Exam 13: Friends and Family

When 4-year-old Amber uses blocks to build a playhouse,or puts a puzzle together,she is demonstrating __________.

Immediately after a divorce,both children and parents may show several types of psychological maladjustment for a period that may last from __________.

Children who grow up in families headed by __________ parents tend to have a stronger sense of extended family.

Which of the following is one of the factors that impacts the ultimate consequences for children living in a single-parent household?

When young adults return after leaving home for some period to live in the homes of their middle-aged parents,they are described as __________.

Living in a blended family can be challenging because of __________,a situation in which roles and expectations are unclear.

What is a source of financial vulnerability for people in late adulthood?

Melissa is sitting at her preschool table playing with a toy car,while Sandi is sitting next to her playing with a toy car and making quiet engine sounds.The two children are enjoying themselves but not interacting with one another.What type of play are they engaged in?

Why do young adults choose to have children?

Groups of 2 to 12 people whose members have frequent social interactions with one another are called __________.

What percentage of all children in the United States live in blended families?

Which of the following statements about the empty nest syndrome is true?

Which term refers to assistance and comfort supplied by a network of caring,interested people?

According to developmental psychologist William Damon,when 5-year-old Lisette is asked,"How do you know that someone is your best friend?" it is highly likely that she will respond __________.

How are cliques and crowds the same?

Compared to Caucasian Americans,African Americans are __________ to live in three-generation families.

In the 1930s,70 percent of Americans reported that the ideal number of children to have was __________.In the 1990s,Americans reported that the ideal number of children was __________ .

Which factors contribute to maintaining,and perhaps even enhancing,marital satisfaction following the birth of a child? Apply these factors to Felix and Edweena,who have a 6-month-old at home.

Grace's care needs have increased since her husband's death.She has moved into an independent housing unit that is supported by medical providers as needed.What kind of residence is this?

Adolescent membership in particular cliques and crowds is often determined by __________.