Question 1

Develop a rationale for why the working poor often find themselves in crisis situations.

Accepted Answer

The working poor are people who are belo

Question 2

Although they have positive uses, defense mechanisms also tend to block:

Accepted Answer

A)  identity formation. 
B)  moral development. 
C)  social spontaneity. 
D)  open communication. 
A)  identity formation. 
B)  moral development. 
C)  social spontaneity. 
D)  open communication.

Question 3

Deciding to adopt a child is an example of:

Accepted Answer

A)  an acute stressor. 
B)  a volitional stressor. 
C)  an ambiguous stressor. 
D)  a cumulative stressor. 
A)  an acute stressor. 
B)  a volitional stressor. 
C)  an ambiguous stressor. 
D)  a cumulative stressor.

Question 4

Families who are not connected to the community or don't have a circle of intimate friends may be more at risk for family violence because of:

Accepted Answer

A)  social isolation. 
B)  socioeconomic status. 
C)  tolerance. 
D)  male-role orientation. 
A)  social isolation. 
B)  socioeconomic status. 
C)  tolerance. 
D)  male-role orientation.

Question 5

Accidents can be triggered by all of the following factors EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  emotions. 
B)  physical conditions. 
C)  personality traits. 
D)  natural instincts. 
A)  emotions. 
B)  physical conditions. 
C)  personality traits. 
D)  natural instincts.

Question 6

Society tends to view the family as somehow responsible for a suicide.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

All of the following stressors are nonnormative EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  winning a lottery. 
B)  war. 
C)  divorce. 
D)  death. 
A)  winning a lottery. 
B)  war. 
C)  divorce. 
D)  death.

Question 8

Internal stressors arise from:

Accepted Answer

A)  low self-esteem. 
B)  biological factors. 
C)  someone inside the family. 
D)  religious beliefs. 
A)  low self-esteem. 
B)  biological factors. 
C)  someone inside the family. 
D)  religious beliefs.

Question 9

Ambiguous loss can be hard on families. One type is present in kidnapping, where the person is physically absent, but psychologically present. The other type is when a person is physically present, but psychologically absent. All of the following are examples of the second type of ambiguous loss EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  a person in a coma. 
B)  a missing soldier. 
C)  an Alzheimer's patient. 
D)  an individual suffering from mental illness. 
A)  a person in a coma. 
B)  a missing soldier. 
C)  an Alzheimer's patient. 
D)  an individual suffering from mental illness.

Question 10

Alcohol is a stimulant.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

After using a variety of methods to cope with his sprained ankle, Roy decided to make an appointment with his primary care physician. His behavior is consistent with the description of the ____ step of the crisis management process.

Accepted Answer

A)  first 
B)  second 
C)  third 
D)  fourth 
A)  first 
B)  second 
C)  third 
D)  fourth

Question 12

An event that would be considered a normative stressor is:

Accepted Answer

A)  war. 
B)  marriage. 
C)  homicide. 
D)  earthquake. 
A)  war. 
B)  marriage. 
C)  homicide. 
D)  earthquake.

Question 13

Explain the relationship between stress and crisis.

Accepted Answer

Stress is caused by situations

Question 14

Rachel struggles at work. However, she enjoys the volunteer work she does on the weekends and this makes the work week better. Rachel's defense mechanism is:

Accepted Answer

A)  neutralization. 
B)  repression. 
C)  compensation. 
D)  scapegoating. 
A)  neutralization. 
B)  repression. 
C)  compensation. 
D)  scapegoating.

Question 15

Seth was arrested for shoplifting. When his mother came to pick him up from the police station, she asked him why he stole the merchandise. Give an example of a defense mechanism that Seth might use as an excuse.

Accepted Answer

Seth could use rationalization ("I was j

Question 16

In 2010, the poverty rate for female-headed families was ____ compared to a rate of about 6.2% for married-couple families.

Accepted Answer

A)  10.2% 
B)  22.4% 
C)  31.6% 
D)  43.1% 
A)  10.2% 
B)  22.4% 
C)  31.6% 
D)  43.1%

Question 17

In which of the following situations are accusations of child abuse becoming more common?

