Deck 10: Families

Question 1

The ABC-X model describes a family transition process following a stressful event and assesses for possible outcomes.When the family improves their level of functioning over and above the previous level,this is considered to be ______.

A)recovery
B)bonadaptation
C)maladaptation
D)stress pileup

Answer 1

B

Question 2

A graphic picture of the family history used by a social worker to get an idea of the extended family's patterns of relationships is called a ______.

A)genogram
B)ecomap
C)social network map
D)family timeline

Answer 2

A

Question 3

Social workers who approach family problems from a psychodynamic perspective assume that current personal and interpersonal problems are the result of unresolved problems in the ______: the family into which we were born and in which we were raised.

A)extended family
B)family of origin
C)extended family network
D)blended family

Answer 3

B

Question 4

When a social worker uses the ______,it widens their theoretical framework to include the larger systems in which the family system is embedded.

A)family life cycle perspective
B)multilevel family practice model
C)family systems perspective
D)family diversity model

Question 5

The most common form of physical family violence occurs ______.

A)to older adults by children
B)between intimate partners
C)to children by parents
D)from sibling to sibling

Question 6

The text identifies which of the following as three major challenges to family life?

A)family violence,divorce,substance abuse
B)divorce,substance abuse,social networking
C)mass media influence,divorce,gay and lesbian rights
D)family violence,globalization,divorce

Question 7

Research based on Glen Elder's Economic Stress Model suggests that ______.

A)economic stress contributes to resiliency in children
B)parental motivation and skill level is the major factor in creating economic stress in families
D)economic stress has more severe consequences for families with older adults D.severe economic hardship disrupts family functioning

Question 8

A model used by social workers to understand whether an event in the family system becomes a crisis,as well as understanding the family's resources and definition of the event,is the ______.

A)multilevel family practice model
B)ABC-X model of family stress and coping
C)strengths perspective model
D)family diversity model

Question 9

A tool used to identify times in the family's life when events have piled up is called a ______.

A)genogram
B)ecomap
C)social network map
D)family timeline

Question 10

A depiction of family relationships with the use of circles,lines,and arrows that help to identify external sources of stress,conflict,and social support is called a(n)______.

A)genogram
B)ecomap
C)social network map
D)family timeline

Question 11

When a family experiences the birth of a first child,this is an example of a ______.

A)normative stressor
B)stress pileup
C)nonnormative stressor
D)stress relief

Question 12

An approach where the social worker focuses on relationships within the family rather than on individual family members is which of the following?

A)family life cycle perspective
B)multilevel family practice model
C)family systems perspective
D)family diversity model

Question 13

When a series of crises deplete the family's resources and expose the family to increasing risk of very negative outcomes,this is considered to be ______.

A)normative stressors
B)nonnormative stressors
C)a crisis pattern
D)stress pileup

Question 14

Social policy has focused on which of these priorities to improve the situation of children living in lone-parent families?

A)quality child care and marriage incentives
B)marriage incentives and improved child support payments
C)improved child support payments and charter schools
D)increased housing vouchers and charter schools

Question 15

The ABC-X model describes a family transition process following a stressful event and assesses for possible outcomes.When there is a permanent deterioration in the family's functioning following a crisis,this is considered to be ______.

A)recovery
B)bonadaptation
C)maladaptation
D)stress pileup

Question 16

When the father in the family loses his job after 20 years of working for the same company,this is an example of a ______.

A)normative stressor
B)stress pileup
C)nonnormative stressor
D)stress relief

Question 17

According to the text,what percentage of the world's population prefers to practice some type of polygamy?

A)10-15%
B)30-35%
C)60-65%
D)80-85%

Question 18

To work most effectively with culturally diverse families the social worker must first ______.

A)be open to cultural differences
B)be aware of one's own cultural limitations
C)maintain a client-oriented,systematic learning style
D)acknowledge the integrity of all cultures

Question 19

An instrument used to depict a chronology of key dates and events in a family's life and can also be used to locate both stressors and strengths is called a ______.

