Question 1

Generations are typically ______ years apart from each other, with the oldest generation dealing with ______.

Accepted Answer

Generations are typically 20 to 30 years apart, and the oldest generation often deals with end of life issues.

Question 2

Historically, what was the family's goal in arranging marriages for the young adult members?

Accepted Answer

Historically, marriages were often arranged to manage assets and achieve or maintain power within the community. These arrangements were strategic, focusing on the benefits to the family or clan, such as alliances, wealth consolidation, and social status enhancement, rather than the personal feelings of the individuals involved.

Question 3

Which of the following events is most likely to affect a family's developmental time?

Accepted Answer

C

Question 4

What is current way of seeking long term partners that may have similar qualities to arranged marriages?

Accepted Answer

Subscribing to an online dating site that serves a specific group allows individuals to find potential partners based on specific criteria or shared interests, which is somewhat similar to how arranged marriages consider compatibility and shared backgrounds.

Question 5

A study in 2018 showed that people applying to a major dating site were more likely to have diverse preferences regarding race, ethnicity, and cultural background if they were seeking ______.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A study in 2018 showed that people...

Question 6

By the time that the oldest generation in a family are great grandparents, the third-generation family members are ______.

Accepted Answer

When the oldest generation in a family are great grandparents, the third-generation family members, who are their grandchildren, are typically at the age of having their own children.

Question 7

What is the percentage of adults in the U.S. who are married?

Accepted Answer

As of my last update, approximately 50% of adults in the U.S. are married, reflecting trends in societal norms and personal choices regarding marriage.

Question 8

Research has shown that attractive individuals prefer dating partners or mates who are ______.

Accepted Answer

Research indicates that people tend to seek partners who are roughly equivalent in attractiveness to themselves, a phenomenon known as "matching" in social psychology.

Question 9

According to the Pew Research Center, what are the top reasons for marriage in the U.S.?

Accepted Answer

Love and lifelong commitment are consistently cited as top reasons for marriage in the U.S., reflecting the importance of emotional and long-term bonds in marital relationships.

Question 10

Melanie invests time and resources selecting special gifts and excursions for her partner, Dan. Dan graciously accepts, and on rare occasions will bring her flowers. If we apply social exchange theory to this relationship, what will likely be the outcome?

Accepted Answer

Social exchange theory suggests that relationships are maintained through a cost-benefit analysis by each party. If Melanie invests significantly more into the relationship than Dan, she may begin to feel that the relationship is imbalanced and become resentful, potentially leading to the end of the relationship.

Question 11

According to the text, similarities in ______ are more important in selecting a long-term committed partner than the adage of "opposites attract."

Accepted Answer

Core values and beliefs are crucial in selecting a long-term committed partner because they form the foundation of a relationship, influencing compatibility and understanding between partners.

Question 12

______ describes six dynamic stages of parent-child relationships that change in a bi-directional manner.

Accepted Answer

Ellen Galinsky's work on the stages of parent-child relationships outlines six dynamic stages that evolve over time, emphasizing the bi-directional nature of these changes, where both parents and children influence each other's development.

Question 13

What is/are example(s) of unfair fighting between Melody and her husband Don?

Accepted Answer

Winning an argument at all costs, as indicated in choice B, can be considered an example of unfair fighting because it prioritizes victory over understanding or resolving the underlying issue, potentially disregarding the feelings and perspectives of the other person.

Question 14

Which aspect of family life constitutes an emotional link between generations?

Accepted Answer

Parenting is a fundamental aspect of family life that creates an emotional link between generations, as it involves the direct care, upbringing, and emotional bonding between parents and their children. This relationship often shapes the emotional and psychological development of the child and influences future parenting behaviors, thus perpetuating emotional connections across generations.

Question 15

What is the central premise of relational dialectics theory?

Accepted Answer

Relational dialectics theory posits that relationships are not static but dynamic, characterized by ongoing tensions and contradictions between opposing desires or needs, which means they constantly change and evolve through communication.

Question 16

According to Erikson's theory, great grandparents would typically be negotiating the stage of ______, while their adolescent great grandson is in the ______ stage.

Accepted Answer

Erikson's theory posits that great grandparents are likely in the "integrity vs. despair" stage, reflecting on their lives, while adolescents navigate the "identity vs. role confusion" stage, forming their personal identities.

Question 17

The four core concepts of relational dialectics theory fit well with which other theory?

Accepted Answer

Relational dialectics theory, which focuses on the dynamic and ongoing tensions between couples or within relationships, aligns well with family systems theory. Family systems theory views the family as a complex, interconnected system where changes in one part of the system affect the whole. Both theories emphasize the importance of relationships and the dynamic nature of interpersonal interactions.

Question 18

The strength of the relational dialectics theory is that the focus is on ______.

Accepted Answer

Relational dialectics theory emphasizes the dynamic and complex nature of relationships, focusing on the interactions and negotiations between people to create meaning.

Question 19

What aspects relational dialectics theory are similar to family systems theory?

Accepted Answer

Both relational dialectics theory and family systems theory emphasize the dynamic and ongoing nature of relationships, focusing on how dialogue and interaction contribute to maintaining balance or homeostasis within relationships.

Question 20

Which one of these is the best example of a co-parenting arrangement?

Accepted Answer

Co-parenting refers to a situation where two or more adults jointly raise a child regardless of whether they are romantically involved, focusing on the child's needs and upbringing. Marisa and Gwen's arrangement, where they are married and together raising Gwen's children from a previous marriage, exemplifies co-parenting as they are both actively involved in the children's lives.

Quiz 10: Communication and Lifes Journey

Generations are typically years apart from each other, with the oldest generation dealing with .