Question 1

It's not clear whether divorce lowers people's well-being or whether preexisting problems (such as depression and alcohol abuse)contribute to the likelihood of getting a divorce.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

A court-mandated ruling as to which parent will have the primary responsibility for the welfare and upbringing of a couple's children is called

Accepted Answer

A)  a separation agreement.
B)  alimony.
C)  custody.
D)  child support.E) B) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 3

In 1984,Congress passed the Child Support Enforcement Amendments that require states to

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A)  deduct delinquent support from fathers' paychecks and tax returns.
B)  arrest nonpaying fathers.
C)  punish nonpaying fathers with imprisonment.
D)  fine nonpaying fathers.E) All of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 4

The majority of Americans say that divorce is morally acceptable.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

The divorce process in which neither partner needs to establish the guilt or wrongdoing of the other is called

Accepted Answer

A)  marital dissolution.
B)  social integration.
C)  no-fault divorce.
D)  alimony.E) A) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 6

Which of the following is NOT an interpersonal reason for divorce?

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A)  unrealistic expectations
B)  conflict and abuse
C)  infidelity
D)  social classE) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 7

The end of a highly conflicted marriage typically improves children's well-being.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Since 1995,divorce rates

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A)  began to climb steadily.
B)  leveled off.
C)  began dropping.
D)  have remained unchanged.E) A) and C)
F) B) and C)

Question 9

In the late separation phase,the partners must learn how to survive as singles again,such as now doing all the housework and home maintenance.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Which of the following statements concerning no-fault divorce laws is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  Incompatibility is not a valid reason for divorce under no-fault divorce law.
B)  One partner has to prove the other was to blame for the collapse of the marriage.
C)  Divorce is only granted for adultery,desertion,or physical and mental cruelty.
D)  Divorce may be granted on the basis of "irreconcilable differences."E) B) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 11

Who is most likely to divorce?

Accepted Answer

A)  whites
B)  African Americans
C)  Asian Americans
D)  LatinosE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 12

Having an extramarital affair is an example of a macro-level reason for divorce.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Couples who live together before marriage have a lower chance of divorce if they marry.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

According to Bohannon,in the __________ stage of divorce,the partners make agreement regarding legal responsibility for financial support of the children,the day-to-day care of the children,and the rights of both the custodial and noncustodial parents in spending time with the children.

Accepted Answer

A)  emotional
B)  legal
C)  economic
D)  co-parentalE) All of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 15

Which of the following statements about divorce is accurate?

Accepted Answer

A)  Half of all marriages end in divorce.
B)  Over a lifetime,a majority of American marriages end in divorce.
C)  Divorce is less likely today than it was thirty years ago.
D)  Between 2000 and 2008 the divorce rate increased.E) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 16

Which of the following is NOT a reason why black women who separate after age 23 are more likely to reconcile than are younger women?

Accepted Answer

A)  Older women are more mature and more willing to make sacrifices in reuniting.
B)  Older women have invested more in the marriage,especially if there are children.
C)  Older women may be more likely to feel that marriage should be a lifetime commitment.
D)  Older women were more worried about living by themselves.E) A) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 17

During the __________ phase of separation,the partners must learn how to survive as singles again.

Accepted Answer

A)  preseparation
B)  early separation
C)  midseparation
D)  late separationE) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 18

During the __________ phase of separation,the couple,besides feeling ambivalent about leaving the marriage,may be confronted by questions such as what should they tell family and friends and others and who gets various possessions.

Accepted Answer

A)  preseparation
B)  early separation
C)  midseparation
D)  late separationE) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 19

According to Bohannon,in the __________ stage of divorce,partners separate from each other emotionally and establish separate lives.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 20

Which of the following statements about divorce is accurate?

Accepted Answer

A)  Half of all marriages end in divorce.
B)  Over a lifetime,a majority of American marriages end in divorce.
C)  Divorce is less likely today than it was thirty years ago.
D)  Between 2000 and 2008 the divorce rate increased.E) All of the above
F) A) and D)

Exam 15: Separation and Divorce

Couples who live together before marriage have a lower chance of divorce if they marry.

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It's not clear whether divorce lowers people's well-being or whether preexisting problems (such as depression and alcohol abuse)contribute to the likelihood of getting a divorce.

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According to Bohannon,in the __________ stage of divorce,partners separate from each other emotionally and establish separate lives.

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Which of the following statements concerning no-fault divorce laws is true?

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Which of the following statements about divorce is accurate?

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During the __________ phase of separation,the partners must learn how to survive as singles again.

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Since 1995,divorce rates

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The divorce process in which neither partner needs to establish the guilt or wrongdoing of the other is called

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A court-mandated ruling as to which parent will have the primary responsibility for the welfare and upbringing of a couple's children is called

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According to Bohannon,in the __________ stage of divorce,the partners make agreement regarding legal responsibility for financial support of the children,the day-to-day care of the children,and the rights of both the custodial and noncustodial parents in spending time with the children.

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During the __________ phase of separation,the couple,besides feeling ambivalent about leaving the marriage,may be confronted by questions such as what should they tell family and friends and others and who gets various possessions.

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Who is most likely to divorce?

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Which of the following statements about divorce is accurate?

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Which of the following is NOT a reason why black women who separate after age 23 are more likely to reconcile than are younger women?

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Which of the following is NOT an interpersonal reason for divorce?

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In the late separation phase,the partners must learn how to survive as singles again,such as now doing all the housework and home maintenance.

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In 1984,Congress passed the Child Support Enforcement Amendments that require states to

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Having an extramarital affair is an example of a macro-level reason for divorce.

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The majority of Americans say that divorce is morally acceptable.

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The end of a highly conflicted marriage typically improves children's well-being.

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