A)genogram
B)ecomap
C)social network map
D)family timeline

Question 20

The ABC-X model describes a family transition process following a stressful event and assesses for possible outcomes.When the family returns to their previous level of functioning following a crisis,this is considered to be ______.

A)recovery
B)bonadaptation
C)maladaptation
D)stress pileup

Question 21

By one estimate,______ of children in the U.S.are exposed to at least one parent's alcohol or drug abuse.

A)3.5%
B)35.5%
C)26.5%
D)10.5%

Question 22

Explain the usefulness of a genogram in social work practice.

Question 23

A potential catastrophic event,like family violence,is considered to be a nonnormative stressor.

Question 24

List and define Bowen's two aspects of differentiation of self in the family system.

Question 25

Compared to children with heterosexual parents,children who grow up in families with same-sex partners ______.

A)are more likely to identify as homosexual
B)have similar emotional and behavioral adjustment
C)are more successful in educational and professional careers
D)experience more physical and/or neurological ailments

Question 26

The family systems perspective helps a social worker to look at families over time.

Question 27

Stepfamilies have changed very little over time.

Question 28

The lifetime probability of divorce in the U.S.approaches ______.

A)10%
B)25%
C)50%
D)70%

Question 29

A(n)______ couple is one that lives together in a romantic relationship without marriage.

A)extramarital
B)cohabitating
C)divorced
D)same-sex

Question 30

The family into which a person was born and raised is considered the family of origin.

Question 31

The family life cycle perspective helps a social worker to focus on relationships within the family rather than on individual family members.

Question 32

The family investment model focuses on ______.

A)parental rights vs.government interference in family matters
B)economic disadvantage associated with low income families
C)political nature of family life
D)how economic advantage affects family life and child outcomes

Question 33

The definitions of family center on three ways to form a family.Describe each of these.

Question 34

A genogram is a graphic picture of a family history that helps social workers to think about a family's patterns of relationships.

Question 35

Typical family life cycle transitions,like the birth of a first child,are considered to be normative stressors.

Question 36

______ families with alcohol-abusing parents score better than other families on family functioning.

A)High SES
B)Low SES
C)African American
D)Caucasian

Question 37

Describe unique challenges immigrant families may experience.

Question 38

______,or when the family faces a major shift or adjustment in a family life stage or in family composition,is/are particularly stressful for families.

A)Non-normative events
B)Differentiation
C)Triangulation
D)Transition points

Question 39

Describe the knowledge needed to practice in a culturally sensitive manner.

Question 40

Define the ABC-X model of family stress and coping and discuss the three possible outcomes following a stressful event.

Question 41

Explain and discuss the family stress,coping,and resilience perspective in reference to working with families.Cite examples of how you could utilize this approach to help the Sharpe family.

Question 42

Review the different types of family structures described in the text and identify two or three major characteristics or factors that differentiate each of the family structures.

Question 43

Explain and discuss the ABC-X and double ABC-X models of family stress and coping.Apply these concepts to the Sharpe family.Describe the tool or tools you,the social worker,would find useful in assessment and intervention with the family.Discuss which of the three stated possible outcomes you think is most likely to be the long-term outcome for the Sharpe family.Cite examples of why you think this will be the outcome.

Question 44

Describe the changes in family life as a result of industrialization.

Question 45

What is meant by the 'golden age of the traditional family?

Question 46

Define the nuclear family.Why has the nuclear family been the preferred family structure throughout most of U.S.history?

Question 47

What is FMLA?

Question 48

Explain and discuss the family system perspective for working with families.Using this approach,discuss several interventions you would include in a plan to help the Sharpe family.

Question 49

Identify and discuss the different types of interventions required for different types of partner violence.

Question 50

Define exogamy rules and endogamy rules and discuss the cultural implications of each.