Question 1

A normative stressor can be described as all of the following, EXCEPT,

Accepted Answer

Normative stressors are typically predictable and part of normal life transitions (e.g., starting school, retirement), thus they can often be anticipated and are usually short-term or part of expected life changes. They are not necessarily chronic; chronic stressors persist over a long period and are not always predictable or part of normal life transitions.

Question 2

According to Lazarus and Folkman (1984), Coping methods-interactions between resources (B) and perceptions (C)-can be divided into three primary categories: using direct actions, intrapsychically, or by controlling the emotions associated with the stressor itself. Which of the following is an example of intrapsychic coping?

Accepted Answer

Intrapsychic coping involves managing stress by internally adjusting one's perceptions, thoughts, or emotions without taking external actions. Considering a worse alternative to a current situation is an example of this, as it involves changing one's internal perspective to make the current situation seem more tolerable, without seeking external help or changing the situation itself.

Question 3

According to Smith and Hamon, which of the following statements about family stress theory is TRUE?

Accepted Answer

Hill's roller-coaster profile of adjustment describes the stages families go through when faced with a crisis as crisis, disorganization, recovery, and reorganization.

Question 4

________________ is to ABCX model of family stress as _____________ are to Double ABCX model of family stress.

Accepted Answer

Reuben Hill developed the original ABCX model of family stress, while Hamilton McCubbin and Joan Patterson expanded it into the Double ABCX model.

Question 5

Mundane Extreme Environmental Stress (MEES)

Accepted Answer

Mundane Extreme Environmental Stress (MEES) encompasses all the elements listed: it was developed by Peters and Massey (A), and includes factors that represent the constant exposure to racial discrimination (B), the pervasive environmental stress associated with being of minority status in the United States (C), and the unique lens through which crisis situations must be viewed for Black families (D).

Question 6

According to Pauline Boss,

Accepted Answer

Pauline Boss's concept of ambiguous loss includes both situations where a family member is physically absent but psychologically present, and where they are physically present but psychologically absent. Boundary ambiguity refers to the uncertainty in who is in or out of the family system, encompassing both scenarios described in options A and B.

Question 7

What is one advantage of the Double ABCX Model over Hill's earlier ABCX Model?

Accepted Answer

The answer of What is one advantage of the Double...

Question 8

Which of the following is an example of a family resource?

Accepted Answer

All of these choices are considered family resources because they contribute to the family's ability to cope with challenges, adapt to changes, and support each other. Being able to pull the family together, being flexible, and asking for outside help are all strategies that strengthen the family unit and help it to function more effectively.

Question 9

Which of the following is a "resource" for dealing with family stressors?

Accepted Answer

All the options listed (previous experience, adaptability, material items like money, time, and space, and personal characteristics like self-esteem) are considered resources that can help individuals or families deal with stressors. Each of these resources can provide support, solutions, or ways to cope with challenges, thereby reducing the impact of stress.

Question 10

Cognitively reframing a problem so that it doesn't seem so overwhelming is an example of what kind of coping resource?

Accepted Answer

Intrapsychic coping involves managing the internal emotional response to stress or problems, often by changing the way one thinks about the situation, which is what cognitively reframing a problem represents. It's about altering internal perceptions and interpretations rather than taking external actions or directly managing emotions.

Question 11

Which of the following statements is TRUE about crisis?

Accepted Answer

Crisis occurs when a family is unable to maintain its usual balance due to unexpected events or stressors, leading to a state of instability that requires adjustment or change to restore equilibrium. Not all stressors lead to crisis, and families do not always follow a typical pattern before entering a crisis. Additionally, while crises can strain family relationships, they do not invariably result in families breaking apart.

Question 12

Sarah and her family have recovered from a serious family crisis. Although it was stressful, they are stronger now than they have ever been as a result of living through this together. How would you describe their adaptation?

Accepted Answer

Bonadaptation is the correct term because it describes a positive adaptation to stress or adversity, leading to a stronger or more resilient state, which fits the scenario of Sarah and her family becoming stronger after a crisis.

Question 13

Luke and Laura have a 4 year old daughter named Sophie who was diagnosed with cancer. They have taken Sophie to multiple specialists seeking treatment advice. They have done research online and talked to other parents who have a child like Sophie. What part of the ABC-X model are they currently focusing on?

Accepted Answer

They are focusing on "resources" by seeking treatment advice from specialists, researching online, and talking to other parents to manage the stressor event (Sophie's cancer diagnosis).

Question 14

Dealing with a natural disaster such as a forest fire that destroys your home is an example of what kind of stressor?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Dealing with a natural disaster such as...

Question 15

Match the term or concept with its appropriate definition.
-Stressor

Accepted Answer

A stressor is defined as life events or situations that impact the family, potentially causing changes within the family system. These can be positive or negative but are significant in that they necessitate some form of adaptation or response from the family.

Question 16

Match the term or concept with its appropriate definition.
-Normative event

Accepted Answer

Normative events are those predictable, short-term events that occur in most families, such as starting school or retirement, which are part of the normal life cycle.

Question 17

Match the term or concept with its appropriate definition.
-Resources

Accepted Answer

Resources are things we can access to help deal with a stressor.

Question 18

Match the term or concept with its appropriate definition.
-Crisis

Accepted Answer

A crisis is defined as a state or period of disorganization that significantly disrupts the normal functioning or stability of the family, challenging its foundation.

Question 19

Match the term or concept with its appropriate definition.
-Adaptation

Accepted Answer

Adaptation refers to how the family recovers from a crisis, indicating the adjustments or changes the family makes to return to a state of equilibrium or to cope with new circumstances.

Question 20

Discuss the statistics regarding who is most susceptible to stress, careers that are deemed to be the most stressful, and physical reactions to stress. Talk about which parts of the ABC-X model could be used to alleviate the most serious physical reactions to stress, or could be used by those in highly stressful jobs.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Discuss the statistics regarding who is most...

Quiz 4: Family Systems Theory

A normative stressor can be described as all of the following, EXCEPT,

According to Smith and Hamon, which of the following statements about family stress theory is TRUE?

____ is to ABCX model of family stress as _ are to Double ABCX model of family stress.

Mundane Extreme Environmental Stress (MEES)

According to Pauline Boss,

What is one advantage of the Double ABCX Model over Hill's earlier ABCX Model?

Which of the following is an example of a family resource?

Which of the following is a "resource" for dealing with family stressors?

Cognitively reframing a problem so that it doesn't seem so overwhelming is an example of what kind of coping resource?

Which of the following statements is TRUE about crisis?

Sarah and her family have recovered from a serious family crisis. Although it was stressful, they are stronger now than they have ever been as a result of living through this together. How would you describe their adaptation?

Dealing with a natural disaster such as a forest fire that destroys your home is an example of what kind of stressor?

Match the term or concept with its appropriate definition. -Stressor

Match the term or concept with its appropriate definition. -Normative event

Match the term or concept with its appropriate definition. -Resources

Match the term or concept with its appropriate definition. -Crisis

Match the term or concept with its appropriate definition. -Adaptation