Question 1

Doherty points out that a major reason that it may be difficult to define the family is ______.

Accepted Answer

B

Question 2

Family resource management includes all of the following EXCEPT ______.

Accepted Answer

Family resource management focuses on managing resources within the family, including interdependency, adapting to dynamic environments, and meeting basic needs, but not specifically on understanding the monetary exchange system.

Question 3

Resource identification to meet family needs is guided by all of the following EXCEPT ______.

Accepted Answer

Ambiguity does not guide resource identification; rather, clarity and understanding of culture, availability, and accessibility are essential.

Question 4

What is a primary difference between identifying resources and decision-making for families as opposed to businesses?

Accepted Answer

Families often prioritize maintaining interpersonal relationships, which can influence their decision-making process, whereas businesses may focus more on financial outcomes and efficiency.

Question 5

One of the differences between family resource management and business management is a focus on ______.

Accepted Answer

Family resource management often involves a focus on emotion, as it deals with personal relationships and emotional well-being, unlike business management which is more objective and profit-driven.

Question 6

The decision-making model proposed by Janis that involves searching for alternatives, assessing consequences, estimating risk, and selection of action that maximizes objectives is ______.

Accepted Answer

The Rational Model involves a systematic process of defining problems, evaluating alternatives, and choosing optimal solutions, which aligns with Janis's description.

Question 7

The decision-making model developed by Pfeffer that is based on rules, procedures, and processes and is appropriate only for low-risk decisions is ______.

Accepted Answer

The Bureaucratic Model, developed by Pfeffer, relies on established rules and procedures, making it suitable for low-risk decisions where consistency and adherence to protocol are prioritized.

Question 8

The decision-making model that is based on the power of individuals within the group is ______.

Accepted Answer

The Political Model of decision-making emphasizes the influence and power of individuals or groups within an organization, highlighting how decisions are often the result of negotiation and compromise among those with differing interests and power levels.

Question 9

The decision-making model that gives the family the most flexible framework for a variety of situations is ______.

Accepted Answer

The 5-step Decision-Making Model provides a structured yet flexible approach that can be adapted to various situations, making it suitable for family decision-making.

Question 10

Influences such as history, culture, and environment that come from the outside to change the behavior of the family are known as ______.

Accepted Answer

Contextual influences refer to external factors like history, culture, and environment that impact family behavior.

Question 11

An example of an historical influence on the family could be ______.

Accepted Answer

The Great Depression is a historical event that significantly influenced family structures, roles, and dynamics.

Question 12

Joan grew up in a family with few resources and now tends to be very conservative. Her husband's family enjoyed a lifestyle where they were able to afford to live in luxury. The experiences of the two partners illustrate what type of contextual influence on their behavior today?

Accepted Answer

The experiences of Joan and her husband illustrate cultural influences, as their behaviors and attitudes are shaped by the socioeconomic environments and lifestyles they were exposed to while growing up.

Question 13

The Baker family has always lived in Tucson, Arizona. Recently Mr. Baker's brother invited the whole family to spend the holidays at their mountain cabin in Colorado. The Bakers decided not to take the offer because they didn't like the idea of the cold weather and the fact that they would have to purchase all new clothes. This decision reflects what type of contextual influence?

Accepted Answer

The decision reflects an environmental influence because it is based on the physical conditions (cold weather) of the location they were invited to.

Question 14

In a discussion of worldview, all of the following assumptions were made by Kluckhohn and Strodtbeck in comparing the value systems between cultural groups EXCEPT ______.

Accepted Answer

Kluckhohn and Strodtbeck did not assume that all cultural groups have the same basic values; rather, they believed that while there are common human problems, different cultures have different preferences and solutions.

Question 15

If a person commits a crime in a culture where his/her orientation to human nature is a belief that all are basically good, he/she would likely be incarcerated ______.

Accepted Answer

In a culture where the belief is that all people are basically good, the focus would likely be on rehabilitation, aiming to restore the individual's inherent goodness and reintegrate them into society.

Question 16

The relationship between humans and nature is a worldview orientation that could include all of the following perspectives EXCEPT ______.

Accepted Answer

The perspective that humans and nature are two separate spheres does not align with the worldview orientations that typically describe the relationship between humans and nature, which usually involve some form of interaction or connection.

Question 17

The dependence on or preference for a certain time orientation ______.

Accepted Answer

Different cultural groups often have varying time orientations, such as a focus on the past, present, or future, which can distinguish them from one another.

Question 18

The worldview orientation of human activity includes all of the following EXCEPT ______.

Accepted Answer

The worldview orientation of human activity typically includes personal growth, living in the moment, and success by external standards, but not exclusively working for the benefit of others, which is more of an altruistic orientation.

Question 19

A society where the goal is to pull together for the greater good would express what human relations orientation?

Accepted Answer

Collateral orientation emphasizes group goals and collective well-being, aligning with the idea of pulling together for the greater good.

Question 20

The United States shows a dominant human relations orientation pattern known as ______.

Accepted Answer

The United States is known for its individualistic culture, which emphasizes personal independence and self-reliance.

Quiz 1: The Complexity of Managing Family Resources