Question 1

The majority of survey studies have revealed that

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Studies have shown that second marriages have a higher probability of ending in divorce, and statistics often indicate that around 67 percent of second marriages end in divorce.

Question 2

Researchers identified the following factors as important in enabling remarried couples to adapt successfully:

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All of the factors listed are important in enabling remarried couples to adapt successfully, including good problem-solving communication and spending a high degree of time together. Quantitative and qualitative measures are methods of assessment rather than factors for adaptation.

Question 3

How do courtship and mate selection in remarrying differ in those in the first marriage?

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Question 4

Pre-remarriage counseling can be helpful to a couple by

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Pre-remarriage counseling can help couples by addressing the challenges of blending families and identifying both strengths and potential problems in their relationship.

Question 5

A concept from family systems theory that is helpful in understanding remarried families is

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Family boundaries are a concept from family systems theory that helps in understanding the dynamics and relationships within remarried families, including how members interact and relate to one another.

Question 6

There is a lack of clear social norms for

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Stepparents and grandparents often face ambiguous social roles and expectations, unlike friends, for whom social norms are more clearly defined. Stepparents must navigate their role in a blended family without clear societal guidelines, and grandparents may struggle with their involvement in grandchildren's lives, especially in non-traditional family structures.

Question 7

Which of the following is true about the expectations of remarried couples?

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Question 8

One of the most important steps to developing a successful remarriage is

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Healing from the wounds of the previous marriage is crucial for the health and success of a new relationship, as it allows individuals to enter the new marriage without unresolved emotional baggage that could undermine the new partnership.

Question 9

Expecting a spouse to fulfill the needs not met in a previous marriage

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Question 10

Financial commitments to a new spouse

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Financial commitments to a new spouse and their children often come more slowly as the family adjusts to its new structure and dynamics.

Question 11

When parents get a divorce and remarry

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When parents divorce and remarry, new family structures are created, previous family ties still exist, and relationships among family members can change, reflecting the complexity of family dynamics in such situations.

Question 12

Maintaining extended family relationships

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Maintaining extended family relationships is beneficial for children in various ways, including providing emotional support, helping them adjust to new family situations, and being facilitated by joint custody arrangements, which allow children to maintain strong bonds with both sides of their extended family.

Question 13

Couples who expect stepfamily relationships to be similar to those of the primary family

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Couples expecting stepfamily relationships to resemble those of primary families may indeed face disappointment and bewilderment, as these dynamics can significantly differ.

Question 14

Restabilization seems to occur in stepfamilies

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Restabilization in stepfamilies typically occurs after a period of adjustment that can take 5 or more years, as the family members learn to navigate their new roles and relationships.

Question 15

The situation where two divorced parents cooperate rather than compete in the task of raising the children is known as

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Co-parenting refers to a situation where two parents work together to raise their children even though they are divorced or separated. It emphasizes cooperation and shared parenting responsibilities.

Question 16

The competition of brothers and sisters for the attention, approval, and affection of parents is known as

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Sibling rivalry refers to the competition, jealousy, and fighting between brothers and sisters for their parents' attention, approval, and affection. It is a common phenomenon in families with multiple children.

Question 17

The situation is which divorced parents and stepparents cooperate in rearing their own children and the stepchildren is known as

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Question 18

Family scholars have concluded that what happens inside a family is more important than

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Family structure refers to the organization or arrangement of a family, including aspects like the number of parents, their relationship to the children, and the presence of extended family members. Research in family studies has shown that while the structure of a family can have an impact, the dynamics, relationships, and interactions that occur within the family are often more influential on the well-being and development of its members. This includes how family members communicate, support each other, and resolve conflicts, which are considered more critical than the mere structure of the family.

Question 19

Remarriage and the formation of stepfamilies is

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Remarriage and the formation of stepfamilies are common today, reflecting changes in societal norms and family structures.

Question 20

When individuals remarry, they need to be aware that

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When individuals remarry, they need to be aware of the potential challenges, the complexity of the situation, and the impact on children, who, despite initial difficulties, can adjust over time.

Quiz 17: Coming Together: Remarriage and Stepparenting