Question 1

Autonomy is best defined as

Accepted Answer

A)  the capacity to make independent decisions. 
B)  a high dependence on the ideas of others. 
C)  the ability to sense and react to the emotional states of others. 
D)  a strong sense of belonging to a larger group (collective). 
A)  the capacity to make independent decisions. 
B)  a high dependence on the ideas of others. 
C)  the ability to sense and react to the emotional states of others. 
D)  a strong sense of belonging to a larger group (collective).

Question 2

As a child, Chester was physically abused by his mother. He has now begun to physically abuse his daughter. His behavior best exemplifies

Accepted Answer

A)  spillover effects. 
B)  intergenerational transmission of parenting. 
C)  an extended family household. 
D)  middle generation squeeze. 
A)  spillover effects. 
B)  intergenerational transmission of parenting. 
C)  an extended family household. 
D)  middle generation squeeze.

Question 3

Describe the role of sibling relations and rivalries from childhood through adulthood.

Accepted Answer

Sibling relations and rivalries play a s

Question 4

Which is the best example of an extended family household?

Accepted Answer

A)  A mother and father, their children, and the grandparents who live with them 
B)  Mother, father, and their 12 children 
C)  A large group of orphans residing in the same room 
D)  A single man and his roommate 
A)  A mother and father, their children, and the grandparents who live with them 
B)  Mother, father, and their 12 children 
C)  A large group of orphans residing in the same room 
D)  A single man and his roommate

Question 5

How many of the following (convenience, trail marriage, alternative to marriage) are reasons for cohabitation?

Accepted Answer

A)  0 
B)  1 
C)  2 
D)  3 
A)  0 
B)  1 
C)  2 
D)  3

Question 6

According to the child effects model, parents alone impact children's behavior.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

The conceptualization of a "family as a system" best matches the _____ approach to psychology.

Accepted Answer

A)  bioecological 
B)  classical conditioning 
C)  psychodynamic 
D)  Gestalt 
A)  bioecological 
B)  classical conditioning 
C)  psychodynamic 
D)  Gestalt

Question 8

Mallory works two different jobs to make ends meet and, as a result, she is so wrapped up in her own problems that she has little time to devote to her children. They basically do whatever they want and Mallory seems not to care. Which style of child rearing does this reflect?

Accepted Answer

A)  Authoritative 
B)  Authoritarian 
C)  Permissive 
D)  Neglectful 
A)  Authoritative 
B)  Authoritarian 
C)  Permissive 
D)  Neglectful

Question 9

Which is a commonly cited advantage of the extended family household?

Accepted Answer

A)  Fewer mouths to feed 
B)  Provides for shared responsibility for raising children 
C)  Ensures more income for family 
D)  Provides safe environment for gay/lesbian couple to raise a family 
A)  Fewer mouths to feed 
B)  Provides for shared responsibility for raising children 
C)  Ensures more income for family 
D)  Provides safe environment for gay/lesbian couple to raise a family

Question 10

Most parents who abuse their children

Accepted Answer

A)  never witnessed or experienced violence when they were children. 
B)  have an inflated sense of self-esteem. 
C)  have inaccurate expectations concerning child development. 
D)  are older fathers. 
A)  never witnessed or experienced violence when they were children. 
B)  have an inflated sense of self-esteem. 
C)  have inaccurate expectations concerning child development. 
D)  are older fathers.

Question 11

_____ couples are most likely to experience societal discrimination including the inability to make life-or-death decisions concerning their partner.

Accepted Answer

A)  Blended family 
B)  Gay or lesbian 
C)  Middle generation squeeze 
D)  Nuclear family 
A)  Blended family 
B)  Gay or lesbian 
C)  Middle generation squeeze 
D)  Nuclear family

Question 12

The permissive parenting approach is characterized by _____ acceptance-responsiveness and _____ demandingness-control.

Accepted Answer

A)  high; high 
B)  high; low 
C)  low; high 
D)  low; low 
A)  high; high 
B)  high; low 
C)  low; high 
D)  low; low

Question 13

Which statement concerning remarriage is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  The rate of divorce among remarried couples is near 25%. 
B)  The impact on children is worsened if both parents bring children into the reconstituted family. 
C)  Boys tend to have a harder time adjusting to being in a reconstituted marriage. 
D)  Within a year of the remarriage, children in reconstituted families show no psychological or behavioral differences from children in intact first-marriage families. 
A)  The rate of divorce among remarried couples is near 25%. 
B)  The impact on children is worsened if both parents bring children into the reconstituted family. 
C)  Boys tend to have a harder time adjusting to being in a reconstituted marriage. 
D)  Within a year of the remarriage, children in reconstituted families show no psychological or behavioral differences from children in intact first-marriage families.

Question 14

Which statement concerning reconstituted families is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  Difficulties are more likely if both parents bring children into the family. 
B)  The first few years in the new family tend to be the time of least conflict. 
C)  Boys tend to resent step-fathers more than girls resent step-mothers. 
D)  Children in blended reconstituted families are less likely to show antisocial behaviors than children from intact two-parent families. 
A)  Difficulties are more likely if both parents bring children into the family. 
B)  The first few years in the new family tend to be the time of least conflict. 
C)  Boys tend to resent step-fathers more than girls resent step-mothers. 
D)  Children in blended reconstituted families are less likely to show antisocial behaviors than children from intact two-parent families.

Question 15

When asked to describe her parenting style, Mercedes says, "I can sum it up in a single word: indulgent!" This description indicates that Mercedes is best classified as being a(n) _____ parent.

