Question 1

The three least prevalent types of families in American culture are nuclear, single parent, and blended.

Accepted Answer

The statement is false. Nuclear families are actually the most prevalent type of family in American culture, followed by single parent families and then blended families.

Question 2

Although healthy families do not always produce healthy individuals, being in a healthy family environment is an advantage.

Accepted Answer

While genetics and personal choices can also impact an individual's health, growing up in a healthy family environment can promote positive behaviors and emotional resilience.

Question 3

Symmetrical interaction is based on:&#10;A) rigidity and maximizing differences&#10;B) family closeness and getting needs met inside the family&#10;C) disengagement&#10;D) similarity of behavior and competition

Accepted Answer

Symmetrical interaction is based on similarity of behavior and competition. This means that both parties engage in similar behaviors and try to outdo each other, leading to a competitive dynamic.

Question 4

Cohesion, or emotional bonding, can be measured on four levels from low to high:&#10;A) disengaged, separated, connected, enmeshed&#10;B) separated, disengaged, enmeshed, connected&#10;C) enmeshed, connected, separated, disengaged&#10;D) connected, enmeshed, disengaged, separated

Accepted Answer

The correct sequence from low to high levels of emotional bonding or cohesion is disengaged, separated, connected, enmeshed. This progression reflects increasing levels of emotional closeness and interdependence.

Question 5

Useful family characteristics for coping with stress include all the following except:&#10;A) lack of physical violence&#10;B) identification of the family member who caused the problem&#10;C) solution oriented rather than blame oriented&#10;D) open and clear communication&#10;Questions

Accepted Answer

Identification of the family member who caused the problem is not a useful characteristic for coping with stress as it promotes blame and negativity rather than focusing on solution-oriented approaches. The other options (lack of physical violence, solution-oriented approaches, and open communication) are all helpful in coping with stress as they promote positivity and healthy problem-solving.

Question 6

A high degree of religious/spiritual orientation is a characteristic of healthy families.

Accepted Answer

Research has shown that families with a high degree of religious or spiritual orientation tend to have better communication, relationships, and overall mental health compared to families with lower levels of religious or spiritual involvement. This can be attributed to the positive values and principles often taught in religious or spiritual communities, such as forgiveness, compassion, and gratitude. However, it is important to note that this may not be true for every family, and that a healthy family can exist regardless of their level of religious or spiritual involvement.

Question 7

Horizontal stressors are:&#10;A) related to historical events&#10;B) related to current events&#10;C) related to previous family history&#10;D) both A and C

Accepted Answer

Horizontal stressors are related to current events or circumstances that can cause stress, such as job loss, divorce, illness, or financial difficulties. They are different from vertical stressors, which are related to historical events or previous family history.

Question 8

In the ABCX Model, the &#34;C&#34; is:&#10;A) the crisis or stressor event&#10;B) the combined effect of all factors&#10;C) the resources available at the family's disposal&#10;D) the meaning or significance of the event for the family

Accepted Answer

The "C" in the ABCX Model stands for the meaning or significance of the event for the family, indicating how the family perceives and interprets the stressor event.

Question 9

Studies reveal that healthy and functional families in virtually all cultures are able to:&#10;A) adapt to change&#10;B) set appropriate boundaries&#10;C) express confidence in themselves and their children&#10;D) all of the above

Accepted Answer

Healthy and functional families are able to adapt to change and set appropriate boundaries, which can contribute to the expression of confidence in themselves and their children. Therefore, all of the above options are correct.

Question 10

Centrifugal families are more _____ than centripetal families.&#10;A) healthy&#10;B) disengaged&#10;C) enmeshed&#10;D) none of the above

Accepted Answer

Centrifugal families are characterized by having members who are more independent and dispersed, leading to a looser connection between family members. This can lead to a greater degree of disengagement within the family, compared to centripetal families who are characterized by a closer-knit family structure with a stronger emphasis on togetherness and interdependence. Therefore, option B, disengaged, is the best choice. Option A, healthy, is incorrect as the question does not provide sufficient information to determine the health status of these families, and option C, enmeshed, is incorrect as it is the opposite of centrifugal families. Option D is incorrect as there is a clear difference between centrifugal and centripetal families.

Question 11

Research on families is important because it helps identify healthy family characteristics, not just pathology

Accepted Answer

The answer of Research on families is important because it...

Question 12

There are two levels of change, first-order and second-order. First-order change is characterized by:&#10;A) trying the same behavior over and over&#10;B) nonevents&#10;C) superficial change&#10;D) life cycle transitions

Accepted Answer

The answer of There are two levels of change, first-order...

Question 13

Vertical stressors are related to current events, are developmental and continually unfolding.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Vertical stressors are related to current events,...

Question 14

Members of healthy families often use humor, soothing comments, or changes of subject to steer difficult family conversations in positive directions. This process of redirecting difficult conversations is known as:

A) redirection
B) repair
C) relating
D) re-authoring

Accepted Answer

The answer of Members of healthy families often use humor,...

Question 15

All healthy families have deficits and all dysfunctional families have strengths.

Accepted Answer

The answer of All healthy families have deficits and all...

Question 16

The Double ABCX Model differs from the ABCX Model in some significant ways, including:&#10;A) awareness of potential stressors&#10;B) focus on family interactions over time&#10;C) incorporation of metachange factors&#10;D) focus on parallel relationships

Accepted Answer

The answer of The Double ABCX Model differs from the...

Deck 3: Types and Functionality of Families