HDFS 2413 Exam 1
Identify a feature of arranged marriages
premarital intimacy is minimal or nonexistent as there is not really a courtship period
True or False- The better the communication skills, the stronger the couple and family relationship
True
True or False- people in each human system level influence people in the other circles
True
Match the race of people with their level of liklihood of divorce Race- 1. white 2.black Likelihood of divorce- 1. higher than the other 2.lower than the other
White- lower than the other Black- higher than the other
______ is the degree to which a couple has an emotional connection
couple closeness
______ is the capacity of a couple to change and adapt as situations arise
couple flexibility
________- __________ __________ emphasizes freedom of choice in marriage and is sometimes referred to as the love match
couple- arranged marriage
Compassionate love
couples have commitment and intimacy, but they lack the passion they had when the were first married
consummate love
couples have committed, intimacy, and the passion they had when they were first married
Scientists who follow the ________ ________ maintain that human beings are unique and its difficult to construct a broad conceptual framework or theory that applies to all couples and to all families.
idiographic approach
The movement away from arranged marriage appears to be related
industrialization
James and Lily are a passionate couple but lack any intimacy or commitment in their relationship. this is an example of ______
infatuation
A(n) ________ __________ is an experience in which people feel close or share his or herself with another person
intimate experience
A(n) ________ __________ is a relationship in which people share warm experiences in several areas over time, with expectations that this sharing will continue
intimate relationship
The tendency of women to marry men who are better educated or more successful than they are is called _______
mating gradient
According to data from different countries, love marriages are more likely among_______
people who have a higher level of education
Arrange the relationship characteristics between happily married couples and unhappily married couples in order of importance conflict resolution communication personality compatibility couple flexibility couple closeness
1) Communication 2) Couple closeness 3) Couple flexibility 4) Personality compatibility 5) Conflict resolution
Caroline, who is normally reserved in nature, always relaxes and has fun when she is in the company of friends. Which element of the fabric of friendship is best illustrated in this scenario? A. enjoyment B. agreeableness C. respect D. conscientiousness
A. enjoyment
Identify the true statements about an intimate relationship (check all that apply ) A. it is time consuming B. it is less likely that both partners will satisfy their other intimacy needs outside the relationship C. it is mostly sexual and not emotional D. it is difficult to maintain an intimate relationship with more than a few people at once
A. it is time consuming D. it is difficult to maintain an intimate relationship with more than a few people at once
Identify a true statement about parent-arranged marriages A. they reinforce ties with other families in a community,strengthening the order of the community B. they emphasize the creation of new family units rather than the extension of existing units C. they reinforce the importance of love between a couple before marriages D. they emphasize that affection is generally more important than family status
A. they reinforce ties with other families in a community,strengthening the order of the community
Why do adult children tend to disapprove of their elderly parents' dating? (check all that apply) A. they worry that their parents are moving into relationships too quickly B. they worry about their elderly parents cannot behave romantically in ways similar to the young C. they worry that their aging parents have bad judgement about relationships D. they worry that dating will not be as thrilling as it was in the younger years for aging parents
A. they worry that their parents are moving into relationships too quickly C. they worry that their aging parents have bad judgement about relationships
______ is the status of couples who are sexual partners, not married to each other, and sharing a household A. unmarried cohabitation B. extended family C. nuclear family D. open relationship
A. unmarried cohabitation
Identify true statements about the internal causes of jealousy A. it does not depend o the level of insecurity in a relationship B. it depends on a partner's dependency in a relationship C. it depends on a partner's self- esteem in a relationship D. it depends on the behavior of a person in the relationship that suggests interest in other people
B. it depends on a partner's dependency in a relationship C. it depends on a partner's self- esteem in a relationship
Identify the dimensions of sternberg and wels' love triangle (check all that apply) A. limerence B. passion C. intimacy D. decision and commitment E. attraction and attachment
B. passion C. intimacy D. decision and commitment
On what grounds do people criticize cohabiting relationships? (check all that apply) A. political B. philosophical C. economical D. religious E. moral
B. philosophical D. religious E. moral
According to McGoldrick and Colleagues, identify the factors that they believe most influence the degree of adjustment of couples (check all that apply) A. education qualifications B. religion C. socioeconomic differences D. age
