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. 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.

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.

Question 6

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

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Question 7

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

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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.

Question 9

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

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Question 10

Identify the concept of a "good divorce."

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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.

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 ________ _________ _________.

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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 ________ _________.

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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"

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?

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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.

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.

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

Question 20

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

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Exam 14: Uncoupling: Separation and Divorce