Question 1

With regard to the "empty nest," most parents

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A)   who live vicariously through their children experience relief when their children move out.
B)   consider divorce when children leave the home.
C)   see decreased marital satisfaction after children move out.
D)   see increased marital satisfaction after children move out.E) A) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 2

Which of the following has been linked to families with a working mother?

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A)   The family rarely has financial concerns.
B)   Children experience more quality time with parents, although quantity time is limited.
C)   Children have better peer relations.
D)   Children have more egalitarian views of gender.E) All of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 3

Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding gay or lesbian relationships?

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A)   Areas of conflict in a homosexual relationship are very like those of heterosexual partners.
B)   Homosexuals change partners frequently and are generally less committed in their relationships.
C)   In most homosexual relationships, one partner takes on a masculine role and the other takes the feminine role.
D)   The majority of children with gay or lesbian parents grow up to also have a homosexual orientation.E) None of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 4

Lana is a working mother who worries about the effects of her employment on her children. What does research indicate on this topic?

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A)   Children in child care are likely to suffer from attachment difficulties and cognitive delays.
B)   Maternal employment may actually have a positive effect on her children if it results in personal satisfaction for the mother.
C)   Mothers can compensate for time away from home by purchasing educational toys and computer programs.
D)   Across studied variables, no difference has been shown between the children of working and stay-at-home mothers.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 5

In which social context does reciprocal socialization take place?

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A)   exosystem
B)   microsystem
C)   macrosystem
D)   chronosystemE) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 6

When a parent is uninvolved in the child's life, Baumrind terms the parenting style

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A)   authoritative.
B)   authoritarian.
C)   neglectful.
D)   indulgent.E) C) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 7

What is the main cause of divorce for men and the main cause of divorce for women?

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Men: no obvious prob...

Question 8

Gloria knows that one of her husband's favorite ways to spend an evening is for the two of them to read side by side. She finds a book for herself and sets aside time so they can do this together. This is an example of which of Gottman's marriage principles?

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A)   solving solvable conflicts
B)   establishing love maps
C)   overcoming gridlock
D)   letting your partner influence youE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 9

Which of the following statements is TRUE of divorce?

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A)   The divorce rate in the United States is steadily rising.
B)   Divorce among midlife couples is caused almost exclusively by extramarital affairs.
C)   Divorce is linked to psychological and physical problems.
D)   Divorce usually happens within the first three years of marriage.E) B) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 10

Steven now recognizes the signs indicating that his infant daughter needs a nap. This is an example of

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A)   reciprocal socialization.
B)   scaffolding.
C)   launching.
D)   a mutual dyad.E) A) and B)
F) B) and D)

Question 11

A recent study shows that coparenting is positively linked to

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A)   academic achievement.
B)   juvenile delinquency.
C)   children's obesity.
D)   children's effortful control.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 12

Much of the child-parent conflict in early adolescence is likely to center around

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A)   poor academic performance.
B)   the teen's choice of friends.
C)   the everyday events of family life.
D)   drugs and alcohol use.E) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 13

Which of the following is TRUE regarding remarriage and blended families?

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A)   The number of remarriages involving children is steadily declining.
B)   Children show better adjustment in complex (blended)  families than in simple families.
C)   Early childhood is an especially difficult time for the formation of a stepfamily.
D)   Children in remarried families have similar adjustment problems to those in divorced families.E) All of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 14

Fifteen-year-old Katherine is in a long-established simple stepfamily. Which of the following MOST likely describes Katherine's relationship with her stepparent?

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A)   Katherine benefits from the presence of her stepparent.
B)   Katherine feels alienated from her parents.
C)   Katherine will experience attachment problems as an adult due to her stepparent.
D)   Katherine has a distant relationship with her stepparent.E) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 15

When parents are very involved with their children and place few demands or controls on them, Baumrind terms the parenting style

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A)   indulgent.
B)   authoritarian.
C)   authoritative.
D)   neglectful.E) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 16

About half of children whose parents divorce will have a stepparent within _____ years.

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A)   2
B)   3
C)   4
D)   6E) C) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 17

Being single offers the potential advantage of _____ but the potential disadvantage of _____.

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A)   forming friendly relationships with other adults; too much freedom
B)   self-reliance; lack of intimacy
C)   emotional distance; lack of physical intimacy
D)   self-knowledge; feedbackE) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 18

What argument did Elizabeth Gershoff (2013)  make about physical punishment of children?

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A)   Physical punishment has not been shown to produce any negative outcomes.
B)   Defenders have not shown any positive outcomes of the practice.
C)   Physical punishment has been linked to very high rates of juvenile delinquency.
D)   Parents should be allowed to discipline children based on their own cultural preferences.E) C) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 19

Scott and Kristine have decided to live together after dating for a couple of months. Based on research, which of the following becomes more likely once they start living together?

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A)   less commitment
B)   physical aggression
C)   positive communication
D)   frequent sexual intercourseE) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 20

Sheri's infant daughter mimics facial expressions and hand gestures. This is an example of

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A)   scaffolding.
B)   a polyadic system.
C)   a reciprocal interaction.
D)   launching.E) None of the above
F) A) and D)

Exam 14: Families, Lifestyles, and Parenting

Gloria knows that one of her husband's favorite ways to spend an evening is for the two of them to read side by side. She finds a book for herself and sets aside time so they can do this together. This is an example of which of Gottman's marriage principles?

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Sheri's infant daughter mimics facial expressions and hand gestures. This is an example of

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What argument did Elizabeth Gershoff (2013) make about physical punishment of children?

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In which social context does reciprocal socialization take place?

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Which of the following statements is TRUE of divorce?

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A recent study shows that coparenting is positively linked to

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Which of the following is TRUE regarding remarriage and blended families?

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When parents are very involved with their children and place few demands or controls on them, Baumrind terms the parenting style

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Which of the following has been linked to families with a working mother?

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When a parent is uninvolved in the child's life, Baumrind terms the parenting style

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With regard to the "empty nest," most parents

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What is the main cause of divorce for men and the main cause of divorce for women?

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Being single offers the potential advantage of _____ but the potential disadvantage of _____.

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Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding gay or lesbian relationships?

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Much of the child-parent conflict in early adolescence is likely to center around

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Lana is a working mother who worries about the effects of her employment on her children. What does research indicate on this topic?

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Steven now recognizes the signs indicating that his infant daughter needs a nap. This is an example of

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About half of children whose parents divorce will have a stepparent within _____ years.

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