Family Exam 1

What percentage of parents in the United States are single parents?

25

Melanie and Travis are welcoming a new daughter-in-law into their family. While they are very excited to welcome her into the family, they know that this will change the dynamic of their relationship with their son. Which factor of ABC-X Family Crisis Model would the addition of the daughter-in-law fall under?

A

Ben is bored with his current relationship. He find his partner attractive and relatively fun to be with but he begins to evaluate how emotionally invested he is in the relationship, how difficult it might be to find a new partner, and what financial issues might come from the end of the relationship. Ben is weighing what type of costs ?

Break up costs.

For many in the LGBTQ+ community, the term ____________ family describes the non-biological kinship bonds that can sometimes replace blood families.

Chosen

Research found that children raised in same sex parent households experience little or no differences in the kinds and levels of intimacy compared to those children reared in opposite-sex parent homes. What is the significance of this finding?

Closeness and trust with influential adult figures determines intimacy development

Tony is in love with Grace. He often gives her gifts as a sign of his affection for her. He uses these gifts and phrases to share his feelings with her. Which theory best applies to this situation?

Conflict Theory

Which theory is concerned with the many social and cultural contexts that affect family living?

Ecological theory

Considering the ecological theory of development (Urie Bronfenbrenner), which of the following is NOT one of the systems?

Ecosystem

______ is the perception that we cannot control what happens in some aspects of our lives.

External locus of control

The Steward family has just welcomed a new baby into the house, but their 5-year-old is displaying some difficulty adapting to the new baby. Which theory below best applies to this situation?

Family Development theory

______ theory embraces the conflict approach to understanding and analyzing the roles of marriage and family in perpetuating inequalities in male-female relationships.

Feminist

According to research in the text, which statement is true about how forgiveness impacts marriages?

Forgiveness is linked to other positive behaviors that support marital satisfaction.

According to research in the text, which statement is true about how forgiveness impacts marriages? Correct!

Forgiveness is linked to other positive behaviors that support marital satisfaction.

Today, which generation (cohort) consists of more traditionally-speaking, college-age students (18-21 years old)?

Gen-Z

Which statement is true of individuation?

Individuation is the beginning of an individual's identity development separate from their family of origin.

______ emphasizes the complex and cumulative ways in which the effects of multiple types of discrimination combine or overlap.

Intersectionality

How are communication and intimacy related?

Intimacy is not possible without meaningful communication.

Which statement accurately explains the relationship between an intimacy seeker and a predatory stalker?

Intimacy seekers want a relationship with their victim and the predatory stalker plans a sexual attack.

According to the textbook, individuals do NOT develop in _____________ .

Isolation

What is true about the role of phenylethylamine in the neuroscience of love?

It is responsible for the feelings of excitement and euphoria.

Which statement provides a definition of gender?

It is the sum of our lifecourse experiences and encompasses a number of characteristics.

Which population represents the LARGEST ethnic minority group in the United States?

Latinx

According to the textbook, marriage around the world includes which of the following aspects? (choose all that apply)

Legal, Social, Religious

Which of the following is the inherent cultural notion that mothers are better parents than fathers, and thus it may be difficult for her to relinquish her traditional roles?

Maternal gatekeeping

According to research, which statement is true about sexual satisfaction?

Monogamous married couples reported the highest level of sexual satisfaction.

___________ is religion and _____________ is ethnicity.

Muslim - Arab

Which sociocultural factor is one that contributed to divorce becoming more common in the United States?

No fault divorce laws.

Which type of interracial marriage is most common in America today?

Non-Hispanic White and Hispanic

According to research, how does a fear of intimacy typically manifest?

People find various ways to avoid intimacy.

______ refers to the key factors in determining a marriage's longevity and potential satisfaction.

Relational expectancies

Tyler is constantly weighing his options when choosing what people to spend his time with at school. He understands that others look at him based on the people he surrounds himself with and he wishes to minimize the negative response he gets from his teachers, parents, and classmates. Which best applies to this situation?

Social Exchange Theory

What impact does culture have on expressions of intimacy?

