labeled a ____ _ _____.

When couples take a time out for a short time from the relationship and each other but have no intention of divorce, they are on a _.

The majority of ex-spouses usually establish a(n)________ type of relationship.

Do you think short celebrity marriages and the attention they receive from pop culture impact divorce rates in this country? Why or why not? How do you think mass media portrayals of marriage and divorce might impact future divorce rates?

Children living with grandparents after a divorce is an example of

According to Mavis Hetherington's research,

Which criterion is allowed in order to seek an annulment?

Which perspective-Wallerstein's or Hetherington's-do you agree with? Why?

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Exam 14: Uncoupling: Separation and Divorce

Which of the following is an example of an alternative to the traditional divorce courtroom process?

Latinos have a relatively low divorce rate due to their ________ cultural connection.

In 2000, approximately ________ of men paid no child support at all.

Most cases of desertion are

Which of the following is NOT a suggestion for parents to help their children during divorce?

Compare and contrast the manifest and latent functions of divorce from the structural-functional perspective. Give examples of each of the types.

Distinguish between the two types of marital separation. Discuss the differences between them.

Which of the following is correct regarding how children impact divorce?

The ________ ________ _________ is the most accurate measure of divorce.

Identify the concept of a "good divorce."

Divorce mediation

The comparison of number of divorces to the number of marriages in any given year is how the refined divorce rate is calculated.

A divorced father who feels his ex-wife turned his kids against him and does not pay his child support regularly is labeled a ________ _________ _________.

When couples take a time out for a short time from the relationship and each other but have no intention of divorce, they are on a ________ _________.

The majority of ex-spouses usually establish a(n)________ type of relationship.

Do you think short celebrity marriages and the attention they receive from pop culture impact divorce rates in this country? Why or why not? How do you think mass media portrayals of marriage and divorce might impact future divorce rates?

Children living with grandparents after a divorce is an example of

According to Mavis Hetherington's research,

Which criterion is allowed in order to seek an annulment?

Which perspective-Wallerstein's or Hetherington's-do you agree with? Why?

Seeking: Finding Happiness in Relationships in a Complex World

Understanding: Learning About Intimate Behavior

Gender: the Meanings of Masculinity Femininity

Involvement: Dating, Pairing, Courtship

Love: the Many Faces

Communication: Realizing Effective Intimacy

Sexuality: Interpersonal Sexuality, Sexual Values, and Behaviors

Marriage: The Ultimate Commitment

Variations: Nonmarital Families and Households

Reproduction: Decisions About Having or Not Having Children

Children, Families, and Generations

Work: Economics, Jobs, and Balancing Family Demands

Crises: Managing Stress, Disaster, Violence, and Abuse

Remarriage: Reinvented, Renewed, and Blended Families

Filters

The _ is the most accurate measure of divorce.

A divorced father who feels his ex-wife turned his kids against him and does not pay his child support regularly is labeled a ____ _ _____.

When couples take a time out for a short time from the relationship and each other but have no intention of divorce, they are on a _.