B. religion C. socioeconomic differences
According to the research findings of Cacioppo and Patrick, identify the true statements about modern-day people (check all that apply) A. they are increasingly stationary B. they are likely to experience loneliness C. they have longer lives than earlier D. they have more children later in life
B. they are likely to experience loneliness C. they have longer lives than earlier
Identify the true statements about members of strong families (check all that apply) A. they allow other priorities to take time away from family interaction B. they invest time and energy into family activities C. they let their work take precedence over family time D. they show a strong commitment to one another
B. they invest time and energy into family activities D. they show a strong commitment to one another
Which of the following statements best describes intimacy A. it develops quickly but also fades quickly B.it entails high levels of self-disclosure C. it is usually expressed by touching and kissing D.it is a cognitive attachment to another person
B.it entails high levels of self-disclosure
Identify the advantages of arranged marriages (check all that apply) A. more emphasis on love B. long courtship period C. support from the family D. low probability of divorce E. high premarital intimacy F. harmony in marriage
C. support from the family D. low probability of divorce F. harmony in marriage
Which of the following statements best illustrates mutual assistance, an important element of the fabric of friendship?
Chloe supports amanda during the latter's times of need
A _______ is a set of interconnected ideas and assumptions that helps organize thinking from a particular perspective
Conceptual framework
Identify a finding of the study conducted by Kaufman (2011) with five different couple types concerning their degree of relationship satisfaction.
Couples did not marry someone like themselves
Match the dimensions of the love triangle with their components... Decision and Commitment Intimacy Passion
Decision and Commitment- cognitive component Intimacy- emotional component Passion- motivational component
Which of the following statements best illustrates trust, an important element of the fabric of friendship?
Despite being hassled by the actions of his friends, Marion, Blake thinks that Marion is doing so for his own good
Which of the following statements best illustrates spontaneity, an important element of the fabric of friendship
Gerry does not feel the need to pretend and makes uninhabited decisions when with guy friends
Non-love
It occurs when there is no commitment, intimacy, or passion
Match the duration of destructive intimacy games with their descriptions Duration- 1. In the short run 2. In the long run Descriptions- 1. It tends to be effective and can rewarding 2. It undermines a relationship and leads to resentment
In the short run-It tends to be effective and can rewarding In the long run- It undermines a relationship and leads to resentment
Liking
It begins when there is just intimacy, but no passion or commitment
Which of the following statements best describes commitment?
It develops over time, beginning slowly and increasing at a faster rate if the relationship is positive.
Identify the correct example of consummate love.
Sam and Amanda have been married for ten years and share an intimate, passionate, and committed relationship.
Sara feels free and lives for the moment when she is around her friends. Which element of the fabric of friendship is best illustrated in this scenario?
Spontaneity
Lennon knows that Eric would be appalled if he knew about their company's lack of adherence to environmental regulations. Which element of the fabric of friendship is best illustrated in this scenario?
Understanding
Which of the following holds true according to a broader definition of cohabitation?
cohabittation is possible for bothheterosexual and same-sex unmarried couples
______ is a feeling of emotional closeness with another person
cohesion
Match the types of culture with their views on friendship - collectivistic cultures -individualistic cultures
collectivistic cultures- friendship is more important individualistic cultures- friendship is less important
_______ is a cognitive attachment to another person
commitment
Mark talks to Florence about the guilty feeling he experienced during his parents' divorce. Which element of the fabric of friendship is best illustrated in this scenario?
confiding
In the context of relationship theories, life course theories are used to______
describe how individuals and couples transition throughout different stages in life
Match the types of unbalanced families with their descriptions Types- 1. disengaged type 2. enmeshed type Descriptions- 1. they experience too much separateness 2. they experience too much togetherness
disengaged type- they experience too much separateness enmeshed type- they experience too much togetherness
Older women's interest in dating is typically due to ______
divorce
_______ is usually expressed by touching, kissing, and being affectionate, which are linked to physiological arousal
passion
________ is the culturally prescribed practice or tradition of choosing a mate from within one's own group
endogamy
______ is the practice or tradition of choosing a mate from outside one's own group.
exogamy
_______ is a characteristic of rigid families
extreme stability
Why are older people secretive about their dating activities?
