Question 1

During the __________ phase of separation,the harsh realities of everyday living set in,the pressure of maintaining two separate households and meeting the daily emotional and physical needs of the children mount,and stress intensifies.

Accepted Answer

A) preseparation 
B) early separation 
C) midseparation 
D) late separation

Question 2

Although Patrick and Mariana did not remain close friends after they divorced,they were able to work together in matters that concerned their children.Their style of relating to each other is

Accepted Answer

A) cooperative colleagues. 
B) perfect pals. 
C) angry associates. 
D) dissolved duos.

Question 3

Divorce is less likely today than it was 30 years ago.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

During the first year after divorce,the majority of adults express doubts or ambivalence about the breakup and continue to be angry.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Conceiving or giving birth to a child before marriage

Accepted Answer

A) increases the chance of divorce. 
B) decreases the chance of divorce. 
C) neither increases nor decreases the chance of divorce. 
D) increases the chance of separation but not divorce.

Question 6

People with college degrees have lower divorce rates because they are smarter.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

In which type of custody are the children divided between the parents either by sex or by choice?

Accepted Answer

A) joint custody 
B) split custody 
C) sole custody 
D) local custody

Question 8

Religious institutions affect divorce rates by allowing divorce,welcoming divorced people into the congregation,and accepting or even encouraging remarriage.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Collaborative divorce works best with couples who have serious issues such as a history of domestic violence,drug or alcohol addiction,serious untreated mental illness,or an intention to hurt the other party emotionally or financially.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Which of the following statements about counseling and marital therapy is accurate?

Accepted Answer

A) Many scientific studies have shown counseling to be very effective at preventing divorce. 
B) Counseling is less effective if the counselor serves as an impartial observer. 
C) All marriages are salvageable if the partners get help to work through their problems. 
D) Counselor can help couples and families decrease some difficulties such as parenting problems.

Question 11

This can be a temporary "time-out" in a highly stressful marriage,in which the partners decide whether or not to continue their marriage.One partner may move out of the home during this time.What is this arrangement called?

Accepted Answer

A) separation 
B) divorce 
C) dissolution 
D) resolution

Question 12

Children adjust better to divorce when both parents continue to be active in their lives.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Men are twice as likely as women to initiate a divorce.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

People who have college degrees are less likely to divorce.Why is this?

Accepted Answer

A) People with college degrees are smarter and choose better mates. 
B) People with college degrees marry younger before they become jaded with dating. 
C) People with college degrees are more likely to marry for love. 
D) Going to college postpones marriage resulting in more mature,experienced partners.

Question 15

Proponents of co-custody advance several arguments in favor of this arrangement.Which of the following is NOT one of their arguments?

Accepted Answer

A) Most men say they want to care for their children. 
B) Much research indicates that the father's involvement is essential to children's development. 
C) Co-custody eases the economic burdens of parenting,particularly for mothers. 
D) Fathers do not have to pay child support under co-custody arrangements,so there is less conflict.

Question 16

In which type of custody do the children divide their time between both parents who share in the decisions about their upbringing?

Accepted Answer

A) joint custody 
B) split custody 
C) sole custody 
D) local custody

Question 17

Long term separation without divorce is most likely among those who don't have a high school degree,have a low income,are not employed,and/or have one or more out-of-wedlock children.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

According to Bohannon,in the __________ stage of divorce,partners argue about who should pay past debts,property taxes,and unforeseen expenses for the children.

Accepted Answer

A) emotional 
B) legal 
C) economic 
D) co-parental

Question 19

The emotional divorce often progresses through stages.In the beginning phase,

Accepted Answer

A) spouses feel disappointment in each other but hope the marriage will improve. 
B) the partner who is less happy begins evaluating the rewards and costs of leaving the marriage. 
C) one of the partners stops caring and detaches emotionally from the other. 
D) one of the partners contacts a lawyer and files for divorce.

Question 20

According to Bohannon,partners go through an emotional divorce during which they inform friends,family,teachers,and others that they are no longer married.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 15: Separation and Divorce

During the __________ phase of separation,the harsh realities of everyday living set in,the pressure of maintaining two separate households and meeting the daily emotional and physical needs of the children mount,and stress intensifies.

Although Patrick and Mariana did not remain close friends after they divorced,they were able to work together in matters that concerned their children.Their style of relating to each other is

Divorce is less likely today than it was 30 years ago.

During the first year after divorce,the majority of adults express doubts or ambivalence about the breakup and continue to be angry.

Conceiving or giving birth to a child before marriage

People with college degrees have lower divorce rates because they are smarter.

In which type of custody are the children divided between the parents either by sex or by choice?

Religious institutions affect divorce rates by allowing divorce,welcoming divorced people into the congregation,and accepting or even encouraging remarriage.

Collaborative divorce works best with couples who have serious issues such as a history of domestic violence,drug or alcohol addiction,serious untreated mental illness,or an intention to hurt the other party emotionally or financially.

Which of the following statements about counseling and marital therapy is accurate?

This can be a temporary "time-out" in a highly stressful marriage,in which the partners decide whether or not to continue their marriage.One partner may move out of the home during this time.What is this arrangement called?

Children adjust better to divorce when both parents continue to be active in their lives.

Men are twice as likely as women to initiate a divorce.

People who have college degrees are less likely to divorce.Why is this?

Proponents of co-custody advance several arguments in favor of this arrangement.Which of the following is NOT one of their arguments?

In which type of custody do the children divide their time between both parents who share in the decisions about their upbringing?

Long term separation without divorce is most likely among those who don't have a high school degree,have a low income,are not employed,and/or have one or more out-of-wedlock children.

According to Bohannon,in the __________ stage of divorce,partners argue about who should pay past debts,property taxes,and unforeseen expenses for the children.

The emotional divorce often progresses through stages.In the beginning phase,

According to Bohannon,partners go through an emotional divorce during which they inform friends,family,teachers,and others that they are no longer married.