Deck 4: Families As Units of Change and Transition

Question 1

The family life cycle has been altered to the point that it represents only a minority of families.

Answer 1

True

Question 2

Most families measure stages and sessions in terms of specific times, days, and years, to help them be more adaptable.

Answer 2

False

Question 3

A crucial difference between family developmental change and individual development is that:

A) Individual development focuses on the changes in patterns of family interaction
B) Individual development refers to the systematic changes that occur as the result of physical maturation
C) Family developmental changes focus on the incremental changes that occur between birth and death
D) Family change refers to patterned changes that occur because of maturation and learning

Answer 3

B

Question 4

The lengthening of the empty nest stage of family life is due to:

A) Women bearing children across their reproductive life-span
B) Increased life expectancy
C) Later childbearing
D) Traditional work and family patterns

Question 5

Doug and Anna are expecting their first child. They have been taking Lamaze classes, practicing their breathing, and have visited the local birthing center. They are taking advantage of:

A) Anticipatory socialization
B) The Family Change principle
C) Generational transmission
D) Transitions

Question 6

While several of the following may be true, specifically what did we learn from creating timelines in class?

A) We can't be too rigid in our planning
B) Families have to have a plan in order to accomplish their goals
C) Life events unfold in a series of sequences, though not all events happen to all people
D) We have the power to control our futures

Question 7

Chris and Angela's last child left home over six years ago. Since then, they have created an office in the extra bedroom, spent more time talking to each other, developed new hobbies individually and as a couple, and found an appropriate amount of time to be on the phone with each child. This is an example of Buck and Jessica completing:

A) A transition
B) A developmental task
C) Epigenesis in a transition
D) Morphostasis in the empty-nest period

Question 8

Off-time transitions:

A) Have become normal in our society
B) Can increase the probability of disruption later in life
C) Can increase the likelihood of the developmental task being completed for that stage
D) Can occur when a family or individual is out of sequence with normative life events, but does not include early pregnancy because it is such a common phenomena today.

Question 9

As one considers the impact of changes over the life cycle, what are three key elements that help us understand those changes? There were several explained in the text, chose three and provide a clear concise example of how understanding those ideas can make a difference in achieving better outcomes over time.

Question 10

Why does Morpostasis occur? Your text lists three primary reasons. Summarize those reasons and provide a concise example of one of them to more full illustrate your response.

Question 11

Why does anticipating a life transition make the transition easier? In your response, provide a concise example that shows clearly how learning and anticipating a transition makes the transition easier.

Question 12

What are role demands? Imagine a younger woman with a child who works full time outside of the home. After you have explained the idea of role demands, explain what some of this woman's role demands may be.