fear of disapproval
Which of the following is an impact of technology on friendship?
friendships have become somewhat superficial
Loneliness in human beings is related to______
greater resistance to blood flow
Identify a true statement about people dating at an older age
it can be thrilling, nerve-wracking, and complicated, just as it was in the younger years of life.
romantic love
it has both intimacy and passion, but is lacking in commitment.
empty love
it involves commitment but no passion or intimacy
Infatuation
it involves passion only
how does women's ability to work influence marriages?
it leads to the decline of arranged marriages
fatuous love
it occurs when a couple is committed on the basis of passion but has not had the time to develop true intimacy
_____ is defined as an emotional response to a real or perceived threat to a valued relationship
jealousy
According to a study on cohabitation, which of the following was concluded about cohabitation among working-class and middle-class couples?
middle-class couples were more likely to move in together as a step toward marriage
cohesive relationships have....
more dependence than independence
constructive games have ________
mutually rewarding outcomes
Jason's wife, jane, had an affair with her colleague and this angered jason. He decided to end the relationship. Jason ending the relationship is an example of________
non-love
People who criticize relationships _________
question whether they are a true test of marriage
A(n) _________ is the expected behavior of a person or group in a given social category, such as husband, wife, supervisor, or teacher
role
Carl and Susan are college students who have developed a relationship over the past few years. The relationship between them is very intimate and passionate but lacks commitment. This is an example of ___
romantic love
the term ______ ______ indicates the relationship between the number of men and the number of women of a given age
sex ratio
Intimate partners should always avoid satisfying _______ needs outside a relationship
sexual intimacy
Identify a true statement about the pattern of mate selection of teens
teens move from spending time in friendships groups to dating as they move into emerging adulthood
identify a characteristic of older people on a date
they are very direct and forthcoming in their approach in building relationships
Why is marriage a dilemma for older people?
they do not want to have their assets merged through marriage
Why do elderly people opt for cohabitation as an alternative to marriage?
they fear losing their social security
older men are interested in dating typically because _______
they have never married
Which of the following holds true under the principle of endogamy?
young people will marry young people
Arrange the different system levels that are characterized as a set of concentric circles in the correct order (place the smallest system at the top level) A couple A local neighborhood A family An individual A town
1. An individual 2. A couple 3. A family 4. A local neighborhood 5. A town
Identify a finding of the National Institute of Mental Health based on most recent statistics on suicide in the United States A. an estimated eleven suicide attempts occurs for every person who actually ends his or her life B. the overall suicide rate was on suicide death per million people C. exposure to the suicidal behavior of others has no impact on one's suicidal intentions D. suicide is mostly a result of a physical disorders rather than mental disorders
A. an estimated eleven suicide attempts occurs for every person who actually ends his or her life
Identify the true statements about the symbolic interaction framework (check all that apply) A. it explains how one learns about various roles in society through communication B. it explains the importance of family interaction in creating an ongoing group C. it explains why the family is the most important social unit D. it explains how meaning arises outside of interaction between people
A. it explains how one learns about various roles in society through communication B. it explains the importance of family interaction in creating an ongoing group
Which of the following statements best describes the nomothetic approach to understand how individuals and families operate A. it focuses on working toward a general theory B. it focuses on ignoring major trends C. it focuses on the uniqueness of individuals D. it focuses on individual case studies
A. it focuses on working toward a general theory
Identify the true statements about the extreme type of family systems (check all that apply) A. it has difficulty adapting over time B. it is able to adapt to change over the family life cycle C. it works well in the short run D. it includes structured and flexible types of systems
A. it has difficulty adapting over time C. it works well in the short run
Identify a true statement about feminism A. it is about oppression and domination in many aspects of society B. it focuses only on women in developed countries C. it has no effect on the research about family science D. it is only about sexism
A. it is about oppression and domination in many aspects of society
Identify a true statement about spiritual belief A. it is the personal and private belief of individuals B. it emphasizes the public and external system linked more with denominations C. it is not focused on universal beliefs D. it is not integrated into the behavior and traditions of a family
