Deck 13: The Family Beleagueredwhen Problems Come

Question 1

Which of the following is a family open to during a crisis?

A)trying new ways of finding solutions
B)increased communication about problem issues
C)forging more rigid family boundaries
D)timeouts between family members to defuse tension

Answer 1

A

Question 2

Which of the following would be considered a functional response by the Leclair family following Mr.Leclair's job loss?

A)Mrs.Leclair and their son both blame Mr.Leclair for losing his job.
B)Mrs.Leclair is very sympathetic and does not tell him she too is facing a layoff.
C)Mr.Leclair stays at home because he thinks he has no chance of finding a job.
D)Mrs.Leclair starts working full-time instead of part-time to earn more money.

Answer 2

D

Question 3

What is the term for an imbalance in demands placed on an individual or family and their ability to meet the demand?

A)role overload
B)crisis
C)burnout
D)ambiguity

Answer 3

B

Question 4

What does "B" refer to in the ABCX model?

A)resources
B)the stressor event
C)beliefs
D)the crisis

Question 5

What is the definition of snag points?

A)areas of difficulty that interfere with constructive efforts to cope with problems
B)situations where there is an imbalance between demands on a family and resources
C)situations that encourage an individual to act in a functional manner
D)areas of difficulty that can be damaging to a person's reputation

Question 6

Which of the following roles is usually a gatekeeper in our society?

A)construction worker
B)secretary
C)priest
D)bus driver

Question 7

When 13-year-old Nancy became pregnant,her family's reaction probably depended on which of the following?

A)the attitude of the relatives
B)their interpretation of the situation
C)the age of Nancy's boyfriend
D)the availability of abortion

Question 8

What is the bB factor in the double ABCX model?

A)the meaning the family finds in the event
B)the pileup of stressors
C)the resources that help the family adapt
D)maladaptation

Question 9

Which of the following is a group that has a stake in keeping society unchanged?

A)a gatekeeper
B)public opinion
C)one with a vested interest
D)one with a competing interest

Question 10

What does "C" refer to in the ABCX model?

A)resources
B)the stressor event
C)the perception of the event
D)the crisis

Question 11

What does "A" refer to in the ABCX model?

A)the perception of the event
B)the stressor event
C)the crisis
D)the family's resources

Question 12

At which point does a social problem exist?

A)when a significant number of people believe that it is a problem
B)when groups compete for scarce resources and the lowest power group defines it as such
C)when an imbalance exists in demands placed on a family and their ability to meet them
D)when one person's behaviour allows another to act in an antisocial manner

Question 13

How is the double ABCX model different from the ABCX model?

A)it recognizes two types of stressors
B)it recognizes twice as many factors
C)it includes pre-crisis factors as well
D)it includes post-crisis factors as well

Question 14

Which of the following is a form of ambiguity?

A)unpredictability of an event
B)loss of self-esteem
C)a definite prison sentence
D)adequate social support

Question 15

Which of the following tends to be true of groups with vested interests?

A)they have the greatest influence in defining problems
B)they are relatively unsuccessful compared with others
C)they are a continuing financial burden on society
D)they are the same as gatekeepers

Question 16

Which of the following describes cooperation among special-interest groups?

A)They may cooperate on one issue in common,although they differ in other ways.
B)They are unable to cooperate unless they agree on all principles.
C)They cannot cooperate because they define the problem in very different ways.
D)They may cooperate on issues they do not believe in to get backing for those they support.

Question 17

Which of the following might be included in family resources?

A)fear of public opinion
B)the family's viewpoint
C)maladaptation
D)practical knowledge

Question 18

In the past,homosexuality was considered to be which of the following?

A)a blessing
B)a gift
C)a curse
D)a mental illness

Question 19

Anne's husband,Jim,is arrested for armed robbery.Which of the following represents a functional response by the family?

A)focusing the family energy and resources on Jim during his time of need
B)having Anne work more hours so that there is money available for a good lawyer
C)blaming Jim for getting into this trouble and letting him stay in jail until his trial
D)defending Jim's innocence despite evidence to the contrary

Question 20

Which of the following describes public opinion as a force that decides what constitutes a problem?

A)it often changes as time passes
B)it remains the same as far as problems are concerned
C)it permits no competing views
D)it is concerned with the greatest good

Question 21

What is the term for an illness that continues for a long period of time?

A)chronic
B)dysfunctional
C)acute
D)debilitating

Question 22

Josie and Matthew have learned to care for their daughter who has cystic fibrosis.Although they are worried about her,they feel that they are coping as well as possible.What is likely true of their experience at this point in time?

