Question 1

The socialization hypothesis further explains the inter-generational transmission of divorce by putting forward the notion that _____.

Accepted Answer

The socialization hypothesis suggests that because children of divorce have less experience with successful marital role models, their inability to adequately cope with the difficulties of marital living puts them at greater risk for divorce. Therefore, choice D is the best answer.

Question 2

When dividing assets and debt, there are a number of types of property to be negotiated. "Marital" property refers to _____.

Accepted Answer

Marital property is typically defined as assets that were acquired during the marriage and that are owned jointly by both spouses, or assets that were acquired individually but which have been commingled with marital property (such as a bank account that was opened with funds from both spouses). Homes, cars, furniture, jewelry, and pets are all examples of assets that could be considered marital property. However, items like heirloom jewelry would generally be considered separate property if one spouse owned them before the marriage and kept them separate from marital assets. Retirement benefits, bank certificates, and stocks are also types of assets that may be subject to division in a divorce, but they are not inherently marital or separate depending on when they were acquired or how they were funded.

Question 3

To estranged couples, "separation" means _____.

Accepted Answer

Separation can mean a "cooling off" period, a temporary break in the marriage, or a step towards divorce, depending on the context and intentions of the couple involved.

Question 4

This is a divorce in which neither spouse blames the other for the breakdown of the marriage.

Accepted Answer

A no-fault divorce is a legal separation in which neither spouse needs to prove that the other is at fault for the dissolution of their marriage. Instead, the couple must simply cite "irreconcilable differences" as the reason for their separation.

Question 5

According to Ahrons, the phase in which the spouses begin to openly share with others the problems in their marriage and the possibility that it may come to an end is referred to as _____.

Accepted Answer

Family metacognition is the phase where spouses begin to openly share with others the problems in their marriage and the possibility that it may come to an end, according to Ahrons.

Question 6

Ahrons states, "These first three turbulent transitions-the decision, the announcement, the separation-form the core of the ________ divorce".

Accepted Answer

Ahrons describes the emotional aspects of the divorce process as forming the core of the divorce experience, and the first three turbulent transitions being the decision, the announcement, and the separation are all emotional in nature. Therefore, the best choice is emotional (option A).

Question 7

According to Duck, in this phase of relationship end, the couple must come to terms with the breakdown/breakup of the marriage and piece together a rational, logical explanation that explains why the marriage "died."

Accepted Answer

The term "grave dressing" refers to the phase of relationship dissolution in which individuals come up with a narrative that explains why the relationship ended. It involves putting a "positive spin" on the breakup and often includes creating a personal story that positions oneself as the victim or the hero of the relationship.

Question 8

According the Duck, this phase occurs when couples discuss their dissatisfaction with their marriage and attempt either to find a resolution or their intent to end the relationship. Not all couples enter into discussions, however.

Accepted Answer

In the dyadic phase, couples communicate their unhappiness and work towards resolving issues or deciding to end the relationship, reflecting the description given.

Question 9

In the United States, family law _____.

Accepted Answer

Family law is a set of policies and regulations that governs legal aspects related to marriage, divorce, child custody, support, and others. One of the significant goals of family law is to ensure that both married and divorced couples meet their responsibilities towards their children and each other. Therefore, option D is the best answer. On the other hand, options A, B, and C are related to housing, nutritional assistance, and tax breaks, respectively, which fall under the domain of social welfare and may not directly relate to family law.

Question 10

During this first phase of decline (in Duck's model of intimacy decline), couples cannot identify precisely what is wrong with the relationship, yet they begin to sense that something is wrong.

Accepted Answer

During the dyadic breakdown phase, couples start to feel that something is wrong in the relationship but cannot yet identify the specific issues.

Question 11

According to Duck, the second phase of relationship deterioration is the ________, which refers to the point at which couples begin to focus on those aspects of the relationship with which they are dissatisfied or disappointed; however, these feelings of distress are rarely mutual.

Accepted Answer

The intrapsychic phase, according to Duck's model of relationship dissolution, is when individuals internally assess their dissatisfaction within the relationship, focusing on negative aspects and personal grievances, often without yet sharing these feelings with their partner.

Question 12

When dividing assets and debt, there are a number of types of property to be negotiated. "Intangible" property refers to _____.

Accepted Answer

Intangible property refers to property or assets that may not have a market value, but has inherent value, such as retirement benefits, bank certificates, or stocks. Option A refers to marital assets whereas option B refers to individual assets. Option C refers to tangible property.

Question 13

Marriage has undergone a shift from a ________ union to a union of individual choice.

Accepted Answer

Marriage has evolved from being a covenant, which is an agreement often seen as sacred or binding, to being more about personal choice and individual preferences.

Question 14

When dividing assets and debt, there are a number of types of property to be negotiated. "Tangible" property refers to _____.

Accepted Answer

Tangible property refers to physical, visible assets such as homes, cars, furniture, jewelry, and pets, and not intangible assets like retirement benefits or stocks. Option A refers to marital property, while option B refers to individual property, but not specifically tangible property. Option D refers to assets, both tangible and intangible, that may not have a market value.

Question 15

This term refers to socially sanctioned methods that legally terminate the marriage.

Accepted Answer

Divorce is the socially sanctioned method of legally terminating a marriage. Marriage-death refers to the end of a marriage due to the death of one of the spouses. Covenant refers to a solemn agreement between spouses or between God and a person. Separation refers to the decision of spouses to live apart but they remain legally married.

Question 16

Research suggests that those who experience the end of their parents' marriage are more likely to divorce than those whose parents do not divorce. Many social scientists refer to this phenomenon as _____.

Accepted Answer

The phenomenon of children of divorced parents being more likely to get divorced themselves is known as inter-generational transmission of divorce.

Question 17

Today, this is more commonly referred to as "spousal support."

Accepted Answer

The term "alimony" refers specifically to the financial support paid by one ex-spouse to the other following a divorce or separation. The other options listed (child support, garnishment, marital grant) do not refer to this type of support.

Question 18

Once a couple decides that the relationship will be terminated, they then decide, either individually or jointly, how they will disclose the news of their breakup to family and friends. According to Duck, this public announcement constitutes the ________ phase of relationship deterioration.

Accepted Answer

The social phase of relationship deterioration in interpersonal communication theory refers to the public announcement or disclosure of the breakup to family and friends. Therefore, the best choice is A) social. The intrapsychic phase refers to the stage when one or both partners start to internalize their dissatisfaction with the relationship, the dyadic phase refers to the stage where the partners start to communicate their issues and conflicts with each other, and the grave dressing phase refers to the stage where the partners try to make sense of the breakup and move on with their lives.

Question 19

When dividing assets and debt, there are a number of types of property to be negotiated. "Separate" property refers to _____.

Accepted Answer

Separate property refers to assets owned individually before the marriage or acquired separately during the marriage, such as inheritances or gifts. This type of property is not subject to division in a divorce settlement.

Question 20

This term refers to certain social and socioeconomic characteristics that affect the longevity of a marriage and the probability that a marriage will end in divorce.

Accepted Answer

Correlates of divorce refers to specific factors, such as age at marriage, education level, and income, that have been shown to have a significant correlation with the likelihood of divorce. These factors are social and socioeconomic in nature and can help predict the stability of a marriage.

Quiz 13: Uncoupling: Relationship Deterioration and Divorce