A. it is the personal and private belief of individuals
Identify the characteristics of humor (check all that apply) A. it lessens anxiety B. it expresses feelings of warmth C. it hinders conversations D. it entertains E. it reduces daily tension F. it does not point out mistakes made by others
A. it lessens anxiety B. it expresses feelings of warmth D. it entertains E. it reduces daily tension
On the basis of two national surveys, which of the following was concluded about the role of sex between married partners? A. married couples have sex more frequently than singles B. married couples find their sexual relationship less satisfying, physically, than singles C. cohabiting men found sex more emotionally satisfying than married men D. most of the married women reported never having sex
A. married couples have sex more frequently than singles
Which of the following statements best describes the role of gender in the context f time interval for remarriage? A. men tend to remarry sooner than women B. men and women often remary as soon as possible C. men and women often take considerable time to remarry D. women tend to remarry sooner than men
A. men tend to remarry sooner than women
Identify the reasons for married couples becoming a minority in the united states (check all that apply) A. people are choosing to cohabitate B.the number of same sex couples ins decreasing C. people are choosing to stay single longer D. the number of elderly people who have lost their spouse is decreasing
A. people are choosing to cohabitate C. people are choosing to stay single longer
Identify the reasons of married couples being a minority in the the United States (check all that apply) A. people are choosing to stay single longer B. the number of elderly people who have lost their spouse in decreasing C. the number of same sex couples is decreasing D. people are choosing to cohabitate
A. people are choosing to stay single longer D. people are choosing to cohabitate
In the context of change, identify a true statement about families A. they function primarily to maintain the status quo B. they are highly flexible C. they try to encourage and maintain the changes of each other D. they are open to change
A. they function primarily to maintain the status quo
Which of the following statements best describes the view of the family systems theory? A. troubled families often live in troubled communities B. nuclear families handle stress much better than extended families C. extended families handle stress much better than nuclear families D. well-to-do families are often the result of one successful individual
A. troubled families often live in troubled communities
Enmeshed relationships have ______ A. very high levels of loyalty B. lower levels of loyalty C. some amount of loyalty D. a total lack of loyalty
A. very high levels of loyalty
In the context of family, identify the true statements about women (check all that apply) A. women move into the workforce because their families need the income B. very few women have husbands who make less than $30,000 a year C. many women join the workforce for career satisfaction D. women move into the workforce because they have a lot of spare time to themselves
A. women move into the workforce because their families need the income C. many women join the workforce for career satisfaction
Arrange the developmental trajectory of attachment of a person from beginning to end (place the beginning level of the trajectory at the top... Attachment to spouse Attachment to close friends Attachment to parents Attachment to romantic partners Attachment to peers
Attachment to parents Attachment to peers Attachment to close friends Attachment to romantic partners Attachment to spouse
Who among the following is least likely to be divorced? A. duke, who goes to church very occasionally B. Ralph, who goes to church regularly C. david, who does not believe in god D. ronnine, who is not religious
B. Ralph, who goes to church regularly
Which of the following statements best illustrates that marriage is the context of most humansexual activity? A. dwight and marlene move into a new house after the wedding B. alice and ralph choose to become physically intimate only after marriage C. carmine and andrew okan their financial future together after marriage D. evelyn and stephan treat each others friends as their own
B. alice and ralph choose to become physically intimate only after marriage
identify the true statements about dating (check all that apply) A. looking online for potential partners for dating will continue to decrease B. attractiveness ratings of photographs determine success in attracting dates C.self-descriptions, which include physical health and social qualities did not predict dating success D. self-descriptions are a good predictor
B. attractiveness ratings of photographs determine success in attracting dates C.self-descriptions, which include physical health and social qualities did not predict dating success
Identify a true statement about the impact of addiction to pornography on marriage and family lives A. it decreases the likelihood of sexual addiction B. it creates deception in marriage C. it leads to satisfactory sexual behaviors D. it does not have any influence on sexual violence
