Question 1

If Lee Xin's family has a rule board posted by the door, a chore chart in his bedroom, and Lee Xin is expected to perform his tasks without complaint, Lee Xin's family probably has high __________ orientation.

Accepted Answer

The answer of If Lee Xin's family has a rule...

Question 2

________________is the degree to which a family encourages its members to participate in unrestricted discussions about a wide variety of subjects.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ________________is the degree to which a family...

Question 3

One thing Kenzi can do to be a good listening role model is telling the children she babysits to go to bed instead of saying, "Would you like to go to bed now?"

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Not feeling free to share opinions with other members of the family reflects a

Accepted Answer

A)  a. low conversation orientation. 
B)  high coalition orientation. 
C)  low conformity orientation 
D)  high confirming orientation.

Question 5

Kathy Thompson finds that families who are more expressive will typically have closer emotional bonds.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Research in audiology has revealed two important things regarding the loss of older adults' experience in hearing acuity. What are these two revelations?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Research in audiology has revealed two important...

Question 7

An aspect of family schemata that describes how much family members embrace traditional models of marriage and family life is called

Accepted Answer

A)  back-channel messaging. 
B)  self-disclosure. 
C)  structural traditionalism. 
D)  conversation orientation.

Question 8

How would families with low conversation orientation be similar to families with high conformity orientation?

Accepted Answer

The answer of How would families with low conversation orientation...

Question 9

Recent research indicates that if Bonnie has a hearing problem and tells her daughter and son about the hearing problem, Bonnie's children will view her in a negative light as someone who is impaired.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Strong families have less conflict, and subsequently do not address conflict as easily because of this.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

A non-confirming message is a message that one is listening but not willing to accept the message.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Self-disclosure can be used to manipulate a listener.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Joseph is talking to his father, smiling and calling him, "Papa Bear." Joseph is sending a

Accepted Answer

A)  non-confirming message. 
B)  confirming message. 
C)  disconfirming message. 
D)  conformity message.

Question 14

Communication Privacy Management Theory focuses on the consequences of revealing private information. Describe the five assumptions of the theory, then discuss the implications of the theory in the family context.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Communication Privacy Management Theory focuses on the...

Question 15

Sibling relationships tend to be the longest relationships in our lives.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Family communication schemata affect the stories the family will tell and share.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

What are two ways a person can encourage storytelling by family members?

Accepted Answer

The answer of What are two ways a person can...

Question 18

Based on the research of Rittle-Johns, Saylor, and Swygerty, if Lavanny wants to teach her son an effective way to problem-solve, which of the following would be the best method?

Accepted Answer

A)  Lavanny should listen while helping her son explain a problem's solution. 
B)  Lavanny should let her son talk through the problem to himself. 
C)  Lavanny should listen while her child explains a problem's solution. 
D)  Lavanny should tell her son a solution and have him repeat it to her.

Question 19

Which of the following pieces of advice would help John be a better listening model for his younger siblings?

Accepted Answer

A)  Allow children to look away. 
B)  Encourage consistent eye contact. 
C)  Make statements in the form of questions. 
D)  Repeat instructions multiple times.

Exam 7: Listening and Relationship Building the Family Context

If Lee Xin's family has a rule board posted by the door, a chore chart in his bedroom, and Lee Xin is expected to perform his tasks without complaint, Lee Xin's family probably has high __________ orientation.

________________is the degree to which a family encourages its members to participate in unrestricted discussions about a wide variety of subjects.

One thing Kenzi can do to be a good listening role model is telling the children she babysits to go to bed instead of saying, "Would you like to go to bed now?"

Not feeling free to share opinions with other members of the family reflects a

Kathy Thompson finds that families who are more expressive will typically have closer emotional bonds.

Research in audiology has revealed two important things regarding the loss of older adults' experience in hearing acuity. What are these two revelations?

An aspect of family schemata that describes how much family members embrace traditional models of marriage and family life is called

How would families with low conversation orientation be similar to families with high conformity orientation?

Recent research indicates that if Bonnie has a hearing problem and tells her daughter and son about the hearing problem, Bonnie's children will view her in a negative light as someone who is impaired.

Strong families have less conflict, and subsequently do not address conflict as easily because of this.

A non-confirming message is a message that one is listening but not willing to accept the message.

Self-disclosure can be used to manipulate a listener.

Joseph is talking to his father, smiling and calling him, "Papa Bear." Joseph is sending a

Communication Privacy Management Theory focuses on the consequences of revealing private information. Describe the five assumptions of the theory, then discuss the implications of the theory in the family context.

Sibling relationships tend to be the longest relationships in our lives.

Family communication schemata affect the stories the family will tell and share.

What are two ways a person can encourage storytelling by family members?

Based on the research of Rittle-Johns, Saylor, and Swygerty, if Lavanny wants to teach her son an effective way to problem-solve, which of the following would be the best method?

Which of the following pieces of advice would help John be a better listening model for his younger siblings?