Accepted Answer

A)  Tara's parents are in court determining who she can live with. 
B)  Nick was recently adopted. 
C)  Wyatt is an African American male in a two-parent family. 
D)  Paul and Megan both work outside of the home. 
A)  Tara's parents are in court determining who she can live with. 
B)  Nick was recently adopted. 
C)  Wyatt is an African American male in a two-parent family. 
D)  Paul and Megan both work outside of the home.

Question 18

The final step in crisis management is:

Accepted Answer

A)  seeking support from family and friends. 
B)  resolving the crisis. 
C)  examining your emotions. 
D)  redefining the situation. 
A)  seeking support from family and friends. 
B)  resolving the crisis. 
C)  examining your emotions. 
D)  redefining the situation.

Question 19

Identify and summarize the factors associated with family violence.

Accepted Answer

The cycle of violence involves the idea

Question 20

The most effective way to reduce long-term poverty is to increase:

Accepted Answer

A)  education. 
B)  taxes. 
C)  tolerance. 
D)  divorce. 
A)  education. 
B)  taxes. 
C)  tolerance. 
D)  divorce.

Develop a rationale for why the working poor often find themselves in crisis situations.

Although they have positive uses, defense mechanisms also tend to block:

Deciding to adopt a child is an example of:

Families who are not connected to the community or don't have a circle of intimate friends may be more at risk for family violence because of:

Accidents can be triggered by all of the following factors EXCEPT:

Society tends to view the family as somehow responsible for a suicide.

All of the following stressors are nonnormative EXCEPT:

Internal stressors arise from:

Alcohol is a stimulant.

After using a variety of methods to cope with his sprained ankle, Roy decided to make an appointment with his primary care physician. His behavior is consistent with the description of the ____ step of the crisis management process.

An event that would be considered a normative stressor is:

Explain the relationship between stress and crisis.

Rachel struggles at work. However, she enjoys the volunteer work she does on the weekends and this makes the work week better. Rachel's defense mechanism is:

Seth was arrested for shoplifting. When his mother came to pick him up from the police station, she asked him why he stole the merchandise. Give an example of a defense mechanism that Seth might use as an excuse.

In 2010, the poverty rate for female-headed families was ____ compared to a rate of about 6.2% for married-couple families.

In which of the following situations are accusations of child abuse becoming more common?

The final step in crisis management is:

Identify and summarize the factors associated with family violence.

The most effective way to reduce long-term poverty is to increase:

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Exam 14: Family Crises

Develop a rationale for why the working poor often find themselves in crisis situations.

Although they have positive uses, defense mechanisms also tend to block:

Deciding to adopt a child is an example of:

Families who are not connected to the community or don't have a circle of intimate friends may be more at risk for family violence because of:

Accidents can be triggered by all of the following factors EXCEPT:

Society tends to view the family as somehow responsible for a suicide.

All of the following stressors are nonnormative EXCEPT:

Internal stressors arise from:

Alcohol is a stimulant.

After using a variety of methods to cope with his sprained ankle, Roy decided to make an appointment with his primary care physician. His behavior is consistent with the description of the ____ step of the crisis management process.

An event that would be considered a normative stressor is:

Explain the relationship between stress and crisis.

Rachel struggles at work. However, she enjoys the volunteer work she does on the weekends and this makes the work week better. Rachel's defense mechanism is:

Seth was arrested for shoplifting. When his mother came to pick him up from the police station, she asked him why he stole the merchandise. Give an example of a defense mechanism that Seth might use as an excuse.

In 2010, the poverty rate for female-headed families was ____ compared to a rate of about 6.2% for married-couple families.

In which of the following situations are accusations of child abuse becoming more common?

The final step in crisis management is:

Identify and summarize the factors associated with family violence.

The most effective way to reduce long-term poverty is to increase:

Human Intimacy in the Brave New World of Family Diversity

Human Intimacy, Relationships, Marriage, and the Family

American Ways of Love

Gender Convergence and Role Equity

Communication in Intimate Relationships

Dating, Single Life, and Mate Selection

Marriage, Intimacy, Expectations, and the Fully Functioning Person

Human Sexuality

Family Planning, Pregnancy and Birth

The Challenge of Parenthood

Family Life Stages: Middle-Age to Surviving Spouse

The Importance of Making Sound Economic Decisions

The Dual-Worker Family: the Real American Revolution

The Dissolution of Marriage

Remarriage: a Growing Way of American Life

Actively Seeking Marital Growth and Fulfillment

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