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The first year or two after a divorce can be particularly tough for children because they must learn to cope with many situations. Generally,what is NOT one of these situations?


A) Handling parental conflict
B) Coping with a reduced standard of living
C) Adjusting to many transitions
D) Strengthened parental bonds

E) None of the above
F) A) and B)

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Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding stepfamilies?


A) Stepfamily scripts and expectations are clearcut because stepfamilies are a common feature of society.
B) The roles of stepmothers and stepfathers is similar.
C) Stepfamily adoptions are the most common type of adoption in the United States,a testament to the love and commitment that many stepparents and children feel toward one another.
D) Children in stepfamilies tend to fare well on average; they show little difference compared to other children from two-parent biological households.

E) A) and D)
F) B) and D)

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Remarriage


A) has always been common feature of family life.
B) has only been a common feature of family life since the 1960s when the divorce rate began to rise.
C) is against the law in at least 35 countries in the world.
D) is required by law in at least 68 countries in the world.

E) None of the above
F) C) and D)

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According to the Census Bureau,about ________ of custodial parents have some type of agreement or court award establishing child support from the non-custodial parent,although they do not always receive benefits.


A) 50 percent
B) 75 percent
C) 85 percent
D) 99 percent

E) A) and D)
F) A) and B)

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What is the relationship between having divorced parents and social capital?


A) The social capital of children from divorced parents does not change upon remarriage.
B) The social capital of children from divorced parents is reduced regardless of remarriage.
C) Children whose parents stay single have increased levels of social capital because they lose connections in the divorce.
D) Children whose parents remarry have increased levels of social capital because of additional family members.

E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

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