CH 11
What type of sibling relationship involves high levels of both hostility and warmth? (11.3)
Affect-intense relationship
Which of the following best illustrates a relationship triangle? (11.1)
During conflict or stress, two people draw in a third person to provide balance
Roger and Silvia recently retired. They've enjoyed some of the same activities and flexibility that they once enjoyed as a young couple. What stage in the family life cycle are they enjoying? (11.2)
Empty nest two
True or False: Families who live apart by choice or circumstance are no longer considered families. (11.1)
False
True or False: Siblings with uninvolved relationships experience close friendships with each other and low levels of problematic conflict. (11.3)
False
In what stage in the family life cycle do children become increasingly independent, wanting to seek their identities and autonomy? (11.2)
Full nest three
Charlie and Nancy have three kids. The kids are all old enough that they require less supervision and direction from Charlie and Nancy. As a result, Nancy and Charlie have more time to enjoy other activities around the house, such as reading and woodworking. What stage in the family life cycle are Charlie and Nancy enjoying? (11.2)
Full nest two
What family communication style is characterized by high levels of concept-orientation and low levels of socio-orientation? (11.1)
Pluralistic
George was raised in a family who communicated and shared similar attitudes, beliefs, and values. As a result, George became reluctant to share his opinion when it differed from those of his parents, particularly when doing so would likely cause conflict. What model of communication did George's family use? (11.1)
Socio-orientation
When each member of a couple brings with them a distinct cultural background and upbringing that must be negotiated to create a new pattern, which of the following occurs? (11.2)
Third-culture building
True or False Understanding how families generally function helps predict major life events. (11.2)
True
True or False: Most of the research in the area of marital relations focuses on heterosexual marriages. (11.4)
True
True or False: The stereotypical family portrayed on television in the 1950s, only represented about 7% of U.S. families in reality. (11.1)
True
Which of the following terms describes the degree to which spouses do not see her/his/their of personal belongings as much as they do ownership as a couple? (11.4)
Undifferentiated space
Which characteristic of family systems theory pertains to the permissive system of boundaries used by the family to regulate the flow of information between the family and the external environment? (11.1)
Openness
Both of Jasmine's children rarely experience loneliness while enjoying higher levels of self-esteem. What kind of sibling relationship to Jasmine's children have with each other? (11.3)
Harmonious relationship
Mike has always been supportive of his wife Carol's career, who herself has always been supportive of her husband's career. From the start, both have always felt that each of them should develop their potential and not constrain the other. What kind of relationship dimension is present in their marriage? (11.4)
Ideology of uncertainty and change
What type of relationship do remarried couples exhibit when the marriage demonstrates high levels of interdependence, high levels of engagement, and subscribes to an unconventional ideology? (11.4)
Independents
