Question 1

Which of the following is NOT one of the top five events on the Holmes and Rahe Stress Scale?

Accepted Answer

A)  divorce 
B)  fired at work/lost job 
C)  jail term 
D)  death of close family member 
A)  divorce 
B)  fired at work/lost job 
C)  jail term 
D)  death of close family member B

Question 2

Of those who score more than 300 points on the Social Readjustment Rating Scale,what percentage are likely to experience a serious negative health change in the next two years?

Accepted Answer

A)  90% 
B)  80% 
C)  70% 
D)  60% 
A)  90% 
B)  80% 
C)  70% 
D)  60% A

Question 3

Colton is back from deployment but is having adjustment issues.He is depressed and violent even showing trends towards domestic violence.A possible explanation for his erratic behavior may be:

Accepted Answer

A)  gulf war syndrome. 
B)  agent orange. 
C)  PTSD. 
D)  substance abuse issues. 
A)  gulf war syndrome. 
B)  agent orange. 
C)  PTSD. 
D)  substance abuse issues. C

Question 4

Which perspective on a likelihood of domestic violence is reflected by the feelings of inadequacy on the part of the abusive spouse?

Accepted Answer

A)  family system theory 
B)  learned helplessness theory 
C)  low self-esteem 
D)  social isolation 
A)  family system theory 
B)  learned helplessness theory 
C)  low self-esteem 
D)  social isolation

Question 5

Couple and family _____ is one of the most important components in successfully dealing with life's challenges.

Accepted Answer

A)  cooperation 
B)  intimacy 
C)  development 
D)  stress 
A)  cooperation 
B)  intimacy 
C)  development 
D)  stress

Question 6

Marshall supplies his girlfriend with crystal meth.In the beginning she wasn't interested but now she is an addict and he uses it as a means to control her.This is a form of:

Accepted Answer

A)  physical abuse. 
B)  emotional abuse. 
C)  economic abuse. 
D)  psychological abuse. 
A)  physical abuse. 
B)  emotional abuse. 
C)  economic abuse. 
D)  psychological abuse.

Question 7

When drawing on resources and related coping strategies,reframing is an example of an emotional resource or strategy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Dageus feels inadequate and uses violence to gain control over others.He is demonstrating:

Accepted Answer

A)  victimizer pattern. 
B)  learned helplessness. 
C)  low self-esteem. 
D)  aversive conditioning. 
A)  victimizer pattern. 
B)  learned helplessness. 
C)  low self-esteem. 
D)  aversive conditioning.

Question 9

Which of these is listed as a common stressful issue?

Accepted Answer

A)  My job. 
B)  Feeling emotionally upset. 
C)  Inadequate income. 
D)  All of these 
A)  My job. 
B)  Feeling emotionally upset. 
C)  Inadequate income. 
D)  All of these

Question 10

What term describes redefining a stressful experience so that the family can deal with it directly?

Accepted Answer

A)  passive appraisal 
B)  reframing 
C)  spiritual well being 
D)  positive communication 
A)  passive appraisal 
B)  reframing 
C)  spiritual well being 
D)  positive communication

Question 11

What we do when we identify something as stressful or harmful.

Accepted Answer

The answer of What we do when we identify something...

Question 12

_____,or when one partner holds all the financial control,is positively related to the likelihood of domestic violence.

Accepted Answer

Financial

Question 13

Jean's elderly parent recently experienced a stroke and needs additional care.An example of reframing would be

Accepted Answer

A)  Jean calling her aunt to set up a visitation schedule. 
B)  Jean calling a social worker to talk about her stressful feelings. 
C)  Jean telling her children,"Grandma has cared for us in the past and now we have an opportunity to care for her." 
D)  Jean waiting to see if the hospital staff will provide post-hospital treatment. 
A)  Jean calling her aunt to set up a visitation schedule. 
B)  Jean calling a social worker to talk about her stressful feelings. 
C)  Jean telling her children,"Grandma has cared for us in the past and now we have an opportunity to care for her." 
D)  Jean waiting to see if the hospital staff will provide post-hospital treatment.

Question 14

The belief that venting anger verbally can prevent physical violence is referred to as the theory of _____.

Accepted Answer

catharsis

Question 15

Hill's "roller coaster course of adjustment" includes all the following EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  an angle of recovery. 
B)  an intensification of strains. 
C)  a new level of organization. 
D)  a period of disorganization. 
A)  an angle of recovery. 
B)  an intensification of strains. 
C)  a new level of organization. 
D)  a period of disorganization.

Question 16

Some reports indicate as many as ________ of those serving in combat may have a post-traumatic stress disorder diagnosis.

Accepted Answer

A)  15% 
B)  10% 
C)  20% 
D)  8% 
A)  15% 
B)  10% 
C)  20% 
D)  8%

Question 17

Alcohol abuse is often a factor in violent and abusive behavior in domestic situations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Vaughn is having marital issues and as a result feels anxious,depressed,and overwhelmed.His doctor tells him his symptoms are a result of:

Accepted Answer

A)  physiological stress. 
B)  psychological stress. 
C)  sociocultural stress. 
D)  cognitive stress. 
A)  physiological stress. 
B)  psychological stress. 
C)  sociocultural stress. 
D)  cognitive stress.

