Question 1

Anjali's parents are divorced. Anjali spends weekends with his father and the rest of the week with his mother. In legal terms, this arrangement is an aspect of what is known as

Accepted Answer

Anjali's arrangement of spending weekends with his father and the rest of the week with his mother is an aspect of joint custody, which is a legal term used to describe an arrangement in which both parents have legal responsibility for the child's upbringing, and the child spends significant amounts of time with both parents.

Question 2

In which way are adopted children different from children living with their biological parents?

Accepted Answer

Adopted children are more likely to have difficulties adjusting to school, possibly due to the disruption of early attachment relationships and/or the stresses associated with adoption. Research has shown that adopted children may be at risk for academic difficulties and behavioral/emotional problems. However, it is important to note that not all adopted children experience these challenges and many go on to thrive in their adoptive families.

Question 3

Priscilla is pregnant. She and her husband Elvis have very high expectations for this child and will be more affectionate, but also more punitive, toward this child than they will toward any other. This is most likely this couple's _____ baby.

Accepted Answer

This is Priscilla and Elvis's first child, and they have high expectations for this child as first-time parents often do. Research has shown that parents tend to be more demanding and stricter with their first child compared to subsequent children.

Question 4

Once the youngest sibling gets to be about ____, he or she will start talking more to older siblings than to mom.

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The answer of Once the youngest sibling gets to be...

Question 5

Why did the harmful impacts of divorce appear to have increased in the 1990s?

Accepted Answer

The harmful impacts of divorce appeared to have increased in the 1990s because the gap between single- and two-parent family incomes was widening. This economic disparity affected the well-being of children of divorce as it impacted their standard of living and access to resources.

Question 6

Research on sibling relationships in African-American families indicates that these relationships are most positive when children have

Accepted Answer

Research suggests that a strong sense of ethnic identity is a significant factor in positive sibling relationships in African-American families. This may be due to the cultural emphasis on family and community in African-American culture, and a shared sense of identity can strengthen these bonds. Having many siblings or high IQs, and having sisters, have not been found to be consistent predictors of positive sibling relationships in African-American families.

Question 7

Which statement concerning divorce is true?

Accepted Answer

Research consistently shows that the reduction of income in the post-divorce single parent family can have a negative impact on the development of children. Choices A, B, and C are all incorrect. Research shows that children can fare equally well with same-sex custodial parents, predivorce family conflict can have a significant impact on children's development, and the number of fathers being granted custody has actually increased in recent years.

Question 8

Which child is most likely to succeed academically and go to college?

Accepted Answer

Research suggests that first-born children are more likely to have higher academic achievement and are more likely to attend college. They often receive more one-on-one attention from parents and are held to higher expectations in terms of grades and performance.

Question 9

As the third child born in his family, Fletcher should expect that his parents will ____ than they did with his oldest sibling.

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The answer of As the third child born in his...

Question 10

Which best exemplifies a "blended family?"

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A blended family refers to a family structure where at least one parent has children from a previous relationship. In option D, the mom and dad have their own children from previous relationships, and when they get married, they become a blended family.

Question 11

Which adopted child is most likely to have the most problems?

Accepted Answer

Children who are adopted at an older age tend to have more adjustment difficulties than those who are adopted at a younger age. Lydia, who was adopted at eight years old, is the oldest child in the given options and therefore most likely to have more problems.

Question 12

Doreen is a single, divorced mother of a five-year-old boy. Will remarrying be good for her son?

Accepted Answer

Remarrying can be beneficial for a child if the step-father is warm and involved. Research suggests that having a positive male role model can contribute to a child's well-being and development. However, the quality of the step-father-child relationship is crucial. If the step-father is not warm and involved, it could lead to negative outcomes for the child.

Question 13

In China, only children are most accurately described as

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The answer of In China, only children are most accurately...

Question 14

The impact of being a child of divorced parents often persists into adulthood and includes the greater likelihood of

Accepted Answer

Research has shown that adults who grew up with divorced parents have a higher likelihood of being less satisfied with their own lives, including their overall happiness, financial situation, and relationships. While there is no clear evidence that they are more or less likely to marry or get married at a young age, they do tend to be more cautious and realistic about the challenges of marriage. However, they may also be less optimistic about the longevity of marriages and may be more likely to consider divorce as an option.

Question 15

Brooke's family consists of her biological mother, biological sister, and step-father. This kind of unit is known as

Accepted Answer

A blended family is a family unit that includes stepparents and/or stepsiblings, as well as biological relatives. In this case, Brooke's family includes her biological mother, biological sister, and step-father, making it a blended family. A clique is a small, exclusive group of friends, a negative reinforcement trap is not a term used in family structures, and joint custody refers to a custody arrangement between divorced or separated parents.

Question 16

Olivia was divorced three years ago and has custody of her preadolescent children (one boy and one girl). Olivia is now planning to remarry. Who will have the most difficulty adjusting to this new blended family?

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The answer of Olivia was divorced three years ago and...

Question 17

Which advice should you give to parents who are trying to reduce their children's sibling conflict?

Accepted Answer

Keeping marital problems to themselves can help parents reduce their children's sibling conflict. Admitting to having a favorite or criticizing the child's gender or age can exacerbate the conflict.

Question 18

Which pair of siblings is most likely to get along very well?

Accepted Answer

Girls are typically known to get along well with each other, so sisters Ruth and Greta are most likely to get along very well.

Question 19

Which is the most effective way for parents to reduce the negative impact of divorce on a child?

Accepted Answer

It is important for parents to prioritize their child's well-being and not view their love as a competition with their ex-spouse. This will help create a more stable and positive environment for the child during and after the divorce. Asking the child to mediate disputes or having only one parent actively involved in the child's life can create more stress and conflict for the child, which can have negative impacts on their emotional and mental health. Reinforcing the idea that life is uncontrollable can be helpful in teaching resilience, but it is not a direct solution for reducing the negative impact of divorce on a child.

Question 20

Which is true of only children relative to children with siblings?

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Quiz 7: Expanding Social Horizons: Socioemotional Development in Middle Childhood