Question 1

Which of the following has the highest divorce rates?
A) first marriage
B) second marriage
C) Both types of marriages have the same divorce rate.
D) people who get married in their 30s

Accepted Answer

Second marriages tend to have higher divorce rates compared to first marriages. This is often attributed to complexities such as blended families, financial issues from previous marriages, and unresolved personal issues.

Question 2

Which of the following groups has the highest rate of children being raised by two parents?
A) Asian
B) White
C) Black
D) Latino

Accepted Answer

Asian families have the highest rate of children being raised by two parents, according to various demographic studies and reports on family structure. This trend is often attributed to cultural values emphasizing family unity and stability.

Question 3

Which of the following groups has the lowest rate of children being raised by two parents?
A) Asian
B) White
C) Black
D) Latino

Accepted Answer

Statistical data consistently show that Black children have the lowest rate of being raised by two parents compared to Asian, White, and Latino children. This trend is influenced by various socio-economic factors.

Question 4

The emotional experience of divorce is most similar to the experience of _____.
A) desertion
B) bereavement
C) childlessness
D) unemployment

Accepted Answer

The emotional experience of divorce is most similar to the experience of bereavement because both involve a sense of loss and the process of grieving.

Question 5

Which of the following statements is true about children from divorced families?
A) They tend to be anxious, depressed, and withdrawn.
B) They tend to rate themselves lower in social competence.
C) They tend to receive less maternal warmth.
D) All of these answers are correct.

Accepted Answer

Research has shown that children from divorced families can experience a range of emotional and social challenges. They may exhibit increased levels of anxiety, depression, and withdrawal behaviors. Additionally, these children might perceive themselves as less socially competent compared to their peers from intact families. They also tend to receive less maternal warmth, which can further impact their emotional and social development. Therefore, all of the provided statements are correct.

Question 6

Identify a true statement about children in divorced families.
A) They have less negative attitudes about marriage.
B) They have a low probability of divorce when they become adults and marry.
C) They have high levels of emotional well-being when they become adults.
D) They are likely to have behavior problems and sleep disorders.

Accepted Answer

Children from divorced families are more likely to experience behavioral problems and sleep disorders compared to their peers from intact families. This is attributed to the stress and changes in family dynamics that divorce can cause.

Question 7

Compared to those in two-parent families, children in single-parent families:
A) are more likely to get involved in early sexual activity and adolescent pregnancy.
B) have lower rates of antisocial behavior, aggression, anxiety, depression, and school problems.
C) are less likely to use illicit drugs.
D) are unlikely to have poorer mental and physical health.

Accepted Answer

Children in single-parent families often face more challenges, including economic hardship and less supervision, which can lead to higher rates of early sexual activity and adolescent pregnancy.

Question 8

Which of the following statements is true about children in divorced families?
A) They are likely to have good interpersonal skills.
B) They are likely to have aggressive tendencies.
C) They are unlikely to pursue a life style that tends to result in various health problems.
D) They are less likely to have a fear of abandonment.

Accepted Answer

Children from divorced families may exhibit more aggressive tendencies due to the stress and changes in their family dynamics. This can stem from emotional distress, changes in living situations, or conflicts between parents.

Question 9

How does the rate of poverty among families headed by a female with no husband present compare to that of the general population?
A) the same as that of the general population
B) twice as much as that of the general population
C) three times greater than that of the general population
D) four times greater than that of the general population

Accepted Answer

Families headed by a female with no husband present tend to experience poverty at a rate that is approximately twice as much as that of the general population. This demographic faces unique economic challenges that contribute to a higher incidence of poverty.

Question 10

Divorce is more likely if couples marry _____.
A) at a young age
B) after a lengthy engagement period
C) without first cohabiting
D) all of these answers are correct
E) none of these answers is correct

Accepted Answer

Marrying at a young age is associated with a higher likelihood of divorce. Lengthy engagements and cohabitation before marriage have not been consistently shown to increase divorce rates.

Question 11

An important factor in the divorce rate is that divorce is more _____ now than it was in the past.
A) respectable
B) criticized
C) common
D) legal

Accepted Answer

Divorce is more "respectable" now than it was in the past, meaning it is more socially acceptable and less stigmatized, contributing to the increase in divorce rates.

Question 12

The practice of marriage between individuals with similar values and backgrounds is called _____.
A) exogamy
B) hypogamy
C) heterogamy
D) homogamy

Accepted Answer

Homogamy refers to the practice of marriage between individuals who are similar in terms of values, social background, or other personal characteristics.