Question 19

Divorce rates have increased for military personnel.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

In a nationwide survey of family violence,______ of parents reported that they had been hit,bitten,or kicked at least once by their children.

Accepted Answer

A)  5.5% 
B)  10% 
C)  20% 
D)  35% 
A)  5.5% 
B)  10% 
C)  20% 
D)  35%

Which of the following is NOT one of the top five events on the Holmes and Rahe Stress Scale?

Of those who score more than 300 points on the Social Readjustment Rating Scale,what percentage are likely to experience a serious negative health change in the next two years?

Colton is back from deployment but is having adjustment issues.He is depressed and violent even showing trends towards domestic violence.A possible explanation for his erratic behavior may be:

Which perspective on a likelihood of domestic violence is reflected by the feelings of inadequacy on the part of the abusive spouse?

Couple and family _____ is one of the most important components in successfully dealing with life's challenges.

Marshall supplies his girlfriend with crystal meth.In the beginning she wasn't interested but now she is an addict and he uses it as a means to control her.This is a form of:

When drawing on resources and related coping strategies,reframing is an example of an emotional resource or strategy.

Dageus feels inadequate and uses violence to gain control over others.He is demonstrating:

Which of these is listed as a common stressful issue?

What term describes redefining a stressful experience so that the family can deal with it directly?

What we do when we identify something as stressful or harmful.

_____,or when one partner holds all the financial control,is positively related to the likelihood of domestic violence.

Jean's elderly parent recently experienced a stroke and needs additional care.An example of reframing would be

The belief that venting anger verbally can prevent physical violence is referred to as the theory of _____.

Hill's "roller coaster course of adjustment" includes all the following EXCEPT

Some reports indicate as many as ________ of those serving in combat may have a post-traumatic stress disorder diagnosis.

Alcohol abuse is often a factor in violent and abusive behavior in domestic situations.

Vaughn is having marital issues and as a result feels anxious,depressed,and overwhelmed.His doctor tells him his symptoms are a result of:

Divorce rates have increased for military personnel.

In a nationwide survey of family violence,______ of parents reported that they had been hit,bitten,or kicked at least once by their children.

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Cultural Diversity and Diversity in Family Structure: Family Strengths and Challenges

Understanding Marriage and Family Dynamics

Communication and Intimacy

Conflict and Conflict Resolution

Sexual Intimacy

Gender Roles and Power in the Family

Managing Economic Resources

Friendship, intimacy, and Singlehood

Dating, mate Selection, and Living Together

Marriage: Building a Strong Foundation

Parenthood: Joys and Challenges

Midlife and Older Couples

Divorce, single-Parent Families, and Stepfamilies

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Exam 14: Stress, abuse, and Family Problems

Which of the following is NOT one of the top five events on the Holmes and Rahe Stress Scale?

Of those who score more than 300 points on the Social Readjustment Rating Scale,what percentage are likely to experience a serious negative health change in the next two years?

Colton is back from deployment but is having adjustment issues.He is depressed and violent even showing trends towards domestic violence.A possible explanation for his erratic behavior may be:

Which perspective on a likelihood of domestic violence is reflected by the feelings of inadequacy on the part of the abusive spouse?

Couple and family _____ is one of the most important components in successfully dealing with life's challenges.

Marshall supplies his girlfriend with crystal meth.In the beginning she wasn't interested but now she is an addict and he uses it as a means to control her.This is a form of:

When drawing on resources and related coping strategies,reframing is an example of an emotional resource or strategy.

Dageus feels inadequate and uses violence to gain control over others.He is demonstrating:

Which of these is listed as a common stressful issue?

What term describes redefining a stressful experience so that the family can deal with it directly?

What we do when we identify something as stressful or harmful.

_____,or when one partner holds all the financial control,is positively related to the likelihood of domestic violence.

Jean's elderly parent recently experienced a stroke and needs additional care.An example of reframing would be

The belief that venting anger verbally can prevent physical violence is referred to as the theory of _____.

Hill's "roller coaster course of adjustment" includes all the following EXCEPT

Some reports indicate as many as ________ of those serving in combat may have a post-traumatic stress disorder diagnosis.

Alcohol abuse is often a factor in violent and abusive behavior in domestic situations.

Vaughn is having marital issues and as a result feels anxious,depressed,and overwhelmed.His doctor tells him his symptoms are a result of:

Divorce rates have increased for military personnel.

In a nationwide survey of family violence,______ of parents reported that they had been hit,bitten,or kicked at least once by their children.

Perspectives on Intimate Relationships

Cultural Diversity and Diversity in Family Structure: Family Strengths and Challenges

Understanding Marriage and Family Dynamics

Communication and Intimacy

Conflict and Conflict Resolution

Sexual Intimacy

Gender Roles and Power in the Family

Managing Economic Resources

Friendship, intimacy, and Singlehood

Dating, mate Selection, and Living Together

Marriage: Building a Strong Foundation

Parenthood: Joys and Challenges

Midlife and Older Couples

Divorce, single-Parent Families, and Stepfamilies

Strengthening Marriages and Families Worldwide

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