Reference no: EM133350715

1. According to Mason, the "stranger" model of stepparenting, which is followed by most states:

A. assumes the stepparent is supporting the stepchildren and therefore grants parental rights.

B. gives stepparents no rights and no responsibilities.

C. gives stepparents parental rights, but does not assign them any responsibilities.

D. gives the residential stepparent few rights, but still assigns him/her financial responsibilities.

2. Series of rituals that mark the transition from one social state to another are referred to as:

A. customs

B. rituals

C. rites of passage

D. Traditions

3. According to Mason, upon divorce or the death of the custodial parent, stepparents:

A. share parental responsibilities with their ex-spouse (in the case of divorce) or the non-custodial parent (in the case of death).

B. typically assume parental rights and responsibilities for their stepchildren.

C. usually experience the termination of their stepparent relationships by the state.

D. may claim parental rights or choose to give up their parental responsibilities.

4. According to Stiers, which of the following statements is most representative of same-sex ceremonies?

A. They reinforce traditional marriage norms.

B. They subvert many conventional ideologies.

C. They do not reinforce or subvert traditional marriage norms.

D. They reinforce some traditional marriage norms and subvert a number of other conventional ideologie.