Question 1

Sam and Tonia are a white couple who married when they were both 30 years old.Bill and Steffie,both white,married at age 19.Carl and Monica,a black couple,married at age 28.Miguel and Grace,a Hispanic couple,married at age 25.Which of these couples is LEAST likely to divorce?

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A)  Sam and Tonia
B)  Bill and Steffie
C)  Carl and Monica
D)  Miguel and GraceE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 2

According to the text's discussion of changing norms and roles related to divorce:

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A)  divorce has become less acceptable over time.
B)  in the United States,we have a divorce culture that is rooted in our individualism and insistence on personal happiness.
C)  in a national survey,only 25 percent of the respondents agreed that divorce is usually the best solution when couples can't seem to work out their problems.
D)  none of the aboveE) All of the above
F) None of the above

Question 3

How many Americans believe that divorce is morally wrong?

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A)  22%
B)  40%
C)  slightly over half
D)  none of the above: Americans no longer consider divorce a moral issue.E) C) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 4

Wally and Linda have accepted the fact that their marriage has ended; Linda attributes the divorce to Wally's love affair with another woman; Wally rationalizes his extramarital activities to Linda's loss of interest in sex.Wally and Linda are in which stage of marital dissolution?

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A)  hostility
B)  discussion
C)  action
D)  postdissolutionE) A) and D)
F) None of the above D

Question 5

The government measures the divorce rate as:

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A)  the number of divorces per 1,000 population
B)  the number of divorces per 1,000 married women 15 years and older.
C)  the number of divorces per 1,000 married men 15 years and older.
D)  both a and b.E) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 6

Which of the following statements about the relationship between socioeconomic status and divorce is true?

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A)  The higher the socioeconomic status,the higher the divorce rate.
B)  The higher the socioeconomic status,the lower the divorce rate.
C)  The divorce rate is highest at the high and low extremes of socioeconomic status.
D)  There is no consistent relationship between socioeconomic status and divorce.E) None of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 7

In discussing how parents and children cope with the disruption of intimate relationships,the text observes that:

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A)  children adjust better when the custodial parent is well adjusted.
B)  the mother is particularly important in the child's adjustment,even when she does not have sole custody.
C)  whatever else happens,one of the prime needs of the children is a stable home and a loving,supportive mother.
D)  all of the aboveE) B) and C)
F) A) and C)

Question 8

What behaviors usually characterize the action stage of marital dissolution?

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A)  Couples often argue and struggle over such things as the division of property and child custody.
B)  It is a relatively calm and tranquil period of readjustment.
C)  A "transitional person" usually helps one or both of the partners take on a new identity.
D)  Both of the partners usually accept the fact that the,marriage has ended.E) All of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 9

Of the four types of relationships identified by psychologist Constance Ahrons,__________ were those who had minimal contact with each other and who became bitter and angry when they did interact.

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A)  perfect pals
B)  cooperative colleagues
C)  fiery foes
D)  angry associatesE) None of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 10

__________ is a state of relative harmony and cohesion in a group.

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A)  Calm
B)  Fluidity
C)  Social integration
D)  EquilibriumE) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 11

Which of the following statements is true of covenant marriages?

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A)  Those who opt for a covenant marriage make a legal contract that they will not divorce except for abuse or adultery; for other reasons,they must have counseling and wait two years before ending the marriage.
B)  In states that allow for covenant marriage,about one out of every five couples opt for it.
C)  Those who opt for covenant marriage experience virtually no divorce; rather,they achieve much greater satisfaction and stability than others.
D)  Both a and c.E) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 12

Elaine and Bertram live in a state that specifies no-fault divorce.What is required for them to get divorced?

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A)  Elaine must prove that Bertram engaged in some wrongdoing.
B)  Both must prove that the other engaged in some wrongdoing.
C)  No proof of wrongdoing is necessary by either party.
D)  Both parties must agree to the divorce.E) None of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 13

According to the text's discussion of gender differences regarding divorce:

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A)  research suggests that boys adjust more easily to divorce than girls.
B)  every research investigation suggests that there are substantial differences between boys and girls.
C)  divorce tends to raise the level of aggression in both boys and girls.
D)  b and c aboveE) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 14

According to the text's discussion of the long-term effects of divorce,which factor helps children to adjust better in both the short and long run?

