Question 1

It is misleading to use terms such as "one parent" or "single parent" to describe some family structures because many single-parent mothers and fathers live with other adults such as a cohabiting partner or relatives.

Accepted Answer

The statement is true because the terms "one parent" or "single parent" can be misleading. They might not accurately reflect the family's living situation, as single parents often live with other adults like partners or relatives, providing additional support and resources.

Question 2

The term_______ refers to parents legally sharing responsibility for childcare, parental decision-making, and economic support of their children following divorce.

Accepted Answer

Joint legal custody refers to a legal arrangement after divorce where both parents share the responsibility for making major decisions about their child's upbringing, including education, healthcare, and religious instruction, while not necessarily sharing the same physical living space with the child.

Question 3

The term ________is used to describe the role assumed by a single-parent that involves accepting complete authority and responsibility for the household and all related tasks, enlisting the help of others when needed, without allowing them to take over.

Accepted Answer

The term "sole administrator" accurately describes the role of a single parent who takes on full authority and responsibility for the household and all related tasks, seeking help when necessary but maintaining control. This encompasses managing the household independently, unlike the concepts of binuclear family, sole custody, or joint-legal custody, which relate to family structure and legal arrangements rather than the specific management and responsibility role described.

Question 4

The fact that many forms of single-parent systems in our society are thought of as being non- normative, deviant or dysfunctional

Accepted Answer

The answer of The fact that many forms of single-parent...

Question 5

The term _________refers to a role assumed by a child often a daughter or older child) requiring him or her to assume responsibility for parenting other children or the parent) in the single-parent family system.

Accepted Answer

The term "parental child" refers to a situation where a child, often the eldest or a daughter, takes on adult responsibilities within the family, such as caring for younger siblings or even the parent, in a single-parent family system. This role reversal can impact the child's development and personal life.

Question 6

______exists when parents share equally the responsibility for providing the child with a residence.

Accepted Answer

Joint physical custody refers to an arrangement where both parents share the responsibility of providing their child with a primary residence, meaning the child spends significant time living with each parent. This contrasts with joint legal custody, which pertains to shared decision-making about the child's upbringing, but not necessarily where the child lives.

Question 7

Most divorced women who have been homemakers and out of the work force for some period of time prefer to go to work rather than rely upon other sources of support such as welfare assistance.

Accepted Answer

Research and surveys have shown that most divorced women, especially those who have been out of the workforce for a while, prefer to gain financial independence through employment rather than depending on welfare or other forms of support. This preference is often driven by the desire for self-sufficiency and the societal stigma associated with welfare assistance.

Question 8

Which of the following statements is TRUE with respect to the single-parent headed family?

Accepted Answer

Single-parent families often face increased demands with limited resources, which can lead to the use of less effective coping strategies when those demands exceed the available resources.

Question 9

All of the following statements are TRUE EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

Alimony payments are not as common as the statement suggests. In reality, a significantly smaller percentage of divorced women receive alimony from their ex-spouses. The other statements about child support payments and perceptions of no-fault divorce laws are accurate reflections of challenges faced by single parents and views on divorce laws.

Question 10

Which of the following statements is TRUE?

Accepted Answer

Both statements are true. Research indicates that most custodial single fathers often maintain or improve their standard of living after a divorce, contrasting with the financial struggles commonly faced by single mothers. Additionally, the demographic of single-parent fathers includes a significant portion who have never been married, reflecting broader trends in family structure and marital status.

Question 11

With regards to the adjustment of mothers to single-parenthood, the research literature suggests that

Accepted Answer

Research indicates that single parents, including divorced parents, may face higher rates of alcoholism, drug abuse, and depression compared to their non-divorced counterparts. This is attributed to the increased stress and challenges associated with single parenthood, such as financial difficulties, lack of social support, and the demands of raising children alone.

Question 12

Which of the following single-parent headed families is likely to experience the greatest amount of social support?

Accepted Answer

Single-parent families originating from a death are often met with more societal sympathy and support compared to those formed through divorce, desertion, or out-of-wedlock births. This is because the loss of a partner through death is generally perceived as a tragic event that is beyond the control of the surviving spouse, thereby eliciting a greater degree of empathy and assistance from the community and extended family.

