Question 1

According to the factors associated with increased risk of divorce, which of the following couples is most likely to get a divorce?

Accepted Answer

Couples with lower levels of education and those who marry due to pregnancy are statistically at a higher risk of divorce. Harry and Charlene's situation matches these risk factors.

Question 2

Which of the following statements is/are TRUE?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which of the following statements is/are TRUE?
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Question 3

Margo and Randy are a young couple who have been married for seven years and are contemplating getting a divorce. In this troubled relationship,

Accepted Answer

The answer of Margo and Randy are a young couple...

Question 4

Joanne and Matthew are having marital difficulties. Their relationship is characterized by heated, often volatile arguments, in which they openly express their disappointments to each other. Joanne and Matthew are most likely:

Accepted Answer

Young couples are more likely to have volatile arguments as they are still navigating their relationship dynamics and communication styles.

Question 5

Jeremy and Sarah are having marital difficulties. They tend to be cool and distant to each other, suppressing their emotions most of the time. This distant relationship has little laughter or love. Jeremy and Sarah are most likely:

Accepted Answer

The description of Jeremy and Sarah's relationship aligns with common issues faced by middle-aged couples, who may experience emotional distancing due to various life stressors and responsibilities. This choice does not stereotype based on age but acknowledges a phase where relationships can undergo significant strain.

Question 6

Older adults account for about _____ percent of all who divorce in any given year in the United States.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Older adults account for about _____ percent...

Question 7

Being divorced is associated with:

Accepted Answer

Divorce can lead to a variety of negative health outcomes, including lower immune functioning, higher rates of depression, and higher rates of alcoholism. These effects are attributed to the stress and emotional turmoil that often accompany the end of a marriage.

Question 8

Which of the following individuals is likely to experience the greatest decline in income following a divorce?

Accepted Answer

Sally, who was a full-time homemaker before the divorce and has custody of the children, is likely to experience the greatest decline in income following a divorce due to her lack of recent work experience and potential difficulty entering the workforce, especially if she needs to balance work with childcare responsibilities.

Question 9

Following a divorce, women, on the average, experience:

Accepted Answer

Following a divorce, women, on average, experience a 20 to 35 percent decline in income. This significant financial impact is attributed to various factors, including disparities in earning power and the division of assets and income post-divorce.

Question 10

Which of the following statements about income after divorce is TRUE?

Accepted Answer

The economic status of women post-divorce has seen some improvement due to evolving gender roles and increased participation of women in the workforce, which has somewhat mitigated the financial decline they experience after divorce.

Question 11

According to your text, which of the following factors is NOT one of the factors that Hetherington found that can enable divorced adults to cope more effectively?

Accepted Answer

Hetherington found that specific concrete goals regarding the future, rather than general goals, help divorced adults cope more effectively.

Question 12

According to your text, which of the following factors did Hetherington find to enable divorced adults to cope more effectively?

Accepted Answer

Hetherington found that various factors, including having an internal locus of control, engaging in new intimate relationships, and immersing oneself in work to find continuity and stability, all contribute to enabling divorced adults to cope more effectively.

Question 13

Transitional figures were especially important in helping divorced adults:

Accepted Answer

Transitional figures play a crucial role in supporting divorced adults through various means, including helping them find new living arrangements, introducing them to new social circles, and providing emotional support and advice.

Question 14

In Hetherington's research, the most powerful factor in reducing postdivorce stress was:

Accepted Answer

A new intimate relationship has been identified as the most powerful factor in reducing postdivorce stress according to Hetherington's research. This is because a new intimate relationship can provide emotional support, reduce loneliness, and help in the adjustment to life after divorce.

Question 15

According to Hetherington and Kelly, the largest group of people fell into the ______ postdivorce category.

Accepted Answer

Hetherington and Kelly found that the largest group of people after a divorce fell into the "the good enoughs" category, indicating that this group managed to find a satisfactory balance in their post-divorce lives.

Question 16

Jay is recently divorced. He is well-adjusted, self-sufficient, and socially skilled. He has a successful career, an active social life, and a wide range of interests. At this point, Jay has little interest in sharing his life with anyone else. Like 10% of divorced individuals, Jay would fit into which postdivorce pathway category?

Accepted Answer

Jay fits the description of "the competent loner," which characterizes individuals who are well-adjusted, self-sufficient, and socially skilled, with little interest in forming new romantic relationships. This pathway reflects a preference for independence and self-fulfillment without the need for a partner.

Question 17

Following her divorce, Janie has grown more competent in many areas of her life and feels self-fulfilled for the first time in her life. Like 20% of divorced individuals, Janie has shown a remarkable ability to bounce back from the stressful circumstances of her divorce, to find something meaningful in the process, and to be better prepared to share her life with another in the future. Janie would fit into which postdivorce pathway category?

Accepted Answer

Janie fits into the "the enhancer" category because she has shown growth, competence, and self-fulfillment following her divorce, which aligns with the characteristics of individuals who are considered enhancers in postdivorce pathways. Enhancers are known for their ability to bounce back, find meaning in their experiences, and prepare for future relationships.

Question 18

George was divorced about a year ago. Since his divorce, he has frequented singles bars and has had a number of meaningless sexual encounters. At this point, George would be classified in which postdivorce pathway category?

Accepted Answer

George's behavior of frequenting singles bars and engaging in numerous meaningless sexual encounters after his divorce aligns with the characteristics of the "libertine" postdivorce pathway. This category describes individuals who may seek out casual relationships and sexual encounters without the intention of forming long-term, meaningful connections.

Question 19

Margo became divorced six months ago and has been going on numerous dates. She is motivated to find a new mate as soon as possible and be back to being "a couple." Margo would be classified in which postdivorce pathway category?

Accepted Answer

Margo's behavior of actively seeking a new mate to quickly return to being "a couple" aligns with the characteristics of "the seeker" postdivorce pathway, which describes individuals who are eager to enter into a new relationship.

Question 20

Ralph is an alcoholic whose wife has just divorced him and taken the children. Ralph is having difficulty coping with the loss of his family and his drinking has dramatically increased. Ralph would be classified in which postdivorce pathway category?

Accepted Answer

Ralph's situation, characterized by increased difficulty coping and escalated drinking following the loss of his family, aligns with the "the defeated" pathway. This category describes individuals who struggle significantly after divorce, often experiencing worsening conditions or failing to recover.

Quiz 9: Adult Life Styles