Question 1

Generally children and young adults experience positive outcomes after their parents' divorce if

Accepted Answer

Children generally experience positive outcomes after their parents' divorce if a parent's relocation doesn't disrupt the children's everyday life. This means that if custodial arrangements can be made to allow children to continue in the same school, see their friends and family, and participate in their usual activities, they are more likely to have positive outcomes. While a parenting plan can be helpful for minimizing communication, it is not necessarily the most important factor for children's well-being. Remarrying right away and spending time with both parents can also be positive or negative depending on the individual circumstances.

Question 2

According to the text's discussion of divorced parents treating their children as peers,

Accepted Answer

The text explains that parentifying children, or treating them as peers, can lead to negative emotional consequences such as the children feeling burdened and not having the opportunity to fully be children. The text also states that it is important for parents to maintain their parental roles and responsibilities, rather than relying on their children as emotional support. Therefore, choice B is the best answer.

Question 3

According to researchers and family clinicians,parents can lessen some of divorce's negative effects by

Accepted Answer

Research suggests that maintaining close relationships with both sets of grandparents can help children adjust better to divorce. It is not recommended to talk negatively about the other parent, which eliminates option A. Minimizing contact with the noncustodial parent can further harm the children and their relationship with the parent, eliminating option B. Openly blaming one parent for the divorce can cause the child to feel guilt or resentment towards that parent, eliminating option D. Thus, option C is the best choice.

Question 4

Separation is always a temporary arrangement.

Accepted Answer

Separation can be either temporary or permanent, depending on the circumstances and intentions of the parties involved. It is often used as a step towards divorce, but can also be a period for reflection and potential reconciliation.

Question 5

Which of the following is NOT an advantage of divorce mediation?

Accepted Answer

Divorce mediation may help to facilitate communication, speed up the settlement process, and prioritize the emotional needs of children, but it cannot eliminate all of the hurt caused by separation and divorce. Divorce is a complex and emotionally charged process and while mediation can help couples work through their issues, it cannot completely eliminate the pain involved.

Question 6

According to Nuta,fathers who do not pay their court-ordered child support fall into four major categories.Which father may use child support as a form of control to change a visitation agreement or to punish his wife?

Accepted Answer

The vengeful parent may use child support as a form of control to change a visitation agreement or to punish his wife.

Question 7

In divorce __________,a trained arbitrator helps the divorcing couple come to an agreement about issues such as custody arrangements,child support,and the division of marital property.

Accepted Answer

Mediation is a process in which a neutral third party, the mediator, assists the couple in reaching a settlement agreement. The mediator does not make decisions for the couple but helps them communicate and negotiate effectively. Arbitration, on the other hand, is more like a private trial where the arbitrator makes the decisions. Therefore, mediation is the best choice for the given scenario.

Question 8

Which of the following statements concerning parental conflict and hostility and the negative effects of divorce on children is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

Children from low-conflict marriages often experience more difficulties after divorce because the divorce is more unexpected and disruptive to their sense of stability, contrary to the implication in option C that they tend to do better.

Question 9

Which of the following statements concerning collaborative divorce is inaccurate?

Accepted Answer

Collaborative divorce involves the couple working with their own attorneys and other professionals, such as financial advisors and counselors, to negotiate a settlement that works for everyone. The aim is to avoid going to court and having a judge make the decisions. Therefore, a trained arbitrator is not involved in making decisions in collaborative divorce cases.

Question 10

According to the text's discussion of economic hardship after divorce,

Accepted Answer

The text states that financial problems usually increase after divorce, especially for mothers who may struggle with finding employment and raising children on their own. This suggests that the parent with physical custody of the children may not necessarily do better economically. Men's income may also decrease due to alimony and child support payments, but this is not mentioned as a general trend in the text. There is no mention of differences in economic hardship between white and black families.

Question 11

Which of the following is a problem with court-ordered child support?

Accepted Answer

States often have different methods for enforcing child support orders, which can lead to inconsistencies in payments and difficulties for custodial parents trying to collect support.

Question 12

According to Nuta,fathers who do not pay their court-ordered child support fall into four major categories.Which father may feel shut out of the family and therefore distances himself physically and emotionally from his children?

Accepted Answer

The father who feels shut out of the family and distances himself physically and emotionally from his children is likely the "parent in pain." This is because he may feel rejected or excluded from the family, which could cause him to withdraw from his parental responsibilities.

Question 13

Which of the following statements concerning the negative effects of divorce on children is inaccurate?

Accepted Answer

This statement is inaccurate as research has shown that most of children's problems after divorce are not solely due to the divorce itself, but rather a combination of factors such as economic hardship, conflict between parents, and the quality of parenting they receive after the divorce.

Question 14

The custodial parent is most likely to receive the full amount of court-ordered child-support payments if

Accepted Answer

Having at least a college degree often correlates with higher income and financial stability, which can make it easier for the custodial parent to enforce and receive full court-ordered child support payments. Higher education is generally linked to better economic outcomes, which can provide the resources needed to navigate legal systems and ensure compliance from the noncustodial parent.

Question 15

According to the text's discussion of the effects of divorce on adults,

Accepted Answer

The text states that "women are more likely to report that, after a year or so, they enjoy their new-found freedom." The text does not support choices A, C or D.

Question 16

In 1984,Congress passed the Child Support Enforcement Amendments that require states to

Accepted Answer

The Child Support Enforcement Amendments of 1984 require states to deduct delinquent support payments from noncustodial parents' paychecks and tax returns. This is done through income withholding, which is designed to ensure timely and consistent payment of child support. Arrest, imprisonment, and fines are also possible consequences for nonpayment of child support, but they are not required by the 1984 amendments.

Question 17

According to the text's discussion of the effect of the timing of divorce on children,

Accepted Answer

The text states that divorces that occur in early childhood, especially before age 5, can create early instability that can alter children's development and later social relationships. Therefore, option B is the correct choice. A, C, and D are incorrect as they do not accurately summarize the text's discussion of the effect of the timing of divorce on children.

Question 18

The majority of Americans say that divorce is morally acceptable.

Accepted Answer

According to a 2019 Gallup poll, 77% of Americans believe that divorce is morally acceptable.

Question 19

According to Nuta,the greatest number of child-support dodgers are

Accepted Answer

Nuta states that the greatest number of child-support dodgers are the irresponsible parent. This suggests that the parent has a lack of responsibility or accountability when it comes to fulfilling their obligation to financially support their child.

Question 20

Which of the following statements about counseling and marital therapy is accurate?

Accepted Answer

Counseling and marital therapy can be helpful in decreasing some difficulties such as parenting problems. However, not all marriages are salvageable and counseling may not be effective if the counselor serves as an impartial observer. While some studies have shown counseling to be effective at preventing divorce, it is not a guarantee for every couple.

Quiz 15: Separation and Divorce