Question 1

Which outcome is likely when families have less positive communication?

Accepted Answer

A) they have more effective problem-solving skills 
B) they have lower levels of adaptability 
C) they are quick to make changes to family roles and rules 
D) they are often more honest,but more harsh 
A) they have more effective problem-solving skills 
B) they have lower levels of adaptability 
C) they are quick to make changes to family roles and rules 
D) they are often more honest,but more harsh

Question 2

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 3

What are some snag points related to?

Accepted Answer

A) the resources available to the family 
B) the family's definition of the situation 
C) acceptance of the reality of the problem 
D) failure to minimize the tasks 
A) the resources available to the family 
B) the family's definition of the situation 
C) acceptance of the reality of the problem 
D) failure to minimize the tasks

Question 4

At which point does a social problem exist?

Accepted Answer

A) when a significant number of people believe that it is a problem 
B) when groups compete for scarce resources and the lowest power group defines it as such 
C) when an imbalance exists in demands placed on a family and their ability to meet them 
D) when one person's behaviour allows another to act in an antisocial manner 
A) when a significant number of people believe that it is a problem 
B) when groups compete for scarce resources and the lowest power group defines it as such 
C) when an imbalance exists in demands placed on a family and their ability to meet them 
D) when one person's behaviour allows another to act in an antisocial manner

Question 5

What is one positive effect of parents' alcohol abuse?

Accepted Answer

A) Their children are less likely to become alcoholics themselves. 
B) Their adult children tend to grow up with greater skill in regulating their own behaviour. 
C) Their adult children may be drawn to a helping profession. 
D) Their adult children learn to avoid coercive or other ineffective parenting methods. 
A) Their children are less likely to become alcoholics themselves. 
B) Their adult children tend to grow up with greater skill in regulating their own behaviour. 
C) Their adult children may be drawn to a helping profession. 
D) Their adult children learn to avoid coercive or other ineffective parenting methods.

Question 6

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 7

Which of the following might be included in family resources?

Accepted Answer

A) fear of public opinion 
B) the family's viewpoint 
C) maladaptation 
D) practical knowledge 
A) fear of public opinion 
B) the family's viewpoint 
C) maladaptation 
D) practical knowledge

Question 8

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 9

Providing examples,discuss the importance of perception for a family's response to a problem.

Accepted Answer

Perception plays a crucial role in how a

Question 10

Explain the difference between the ABCX model and the double ABCX model.

Accepted Answer

The ABCX model and the double ABCX model

Question 11

How long can it take for family members to learn new patterns of interacting after an alcoholic family member stops drinking?

Accepted Answer

A) four to six weeks 
B) six months to two years 
C) two to three years 
D) five to ten years 
A) four to six weeks 
B) six months to two years 
C) two to three years 
D) five to ten years

Question 12

Anne's husband,Jim,is arrested for armed robbery.Which of the following represents a functional response by the family?

Accepted Answer

A) focusing the family energy and resources on Jim during his time of need 
B) having Anne work more hours so that there is money available for a good lawyer 
C) blaming Jim for getting into this trouble and letting him stay in jail until his trial 
D) defending Jim's innocence despite evidence to the contrary 
A) focusing the family energy and resources on Jim during his time of need 
B) having Anne work more hours so that there is money available for a good lawyer 
C) blaming Jim for getting into this trouble and letting him stay in jail until his trial 
D) defending Jim's innocence despite evidence to the contrary

Question 13

Where do a disproportionate number of children with disabilities live?

Accepted Answer

A) with extended family 
B) with single mothers 
C) with nuclear families 
D) in institutions 
A) with extended family 
B) with single mothers 
C) with nuclear families 
D) in institutions

Question 14

Which of the following 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 15

Describe the impact of alcoholism on the family system.

Accepted Answer

Alcoholism can have a significant impact

Question 16

What is the term for an imbalance in demands placed on an individual or family and their ability to meet the demand?

