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81.In 2008, the country that had the highest rate of : 1245435
81.In 2008, the country that had the highest rate of marriages ending in divorce was
a.the United Kingdom.c.Sweden.
b.Italy.d.the United States.
82.Hal and Bernice have been married for just nine months, and like any newly married couple they tend to argue from time to time. According to the model of Gottman and Levenson (2000), if their conflicts include ________, their marriage will have a higher likelihood of ending in divorce.
a.silence
b.an unwillingness to address important issues
c.displays of negative emotions
d.masking real issues with romantic outings
83.In general, ________ wives and African American couples use more accommodating and fewer destructive and quiet withdrawal behaviors over time, which in turn leads to a decreased likelihood of divorce.
a.Asian Americanc.European American
b.Latinad.Native American
84.The factor that is most related to a marriage ending in a later divorce is
a.the presence of negative emotions displayed during conflicts.
b.an absence of positive emotions expressed between the couple.
c.incidents of infidelity on the part of either partner.
d.episodes of physical and/or emotional abuse committed by either partner.
85.What statement indicates that a couple is considering a “covenant marriage?”
a.“We must both convert to the same religious faith before marriage.”
b.“The premarital counseling we will go through will help our marriage, and there will be very few reasons why we will divorce.”
c.“This is a much easier route than the traditional ‘no-fault’ divorce.”
d.“Remember that this is being done knowing that it will benefit the children.”
86.The effects of divorce are surprisingly similar for both members of the marriage. Research finds that the most common feelings experienced include all but which of the following?
a.deep disappointmentc.rejection
b.feeling misunderstoodd.intense anger
87.Guy has been struggling since he and his wife finalized their divorce. He still speaks with her at least once a day, has not dated anyone, and isn’t developing any new friendships. Experts would say that Guy is experiencing a(n)
a.failure to launch.c.divorce hangover.
b.conciliatory mourning.d.analysis paralysis.
88.________ divorce is a voluntary, contract-based alternative to traditional court-resolved divorce. It involves negotiation and resolution of the end of a marriage rather than having a ruling imposed on the couple.
a.Amicablec.Cooperative
b.Mediatedd.Collaborative
89.During middle age, if a woman initiates a divorce, she would most likely feel
a.vulnerable.c.depressed.
b.optimistic.d.angry.
90.Wendy has asked her husband William for a divorce, and he has agreed that their marriage should end. Wendy believes that William is an excellent father, and does not want him alienated from their children. Research suggests that if they have a ________ divorce, William will remain more involved in his children’s lives than if they went to court.
a.mediatedc.communal
b.covenantd.collaborative
