Question 1

Which perspective is based on the belief that parents model for children their responses to conflict and children will carry forth patterns and behaviours from their parents' relationship into their own adult relationship?

Accepted Answer

The social learning perspective suggests that children learn behaviors and responses by observing and imitating their parents, including how they handle conflicts, which they may carry into their own adult relationships.

Question 2

Alex and Pat got divorced after 5 years of marriage. They were married at age 18, had one child before they were married, neither completed high school, were non-religious, and both had experienced their parents' divorce. Which of these factors is not considered a predictor of divorce?

Accepted Answer

Lack of religious affiliation is not typically considered a strong predictor of divorce compared to the other factors listed.

Question 3

Where in Canada is cohabitation the most widely practiced?

Accepted Answer

Cohabitation is most widely practiced in Quebec and the territories, where cultural and social norms are more accepting of non-marital unions compared to other regions in Canada.

Question 4

Which of the following statements is true for children in the province of Quebec?

Accepted Answer

In Quebec, it is common for children to be born to unmarried parents due to the prevalence of common-law relationships, which are more socially accepted and widespread compared to other regions.

Question 5

When did researchers first begin to notice the increasing trend of couples choosing to "live apart together" (LAT)?

Accepted Answer

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Question 6

Fran and Frankie are divorced after 5 years of marriage and raising a child together who is now 10. Following the separation Fran did not move out of the home, but instead moved into the basement bedroom to remain close to her child. What term best reflects the living arrangement of Fran and Frankie?

Accepted Answer

The term "Living Together Apart" describes a situation where individuals live in the same residence but lead separate lives, often after a separation or divorce, as in the case of Fran and Frankie.

Question 7

Which of the following factors is a key contributor to the decrease in marriages resulting from extramarital pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

The availability of contraceptives and the legalization of abortion have reduced the pressure to marry due to extramarital pregnancies.

Question 8

Which of the following statements on experiences around marriage and divorce is not true?

Accepted Answer

Children do not consistently experience more negative impacts than their parents following a divorce; the effects can vary greatly depending on individual circumstances.

Question 9

Research consistently demonstrates that _____ experience the greatest range of negative effects following a divorce.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Research consistently demonstrates that _____ experience the...

Question 10

What is the greatest single issue that negatively impacts women following divorce?

Accepted Answer

Economic consequences are often the greatest issue for women following divorce, as they may face reduced income, loss of financial support, and challenges in maintaining their standard of living.

Question 11

A growing body of research indicates ________ represents the single most important factor for ensuring healthy child adjustments and development, regardless of living arrangement.

Accepted Answer

Effective parenting is widely recognized as the most crucial factor in promoting healthy child development and adjustment, as it encompasses providing support, guidance, and nurturing in a consistent manner, regardless of the specific living arrangements.

Question 12

How many Canadian children are living in lone-parent households?

Accepted Answer

Around 2 in 10 Canadian children live in lone-parent households, which is approximately 20%.

Question 13

In 2016, stepfamilies accounted for what percentage of couple families with children under 25 in Canada?

Accepted Answer

In 2016, stepfamilies accounted for 12% of couple families with children under 25 in Canada.

Question 14

When Nicky and Cary got married they each brought a child from a previous marriage into their new family and household. This type of arrangement is an example of a _______

Accepted Answer

A complex stepfamily is formed when both partners in a new marriage bring children from previous relationships into the household.

Question 15

The rate of marriage dissolution is the highest for which population in Canada?

Accepted Answer

The answer of The rate of marriage dissolution is the...

Question 16

Until the twentieth century, a marriage essentially constituted an economic transaction that involved not just the couple but had implications for their families as well.

Accepted Answer

Historically, marriages often served as alliances between families, involving dowries or bride prices, and were seen as economic and social contracts rather than purely romantic unions.

Question 17

Prior to Parliament's passage of the Divorce Act in 1968, abandonment was the single, universally acceptable reason for divorce.

Accepted Answer

Before the Divorce Act of 1968, adultery was the primary ground for divorce in Canada, not abandonment.

Question 18

The 1968 Divorce Act established a unified legal approach that gave both spouses equal rights to pursue divorces.

Accepted Answer

The 1968 Divorce Act established a unified legal approach that gave both spouses equal rights to pursue divorces, regardless of their gender or fault.

Question 19

The divorce rate remained low throughout the early 1900s before edging up slowing in the 1930s and following the Second World War.

Accepted Answer

The divorce rate was relatively low in the early 1900s but began to increase during the 1930s and saw a significant rise after World War II due to social changes and the return of soldiers.

Question 20

There were never more than 10,000 divorces in any year before the 1960s.

Accepted Answer

The question states that there were never more than 10,000 divorces in any year before the 1960s. This means that the statement is true.

Quiz 6: Separation and Divorce