Interpersonal Communications CH.12

Which type of family has high conversation orientation and high conformity orientation? Question options: a) Consensual b) Pluralistic c) Protective d) Disconfirming e) Laissez-faire

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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. Question options:TrueFalse

F

All families follow the same seven stages of development described in the textbook. Question options:TrueFalse

F

European mothers are more likely than African American mothers to characterize adolescent daughters as "best friends." Question options:TrueFalse

F

A majority of lesbian couples create more egalitarian relationships than do either heterosexuals or gay couples. Question options:TrueFalse

T

Couple satisfaction seems especially affected by equity in housework and child care. Question options:TrueFalse

T

In African American families headed by single women, daughters frequently exhibit greater self-reliance and self-esteem than their Caucasian counterparts. Question options:TrueFalse

T

Social media allow parents to track and monitor their children in new ways. Question options:TrueFalse

T

________states that people apply economic principles to evaluate their relationships. Question options: a) Social exchange theory b) Social penetration theory c) Selective perception theory d) Equity theory e) Relationship repair theory

a) Social exchange theory

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. Question options: a) establishing a family b) enlarging a family c) encouraging independence d) launching children e) adapting to children

a) establishing a family

According to Braithwaite et al., which type of voluntary kin replaces biological and legal family? Question options: a) Convenience family b) Substitute family c) Extended family d) Supplemental family e) Interdependent family

b) 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? Question options: a) Mixed b) Traditionals c) Independents d) Separates e) Interdependents

b) Traditionals

During the ________ stage, the addition of children decreases the amount of couple time and changes the focus of a couple's communication. Question options: a) establishing a family b) enlarging a family c) encouraging independence d) launching children e) adapting to children

b) enlarging a family

Concerning the typical life cycle of families with children, the second stage is usually Question options: a) establishing a family. b) enlarging a family. c) developing a family. d) encouraging independence. e) adapting to children.

b) enlarging a family.

Which type of family has low conversation orientation and high conformity orientation? Question options: a) Consensual b) Pluralistic c) Protective d) Disconfirming e) Laissez-faire

c) Protective

In the ________ stage of family development, children learn to be less dependent on their families, which is essential to becoming healthy adults. Question options: a) establishing a family b) enlarging a family c) encouraging independence d) launching children e) adapting to children

c) encouraging independence

All of these statements give good advice for communicating in families EXCEPT: Question options: a) express grievances in ways that don't demean others. b) maintain equity with family members. c) focus on the small issues and let the big ones go. d) show respect and consideration to family members. e) make daily choices that enhance intimacy.

c) focus on the small issues and let the big ones go.

Clifford Notarius (1996) identified the following three key elements that influence satisfaction in long-term relationships: Question options: a) feelings, behaviors, and words. b) behaviors, words, and thoughts. c) words, thoughts, and emotions. d) thoughts, emotions, and actions. e) emotions, actions, and reactions.

c) words, thoughts, and emotions.

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? Question options: a) Mixed b) Traditionals c) Independents d) Separates e) Interdependents

d) Separates

If you show your love for a family member by doing chores without being asked, which love language do you rely on? Question options: a) Affirming words b) Quality time c) Gifts d) Service e) Touch

d) Service

According to Braithwaite et al., which type of voluntary kin fulfills desires and needs not met by biological and legal family? Question options: a) Convenience family b) Substitute family c) Extended family d) Supplemental family e) Interdependent family

d) Supplemental family

Concerning the typical life cycle of families with children, the fifth stage is usually Question options: a) establishing a family. b) enlarging a family. c) developing a family. d) launching children. e) adapting to children.

d) launching children.

As a rule, women assume most of the ________, which involves remembering, planning, and scheduling family life. Question options: a) second shift b) marital stability c) family stability d) psychological responsibility e) physical responsibility

d) psychological responsibility

Which statement below is true of families? Question options: a) People who cohabit before marriage are more likely to get divorced. b) The vast majority of adults in the United States today are married. c) There are only a few different types of possible families. d) Over half of American families consist of one parent. e) More people are choosing to remain unmarried than ever before.

e) More people are choosing to remain unmarried than ever before.

After the first few married years, most couples experience a dip in marital satisfaction Question options: a) if they do not have children. b) when a spouse gets lazy in the relationship. c) when their occupation takes most of the time. d) when they stop communicating. e) regardless of whether or not they have children

e) regardless of whether or not they have children