Question 1

Lee's parents purposefully established a secondary residency in the U.S.so Lee could receive an American education.Also known as a "_________," Lee lived in the US alone until he finished his education.

A)Parachute kid
B)Shooting star
C)Model minority child
D)Golden child

Parachute kid

Accepted Answer

The term "parachute kid" refers to a child whose parents establish a secondary residency in another country so that the child can receive an education there, while the parents remain in their home country. This describes Lee's situation, as his parents established a secondary residency in the U.S. so that he could receive an American education, and he lived alone in the U.S. until he finished his education.

Question 2

Which of the following exacerbated the acculturation experiences of Southeast Asian refugees?
I.Post-traumatic stress disorder PTSD)
II.Death/separation of family members
III.Downward mobility in social status

A)I and III
B)II and III
C)I and II
D)I, II, III

I, II, III

Accepted Answer

All three factors (PTSD, death/separation of family members, and downward mobility in social status) exacerbated the acculturation experiences of Southeast Asian refugees. PTSD made it difficult for them to adjust to their new environment and maintain relationships with others, while the loss of family members and separation from loved ones added to their emotional distress. Additionally, downward mobility in social status caused a loss of identity and a sense of dislocation, leading to feelings of isolation and loneliness. All of these factors contributed to the challenges faced by Southeast Asian refugees during their acculturation process.

Question 3

A newly immigrated Hmong family is having difficulty finding work due to language barriers.Furthermore, financial constraints forced them to live in a dangerous neighborhood with overcrowded high schools.Which of the following ecological problems is this family facing?

A)Acculturation
B)Minority status
C)Immigrant syndrome
D)Intergenerational conflict

Minority status

Accepted Answer

The family is facing issues related to minority status, as they are experiencing difficulties due to language barriers and financial constraints, which are common challenges for minority groups.

Question 4

Which of the following concepts may help explain educational success in Asian American groups?&#10;A)Racial tracking&#10;B)Relative functionalism&#10;C)Status inconsistency&#10;D)Ethno-functionalism

Accepted Answer

Relative functionalism suggests that Asian American families emphasize education as a means to achieve success and upward mobility, compensating for barriers in other areas like the job market.

Question 5

Which of the following statements BEST reflects &#34;familialism?&#34;&#10;A)Belief that family responsibilities should precede individual needs&#10;B)Extent to which the family gathers together for social events&#10;C)A large number of members in an individual's family&#10;D)A family's heritage or blood line

Accepted Answer

Familialism refers to the belief that family responsibilities should come before individual needs, which is reflected in choice A. Choices B, C, and D are not accurate reflections of familialism.

Question 6

A recent immigrant family attends church services every weekend and the children frequent the local youth center.The parents feel that the church services and the youth center help their children stay away from local gangs.The parents' attempts to protect their family's well-being can best be characterized as _______.

A)Acculturation stressors
B)Intergenerational relief
C)Family deficits
D)Family agency

Accepted Answer

The parents' attempts to protect their family's well-being by attending church services and sending their children to the local youth center demonstrate family agency, which refers to the ability of a family to take independent action to promote their well-being and meet their needs. Acculturation stressors refer to the stress that immigrants experience as they adjust to a new culture, while intergenerational relief and family deficits do not apply to this scenario.

Question 7

The _________ model contends that family environment mediates __________.&#10;A)Individual anxiety &#8230;an individual's functioning and mental health status of individual members.&#10;B)Family dysfunction&#8230;the family's socioeconomic status and mental health of certain family members&#10;C)Family stress &#8230; economic disadvantage and youth adjustment&#10;D)Rich context&#8230;family cohesiveness and mental health of children

Accepted Answer

The family stress model proposes that family environment is a mediator between economic disadvantage and youth adjustment. Option A is incorrect because Individual anxiety is not the focus of the family environment. Option B is incorrect as family dysfunction is not considered to be a mediator of socioeconomic status and mental health. Option D is incorrect as the rich context model does not specifically focus on family cohesiveness and mental health of children.

Question 8

African American parents and their offspring tend to report fewer disagreements about chores due to ________.&#10;A)Stronger emphasis on filial piety than other minority ethnic groups&#10;B)Cultural emphasis on responsibility and collectivism&#10;C)More authoritarian parenting style than other minority ethnic groups&#10;D)Cultural emphasis on individualism and morality

Accepted Answer

African American culture places a strong emphasis on responsibility, collectivism, and cooperation within the family, which tends to result in fewer disagreements about chores. Research has found that African American parents tend to use an authoritative parenting style, which involves clear rules and expectations, but also warmth and responsiveness to their children's needs. This approach fosters a sense of responsibility and cooperation in the family. Additionally, filial piety is not typically emphasized in African American culture.

