Question 1

Which term refers to an illness that continues for a long period of time?

Accepted Answer

A) chronic 
B) dysfunctional 
C) acute 
D) debilitating 
A) chronic 
B) dysfunctional 
C) acute 
D) debilitating

Question 2

What is the definition of snag points?

Accepted Answer

A) areas of difficulty that interfere with constructive efforts to cope with problems 
B) situations where there is an imbalance between demands on a family and resources 
C) situations that encourage an individual to act in a functional manner 
D) areas of difficulty that can be damaging to a person's reputation 
A) areas of difficulty that interfere with constructive efforts to cope with problems 
B) situations where there is an imbalance between demands on a family and resources 
C) situations that encourage an individual to act in a functional manner 
D) areas of difficulty that can be damaging to a person's reputation

Question 3

What is one criticism of Parenting Capacity Assessments (PCAs)?

Accepted Answer

A) They don't fit the traditional view of family. 
B) They were constructed using Euro-North American standards of parenting. 
C) They are used for families with an alcoholic parent. 
D) They define good parenting as authoritarian. 
A) They don't fit the traditional view of family. 
B) They were constructed using Euro-North American standards of parenting. 
C) They are used for families with an alcoholic parent. 
D) They define good parenting as authoritarian.

Question 4

According to the text,family resilience goes through stages when coping with a crisis.Which one of the following is NOT one of those stages?

Accepted Answer

A) period of anger 
B) period of recovery 
C) period of disorganization 
D) period of reorganization 
A) period of anger 
B) period of recovery 
C) period of disorganization 
D) period of reorganization

Question 5

According to the text,a family's ability to be resilient is related to which factor?

Accepted Answer

A) external relational processes 
B) sufficient social networks 
C) having no other crisis present 
D) risks or opportunities in the social environment 
A) external relational processes 
B) sufficient social networks 
C) having no other crisis present 
D) risks or opportunities in the social environment

Question 6

When might a family face a crisis if the onset of a chronic disorder is gradual?

Accepted Answer

A) after a period of about six months 
B) when they realize something is wrong 
C) after a period of about a year 
D) when the disorder is diagnosed 
A) after a period of about six months 
B) when they realize something is wrong 
C) after a period of about a year 
D) when the disorder is diagnosed

Question 7

What probably happened to Michelle's parents the day after Michelle was seriously injured in a car accident?

Accepted Answer

A) They were so shocked they could not deal with any practical matters. 
B) They experienced an increase in energy as they responded to new demands. 
C) They became so exhausted they could no longer respond to the physical demands. 
D) They became burned out emotionally because of the need to tell everyone about the accident. 
A) They were so shocked they could not deal with any practical matters. 
B) They experienced an increase in energy as they responded to new demands. 
C) They became so exhausted they could no longer respond to the physical demands. 
D) They became burned out emotionally because of the need to tell everyone about the accident.

Question 8

A prolonged illness is called a(n)____________________ illness.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A prolonged illness is called a(n)____________________ illness....

Question 9

According to Wolin and Wolin (2010)what are the tools used by teachers,counsellors,and other social service workers that serve as a guide to help professionals know where to look for strengths rather than harms?

Accepted Answer

A) coping strategies 
B) resiliencies 
C) insights 
D) initiatives 
A) coping strategies 
B) resiliencies 
C) insights 
D) initiatives

Question 10

When can the nature of a chronic illness be a continuing stress?

Accepted Answer

A) when it is nonprogressive 
B) when the prognosis is certain 
C) when there are unpredictable episodes 
D) when the illness is acute rather than chronic 
A) when it is nonprogressive 
B) when the prognosis is certain 
C) when there are unpredictable episodes 
D) when the illness is acute rather than chronic

Question 11

An imbalance in demands placed on an individual or family and their inability to meet the demands leads to a(n)____________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of An imbalance in demands placed on an...

Question 12

Which statement best describes cooperation among special-interest groups?

Accepted Answer

A) They may cooperate on one issue in common,although they differ in other ways. 
B) They are unable to cooperate unless they agree on all principles. 
C) They cannot cooperate because they define the problem in very different ways. 
D) They may cooperate on issues they do not believe in to get backing for those they support. 
A) They may cooperate on one issue in common,although they differ in other ways. 
B) They are unable to cooperate unless they agree on all principles. 
C) They cannot cooperate because they define the problem in very different ways. 
D) They may cooperate on issues they do not believe in to get backing for those they support.

Question 13

____________________ changes are ones expected as part of the family life cycle.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ____________________ changes are ones expected as part...

Question 14

In our society,which role is usually a gatekeeper?

Accepted Answer

A) construction worker 
B) secretary 
C) social worker 
D) bus driver 
A) construction worker 
B) secretary 
C) social worker 
D) bus driver

Question 15

Which statement best reflects the current views regarding codependence?