Standards and expectations of intimacy vary from culture to culture.

Which situation is an example of covert destructive conflict?

Stuart tells his partner, Kwame, that he treated Kwame badly because he had a bad day.

Which of the following best describes gender roles?

The behaviors, attitudes, beliefs, and values that a culture deems appropriate for males and females.

What statement is true regarding Fehr's (1988) prototype approach to defining love ?

The list illustrates that individuals acquire models in their own families of origin of what love i

According to Family Systems theory, why is it important for the relatives of a person with a chronic illness to attend family therapy along with the individual who has the illness?

The whole family will be impacted and needs to know how to help their relative and themselves.

How do biracial children form their identity?

They form their identity through the multiple influences of family and community.

Which statement is true about a normative life event?

They occur at relatively predictable times in our lifespan.

Each person in a relationship speaks a unique language that was acquired from his or her family of origin.

True

One major issue with using our common sense and logic is that everyone sees things differently based on different value systems, political beliefs, religious beliefs.

True

Rather than emphasize the similarities between men and women, cultural viewpoints almost always emphasize the difference between men and women.

True

The most significant influence on both our individual development and our ability to relate to others is our family of origin, according to the text.

True

According to the text, how is communication related to marital satisfaction?

Verbal communication skills are a strong predictor of marital satisfaction.

Arthur is seeking advice from his sociology professor. Arthur's friend identifies as nonbinary, and Arthur is worried about offending his friend or saying the wrong thing. Which piece of advice will the social scientist give to Arthur for respectful communication with his nonbinary friend? Correct!

When someone is comfortable sharing their gender identity offer support and respect to that person. Otherwise it is only their business.

Which of the following is true regarding marriage and ethnic groups?

Whites experience the highest percentage of marriage.

A couple is having a chat about some of the things that have been bothering them lately. When one of them discusses that they are unhappy that the house is messy, the other says, "I am sorry that the house has been messy lately, I will make sure that I put my shoes somewhere out of the way and stop leaving my clothes laying on the floor." The response from the spouse suggests that they are engaged in ______ listening

active

Each person in a relationship speaks a unique language that was acquired from his or her family of origin.

affecting the flow of information in the system

Toby is a very anxious individual. While he has been in a relationship for several months with his partner, he calms his fears that his partner doesn't really love him by being very clingy. He is constantly asking if everything is okay and trying to push his partner into more commitment. Which attachment type does Toby use ?

anxious/ambivalent attachment

When a person's sense of identity and their birth sex are in alignment they are referred to as ______.

cisgender

The Circumplex Model of Marital and Family Systems was created to address which three features within the family?

cohesion, adaptability, and communication

Aarav and Ayati are a young couple in India who have been arranged to be married. This union is beneficial to both families and they will not meet each other until the day of their wedding. This marriage is based on the virtue of ______.

collectivism

What term is used to explain deep, tender, mature, affectionate attachment bonds shared between two people?

companionate love

Which concept describes the process of becoming sensitive to another culture's beliefs, practices, and lifestyles while reflecting upon one's own culture and becoming aware of biases or prejudices?

cultural awareness

Research suggest that marital happiness ______ after the first four year and then______ until the eighth year.

decreases; levels out

Debbie is a new mother who is very attentive to her newborn baby. When the child cries, she drops everything and makes sure that she gratifies the needs of the infant. Debbie's love for her child is best describes as ______ love.

dependent

Holly has been involved with her partner for a year now. They have expressed their love for one another. They enjoy doing many of the same activities and bond over their mutual interests. When they are deep in conversation, Holly feels very connected to her partner. Which of the following terms best describes Holly's relationship with her partner?

emotional attachment

Rick and his wife have been married for about a year and were married by the Justice of the Peace. They choose to marry for love and work hard to emotionally support one another. They are both financially stable on their own income and have no plans to have children. Which social dimension of marriage do they best fit into?

marriage as a communicative reality

Empirical evidence over the past three decades shows that children from homes with ______ parent(s) fare better in their overall health and well-being, behavior, emotions, and school success.