Question 13

A women who returns to work following divorce after a four-year hiatus from working will permanently lower her future earnings by .

Accepted Answer

Research indicates that women who return to work after a hiatus, such as following a divorce, can expect a significant reduction in their future earnings. A commonly cited figure is around 19%, reflecting the impact of time away from the workforce on skills, experience, and professional networks.

Question 14

Which of the following single-parent families is likely to require the most adaptability and flexibility over the long-term?

Accepted Answer

A single-parent system originating from extended military service may require the most adaptability and flexibility over the long-term due to the unpredictable nature of military deployments, potential relocations, and the emotional and logistical challenges associated with a parent's absence and return.

Question 15

All of the following statements are TRUE with respect to the single-parent headed family system EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

The majority of African-American single mothers are not primarily widows; instead, they are more likely to be never married or divorced. This contrasts with historical patterns and common misconceptions about the marital status of single mothers in different racial or ethnic groups.

Question 16

Which of the following statements is TRUE?

Accepted Answer

Statement A is true; a significant percentage of single-mother headed families in the U.S. live in poverty, reflecting the financial challenges faced by these households. Statements B and C are incorrect; poverty is more common among non-white single-parent families than among white ones, and the financial strains on single-parent families do not necessarily increase with the age of the children.

Question 17

Which of the following statements is TRUE?

Accepted Answer

All statements are true. A) Research shows that after divorce, fathers, whether they have custody or not, often maintain or improve their standard of living, unlike custodial mothers who frequently experience a decline. B) A significant portion of single-father households emerge from divorce or separation. C) Fathers who did not initiate the separation are often more reluctant to provide child support compared to those who did initiate it.

Question 18

Which of the following is a critical factors influencing single fathers' compliance with child support?

Accepted Answer

All of the factors listed - fathers' overall level of income, their attachment to their children, and their attachment to their former spouse - can significantly influence single fathers' compliance with child support. Each of these aspects can impact a father's ability and willingness to pay child support, reflecting a combination of financial capability, emotional bonds, and ongoing relationships with their former spouse.

Question 19

Women in general earn approximately_________ less than their male counterparts.

Accepted Answer

Globally, women earn approximately 20% less than men, a statistic that highlights the gender pay gap issue.

Question 20

Which of the following statements is TRUE?

Accepted Answer

All statements are true. Most single-parent families are indeed headed by women, Hispanic American children are more likely than White children to live in a single-parent family, and approximately 75% of divorced mothers eventually remarry.

Quiz 17: The Single-Parent Household

It is misleading to use terms such as "one parent" or "single parent" to describe some family structures because many single-parent mothers and fathers live with other adults such as a cohabiting partner or relatives.

The term_______ refers to parents legally sharing responsibility for childcare, parental decision-making, and economic support of their children following divorce.

The term ________is used to describe the role assumed by a single-parent that involves accepting complete authority and responsibility for the household and all related tasks, enlisting the help of others when needed, without allowing them to take over.

The fact that many forms of single-parent systems in our society are thought of as being non- normative, deviant or dysfunctional

The term _________refers to a role assumed by a child often a daughter or older child) requiring him or her to assume responsibility for parenting other children or the parent) in the single-parent family system.

______exists when parents share equally the responsibility for providing the child with a residence.

Most divorced women who have been homemakers and out of the work force for some period of time prefer to go to work rather than rely upon other sources of support such as welfare assistance.

Which of the following statements is TRUE with respect to the single-parent headed family?

All of the following statements are TRUE EXCEPT

Which of the following statements is TRUE?

With regards to the adjustment of mothers to single-parenthood, the research literature suggests that

Which of the following single-parent headed families is likely to experience the greatest amount of social support?

A women who returns to work following divorce after a four-year hiatus from working will permanently lower her future earnings by .

Which of the following single-parent families is likely to require the most adaptability and flexibility over the long-term?

All of the following statements are TRUE with respect to the single-parent headed family system EXCEPT

Which of the following statements is TRUE?

Which of the following statements is TRUE?

Which of the following is a critical factors influencing single fathers' compliance with child support?

Women in general earn approximately_________ less than their male counterparts.

Which of the following statements is TRUE?