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Question 1.
Are second (and third. marriages more likely, less likely, or equally likely to end in divorce, compared to first marriages?
less likely
more likely
equally likely
Question 2.
The instability and fragile quality of a remarriage may reflect a problem in four areas critical to marital success. Which is NOT one of these four areas listed in the text?
The couple may fail to become a cohesive unit.
Age-related infertility is more common.
Individuals may fail to communicate appropriately with one another.
Individuals may fail to make a real commitment to remarriage.
Question 3.
Parents and stepparents believe that the ideal way stepparents should relate to stepchildren is as __________; and stepchildren believe the role of __________ is the most appropriate way to relate.
parent; parent
parent; friend
friend; friend
parent; teacher
Question 4.
Why is it that stepchildren face an increased chance for negative outcomes?
parenting quality is more focused on the children
more social capital, which harms children
greater stress, instability, and transitions
Actually stepchildren do not face an increased chance for negative outcomes.
Question 5.
What are some unique characteristics of stepmothers as compared to stepfathers?
If the new parent is a stepmother, the probability of the marriage surviving is increased.
Much of a child's anger and resentment toward his or her father is projected onto the stepmother.
Stepmothers are more likely than stepfathers to achieve close ties with their stepchildren
Stepmothers are usually custodial stepparents-their stepchildren live with them full-time.
Question 6.
Renaldo and Inez are in a stepfamily, and they are committed to having a "good stepfamily." There are several important elements of a "good stepfamily," according to the text. Which is NOT one of them?
venting criticism of the other parent or of stepparents
nurturing and enriching the couple's relationship
open lines of communication
keeping a support system of people who have had similar experiences.