Question 1

Ting Lee and his wife, Anna, want to improve their marriage. Which of the following would be least productive?

Accepted Answer

The least productive option is to have one person read books about marriage and dictate to the other what to do. Improving a relationship requires mutual effort and communication. This option does not promote open communication or joint problem-solving. The other options involve working together as a couple to discuss and address issues.

Question 2

According to Kiecolt-Glaser and Newton, which of the following is not a reason why husbands gain greater health benefits from marriage than wives?

Accepted Answer

According to Kiecolt-Glaser and Newton, husbands gain greater health benefits from marriage than wives because wives tend to attempt to manage their husbands' health habits and husbands are likely to make their wives their primary support system, whereas wives have many people in their support network. There is no evidence that husbands tend to be happier in their marriages than wives.

Question 3

Which statement was not a conclusion found in follow-up research in marriage enrichment programs?

Accepted Answer

The statement that partners who initially were negative to the program experienced little difficulty prior to or after the experience was not a conclusion found in follow-up research in marriage enrichment programs.

Question 4

Family therapists are adopting approaches across cultures for which of the following reasons:

Accepted Answer

All of these reasons are valid and important for family therapists to consider when working with families from diverse cultural backgrounds. Different attitudes toward marriage and gender roles can impact family dynamics and communication. Additionally, family therapists must be aware of their own cultural values and biases in order to provide culturally sensitive care.

Question 5

The importance of family communication when coping with cancer has been supported by which of the following research findings?

Accepted Answer

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Question 6

Vangelisti reported three of the following as communication problems in families. Which one is not a problem or as serious as the others?

Accepted Answer

Teasing other family members can be a minor communication problem and sometimes a form of teasing can strengthen family bonds. While it can become harmful if it goes too far or if someone is particularly sensitive to it, it is generally not as serious as failure to take each other's perspectives, blaming, or criticizing.

Question 7

Which of the following is not cited as a reason why caregivers may feel stress when caring for an ill family member?

Accepted Answer

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Question 8

Family members may be unlikely to disclose a diagnosis of a genetic illness if

Accepted Answer

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Question 9

"Don't have sex until you are married, but, if you do, use a condom," is which type of family health rule?

Accepted Answer

This statement is an example of a contingency rule because it outlines a primary expectation (abstinence until marriage) but also provides a conditional action (using a condom) if the primary expectation is not met.

Question 10

Family members may influence each other's health in the following ways:

Accepted Answer

Family members can influence each other's health directly by encouraging healthy behaviors or setting health rules, and indirectly through conflict or rigid communication cultures. Therefore, all of the options A, B, and C are correct.

Question 11

Which of the following scenarios is the best example of a prevarication style of disclosure about a genetic illness?

Accepted Answer

Prevarication involves delaying or being evasive about the truth. Waiting for the "right moment" to disclose information about a genetic illness is an example of being evasive or delaying the disclosure, fitting the definition of prevarication.

Question 12

In circumstances of genetic conditions, issues of privacy and conflict may occur in families when:

Accepted Answer

In this scenario, conflicts may arise between family members if one individual wants to remain unaware of their genetic risk, while another individual has undergone genetic testing and knows the potential health risks for themselves and their family members. This situation highlights the importance of respecting individual autonomy and privacy in matters related to genetic health information.

Question 13

Which of the following tend to be the impact of financial strain on families?

Accepted Answer

Financial strain can have a range of negative impacts on families. Social networks may change as resources, such as transportation or money for social activities, become limited. Disagreements about money and financial stress may increase fighting or tensions between couples. Lastly, parents may struggle to provide a positive home environment, potentially leading to a decline in parenting practices.

Question 14

Cyberbullying includes all of the following behaviors except:

Accepted Answer

Rejecting a friendship request on Facebook is not considered cyberbullying as it is a personal choice and does not involve any hostile behavior towards the requester.

Question 15

Which of the following programs focuses on the goals of children's behavior and responsible parenting practices?

Accepted Answer

STEP (Systematic Training for Effective Parenting) focuses on understanding the goals of children's behavior and promoting responsible parenting practices. It is designed to improve parent-child relationships by educating parents on effective ways to communicate and discipline, aiming to foster a nurturing family environment.

Question 16

The term "well-being" in families pertains to all of the following except:

Accepted Answer

Well-being in families includes open communication about physical health (A), capacity to discuss challenging topics (B), and engagement in activities to strengthen relationships (D). However, conflict and confrontation in stressful situations are inevitable in families, and well-being is not measured by the absence of such situations but rather the ability of the family members to handle them in a constructive and respectful manner. Therefore, option C is the exception.

Question 17

You decided to take a Family Communication course this semester, in part, to increase the effectiveness of your communication with your family. With which approach to improving family communication did you engage?

Accepted Answer

The instructional approach involves taking formal courses or classes to learn and improve skills, such as a Family Communication course, to enhance communication effectiveness.

Question 18

When change is attempted by some family members, it may be resisted by others who want the system to remain the same no matter how painful that may be.

Accepted Answer

This is a common phenomenon referred to as "resistance to change" and can occur in family systems as well as other types of systems. Some members may be comfortable with the current dynamics and resist any attempts to change them, while others may see the need for change and push for it.

Question 19

People who believe that life happens to them and that they have no ability to improve their relationships are called reactors.

Accepted Answer

Reactors are individuals who believe that their circumstances control their lives and relationships, and therefore they feel powerless to change them.

Question 20

In a Marriage Encounter, the couple faces one another systematically with their feelings and issues.

Accepted Answer

In a Marriage Encounter, couples are encouraged to share their feelings and issues with one another in a structured and systematic way. This helps to promote open communication, understanding, and intimacy between partners.

Quiz 12: Family Communication and Well-Being