Question 1

With regard to initiating divorce proceedings:

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A)   men and women are equally likely to file.
B)   women are more likely to file.
C)   men are more likely to file.
D)   parents are more likely to file than nonparents, regardless of gender.E) All of the above
F) None of the above

Question 2

Prior to the 1970s and "no fault" divorce laws,the divorce rate was:

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A)   extremely low.
B)   stagnant.
C)   increasing.
D)   steadily increasing.E) B) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 3

Consider times when divorce may be positive for children.

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Question 4

The change in divorce laws,which allowed either spouse to file for divorce,effectively increased the power of:

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A)   women.
B)   men.
C)   the state.
D)   the church.E) B) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 5

Approximately ________ percent of Baby Boomers had divorced by the age of 40.

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A)   25
B)   33
C)   50
D)   60E) None of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 6

________ of Americans are likely to remarry.

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A)   One-third
B)   One-half
C)   Two-thirds
D)   Three-quartersE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 7

Discuss the impact of cohabitation on a couple's risk of divorce.

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Question 8

Divorce is LEAST common among people with which of the following levels of education?

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A)   less than high school
B)   high school
C)   some college
D)   college or advanced degreesE) All of the above
F) None of the above

Question 9

Christina's parents divorced when she was 12.According to statistics,how does this affect the likelihood that she will divorce?

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A)   She is less likely than average to divorce.
B)   She is equally likely than average to divorce.
C)   She is more likely than average to divorce.
D)   Neither more nor less.E) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 10

After "no fault" divorce laws,there was a spike in divorces,and then the rate ________.

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A)   decreased sharply
B)   decreased slightly
C)   increased slightly
D)   increased sharplyE) A) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 11

The independence effect has been noted to:

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A)   increase the likelihood of employed people to leave happy marriages.
B)   increase the likelihood of employed people to leave unhappy marriages.
C)   increase divorce as income increases.
D)   decrease divorce as income increases.E) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 12

Summarize the positive and negative outcomes of divorce for partners.

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Question 13

Which of the following characteristics DECREASES a couple's chance of divorce?

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A)   arguing about household chores
B)   discussing their marital unhappiness with friends
C)   spending time alone together
D)   avoiding having sexE) C) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 14

One out of ________ children live in a blended family.

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A)   three
B)   four
C)   five
D)   sixE) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 15

Describe the income effect on divorce.

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Question 16

When discussing trends in divorce,sociologists focus primarily on heterosexual,formally married individuals because:

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A)   the outcomes are different for those who are not legally married.
B)   sociologists do not consider nontraditional forms of family.
C)   there is limited systematic research on other forms of family.
D)   homosexuality is too recent to have been effectively studied.E) C) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 17

When one partner loses a job,the marriage:

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A)   is often weakened, regardless of who lost their job.
B)   is often weakened, if the woman lost her job.
C)   is strengthened, as the couple works together to overcome difficulties.
D)   is strengthened, if the woman stays home to help with family work.E) All of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 18

On average,postponing marriage means couples are:

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A)   more financially secure.
B)   less educated.
C)   more unstable in their lives.
D)   less emotionally developed.E) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 19

After a divorce,women's income,on average:

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A)   increases.
B)   decreases.
C)   is supplemented by child support.
D)   is unaffected by divorce.E) A) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 20

Differentiate between the refined divorce rate and the divorce-marriage ratio.

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Exam 10: Divorce,Remarriage,and Blended Families

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Which of the following characteristics DECREASES a couple's chance of divorce?

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With regard to initiating divorce proceedings:

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Describe the income effect on divorce.

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Divorce is LEAST common among people with which of the following levels of education?

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After a divorce,women's income,on average:

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Christina's parents divorced when she was 12.According to statistics,how does this affect the likelihood that she will divorce?

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Differentiate between the refined divorce rate and the divorce-marriage ratio.

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After "no fault" divorce laws,there was a spike in divorces,and then the rate ________.

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Approximately ________ percent of Baby Boomers had divorced by the age of 40.

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The change in divorce laws,which allowed either spouse to file for divorce,effectively increased the power of:

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________ of Americans are likely to remarry.

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When one partner loses a job,the marriage:

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Prior to the 1970s and "no fault" divorce laws,the divorce rate was:

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Consider times when divorce may be positive for children.

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The independence effect has been noted to:

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One out of ________ children live in a blended family.

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