Question 1

With some exceptions, such as among professional women, the divorce rate tends to go up as socioeconomic level goes down.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

By gender, the economic consequences of divorce

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A)   improve for both men and women.
B)   improve for women and decline for men.
C)   improve for men and decline for women.
D)   decline for both men and women.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 3

Joint custody is generally defined as an arrangement where the child spends nearly equal time with each of the two parents.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

When compared to first marriages, it appears that remarriages

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A)   are more stable as a result of prior marital experience.
B)   are less likely to end in divorce.
C)   have fewer financial difficulties as a result of being older and more secure.
D)   are or have none of the above. All are false.E) B) and D)
F) A) and B) D

Question 5

There was no difference found in the scores of complex versus simple stepfamilies in areas of financial management, communications, personality, or adjustment.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

The most promising route to economic recovery for divorced women is obtaining or increasing child support from the father.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Two key determinants of economic well-being for divorced custodial mothers are (1) child support and (2) __________.

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Question 8

Following a divorce, the separation of siblings so that each parent gets at least one child is known as __________ custody.

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Question 9

Over 45 percent of marriages in the United States are remarriages for one or both partners.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Is there a difference in marital satisfaction between first marriages and remarriages? If so, how do you explain the difference? What is the effect of having stepchildren on the husband-wife relationship?

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Research suggests that there is indeed a difference in marital satisfaction between first marriages and remarriages. Studies have shown that individuals in remarriages tend to report lower levels of marital satisfaction compared to those in first marriages. This could be due to a variety of factors, including the presence of unresolved issues from previous relationships, higher levels of stress and conflict related to blending families, and the added complexity of managing ex-spouses and co-parenting relationships.

The effect of having stepchildren on the husband-wife relationship can be significant. The presence of stepchildren can create additional stress and strain on the marital relationship, as the couple navigates the challenges of co-parenting with ex-spouses, managing different parenting styles and expectations, and dealing with potential loyalty conflicts between the biological parent and the stepparent. Additionally, the adjustment period for stepchildren can be difficult, and the couple may face issues related to discipline, boundaries, and family dynamics.

Overall, the differences in marital satisfaction between first marriages and remarriages can be attributed to the unique challenges and complexities that come with blending families. It is important for couples in remarriages to communicate openly, seek support from professionals or support groups, and work together to navigate the unique challenges that come with stepfamily dynamics in order to maintain a healthy and satisfying marital relationship.

Question 11

Remarriage rates are higher for men than for women, but women are just as prone to cohabit as men.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

__________ is the state in the United States with the highest rate of divorce.

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Question 13

It was said that many structural variations of remarriage have the potential to create boundary ambiguity. Explain.

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Question 14

In 2007, the divorce rate in the United States was approximately

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A)   3.6 per 1,000 persons in the total population.
B)   16.7 per 1.000 married women, age 18 and over.
C)   49 per 100 marriages begun in that year.
D)   all of the above three.E) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 15

Marital separation always leads to divorce.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Are children a deterrent to the divorce of their parents?

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A)   Yes. Children of all ages deter divorce.
B)   Yes and no. Young preschool children deter divorce, but older children increase the chances.
C)   No and yes. Young children increase the chances of divorce, but older children deter the chances.
D)   No. Children of all ages increase divorce.E) All of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 17

Most children of divorce have two homes with the majority living most of the time with their mothers, but spending week-ends and vacation times with their nonresident fathers.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Compared to adolescent children in intact parental homes, adolescent children of divorced parents

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A)   show few differences in behavior from other adolescents.
B)   are more likely to get married themselves.
C)   delay marriage, that is, marry at a later age.
D)   None of the above three are true.E) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 19

The statement that is true about divorce in the United States a decade ago is that

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A)   the modal years for divorce were the tenth and eleventh years of marriage.
B)   the average interval between the first marriage and divorce was about eleven years.
C)   the median length of all marriages is about eleven years.
D)   All of the above three are true.E) C) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 20

A major exception to the inverse relationship between socioeconomic status and the divorce rate is among __________.

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