Accepted Answer

A)  authoritarian 
B)  authoritative 
C)  moderate 
D)  permissive 
A)  authoritarian 
B)  authoritative 
C)  moderate 
D)  permissive

Question 16

Which item tends to increase in older married couples?

Accepted Answer

A)  Passion 
B)  Affection 
C)  Conflicts 
D)  Venting 
A)  Passion 
B)  Affection 
C)  Conflicts 
D)  Venting

Question 17

As a "remote" grandparent, Lilo _____ her grandson Stitch.

Accepted Answer

A)  enjoys being a part-time parent for 
B)  seldom sees 
C)  goes to lots of activities with 
D)  lives with 
A)  enjoys being a part-time parent for 
B)  seldom sees 
C)  goes to lots of activities with 
D)  lives with

Question 18

In terms of the cause and effect of a child's behavior, the parent effects model tends to view the influence

Accepted Answer

A)  as a one-way street. 
B)  as a two-way street. 
C)  as a random occurrence. 
D)  as genetic. 
A)  as a one-way street. 
B)  as a two-way street. 
C)  as a random occurrence. 
D)  as genetic.

Question 19

In the United States, most grandparents prefer a role that is

Accepted Answer

A)  high in enjoyment and high in responsibility. 
B)  high in enjoyment and low in responsibility. 
C)  low in enjoyment and high in responsibility. 
D)  low in enjoyment and low in responsibility. 
A)  high in enjoyment and high in responsibility. 
B)  high in enjoyment and low in responsibility. 
C)  low in enjoyment and high in responsibility. 
D)  low in enjoyment and low in responsibility.

Question 20

According to the _____ theory, a family is like a whole body consisting of interrelated parts (people) that affect each other as well as the family as a whole.

Accepted Answer

The answer of According to the _____ theory, a family...

Autonomy is best defined as

As a child, Chester was physically abused by his mother. He has now begun to physically abuse his daughter. His behavior best exemplifies

Describe the role of sibling relations and rivalries from childhood through adulthood.

Which is the best example of an extended family household?

How many of the following (convenience, trail marriage, alternative to marriage) are reasons for cohabitation?

According to the child effects model, parents alone impact children's behavior.

The conceptualization of a "family as a system" best matches the _____ approach to psychology.

Mallory works two different jobs to make ends meet and, as a result, she is so wrapped up in her own problems that she has little time to devote to her children. They basically do whatever they want and Mallory seems not to care. Which style of child rearing does this reflect?

Which is a commonly cited advantage of the extended family household?

Most parents who abuse their children

_____ couples are most likely to experience societal discrimination including the inability to make life-or-death decisions concerning their partner.

The permissive parenting approach is characterized by _ acceptance-responsiveness and _ demandingness-control.

Which statement concerning remarriage is true?

Which statement concerning reconstituted families is true?

When asked to describe her parenting style, Mercedes says, "I can sum it up in a single word: indulgent!" This description indicates that Mercedes is best classified as being a(n) _____ parent.

Which item tends to increase in older married couples?

As a "remote" grandparent, Lilo _____ her grandson Stitch.

In terms of the cause and effect of a child's behavior, the parent effects model tends to view the influence

In the United States, most grandparents prefer a role that is

According to the _____ theory, a family is like a whole body consisting of interrelated parts (people) that affect each other as well as the family as a whole.

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Exam 15: The Family

Autonomy is best defined as

As a child, Chester was physically abused by his mother. He has now begun to physically abuse his daughter. His behavior best exemplifies

Describe the role of sibling relations and rivalries from childhood through adulthood.

Which is the best example of an extended family household?

How many of the following (convenience, trail marriage, alternative to marriage) are reasons for cohabitation?

According to the child effects model, parents alone impact children's behavior.

The conceptualization of a "family as a system" best matches the _____ approach to psychology.

Mallory works two different jobs to make ends meet and, as a result, she is so wrapped up in her own problems that she has little time to devote to her children. They basically do whatever they want and Mallory seems not to care. Which style of child rearing does this reflect?

Which is a commonly cited advantage of the extended family household?

Most parents who abuse their children

_____ couples are most likely to experience societal discrimination including the inability to make life-or-death decisions concerning their partner.

The permissive parenting approach is characterized by _____ acceptance-responsiveness and _____ demandingness-control.

Which statement concerning remarriage is true?

Which statement concerning reconstituted families is true?

When asked to describe her parenting style, Mercedes says, "I can sum it up in a single word: indulgent!" This description indicates that Mercedes is best classified as being a(n) _____ parent.

Which item tends to increase in older married couples?

As a "remote" grandparent, Lilo _____ her grandson Stitch.

In terms of the cause and effect of a child's behavior, the parent effects model tends to view the influence

In the United States, most grandparents prefer a role that is

According to the _____ theory, a family is like a whole body consisting of interrelated parts (people) that affect each other as well as the family as a whole.

Understanding Life-Span Human Development

Theories of Human Development

Genes, Environment, and Development

Prenatal Development and Birth

Body, Brain, Health

Sensation, Perception, and Action

Cognition

Memory and Information Processing

Intelligence and Creativity

Language and Education

Self and Personality

Gender Roles and Sexuality

Social Cognition and Moral Development

Emotions, Attachment, and Social Relationships

Developmental Psychopathology

The Final Challenge: Death and Dying

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The permissive parenting approach is characterized by _ acceptance-responsiveness and _ demandingness-control.