Exam 14: Families, Lifestyles, and Parenting

Chad's father spends three days a week away from home on business trips and is usually tired and grouchy on the day he returns home. This causes stress in Chad's

The support that parents provide one another in raising a child together is called

Jeff's parents are getting a divorce. What kinds of problems will he most likely suffer?

When children from divorced homes show problems, the problems can be due to which of the following?

Bronfenbrenner terms the culture in which an individual lives a(n)

Courtney is often left to entertain and manage herself. When she approaches her mother, she is brushed aside and made to feel a nuisance. This is an example of which of Baumrind's parenting styles?

Gary complains, "When I was young, people stayed married to each other. Nowadays everyone's divorced." Gary is comparing

The phenomenon in which children and parents learn from each other is termed

Heather is dating 17-year-old Tyler, who was severely maltreated as a child. Heather is at risk for which of the following?

A mother who plays a strong managerial role in parenting would MOST likely do which of the following for her adolescent daughter?

Should parents stay married for the sake of the children?

Ron and Sheri lived together for 2 years, became engaged, and then married. According to the majority of studies done on the subject, compared to those who do not cohabit, Ron and Sheri are more likely to

List several factors that may increase conflict between parents and early adolescents.

Christie allows her children many freedoms with very few limits and believes their creativity will be enhanced this way. Her children lack self-control and are domineering with peers. Which of Baumrind's parenting styles does Christie employ?

Describe two possible effects of cohabitation on eventual marriage based on the majority of studies.

Sometimes Michelle's mom takes work calls while they are eating dinner. This influence on Michelle comes from her

When she is angry or stressed, Jackie confides in her best friend rather than her husband. Which of Gottman's marriage principles does this violate?

Which of the following statements is true regarding marriage in the United States?

List and briefly describe Baumrind's parenting styles.

Subtle changes in a culture can have a significant influence on the family. What is one effect of increased urbanization and mobility in our society?