married

When Miguel was a baby, his cries went unanswered many times. His caregiver often ignored him, leaving him hungry. Because of this, Miguel was very insecure throughout his childhood. Erikson would say that Miguel learned to exhibit which of the following?

mistrust

Same-sex marriages are becoming ______ common and same-sex domestic partnerships are becoming ______ common.

more; less

Which is the most popular way gay men and lesbian women seek partners?

online dating

The two key aspects of confirming messages within a relationship are ______ and ______.

recognition; acceptance

Julien and Bernat are in a long-term romantic partnership. They sought the help of a family therapist. After discussing their issues they realized that the underlying problem was their conflict with Bernat's parents, or Julien's in-laws. Which contextual factor of intimacy are Julien and Bernat working to improve?

relational

A couple breaks up after one member of the couple was extremely deceitful and unfaithful to the other partner. These actions illustrate the concept of ______.

relational transgressions

Nicole and James have been dating for some time and display an intense sexual attraction to each other. When James is with his friends, they can see that his confidence has grown and if they make any negative comments about Nicole, James displays a protectiveness over her well-being and argues in her defense. What type of love is James displaying?

romantic love

Janet is the type of person who is warm and trusting. She has little trouble allowing other to get close to her and she is comfortable depending on others in her life. Which attachment type does Janet use?

secure attachment

Gender reassignment involves psychological counseling, hormonal supplements, and sex reassignment surgery. Today this reassignment surgery is often called ______.

sex confirmation surgery

Research regarding the role of religion in intimacy and relationships demonstrates that ______.

shared religious beliefs are a strong foundation for relationships and intensify intimacy

Ted has a group of close friends who are more like family. They all support one another and each member has their own role to play within the group. What term would be used to refer to Ted's friends?

urban tribe

Adam is a divorced man in his 40s. He is open to remarrying in the future but is not actively seeking a mate. Which type of singlehood best describes Adam?

voluntary temporary single

In today's society, the institution of marriage emphasizes ______ needs and wants over the ______ responsibilities of each partner in the marital relationship.

individuals'; mutual

Troy has a close relationship with one of his coworkers. They tell each other everything and while they are not sexually involved, their relationship is much closer than those around them. Which type of extra-relationship involvement are they engaging in?

infidelity

According to the textbook, individuals do NOT develop in

isolation

As adults age and start to think about the end of life, they begin to reflect on their lives and come to grips with the legacy they will leave to future generations. The development stage that is represented by this behavior is ______.

late adulthood

The most significant influence on both our individual development and our ability to relate to others is our family of origin, according to the text. Correct! True

true

Which of the following best describes gender identity?

A person's intuitive sense of their gender

Which of the following diverse populations is described as "family-oriented"?

African american, latinx, asian, native, muslim

Which racial demographic has the lowest rate of cohabitation in the United States?

Asian Americans

What impact does autonomy have on an individual's capacity for intimacy?

Autonomy helps children to explore their environment with confidence and in turn, they learn to cooperate with others.

Leticia is in a long-term relationship with Richard. While Richard has a good job and brings home a very high salary, he is also a very heavy drinker and has physically assaulted Leticia. Using the concepts of the Social Exchange Theory, which statement below is true?

Richard's drinking and abuse are the cost in this relationship.

Suzanne has worked for the same company for 15 years. She is a hard worker, well organized, and is well respected by everyone in her office. Despite this, she has not been promoted to the same level as some of her male coworkers, who started around the same time. Which statement below best explains her situation?

She is experiencing the "glass ceiling" effect.

Which of the following is a disadvantage of cohabitation listed in the text?

higher risk of divorce

In order for functions to contribute to the overall good of the society, they must adhere to ______, or patterns of role arrangement.

structures

Regarding realistic expectations in a new stepfamily, members of the family can expect ______.

the new family to build its own history over time.

Which demographic profile is most likely to immediately jump into a replacement relationship following a breakup?

the person who was broken up with

Gender binary is the classification of gender into two distinct, opposite, and disconnected forms of masculine and feminine, whether by social system or cultural belief.

true