Question 9

_______ is defined as a person's social integrity, which is related to an individual's ability to fulfill role responsibilities and expectations.&#10;A)Amae&#10;B)Gaman&#10;C)Loss of face&#10;D)Social capital

Accepted Answer

Loss of face refers to the embarrassment or humiliation an individual feels when they fail to meet societal or personal expectations, impacting their social integrity and standing.

Question 10

Which of the following was NOT the demographic background of defensive-neglectful families in the Mandara and Murray 2002)study?&#10;A)Parents tended to have low education levels&#10;B)Families averaged three children&#10;C)Families reported low church attendance&#10;D)All of the above were associated with a defensive-neglectful style

Accepted Answer

All of the options listed (low education levels of parents, families averaging three children, and low church attendance) were indeed associated with a defensive-neglectful style in the Mandara and Murray (2002) study, making D the correct answer as it states that all the given options were associated with this family style.

Question 11

According to Mandara and Murray 2002), which of the following parenting categories showed the greatest risk for poor family functioning?&#10;A)Offensive-uncaring&#10;B)Defensive-neglectful&#10;C)Neutral-indifferent&#10;D)Defensive-attentive

Accepted Answer

The answer of According to Mandara and Murray 2002), which...

Question 12

Which of the following parenting styles reflects little parental warmth, strict and controlling parental behaviors, and low parental tolerance for defiance in children?&#10;A)Defensive-neglectful&#10;B)Conflict-authoritarian&#10;C)Cohesive-authoritative&#10;D)Offensive-uncaring

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which of the following parenting styles reflects...

Question 13

A Chinese immigrant family is experiencing frequent arguments between the mother and father about the mother getting a job.Additionally, the parents feel that their closeness with their children has decreased raising concerns about filial piety.Which of the following ecological problems BEST describes these issues?

A)Neighborhood/community problems
B)Acculturation problems
C)Socioeconomic status problems
D)Social stratification problems

Accepted Answer

The answer of A Chinese immigrant family is experiencing frequent...

Question 14

According to an ecological perspective of family functioning, which of the following is TRUE?&#10;A)Family well-being is solely dependent on parental functioning&#10;B)Family development is shaped by different social contexts and relationships&#10;C)Family functioning is only based on person-to-person interactions&#10;D)Social contexts do not influence family functioning

Accepted Answer

The answer of According to an ecological perspective of family...

Question 15

Which parenting category utilizes high &#34;proactive racial socialization&#34; and low &#34;defensive racial socialization?&#34;&#10;A)Cohesive-authoritative&#10;B)Defensive-neglectful&#10;C)Conflict-authoritarian&#10;D)Authoritative

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which parenting category utilizes high &#34;proactive racial...

Question 16

In a traditional patriarchal family, which of the following family members possesses the lowest social status in the family?&#10;A)Father&#10;B)Mother&#10;C)Grandfather&#10;D)Daughter

Accepted Answer

The answer of In a traditional patriarchal family, which of...

Question 17

Although a family may have low socioeconomic standing, they may possess a wealth of _______ deriving from social relations and community connections.&#10;A)Social capital&#10;B)Face&#10;C)Filial piety&#10;D)Institutional equity

Accepted Answer

The answer of Although a family may have low socioeconomic...

Question 18

Jorge's parents do not seem to have control over him and his little brother.They typically allow them to do whatever they want and there is little concern about their children's academic performance.According to Baumrind, which of the following parenting styles would Jorge's parents be classified under?

A)Authoritarian
B)Authoritative
C)Permissive
D)None of the above

Accepted Answer

The answer of Jorge's parents do not seem to have...

Question 19

Which of the following statements BEST reflects &#34;culture of poverty?&#34;&#10;A)A causal link between low socioeconomic status and deviant behaviors&#10;B)Attitudes, values, and beliefs of individuals in poverty&#10;C)Typically accurate description of deviant behaviors of those in poverty&#10;D)Mischaracterization that poor ethnic minority families deviate from cultural norms and values

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which of the following statements BEST reflects...

Question 20

Which of the following parenting styles are encouraged in individualistic cultures?&#10;A)Authoritarian&#10;B)Neglectful&#10;C)Permissive&#10;D)Authoritative

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which of the following parenting styles are...

Deck 6: Family Structure, Relations, and Socialization