B. it creates deception in marriage
Which of the following is true of the international family strengths framework? A. it maintains that members of strong families frequently use put-downs and sarcasm B. it focuses on how couples and families succeed rather than on why they fail, from a global perspective C. it stems from a global perspective based on the notion that strong families are uncommon D. it maintains that humor points out the incongruous aspects of life adversely affects families
B. it focuses on how couples and families succeed rather than on why they fail, from a global perspective
Identify a true statement about staying on topic A. it entails sharing personal feelings and ideas openly B. it is an important aspect of interpersonal exchanges C. it involves empathy and giving feedback D. it reflects the good intentions of family members
B. it is an important aspect of interpersonal exchanges
Which of the following statements best illustrates the social conceptions of families? A. clarence wants to have a child B. letty adopts a child C. shaun is laura's brother D. kerry gives birth to a boy
B. letty adopts a child
Alisha and Fred believe that they gain invaluable experience from parenting their children. Which characteristic of marriage that was identified by Carlfred Broderick is best illustrated in this scenario? A. marriage is a legal contract between the couple and the state B. marriage is a reproductive unit C. marriage is a demographic event D. marriage is an economic union
B. marriage is a reproductive unit
Carls' wife supports him through rough times. Which characteristic of marriage that was identified by Carlfred Broderick is best illustrated in this scenario? A. marriage is the most common living arrangement for adults B. marriage is an opportunity to develop an intimate, sharing relationship C. marriage is the joining of two families and social networks D. marriage is a legal contract between the couple and the state
B. marriage is an opportunity to develop an intimate, sharing relationship
Which of the following statements best illustrates that marriage is a unit that socializes children? A. sasha and jerome plan their financial future together B. mira and siegfried encourage their children to be active in their community C. gwen and tony belong to the majority in their community as they are married D. simion and amber value their contribution as parents
B. mira and siegfried encourage their children to be active in their community
Connected relationships have ______ A. more togetherness than separateness B. more independence than dependence C. high levels of closeness D. high levels of loyalty
B. more independence than dependence
In the context of work, identify the true statements about mothers in the united states (check all that apply) A. less than half of mothers with young children work outside the home B. more than half of mothers with young children work outside the home C. working mothers are now the rule D. working mothers are an exception
B. more than half of mothers with young children work outside the home C. working mothers are now the rule
Identify a true statement about child care arrangements A. nursery and preschools were more commonly used than day care centers B. preschoolers were more likely to be cared for by a relative C. all young children were cared for in organized facilities D. most of the families had no regular child care arrangement
B. preschoolers were more likely to be cared for by a relative
Identify the current trends in marriage and the family as cited by the Pew Research Center (check all that apply A. the median age at first marriage for men and women has declined B. the marriage rate has declined and the marriage age has risen C. there has been a rise of new families over the past half century D. there has been an increase in marriage over the past half century
B. the marriage rate has declined and the marriage age has risen C. there has been a rise of new families over the past half century
In the context of child care arrangements, identify a true statement about parents A. they are comfortable about working outside the home B. they feel the need to develop a bond with their children C. they are not connected about their child's social development D. they are disinterested in searching for ways to balance time away from their children
B. they feel the need to develop a bond with their children
Identify a true statement about chaotic families A. family members do not permit one another to make even the slightest changes B. the family rules are always the same C. They are without structure, rules, and roles D. they operate on the premise that everything is constant in life
C. They are without structure, rules, and roles
Identify the true statements about sex addicts A. They develop a healthier relationship with their spouses B. They have normal behavioral patterns C. They have financial difficulties D. They lose their jobs or get demoted
C. They have financial difficulties D. They lose their jobs or get demoted
A remarriage occurs when... A. a marriage ceremony is not authorized B. a previously married person renews his or her vows C. a previously married person marries again D. a marriage gets annulled
C. a previously married person marries again
