Quiz 12
The Andrade family frequently talks about both personal matters and social issues. In Fact their discussion are often characterized by heated disagreements, but at the end of the day they tend to come back to a central and somewhat traditional point of view. their family communication is
Consensual
When it comes to investing in family relationships
Contributions can be unequal for a while, as long as they even out over time
the three elements that influence satisfaction in family relationships are words, thoughts and actions T/F
FALSE!!!!
Approximately 15% of people in the United States live alone. T/F
False
Couples who cohabit before marriage are more likely to get a divorce t/f
False
In a Traditional marriage partners are high Autonomous t/f
False
Now that he is unemployed Henry is more likely to help with the children and household responsibilities t/f
False
When it comes to relationship satisfaction, an equal sharing of household chores is second only to financial security t/f
False
This pattern has been going on for a while now: As Christina shops for groceries, Igor watches the soccer game. Christina arrives home, puts away groceries, and begins to prepare meals for the upcoming week while Igor naps. The next morning, Igor wonders why Christina is always so irritable. The problem here is:
There is a lack of equity in the relationship
Many parents use communication technology and social media to stay in touch with their children throughout the day and to monitor their activities at night. Though potentially useful, this practice may also present an undesirable outcome. Which of the following statements describes this possibility
There is a risk children won't separate from their parents and develop the independence they need in adolescence and beyond.
Couples who have chosen to have children after a few years of marriage are likely to see a drop in their relationship satisfaction.
True
Families should expect to encounter friction as adolescents becomes more independent
True
Gay & Lesbian couples tend to have more equality in their relationship then heterosexual couples t/f
True
In families with a protective communication style, there is often a high level of dishonesty t/f
True
Pluralistic families have high conversation orientation and low conformity orientation. t/f
True
The phenomenon known as pileup occurs when many positive events occur in a short period of time and increase happens in the family t/f
True
financial security and parenting support are two reason why people continue to marry t/f
True
All of the following statements about family structure in the United States is true
-Since 1960, traditional marriages have declined in number. -As social and cultural values change, attitudes about what it means to be a family are also changing. - The number of adults who have never been married has doubled since 1960.
Marta and Amanda are parents to twin girls in first grade and a third-grade boy. Their family is a busy one with school, sports, worship, and household responsibilities for the children, not to mention Marta's and Amanda's professional demands. This family is in which stage?
Developing
All following statements about intimacy is true
a. Mindful listening on a regular basis is important to lasting intimacy. b. Intimacy is created and maintained in small and undramatic everyday actions. c. Regularly adopting a dual perspective can foster intimacy.