Accepted Answer

A) role overload 
B) crisis 
C) burnout 
D) ambiguity 
A) role overload 
B) crisis 
C) burnout 
D) ambiguity

Question 17

What happens to the needs of other family members during the initial phase of an illness?

Accepted Answer

A) they are often ignored 
B) they take priority 
C) they become fewer 
D) they are unknown 
A) they are often ignored 
B) they take priority 
C) they become fewer 
D) they are unknown

Question 18

A decreased ability of a family to solve its problems is referred to as a(n)_______________ adaptation.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A decreased ability of a family to...

Question 19

Which of the following illustrates the impact of chronic illness on the family life cycle?

Accepted Answer

A) Adult children avoid the needs of their family of procreation. 
B) Older couples carry out their retirement plans. 
C) The young adult fails to become independent. 
D) Young adults try to get married and have children. 
A) Adult children avoid the needs of their family of procreation. 
B) Older couples carry out their retirement plans. 
C) The young adult fails to become independent. 
D) Young adults try to get married and have children.

Question 20

Which of the following might be included in lessons learned about family life by members of alcoholic families?

Accepted Answer

A) Alcohol cannot become the centre of family life. 
B) Alcohol always makes things worse. 
C) Alcohol in the house leads to a party. 
D) Alcohol abuse is a family secret to be covered up. 
A) Alcohol cannot become the centre of family life. 
B) Alcohol always makes things worse. 
C) Alcohol in the house leads to a party. 
D) Alcohol abuse is a family secret to be covered up.

Which outcome is likely when families have less positive communication?

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

What are some snag points related to?

At which point does a social problem exist?

What is one positive effect of parents' alcohol abuse?

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

Which of the following might be included in family resources?

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

Providing examples,discuss the importance of perception for a family's response to a problem.

Explain the difference between the ABCX model and the double ABCX model.

How long can it take for family members to learn new patterns of interacting after an alcoholic family member stops drinking?

Anne's husband,Jim,is arrested for armed robbery.Which of the following represents a functional response by the family?

Where do a disproportionate number of children with disabilities live?

Which of the following describes cooperation among special-interest groups?

Describe the impact of alcoholism on the family system.

What is the term for an imbalance in demands placed on an individual or family and their ability to meet the demand?

What happens to the needs of other family members during the initial phase of an illness?

A decreased ability of a family to solve its problems is referred to as a(n)_______________ adaptation.

Which of the following illustrates the impact of chronic illness on the family life cycle?

Which of the following might be included in lessons learned about family life by members of alcoholic families?

What Is a Family

History, Culture, and Canadian Families

Getting Together

Wedding Bells or Not

Children-yes 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 and the World of Work

Home Dangerous Homeviolence in the Family

Poverty and the Family

The Crystal Ball-predicting the Future of the Family

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Exam 13: The Family Beleagueredwhen Problems Come

Which outcome is likely when families have less positive communication?

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

What are some snag points related to?

At which point does a social problem exist?

What is one positive effect of parents' alcohol abuse?

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

Which of the following might be included in family resources?

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

Providing examples,discuss the importance of perception for a family's response to a problem.

Explain the difference between the ABCX model and the double ABCX model.

How long can it take for family members to learn new patterns of interacting after an alcoholic family member stops drinking?

Anne's husband,Jim,is arrested for armed robbery.Which of the following represents a functional response by the family?

Where do a disproportionate number of children with disabilities live?

Which of the following describes cooperation among special-interest groups?

Describe the impact of alcoholism on the family system.

What is the term for an imbalance in demands placed on an individual or family and their ability to meet the demand?

What happens to the needs of other family members during the initial phase of an illness?

A decreased ability of a family to solve its problems is referred to as a(n)_______________ adaptation.

Which of the following illustrates the impact of chronic illness on the family life cycle?

Which of the following might be included in lessons learned about family life by members of alcoholic families?

What Is a Family

History, Culture, and Canadian Families

Getting Together

Wedding Bells or Not

Children-yes 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 and the World of Work

Home Dangerous Homeviolence in the Family

Poverty and the Family

The Crystal Ball-predicting the Future of the Family

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