Exam 15: The Family

Paul and Sarah just got divorced,with Sarah getting full custody of their two children as the mom.It is most likely that,early on,Sarah will be more _____ and Paul  will be more _____ with the children.

Which of the following teenagers will likely be the least well-adjusted?

Kitty and Dennis are about to experience a "boomerang effect" with their children.How should they prepare?

An authoritative parenting style involves many rules and few explanations.

Seika's attitude towards parenting is best described as "a lot of praise,a lot of affection,and feedback for negative behavior that is designed to teach but not belittle." This description indicates that Seika is best classified as being high on the _____ dimension of childrearing.

Which of the following couples likely ranks lowest in marital satisfaction?

Which statement concerning parenting styles and culture 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.

Madalena and Roberto are getting married.It is a first marriage for both of them.Based on recent research,which is true?

What are potential advantages and disadvantages for children and parents who experience divorce? Give examples to support your ideas.

In general,the effectiveness of various parenting styles is ________.

How does marital satisfaction change over the course of a marriage? What factors influence marital satisfaction?

Statistically speaking,who is at greatest risk for abusing their child?

While Gao never shouts at his wife,Fumi,when their young daughter Kim is present,the shouting does make Kim upset as it sometimes results in Fumi being verbally aggressive with her daughter.This description demonstrates the

Which statement concerning the childrearing family is true?

The most common form of grandparenting in the United States appears to be one where there is

Which statement concerning reconstituted families is true?

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

How is marital satisfaction typically associated with the entry of the first child into a family and the exit of the last child from the family?

When attempting to explain why his son is so violent,Cedrick says,"He seems to have a natural tendency toward violence,and my spanking him has just made the situation worse." Cedrick's explanation best exemplifies the _____ model of family influence.