Question 1

Forty-two percent of the states mandate parenting education for divorcing spouses.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

When breaking up with someone, which of the following is the best phrase?

Accepted Answer

A)  If you would learn to control your alcohol, we could stay together.
B)  If you would be faithful to me, we could stay together.
C)  I need to have my own freedom.
D)  If you would learn to be more open in your communication, we could make it.E) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 3

The primary focus/concern of the divorce mediator is:

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A)  the best interests of the children
B)  the wife since she is likely to be the custodial parent
C)  the husband since he will need to have resources left to provide adequate child support
D)  the marriage-getting the couple to cooperate to the point of getting back togetherE) B) and C)
F) C) and D) A

Question 4

Who is more likely to divorce?

Accepted Answer

A)  European-Americans
B)  Mexican-Americans
C)  African-Americans
D)  Asian-AmericansE) A) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 5

Which of the following is not a factor that influences one's chance of divorce?

Accepted Answer

A)  education
B)  age
C)  race
D)  genderE) All of the above
F) None of the above

Question 6

Which of the following is not a primary focus of divorce mediation?

Accepted Answer

A)  child custody and visitation
B)  property settlement
C)  saving the marriage
D)  spousal supportE) A) and C)
F) A) and B) C

Question 7

With what are college breakups associated?

Accepted Answer

A)  suicide risk
B)  depression and a drop in grades
C)  alcoholism and an increased risk of STIs
D)  low-self esteem followed by hedonistic sexE) A) and B)
F) A) and C) B

Question 8

Which of the following is not a macro factor associated with divorce in U.S. society?

Accepted Answer

A)  fewer moral and religious sanctions against divorce
B)  increased negative behavior on the part of both spouses
C)  increased mobility and anonymity
D)  no-fault divorce lawsE) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 9

What are the gender differences in filing for divorce, and why do they exist?

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Gender differences in filing for divorce...

Question 10

Why should you encourage your friend who is getting divorced to try mediation?

Accepted Answer

A)  You should not encourage your friend to mediate a divorce since litigation is better.
B)  Mediation costs less, takes a shorter amount of time, and a civil relationship is possible.
C)  The mediator will actually try to keep the couple together so they will end up married.
D)  The couple will learn to trust each other since the agreement is not legal.E) B) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 11

What percent of women with shared physical custody were categorized as reflecting continuous anger?

Accepted Answer

A)  20 percent
B)  45 percent
C)  55 percent
D)  60 percentE) B) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 12

How vulnerable to divorce is a couple who falls out of love?

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The vulnerability of a couple to divorce...

Question 13

Which state mandates that all divorcing parents with young children attend a divorce education program?

Accepted Answer

A)  Alabama
B)  New York
C)  Iowa
D)  ArizonaE) B) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 14

Which spouse is most likely to contact a lawyer and initiate a divorce?

Accepted Answer

A)  Each spouse has the same probability-women are as likely as men.
B)  There is no research to answer this question.
C)  the husband
D)  the wifeE) B) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 15

Prior to 1997, no divorce was allowed in which country?

Accepted Answer

A)  Divorce has always been allowed in all countries.
B)  Ireland
C)  Jordan
D)  TaiwanE) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 16

From a sociological perspective, the fact that from 1639 to 1760, there was an average of only one divorce per year in Massachusetts among the Puritans illustrates that:

Accepted Answer

A)  whether spouses divorce is influenced by the society in which they live
B)  U.S.society has lost its moral way
C)  the concept of smarter marriages has replaced the idea of permanence in marriage
D)  marriages were happier and family life had meaning in Puritan New EnglandE) A) and C)
F) B) and C)

Question 17

When are step relationships most easily developed?

Accepted Answer

A)  when the children are in infancy and early development
B)  when the children are in their teens
C)  when the children are grown and out of the house
D)  when the children have children of their ownE) A) and B)
F) A) and D)

Question 18

Satiation in marriage reflects which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  boredom in the marital/sexual relationship
B)  increased sex drive
C)  increased sexual satisfaction
D)  marital stabilityE) All of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 19

Which of the following family structures is the one in which adolescents were most likely to be found smoking and drinking?

Accepted Answer

A)  cohabitating biological families
B)  cohabitating stepfamilies
C)  adopted families
D)  married stepfamiliesE) B) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 20

Identify the factors judges consider when deciding which parent gets custody.

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Exam 15: Divorce and Remarriage

Forty-two percent of the states mandate parenting education for divorcing spouses.

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When breaking up with someone, which of the following is the best phrase?

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The primary focus/concern of the divorce mediator is:

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Who is more likely to divorce?

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Which of the following is not a factor that influences one's chance of divorce?

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Which of the following is not a primary focus of divorce mediation?

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With what are college breakups associated?

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Which of the following is not a macro factor associated with divorce in U.S. society?

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What are the gender differences in filing for divorce, and why do they exist?

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Why should you encourage your friend who is getting divorced to try mediation?

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What percent of women with shared physical custody were categorized as reflecting continuous anger?

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How vulnerable to divorce is a couple who falls out of love?

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Which state mandates that all divorcing parents with young children attend a divorce education program?

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Which spouse is most likely to contact a lawyer and initiate a divorce?

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Prior to 1997, no divorce was allowed in which country?

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From a sociological perspective, the fact that from 1639 to 1760, there was an average of only one divorce per year in Massachusetts among the Puritans illustrates that:

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When are step relationships most easily developed?

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Satiation in marriage reflects which of the following?

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Which of the following family structures is the one in which adolescents were most likely to be found smoking and drinking?

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