Ch 10 Flashcards
Which factors predict the impact of divorce on childhood adjustment?
academic abilities
coping resources their level of
level of extraversion
amount of media exposure
coping resources their level of
How do gay couples’ relationships compare to heterosexual relationships?
tend to be somewhat briefer.
function differently in terms of household chores.
develop differently than heterosexual relationship
have higher levels of love and commitme
tend to be somewhat briefer.
What stage is Victoria likely in if she is in the first family life cycle stage?
a mother of young children.
launching her children and moving on.
newly married.
an unattached young adult, between families
an unattached young adult, between families
What is true about the division of household labor in America since the 1960s?
Men’s contribution to housework has increased, and they do the bulk of household
chores.
Men’s contribution to housework has increased, but women do the bulk of household
chores.
Men’s contribution to housework has decreased, but they do the bulk of household
chores.
Men’s contribution to housework has decreased, and women do the bulk of household
chores.
Men’s contribution to housework has increased, but women do the bulk of household chores.
What does endogamy refer to?
for people to marry within their own social group.
for women to “marry up” in socioeconomic status.
for men to marry women who are much younger.
to marry others who have similar personal characteristics.
for people to marry within their own social group.
True or False: Those in the ‘sandwich generation’ have to take care of both their own children and their parents.
True
Which characteristic is most expected in an individual who experienced intimate partner violence?
being younger and male
being older and male
being younger and female
being older and female
Being younger and female.
Compared to married people, single people are characterized as exhibiting _____
poorer mental health.
better physical health.
poorer social skills.
better social skills.
poorer mental health.
Which statement about divorce is true?
Many people see marriage as a permanent commitment, and the stigma associated
with divorce has increased.
Many people see marriage as a permanent commitment, but the stigma associated
with divorce has lessened.
Few people see marriage as a permanent commitment, but the stigma associated with
divorce has increased.
Few people see marriage as a permanent commitment, and the stigma associated with
divorce has less
Many people see marriage as a permanent commitment, but the stigma associated with divorce has lessened.
What does research suggest about same-sex couples compared to heterosexual couples?
the dynamics of their close relationships are significantly different.
the dynamics of their close relationships are not significantly different.
same-sex couples face fewer obstacles than do heterosexual couples.
same-sex relationships are longer in duration than are heterosexual relationships.
The dynamics of their close relationships are not significantly different.
Intimate partner violence is reported in one in _____ women and one in _____ men.
one in five men and one in two men.
one in two women and one in five men
one in ten men and one in four women.
one in four women and one in ten m
four women and ten men.
Almost one quarter of children _____
live with only one parent.
have strong relationships with both parents.
live with both parents.
live in the foster care system.
live with only one parent.
A positive correlation between courtship length and marital success means that _____
longer courtships lead to better marriages.
courtship length is inversely related to marital success.
more courtship time is associated with greater marital sucess
marital outcomes are affected by length of courtship.
more courtship time is associated with greater marital success.
True or False: Unlike heterosexual relationships, same-sex relationships lack prescribed roles and behaviors.
True
What is a common characteristic of batterers?
having realistic expectations of others
having drinking and drug problems
not having their feelings easily hurt
being easily angered
having drinking and drug problems
True or False: Divorce rates for second marriages are lower than for first marriages.
False
What is the best way for married couples to avoid troublesome battles over money?
engage in constructive communication regarding financial matters.
avoid discussions related to money.
assign responsibility for major financial decisions to one person exclusively.
consult on a regular basis with a financial planner.
Engage in constructive communication regarding financial matters.
True or False: The more children couples have, the lower their marital satisfaction tends to be.
True
True or False: Youthfulness is a characteristic both genders tend to look for in a mate.
False
True or False: Intimate partner violence is aggression toward someone in a close relationship with the aggressor.
True