A)Their energy is depleted because of the chronic nature of the illness.
B)They have found a way to maintain their family rituals and customs.
C)They are getting excellent medical care.
D)They are feeling a sense of control.

Question 23

How society perceives an illness can have a significant impact on a family's stress.When is this most likely to be an issue of concern?

A)when the person with the illness is an ethnic minority
B)when the illness is stigmatized
C)when the illness is caused by a person's behaviour (e.g. ,smoking)
D)when the illness is chronic

Question 24

Which of the following is a negative aspect of coping resources?

A)Some resources can create their own demands.
B)Supplementary health insurance can pay for some costs.
C)The care receiver can provide emotional support to the caregiver.
D)The medical system provides too much assistance.

Question 25

Functional coping occurs when a family member is chronically ill,and includes all except which of the following?

A)working at keeping the family together
B)trying to understand the medical situation
C)bringing in only the immediate family to limit stressors on the ill person
D)accepting any social support that is available

Question 26

In which of the following ways does alcoholism differ from most chronic illnesses?

A)one family member cannot fill usual family roles
B)it is considered discreditable by society
C)others have to adjust their behaviour
D)alcohol abuse itself adds stresses

Question 27

What does the "A" factor involve in the case of chronic illnesses?

A)the first attempts at treatment
B)support from family and friends
C)knowledge about the illness
D)re-evaluation

Question 28

What is the term for the ability to do well in the face of adversity?

A)coping
B)resilience
C)ambiguity
D)resource

Question 29

Which of the following illustrates the impact of chronic illness on the family life cycle?

A)Adult children avoid the needs of their family of procreation.
B)Older couples carry out their retirement plans.
C)The young adult fails to become independent.
D)Young adults try to get married and have children.

Question 30

Which of the following best describes attitudes toward alcohol and other substance abuse?

A)The problem is defined by gatekeepers rather than by society.
B)The drug of choice is the same across cultures.
C)Alcohol and other substance abuse is not considered discreditable by society.
D)The acceptance varies among cultures.

Question 31

What happens to the needs of other family members during the initial phase of an illness?

A)they are often ignored
B)they take priority
C)they become fewer
D)they are unknown

Question 32

What are some snag points related to?

A)the resources available to the family
B)the family's definition of the situation
C)acceptance of the reality of the problem
D)failure to minimize the tasks

Question 33

How can the seven resiliencies be used by teachers,counsellors,and other social service workers?

A)as coping mechanisms to deal with their own stress at work
B)as a way to perform their work more effectively
C)as a guide to help professionals know where to look for strengths rather than harms
D)as initiatives for improving communication with the people they work with

Question 34

In which circumstances might there be a crisis when families are very rigid in their roles?

A)the family feels disgraced because a member has been imprisoned
B)families cannot meet a goal because of the chronic illness of a member
C)someone cannot fulfill the demands of a role
D)family members see a crisis as a challenge

Question 35

Where do a disproportionate number of children with disabilities live?

A)with extended family
B)with single mothers
C)with nuclear families
D)in institutions

Question 36

When might a family face a crisis if the onset of a chronic disorder is gradual?

A)after a period of about six months
B)when they realize something is wrong
C)after a period of about a year
D)when the disorder is diagnosed

Question 37

When can the nature of a chronic illness be a continuing stress?

A)when it is nonprogressive
B)when the prognosis is certain
C)when there are unpredictable episodes
D)when the illness is acute rather than chronic

Question 38

What is the term for the strengths that are developed in the struggle with family challenges?

A)coping
B)resiliencies
C)insights
D)initiatives

Question 39

What probably happened to Michelle's parents the day after Michelle was seriously injured in a car accident?

A)They were so shocked they could not deal with any practical matters.
B)They experienced an increase in energy as they responded to new demands.
C)They became so exhausted they could no longer respond to the physical demands.
D)They became burned out emotionally because of the need to tell everyone about the accident.

Question 40

When the onset of illness is gradual,which of the following probably occurs?

A)Family members quickly come to realize something is wrong.
B)Family members react exactly the same as in the case of acute illness.
C)At the time of diagnosis,the family may suffer a crisis.
D)Families live with less worry and fear.

Question 41

An imbalance in demands placed on an individual or family and their inability to meet the demands leads to a(n)____________________.

Question 42

How long can it take for family members to learn new patterns of interacting after an alcoholic family member stops drinking?