Identify a true statement about the family development framework A. it dissuades attention to process B. it focuses on maintaining constancy in individuals and families C. it assumes that increased efficiency leads to successful development of the family members D. it approaches the family as a static and unchanging group
C. it assumes that increased efficiency leads to successful development of the family members
Failure of a remarriage is associated with remarriages in communities with A. low poverty rates B. high proportion of college-educated residents C. low median family income D. high literacy rates
C. low median family income
Identify the true statements about the perceptions regarding children (check all that apply) A. parenthood is an insignificant goal for many couples B. parents prefer their children to be inferior to them in all aspects of life C. most couples who mary want to have children D. most parents want their children to have a good education
C. most couples who mary want to have children D. most parents want their children to have a good education
Identify a true statement about the views of college freshmen regarding marriage A. the majority of them did not have any hopes of getting married B. the majority of them believed that children do better in single-parent homes C. the majority of them had a negative view of divorce D. the majority of them believed that the emotional problems of children were independent of the divorce of their parents
C. the majority of them had a negative view of divorce
Which of the following are current trends in marriage and the family as cited by the Pew Research Center (check all that apply) A. More than 4 in 10 american adults have at least on step relative in their family- either a stepparent, a step or half sibling, or a step child B. The american public is unanimous i its judgements about sweeping changes in the structure of the american family C. the number of breadwinner moms has increased D. there has been an increase in marriage over the past half century E. contemporary parenthood has changed dramatically in the past half century
C. the number of breadwinner moms has increased E. contemporary parenthood has changed dramatically in the past half century
Identify a characteristic of newly married couples A. they experience most changes when they think about them B. they develop an emotional barrier between themselves C. they are in an enmeshed relationship
C. they are in an enmeshed relationship
Identify the true statements about balanced families (check all that apply) A. they are those that fit into the four central categories on the relationship map B. they are extreme on one dimension but balanced on another C. they are labeled flexibly connected, flexibly cohesive, structurally connected, and structurally cohesive D. they are those that score at extreme levels on both dimensions
C. they are labeled flexibly connected, flexibly cohesive, structurally connected, and structurally cohesive A. they are those that fit into the four central categories on the relationship map
Identify a true statement about strong families A. they more often focus on the negative B. They believe that by putting other people down they can build themselves up C. they care deeply for one another D. they gain energy by feeding off the self-esteem of others
C. they care deeply for one another
Identify the true statements about flexible relationships (check all that apply) A. they are autocratic in nature B. they have an autocratic style of leadership C. they include role sharing between partners D. they have more moderate levels of change than structure relationships
C. they include role sharing between partners D. they have more moderate levels of change than structure relationships
In the context of stress management, identify a true statement about the strategies used by strong families A. they do not discuss their concerns B. they do not seek outside help C. they pull together rather than pulling apart D. they refuse counseling sessions to cope with crisis
C. they pull together rather than pulling apart
Identify a characteristic of married people A. they are less willing than cohabiting couples to be financially responsible for their partners B. they have a more positive attitude toward divorce than cohabiting couples C. they share a lifelong commitment D. they share a sexualy open relationship
C. they share a lifelong commitment
Which among the following people is most likely to be divorced? A. alan, who married when he was 20 B. charlies, who married when he was 22 C. judith, who married when she was 21 D. chelsea, who married when she was 19
D. chelsea, who married when she was 19
According to research at the University of Southern California, more and more of America's internet-connected households report... A. a decrease in feelings of being ignored by family members B. a decline is unwanted sexual solicitation on the internet C. diminishing concerns that children are spending too much time online D. eroded face to face family time
D. eroded face to face family time
Identify a true statement about social construction framework A. it argues that people are born into and live within unsociable settings B. it argues that individuality is easy to develop because we live in a society that is aloof C. it argues that a person's identity is shaped during his teenage years D. it argues that the self is a product of social processes.
