Exam 14: Uncoupling: Separation and Divorce

In her research on children of divorce, Judith Wallerstein found that

Divorced persons who are unable to complete their psychic divorces suffer from

Describe the stages of mourning in the psychic divorce.

During the psychic divorce, a period of mourning and an emotional separation from an ex-spouse is accomplished.

Which stage of divorce is considered to be the most important?

Mavis Hetherington's research found children of divorce generally were very resilient and adapted well.

The emergence of no-fault divorce laws contributed to a significant rise in divorce rates.

Define parent alienation syndrome. What forms can it take?

In the ________ custody arrangement, the children stay in the family home, and the parents alternate staying with them.

Kinship ties that were established during marriage but still continue after divorce are called

The belief that divorce is always harmful is called ________.

________ is the belief that divorce is harmful.

Compared to singles, divorced people have higher rates of illness and suicide.

Describe the short-term effects of divorce on children.

Which stage in Bohannan's six stations of divorce involves the loss of affection, trust, and respect?

Suing a third party for damages alleging the other party brought the demise of the marriage is called ________ laws.

The comparison of the number of marriages and the number of divorces in a given year is the use of ________ ________.

In ________ children live with both parents, dividing their time equally between separate households.

Divorced persons experience

According to Panel 14.3, in what year did divorce rates peak for women?