A)four to six weeks
B)six months to two years
C)two to three years
D)five to ten years

Question 43

Some families have ____________________,or areas of difficulty that interfere with constructive efforts to cope with problems.

Question 44

A decreased ability of a family to solve its problems is referred to as a(n)_______________ adaptation.

Question 45

What is Sandi being when her husband is drunk and she phones his boss to say he is ill and cannot come in to work?

A)a discreditable person
B)a codependent
C)an enabler
D)a crisis manager

Question 46

Which of the following is characteristic of a codependent person?

A)The codependent person has clear personal boundaries.
B)The codependent individual finds little worth in caretaking.
C)The codependent individual believes the other person is responsible for what happens.
D)The codependent partner is at risk of developing stress-related illnesses.

Question 47

Which of the following is true of current views regarding codependence?

A)It is now recognized as a psychological problem in its own right.
B)It is now considered only as far as its impact on the alcoholic family member.
C)It is now viewed as an imaginary illness that is used to get attention.
D)It is now considered a functional coping strategy because it focuses attention on the alcoholic person and his or her close family.

Question 48

___________ are the strengths that are developed in the struggle with family challenges.

Question 49

Which of the following might be included in lessons learned about family life by members of alcoholic families?

A)Alcohol cannot become the centre of family life.
B)Alcohol always makes things worse.
C)Alcohol in the house leads to a party.
D)Alcohol abuse is a family secret to be covered up.

Question 50

____________________ are individuals recognized as having special expertise in identifying problems.

Question 51

A group of people who have a stake in keeping society unchanged has a(n)_______________ interest.

Question 52

A prolonged illness is called a(n)____________________ illness.

Question 53

A(n)____________________ is a person whose behaviour allows another to act in a certain way;often used in reference to nonalcoholic members of alcoholic families.

Question 54

Which outcome is likely when families have less positive communication?

A)they have more effective problem-solving skills
B)they have lower levels of adaptability
C)they are quick to make changes to family roles and rules
D)they are often more honest,but more harsh

Question 55

____________________ changes are ones expected as part of the family life cycle.

Question 56

What happens to families with more effective problem-solving skills?

A)they do not use tactics that have worked in the past
B)they usually communicate clearly
C)they often seem to be talking at cross-purposes
D)they attempt to keep things the same

Question 57

A social ____________________ exists when a significant number of people believe that a certain condition is one.

Question 58

In which circumstances is alcoholism often admitted?

A)when the individual is confronted by his or her children
B)when a decisive event makes denial impossible
C)when a boss sends the individual to Alcoholics Anonymous
D)when the person's spouse labels him or her as an alcoholic

Question 59

What is one positive effect of parents' alcohol abuse?

A)Their children are less likely to become alcoholics themselves.
B)Their adult children tend to grow up with greater skill in regulating their own behaviour.
C)Their adult children may be drawn to a helping profession.
D)Their adult children learn to avoid coercive or other ineffective parenting methods.

Question 60

A(n)____________________ is an event that is so significant it causes changes in the family.

Question 61

Using the double ABCX model,explain the factors affecting a family's adaptation to a long-term problem.

Question 62

Explain what is meant by a snag point and give an example.

Question 63

Explain what is meant by "normative changes" and state how these changes can be especially stressful for families with a chronically ill or disabled member.

Question 64

A(n)____________________ is often the partner or child of an alcoholic and who also displays a variety of psychological symptoms as a result of living with an alcoholic.

Question 65

Describe the impact of alcoholism on the family system.

Question 66

Providing examples,discuss the importance of perception for a family's response to a problem.

Question 67

Discuss the role of vested interests in determining when a problem exists and how it should be dealt with.Give examples.

Question 68

Explain the difference between the ABCX model and the double ABCX model.

Question 69

Briefly explain the part an "enabler" plays in an alcoholic family.

Question 70

Define "gatekeepers" and explain how they influence the way in which problems are handled.

Question 71

Imagine you are a social care worker and one of your clients is the spouse of an alcoholic.Using the seven resiliencies framework,how would you talk about these strengths with your client?

Question 72

What are special-interest groups? How do they affect the perception of a problem?

Question 73

There are five general types of stressors that can pile up.What are these stressors?

Question 74

What is the difference between functional and dysfunctional adaptation?

Question 75

Identify the seven resiliencies that are developed in the struggle with family challenges.

Question 76

State the impact of ambiguity on the way a family perceives a chronic illness.

Question 77

Define "vested interests" and briefly explain how they influence what is considered a problem.

Question 78

Describe the impact of chronic illness or disability on the family system.