D. it argues that the self is a product of social processes.
Identify a true statement about the first wave of the feminist movement A. it focuses on women's equality on a global level B. it was led by women in their 20's and 30's C. it pointed out that women were burdened b the guilt of balancing motherhood and working outside the home D. it began with the struggle for the right to vote
D. it began with the struggle for the right to vote
Which of the following statements best describes the idiographic approach to understand how individuals and families operate A. it focuses on the broader understanding of couples and families B. it focuses on ignoring individual case studies C. it focuses on working toward general theory D. it focuses on the unique aspects of individuals or families
D. it focuses on the unique aspects of individuals or families
Which of the following statements best describes intimacy? A. it involves trusting that the other person will act in his or her best interest when the information is shared B. it involves believing that the other person has the capacity to make rational and unemotional decisions C. it is simply disclosing information about oneself without allowing oneself to become vulnerable D. it is a sharing intellectually, physically, and/or emotionally with another person
D. it is a sharing intellectually, physically, and/or emotionally with another person
Which of the following statements best illustrates that marriage is a demographic event? A. stephan develops an intimate relationship with amy B. sandy and leon value the experience they gain from parenting C. meryl takes a loan from the bank as she is unable to fund her expenses after marriage D. joan and mark decide to get married and thus are considered a new family in society
D. joan and mark decide to get married and thus are considered a new family in society
Fred breaks the law by marrying Amanda before he divorced Mary Ann. Which characteristic of marriage that was identified by Carlfred Broderick is best illustrated in this scenario? A. marriage is an opportunity to develop an intimate, sharing relationship B. marriage is the joining of two families and social networks C. marriage is the most common living arrangement for adults D. marriage is a legal contract between the couple and the state
D. marriage is a legal contract between the couple and the state
Fletcher and Simone decide to buy a house as it would be a good investment for the future. Which characteristic of marriage that was identified by Carlfred Broderick is best illustrated in this scenario? A. marriage is a reproductive unit B. marriage is a unit that socializes children C. marriage is a contract between the couple and the states D. marriage is an economic union
D. marriage is an economic union
Ralph and Vanessa, who got married, treat each others family as their own. Which characteristic of marriage that was identified by Carlfred Broderick is best illustrated in this scenario? A. marriage is an economic union B. Marriage is a legal contract between the couple and the states C. marriage is a reproductive unit D. marriage is the joining of two families and social networks
D. marriage is the joining of two families and social networks
In the context of a couple and family relationships, identify a true statement about people A. people are not affected by societal factors and values regarding intimate behavior B. people are less interested in developing connections with their families C. people are not feeling the need to maintain close personal relationships D. people are seeking more stability in their relationships
D. people are seeking more stability in their relationships
Match the three clusters of Americans identified by Brian Powell's survey with their definitions about families Terms- 1. Exclusionists 2. Moderates 3.Inclusionists Definitions- 1. They hold onto a more narrow definition of family 2. They are willing to count same sex couples as family if children are in involved 3. They have a very broad definition of family
Exclusionists- They hold onto a more narrow definition of family Moderates-They are willing to count same sex couples as family if children are in involved Inclusionists- They have a very broad definition of family
True or False: In 2006, married-couples households rose above 50% for the first time in the united states
False
Identify a true statement about connected relationship
It places more emphasis on an individual than on the relationship
______ is the emotional and legal commitment of two people to share emotional and physical intimacy, various tasks, and economic resources
Marriage
Match the types of people with their interpretations of the current trends in marriage and family Terms- 1. Pessimists 2.Optimists Definitions- 1. They see recent changes as a reflection of the flexibility of marriage and family 2. They see recent changes as indication that marriage and family are declining in significance
Pessimists- they see recent changes as indication that marriage and family are declining in significance Optimists- they see recent changes as a reflection of the flexibility of marriage and family
Match the types of information feedback loops with their descriptions Feedback- 1. Positive feedback 2. Negative feedback Descriptions- 1. it is intended to create change 2. it is designed to minimize change and keep things the same
Positive feedback- it is intended to create change Negative feedback- it is designed to minimize change and keep things the same
Match the types of families with their descriptions Types of families- 1. strong families 2. dysfunctional families Descriptions- 1. they deny problems and avoid verbal conflict 2. they try to resolve their differences but may agree to disagree