Question 13

Women who become stepmothers tend to expect themselves to _____.
A) somehow compensate the stepchildren for the distress caused by divorce
B) treat their stepchildren very differently than their own natural children
C) be unhappy
D) demonstrate that the notion of the wicked stepmother is true

Accepted Answer

Women who become stepmothers often feel a sense of responsibility to compensate their stepchildren for the distress caused by divorce, aiming to mitigate the emotional impact and foster a positive relationship.

Question 14

The practice of marriage between individuals with diverse values and backgrounds is called _____.
A) exogamy
B) hypogamy
C) heterogamy
D) homogamy

Accepted Answer

Heterogamy refers to the practice of marriage between individuals who come from different backgrounds or who have different social characteristics, such as values, beliefs, or socioeconomic status.

Question 15

The _____ is the argument that a battered woman in a marriage has done something to deserve the violence.
A) fallacy of dramatic instance
B) fallacy of misplaced concreteness
C) fallacy of personal attack
D) fallacy of composition

Accepted Answer

The fallacy of personal attack, also known as ad hominem, occurs when the argument is directed against the person rather than addressing the issue at hand. In this context, blaming a battered woman by suggesting she has done something to deserve the violence is an example of attacking the person's character or actions instead of addressing the issue of violence itself.

Question 16

According to Ferraro and Johnson (1983), some battered women who opted to remain in their relationships justified their decision by using the _____, claiming that a "higher loyalty"-such as a religious faith or a commitment to a stable family-motivated them.
A) fallacy of composition
B) fallacy of circular reasoning
C) fallacy of appeal to prejudice
D) fallacy of an appeal to authority

Accepted Answer

Ferraro and Johnson (1983) discussed how some battered women who chose to stay in their relationships justified their decision by using the fallacy of an appeal to authority. They claimed that a "higher loyalty" such as religious faith or a commitment to maintaining a stable family environment motivated their decision, thus appealing to an authoritative or higher moral or social principle as justification for their choice.

Question 17

Child abuse is more likely when one of the natural parents is missing.

Accepted Answer

Research indicates that children living in single-parent households or with step-parents are at a higher risk of experiencing physical, emotional, or sexual abuse compared to those living with both biological parents. This increased risk is often attributed to factors such as stress, lower supervision, and the presence of non-biological caregivers.

Question 18

Parents who stay together "for the children's sake" may actually harm the children more than if they were to separate.

Accepted Answer

Staying in a high-conflict or unhappy marriage can create a tense and unhealthy environment for children, potentially leading to emotional or psychological harm. Children often benefit more from having two happier parents living separately than living in a conflicted household.

Question 19

In both death and divorce, a primary relationship has been disrupted, and the disruption of a primary relationship is always traumatic.

Accepted Answer

The disruption of a primary relationship, whether through death or divorce, often leads to significant emotional distress and adjustment challenges, making it a traumatic experience for those involved.

Question 20

Adolescents from divorced homes are unlikely to engage in delinquent behavior and use alcohol and illegal drugs.

Accepted Answer

Adolescents from divorced homes are more likely to engage in delinquent behavior and use alcohol and illegal drugs due to the potential stress, emotional distress, and changes in supervision and support following a divorce.

Quiz 12: Family Problems

Which of the following has the highest divorce rates?

Which of the following groups has the highest rate of children being raised by two parents?

Which of the following groups has the lowest rate of children being raised by two parents?

The emotional experience of divorce is most similar to the experience of _____.

Which of the following statements is true about children from divorced families?

Identify a true statement about children in divorced families.

Compared to those in two-parent families, children in single-parent families:

Which of the following statements is true about children in divorced families?

How does the rate of poverty among families headed by a female with no husband present compare to that of the general population?

Divorce is more likely if couples marry _____.

An important factor in the divorce rate is that divorce is more _____ now than it was in the past.

The practice of marriage between individuals with similar values and backgrounds is called _____.

Women who become stepmothers tend to expect themselves to _____.

The practice of marriage between individuals with diverse values and backgrounds is called _____.

The _____ is the argument that a battered woman in a marriage has done something to deserve the violence.

According to Ferraro and Johnson (1983) , some battered women who opted to remain in their relationships justified their decision by using the _____, claiming that a "higher loyalty"-such as a religious faith or a commitment to a stable family-motivated them.

Child abuse is more likely when one of the natural parents is missing.

Parents who stay together "for the children's sake" may actually harm the children more than if they were to separate.

In both death and divorce, a primary relationship has been disrupted, and the disruption of a primary relationship is always traumatic.

Adolescents from divorced homes are unlikely to engage in delinquent behavior and use alcohol and illegal drugs.