Accepted Answer

A) It is now recognized as a psychological problem in its own right. 
B) It is now considered only as far as its impact on the alcoholic family member. 
C) It is now viewed as an imaginary illness that is used to get attention. 
D) It is now considered a functional coping strategy because it focuses attention on the alcoholic person and his or her close family. 
A) It is now recognized as a psychological problem in its own right. 
B) It is now considered only as far as its impact on the alcoholic family member. 
C) It is now viewed as an imaginary illness that is used to get attention. 
D) It is now considered a functional coping strategy because it focuses attention on the alcoholic person and his or her close family.

Question 16

A(n)____________________ is an event that is so significant it causes changes in the family.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A(n)____________________ is an event that is so...

Question 17

What does "A" refer to in the ABCX model?

Accepted Answer

A) the perception of the event 
B) the stressor event 
C) the crisis 
D) the family's resources 
A) the perception of the event 
B) the stressor event 
C) the crisis 
D) the family's resources

Question 18

What is Sandi being when her husband is drunk and she phones his boss to say he is ill and cannot come in to work?

Accepted Answer

A) a discreditable person 
B) a codependent 
C) an enabler 
D) a crisis manager 
A) a discreditable person 
B) a codependent 
C) an enabler 
D) a crisis manager

Question 19

___________ are the strengths that are developed in the struggle with family challenges.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ___________ are the strengths that are developed...

Question 20

What does "B" refer to in the ABCX model?

Accepted Answer

A) resources 
B) the stressor event 
C) beliefs 
D) the crisis 
A) resources 
B) the stressor event 
C) beliefs 
D) the crisis

Which term refers to an illness that continues for a long period of time?

What is the definition of snag points?

What is one criticism of Parenting Capacity Assessments (PCAs)?

According to the text,family resilience goes through stages when coping with a crisis.Which one of the following is NOT one of those stages?

According to the text,a family's ability to be resilient is related to which factor?

When might a family face a crisis if the onset of a chronic disorder is gradual?

What probably happened to Michelle's parents the day after Michelle was seriously injured in a car accident?

A prolonged illness is called a(n)____________________ illness.

According to Wolin and Wolin (2010)what are the tools used by teachers,counsellors,and other social service workers that serve as a guide to help professionals know where to look for strengths rather than harms?

When can the nature of a chronic illness be a continuing stress?

An imbalance in demands placed on an individual or family and their inability to meet the demands leads to a(n)____________________.

Which statement best describes cooperation among special-interest groups?

____________________ changes are ones expected as part of the family life cycle.

In our society,which role is usually a gatekeeper?

Which statement best reflects the current views regarding codependence?

A(n)____________________ is an event that is so significant it causes changes in the family.

What does "A" refer to in the ABCX model?

What is Sandi being when her husband is drunk and she phones his boss to say he is ill and cannot come in to work?

___________ are the strengths that are developed in the struggle with family challenges.

What does "B" refer to in the ABCX model?

What Is a Family

History, Culture, and Canadian Families

Getting Together

Wedding Bells or Not

Childrenyes or No

Bringing up Baby

The Middle Years of the Family and the Not-So-Empty Nest

Grey Power and the Sunset Years

The Lone-Parent Familythe Future Majority

Coming Apartthe Divorce Experience

The Second Time Around

The Family, Work, and Caregiving

Home Dangerous Homeviolence in the Family

Poverty and the Family

The Crystal Ballpredicting the Future of the Family

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Exam 13: The Family Beleagueredwhen Problems Come

Which term refers to an illness that continues for a long period of time?

What is the definition of snag points?

What is one criticism of Parenting Capacity Assessments (PCAs)?

According to the text,family resilience goes through stages when coping with a crisis.Which one of the following is NOT one of those stages?

According to the text,a family's ability to be resilient is related to which factor?

When might a family face a crisis if the onset of a chronic disorder is gradual?

What probably happened to Michelle's parents the day after Michelle was seriously injured in a car accident?

A prolonged illness is called a(n)____________________ illness.

According to Wolin and Wolin (2010)what are the tools used by teachers,counsellors,and other social service workers that serve as a guide to help professionals know where to look for strengths rather than harms?

When can the nature of a chronic illness be a continuing stress?

An imbalance in demands placed on an individual or family and their inability to meet the demands leads to a(n)____________________.

Which statement best describes cooperation among special-interest groups?

____________________ changes are ones expected as part of the family life cycle.

In our society,which role is usually a gatekeeper?

Which statement best reflects the current views regarding codependence?

A(n)____________________ is an event that is so significant it causes changes in the family.

What does "A" refer to in the ABCX model?

What is Sandi being when her husband is drunk and she phones his boss to say he is ill and cannot come in to work?

___________ are the strengths that are developed in the struggle with family challenges.

What does "B" refer to in the ABCX model?

What Is a Family

History, Culture, and Canadian Families

Getting Together

Wedding Bells or Not

Childrenyes or No

Bringing up Baby

The Middle Years of the Family and the Not-So-Empty Nest

Grey Power and the Sunset Years

The Lone-Parent Familythe Future Majority

Coming Apartthe Divorce Experience

The Second Time Around

The Family, Work, and Caregiving

Home Dangerous Homeviolence in the Family

Poverty and the Family

The Crystal Ballpredicting the Future of the Family

Filters