IPC 12
In African American families headed by single women, daughters frequently exhibit greater self-reliance and self-esteem than their Caucasian counterparts. True False
False
In the ________ stage of family development, children learn to be less dependent on their families, which is essential to becoming a healthy adult. a. adapting to children b. launching children c. establishing a family d. enlarging a family e. encouraging independence
encouraging independence
Concerning the typical life cycle of families with children, the second stage is usually: a. enlarging a family b. encouraging independence c. developing a family d. adapting to children e. establishing a family
enlarging a family
During the ________ stage, the addition of children decreases the amount of couple time and changes the focus of a couple's communication. a. launching children b. enlarging a family c. adapting to children d. encouraging independence e. establishing a family
enlarging a family
According to Fitzpatrick's (1988) research on relationship types, all couples fit into the categories of traditionals, independents, or separates. True False
False
According to equity theory, people become dissatisfied with relationships if the scales of equality tip in one direction or another for any amount of time. True False
False
All families follow the same seven stages of development. True False
False
Americans have historically seen raising children as a primary objective of marriage, but it is no longer seen as the only goal of marriage. True False
True
Beginning in the late 1700s or early 1800s, most people in the United States picked mates based on love and companionship. True False
True
Mr. and Mrs. Miller are a highly autonomous couple. Mr. and Mrs. Miller give each other plenty of room and they share less emotionally than the other marital types. The Millers would be best categorized as which of Fitzpatrick's marital types? a. mixed b. independents c. interdependents d. separates e. traditionals
separates
According to Braithwaite et al., which type of voluntary kin fulfills desires and needs not met by biological and legal family? a. supplemental family b. substitute family c. interdependent family d. extended family e. convenience family
supplemental family
Which statement below is true of families? a. More people are choosing to remain unmarried than ever before. b. People who cohabitate before marriage are more likely to get divorced. c. The vast majority of adults in the U.S. today are married. d. Over half of American families consist of one parent. e. There are only a few different types of possible families.
More people are choosing to remain unmarried than ever before.
________states that people apply economic principles to evaluate their relationships. a. Social penetration theory b. Social exchange theory c. Relationship repair theory d. Selective perception theory e. Equity theory
Social exchange theory
Which type of family has high conversation orientation and high conformity orientation? a. laissez-faire b. pluralistic c. disconfirming d. consensual e. protective
consensual
Which type of family has low conversation orientation and high conformity orientation? a. laissez-faire b. disconfirming c. protective d. pluralistic e. consensual
protective
European mothers were more likely than African American mothers to characterize adolescent daughters as "best friends". True False
False
All of these statements give good advice for communicating in families EXCEPT: a. Focus on the small issues and let the big ones go. b. Make daily choices that enhance intimacy. c. Show respect and consideration to family members. d. Maintain equity with family members. e. Express grievances in ways that won't demean others.
Focus on the small issues and let the big ones go.
During the ________ stage, a couple settles into marriage or a cohabiting relationship and works out expectations, interaction patterns, and daily routines for their shared life. a. enlarging a family b. launching children c. adapting to children d. encouraging independence e. establishing a family
establishing a family
Concerning the typical life cycle of families with children, the fifth stage is usually: a. establishing a family b. adapting to children c. enlarging a family d. developing a family e. launching children
launching children
As a rule, women assume most of the ________, which involves remembering, planning, and scheduling family life. a. marital stability b. family stability c. physical responsibility d. second shift e. psychological responsibility
psychological responsibility
After the first few married years, most couples experience a dip in marital satisfaction: a. when they stop communicating. b. when a spouse gets lazy in the relationship. c. regardless of whether or not they have children. d. when their occupation takes most of the time. e. if they do not have children.
regardless of whether or not they have children.
If you show your love for a family member by doing chores without being asked, which love language do you rely on? a. service b. affirming words c. quality time d. gifts e. touch
service
According to Braithwaite et al., which type of voluntary kin replaces biological and legal family? a. substitute family b. interdependent family c. extended family d. supplemental family e. convenience family
substitute family
Don and Makiko Smith have been married for five years. They are a highly interdependent couple, are very emotionally expressive with each other, and have conventional views of marriage and family life. The Smiths would be best categorized as which of Fitzpatrick's marital types? a. separates b. independents c. mixed d. interdependents e. traditionals
traditionals
Clifford Notarius (1996) identified the following three key elements that influence satisfaction in long-term relationships: a. behaviors, words, and thoughts. b. thoughts, emotions, and actions. c. words, thoughts, and emotions. d. emotions, actions, and reactions. e. feelings, behaviors, and words.
words, thoughts, and emotions.