Strong families- they try to resolve their differences but may agree to disagree Dysfunctional families- they deny problems and avoid verbal conflict
Match the types of family system with their descriptions System- 1. Suprasystem 2. Subsystem Descriptions- 1. it is a smaller family system 2. it is a larger family system
Suprasystem- it is a larger family system Subsystem-it is a smaller family system
Match the conceptual frameworks tat are ways of understanding couples with their descriptions Framework- 1. symbolic interaction framework 2. social construction framework 3. feminist framework Descriptions- 1. it maintains that people's views as partners and family members are shaped by their social world and that each person has a different life experience therefore a unique view of close relationships 2. it examines how family members learn roles and rules in the society 3. it emphasizes the value of women's perspectives on marriage and family like on society
Symbolic interaction framework- it examines how family members learn roles and rules in the society Social construction framework- it maintains that people's views as partners and family members are shaped by their social world and that each person has a different life experience therefore a unique view of close relationships feminist framework- it emphasizes the value of women's perspectives on marriage and family like on society
True or False: Married people are happier than single, widowed, or cohabiting people
True
True or False: family therapists believe that if there is a disturbed child in a two-parent family, there is often a troubled marriage which contributes to the child's difficulties
True
True or false: relationship science assumes that a relationship is dynamic and resides between people and not within a person
True
disengaged relationships have _______
a lack of loyalty
Match the type of interactions with their descriptions Interactions- 1. centripetal interactions 2. centrifugal interactions Descriptions- 1. it increases separateness in a family 2. it increases family closeness
centripetal interactions- it increases family closeness centrifugal interactions- it increases separateness in a family
Match the dimensions of cohesion and flexibility with their descriptions Dimensions- 1. cohesion, flexibility 2. communication Descriptions- 1. it serves as a facilitating function for the graphic model of the couple and family map 2. it is clearly represented by the graphic model of the couple and family map
cohesion, flexibility- it is clearly represented by the graphic model of the couple and family map communication- it serves as a facilitating function for the graphic model of the couple and family map
Match the types of families with their descriptions Families- 1. families balanced on cohesion 2. families balanced on flexibility Descriptions- 1. they maintain some stability but are also open to change 2. they allow their members to be both independent from and connected to the family
families balanced on cohesion- they allow their members to be both independent from and connected to the family families balanced on flexibility-they maintain some stability but are also open to change
A(n) ________ consists of two or more people who are committed to each other who share intimacy, resources, decision making responsibilities, and values
family
A(n) __________ consists of two or more people who are committed to each other and who share intimacy, resources, decision-making responsibilities, and values
family
The couple and family map is built primarily on principles and concepts from the
family systems theory
The ______ ________ _______, a broad based model used in a variety of fields, is a set of principles and concepts that can be applied to all types of systems, living and non-living
general systems theory
Families that rigidly try to maintain homeostasis through successive developmental phases are
highly disturbed
A ______ is a presumed and tesable relationship between variables
hypothesis
Identify a true statement about self-disclosure
it entails sharing personal feelings and ideas openly
match the types of people with their causes of jealousy people- 1. males 2. females cause of jealousy- 1. they are more likely to feel jealous if their partner becomes sexually involved with a new partner 2. they are more likely to feel jealous if their partner is emotionally connected with another person
males- they are more likely to feel jealous if their partner becomes sexually involved with a new partner females- they are more likely to feel jealous if their partner is emotionally connected with another person
connected relationships have
more independence than dependence
Match the two types of systems with their orientations toward change Systems- 1. morphogenic system 2. morphostatic system Orientation towards change- 1. it is open to growth and change 2. it has the capacity to maintain the status quo, thus avoiding change
morphogenic system- it is open to growth and change morphostatic system- it has the capacity to maintain the status quo, thus avoiding change
scientists who follow the _______ approach focus on ideas that apply to the majority of individuals or families
nomothetic
Match the two extremes of change with their descriptions Change- 1. rigid 2. chaotic Descriptions- 1. it indicates an extremely high degree of change 2. it indicates a very low degree of change
rigid-it indicates a very low degree of change chaotic-it indicates an extremely high degree of change
______ is the concept that the whole is more than the sum of its parts
wholeness