Question 1

Only 9 percent of children who live in married-couple families live in poverty. However, __________ percent of all children who reside in mother-only, single-parent families (often due to divorce) live in poverty.

Accepted Answer

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, in 2019, 43 percent of children who reside in mother-only, single-parent families live in poverty. This is significantly higher than the poverty rate for children in married-couple families.

Question 2

Which of the following is NOT one of the consequences of the Child Support Amendments to the Social Security Act, the Family Support Act, and other governmental child support provisions?

Accepted Answer

The Child Support Amendments to the Social Security Act, the Family Support Act, and other governmental child support provisions require ex-spouses to pay child support that reflects at least 50 percent of their tax-adjusted income. Therefore, not requiring ex-spouses to pay this amount would be a consequence that is not part of these provisions.

Question 3

Hetherington maintains that __________ percent of those who obtain a divorce have a "good enough" post-divorce adjustment.

Accepted Answer

Hetherington conducted a longitudinal study of divorced individuals and found that about 70% of them had a "good enough" post-divorce adjustment.

Question 4

Dana and David have recently divorced. Each of them has discovered that their relationships with extended kin and with friends have changed rather dramatically since the dissolution of their marriage. These circumstances reflect which "station" of divorce?

Accepted Answer

The change in relationships with extended kin and friends is indicative of the community station of divorce, which refers to the impact of divorce on social networks outside of the immediate family.

Question 5

The text points out that some financially dependent spouses have been awarded short-term spousal support of maintenance in the form of __________.

Accepted Answer

The text specifically mentions "short-term spousal support of maintenance," which is a type of alimony known as rehabilitative alimony. This type of alimony is awarded to help the financially dependent spouse become self-supporting within a specific period of time. Therefore, option A is the correct answer. Option B refers to support for the children, which is not the same as spousal support. Option C refers to a general term for a right or benefit, which is not specific enough to be the correct answer. Option D is too vague, as there are different types of financial compensation that could be awarded in divorce cases.

Question 6

Because mothers retain custody in the preponderance of divorce cases, and because women are economically disadvantaged in employment, fathers are the most likely to

Accepted Answer

Fathers are the most likely to pay child support because, in most divorce cases, mothers retain custody of the children, and the non-custodial parent (often the father) is typically required to pay child support.

Question 7

Charlene is a single mother with low income. She receives a government grant based on the number of children she has. Charlene's situation reflects

Accepted Answer

Charlene's situation reflects a children's allowance, which is a government benefit paid to parents or guardians to help with the costs of raising children. It is typically based on the number of children in a family and does not necessarily require the recipient to be employed or meet other conditions, making it distinct from programs like guaranteed child support or specific welfare initiatives.

Question 8

One study cited in the text looked at the general character of postdivorce extended-kin relationships. This investigation found that, in half the cases, the kinship system included __________ of divorce and of remarriage.

Accepted Answer

The study investigated the relationships between extended kin after divorce and found that in half the cases, the kinship system included relatives from both divorce and remarriage. Therefore, the best choice is A) relatives.

Question 9

Which of the following is NOT one of sociologist Paul Bohannan's "stations" of divorce?

Accepted Answer

Paul Bohannan's "stations" of divorce include emotional, legal, economic, co-parental, community, and psychic, but not sexual.

Question 10

Most research presents a consistent picture of post-divorce __________ for women.

Accepted Answer

Most research shows that women experience an economic decline, on average, after divorce due to a decrease in household income and an increase in the likelihood of being a single parent. While some women may experience occupational opportunity or career enhancement after divorce, this is not the consistent picture presented in most research. Therefore, option A is the best choice.

Question 11

WWallerstein and her colleagues followed their sample of children of divorce for ten years. In terms of the impact of divorce on these children ten years later and after, the overall impression left by their research is one of

Accepted Answer

The text states that the overall impression left by the research is one of "loss" when referring to the impact of divorce on these children ten years later.

Question 12

While studying children's postdivorce adjustment, psychologist Judith Wallerstein was surprised at their later educational downward mobility. __________ percent of the study children were likely to receive less education than their fathers.

Accepted Answer

Judith Wallerstein's study found that 60 percent of the children were likely to receive less education than their fathers, indicating significant educational downward mobility post-divorce.

Question 13

In Amato's typology, the __________ perspective assumes that, just as divorce is known to be an emotionally challenging life event for adults, it must also be so for children.

Accepted Answer

Amato's typology includes the life stress perspective, which posits that divorce is a stressful event that can lead to negative outcomes for children, similar to its impact on adults. This perspective focuses on the stress and emotional challenges associated with divorce.

Question 14

More than __________ of all divorces involve children under eighteen, and about 40 percent of children born to married parents will experience marital disruption.

Accepted Answer

The statement clearly states that "about 40 percent of children born to married parents will experience marital disruption" and "more than half of all divorces involve children under eighteen." Half is equivalent to 50 percent, so the answer is C.

Question 15

David and Patricia have been married for ten years. They no longer reinforce, but rather undermine each other's self-esteem through endless large and small betrayals; they blame, rather than comfort each other. These conditions reflect the __________ "station" of divorce.

Accepted Answer

The emotional station of divorce refers to the breakdown of emotional intimacy and support in a marriage, which seems to be the case for David and Patricia. The other options (psychic, community, legal) do not accurately describe the problems facing the couple.

Question 16

Marie lives in Paris, France, and is the custodial parent of her 2-year-old son. Even if her ex-husband fails to pay his court-ordered child support, the government sends Marie the full amount of support awarded to her son. This procedure is referred to in the text as

Accepted Answer

The procedure described is known as "guaranteed child support," where the government ensures the custodial parent receives the full amount of child support awarded, regardless of whether the non-custodial parent makes the payments.

Question 17

Jack and Judy have worked out a divorce settlement through an alternative, non-adversarial means of dispute resolution, and with the assistance of a

Accepted Answer

The best choice is B, mediator. This is because a mediator is an alternative, non-adversarial means of dispute resolution that helps parties reach a settlement without the need for court intervention. A mediator facilitates communication and negotiation between the parties to help them find a mutually acceptable agreement. Lawyers may also be involved, but the use of a mediator is the key factor in non-adversarial dispute resolution. Judges and jury panels are not typically involved in alternative dispute resolution methods.

Question 18

Wallerstein found that __________ of the children in her study had experienced a second divorce of one or both parents.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Wallerstein found that __________ of the children...

Question 19

In 1970, the state of __________ was the first to introduce no-fault divorce legislation.

Accepted Answer

California was the first state to introduce no-fault divorce legislation in 1970.

Question 20

Jay and Janet have just received a copy of the court order terminating their marriage. These circumstances reflect the __________ "station" of divorce.

Accepted Answer

The court order terminating the marriage indicates the legal aspect of divorce.

Quiz 15: Divorce: Before and After