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A)  the custodial parent functions well
B)  the children have regular contact with the noncustodial parent
C)  the children's exposure to conflict between the parents has been minimal
D)  all of theseE) C) and D)
F) B) and D) D

Question 15

Which of Bohannan's six stations of divorce involves the tangible benefit to the partners of relief from legal responsibilities and the right to remarry?

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A)  psychic
B)  legal
C)  economic
D)  emotionalE) C) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 16

Marilee and Mark were both employed while they were married.They have been divorced about one year,and Marilee has custody of the children.Which of the following is likely to be true?

Accepted Answer

A)  Mark's standard of living has gone up since the divorce.
B)  Marilee's standard of living has gone down since the divorce.
C)  Marilee's standard of living has gone up since the divorce.
D)  Their respective standards of living are about the same.E) B) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 17

Carrie and Jason are dissolving their marriage.Carrie is now uncomfortable with some of their former friends,particularly those who worked with Jason.She is attempting to cut ties with this group and develop her own set of friends.Carrie is going through which station of divorce?

Accepted Answer

A)  community
B)  emotional
C)  co-parental
D)  legalE) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 18

Len and Sunny are moving toward marital dissolution.They have acknowledged that the marriage is in trouble,and Sunny is making some attempt to save the relationship,but their conflict level is increasing.What stage of marital dissolution are they in?

Accepted Answer

A)  recognition
B)  discussion
C)  postdiscussion
D)  actionE) None of the above
F) B) and D) B

Question 19

When Steve and Kathy divorced,they agreed to share the responsibility for the care and raising of their children.This arrangement exemplifies:

Accepted Answer

A)  sole custody.
B)  joint custody.
C)  custodial guardianship.
D)  child sharing.E) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 20

Herman and Gladys are divorced but try to get along for the sake of the children.They have both remarried but interact regularly,usually without argument.Of the types of ex-spouses identified by Ahrons,they are:

Accepted Answer

A)  the least common.
B)  the most common.
C)  the "perfect pals."
D)  the "insincere intimates."E) A) and D)
F) A) and B)

Exam 14: Separation and Divorce

Sam and Tonia are a white couple who married when they were both 30 years old.Bill and Steffie,both white,married at age 19.Carl and Monica,a black couple,married at age 28.Miguel and Grace,a Hispanic couple,married at age 25.Which of these couples is LEAST likely to divorce?

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According to the text's discussion of changing norms and roles related to divorce:

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How many Americans believe that divorce is morally wrong?

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Wally and Linda have accepted the fact that their marriage has ended; Linda attributes the divorce to Wally's love affair with another woman; Wally rationalizes his extramarital activities to Linda's loss of interest in sex.Wally and Linda are in which stage of marital dissolution?

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The government measures the divorce rate as:

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Which of the following statements about the relationship between socioeconomic status and divorce is true?

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In discussing how parents and children cope with the disruption of intimate relationships,the text observes that:

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What behaviors usually characterize the action stage of marital dissolution?

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Of the four types of relationships identified by psychologist Constance Ahrons,__________ were those who had minimal contact with each other and who became bitter and angry when they did interact.

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__________ is a state of relative harmony and cohesion in a group.

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Which of the following statements is true of covenant marriages?

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Elaine and Bertram live in a state that specifies no-fault divorce.What is required for them to get divorced?

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According to the text's discussion of gender differences regarding divorce:

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According to the text's discussion of the long-term effects of divorce,which factor helps children to adjust better in both the short and long run?

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Which of Bohannan's six stations of divorce involves the tangible benefit to the partners of relief from legal responsibilities and the right to remarry?

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Marilee and Mark were both employed while they were married.They have been divorced about one year,and Marilee has custody of the children.Which of the following is likely to be true?

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Carrie and Jason are dissolving their marriage.Carrie is now uncomfortable with some of their former friends,particularly those who worked with Jason.She is attempting to cut ties with this group and develop her own set of friends.Carrie is going through which station of divorce?

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Len and Sunny are moving toward marital dissolution.They have acknowledged that the marriage is in trouble,and Sunny is making some attempt to save the relationship,but their conflict level is increasing.What stage of marital dissolution are they in?

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When Steve and Kathy divorced,they agreed to share the responsibility for the care and raising of their children.This arrangement exemplifies:

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Herman and Gladys are divorced but try to get along for the sake of the children.They have both remarried but interact regularly,usually without argument.Of the types of ex-spouses identified by Ahrons,they are:

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