FCS 340 - Marriage and Family Relations » Spring 2019 » Chapter 16 Exam

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Question #1
________ siblings are available because of family bonds rather than affection or closeness.
A.   Intimate
B.   Apathetic
C.   Congenial
D.   Loyal
Question #2
Jenny claims that she has a remote relationship with her grandparents. Which of the following statements would support her claim?
A.   Jenny's grandparents live with her and pay for her tuition.
B.   Jenny's grandparents consider her a problem child unlike her brother who they consider special.
C.   Jenny's grandparents live in another country and visit her once a year.
D.   Jenny's grandparents live with her and help her do her homework.
Question #3
A ________ refers to the speed with which a person dies.
A.   living will
B.   dying trajectory
C.   dying velocity
D.   quantum trajectory
Question #4
Ageism refers to the ________.
A.   study of the aging process
B.   gradual loss of memory as a person gets older
C.   discrimination against people based on their age
D.   transition of an individual from work life to retirement
Question #5
Kirstin debates with Chris that there are no differences between intimate siblings and congenial siblings. Which of the following is an accurate statement that weakens Kirstin's claim?
A.   Intimate siblings result from family bonds, whereas congenial siblings results from genuine affection and closeness.
B.   Congenial siblings result from family bonds, whereas intimate siblings results from genuine affection and closeness.
C.   Congenial siblings would offer help no matter what, whereas intimate siblings would only help if they have no prior obligations.
D.   Intimate siblings would offer help no matter what, whereas congenial siblings would only if help they have no conflicting obligations.
Question #6
Which of the following is true of hostile siblings?
A.   They have no time for each other.
B.   They are available because of family bonds rather than affection.
C.   They have negative ties for a long time.
D.   They are in contact with each other weekly or monthly.
Question #7
According to Kubler-Ross, the first stage of dying is ________.
A.   anger
B.   bargaining
C.   depression
D.   denial
Question #8
Greg has made it clear to his sister that he would not be able to offer her any help toward taking care of their parents, who stay with her, as he has a very stressful work-life and will be travelling a lot. Which of the following styles of caregiving does Greg follow?
A.   contingent style
B.   disassociated style
C.   backup style
D.   circumscribed style
Question #9
Which of the following is true of congenial siblings?
A.   They rarely think about each other.
B.   They help each other no matter what the situation.
C.   They give each other help when it doesn't conflict other obligations.
D.   They result from family bonds rather than affection.
Question #10
Kimberly believes that her brother follows a backup style of caregiving. Which of the following statements would strengthen Kimberly's claim?
A.   Her siblings step in to help whenever needed.
B.   Her siblings are never ready to help out.
C.   Her siblings stay geographically far away.
D.   Her siblings only help out if it's convenient for them.
Question #11
Gail believes that her sister and she are hostile siblings. Which of the following statements will weaken Gail's claim?
A.   They talk ill of the other to their friends.
B.   They have had negative ties for a long time.
C.   They resent each other and rarely meet.
D.   They consider each other to be their confidant.
Question #12
In the ________ style of caregiving, siblings provide services to their parents at their convenience.
A.   disassociated
B.   sporadic
C.   contingent
D.   backup
Question #13
Jack said that he would cancel his vacation to New York as his sister Sandy needed his help moving her home. Jack and Sandy exhibit a(n) ________ sibling relationship.
A.   intimate
B.   apathetic
C.   hostile
D.   congenial
Question #14
People between ages 75 and 84 are called ________ people.
A.   young-senior
B.   old-old
C.   young-old
D.   oldest-old
Question #15
Every week, Melissa buys her old parents their provisions and anything else that they may require on a daily basis. Which of the following styles of caregiving does Melissa follow?
A.   circumscribed style
B.   routine help style
C.   sporadic style
D.   contingent style
Question #16
Hayden tells his friend how his brother Mark had borrowed money from him years ago and didn't have the courtesy of returning it. They rarely keep in touch now. He also tells him that Mark was the problem child of the family and would frequently steal from their father's wallet. Hayden and John are an example of ________ siblings.
A.   autocratic
B.   apathetic
C.   hostile
D.   congenial
Question #17
Jack's grandfather has started leaving his things in awkward places. At times, he asks Jack over and over again where he is. He misplaces his money and doesn't remember payments that he has already made. Jack's grandfather is showing symptoms of ________.
A.   Alzheimer's disease
B.   schizophrenia
C.   Parkinson's disease
D.   dyslexia
Question #18
________ grandparents have a legal relationship with their grandchildren through adoption and guardianship.
A.   Supportive
B.   Custodial
C.   Living-with
D.   Remote
Question #19
Laura believes that her siblings follow a sporadic style of caregiving. Which of the following statements would strengthen Laura's claim?
A.   Her siblings are only ready to help out if it doesn't affect any of their other obligations.
B.   Her siblings never make attempts to regularly contact their parents, nor are they available in time of need.
C.   Her siblings are always ready to step in and help her when she has other obligations.
D.   Her siblings' caregiving is limited to a predictable once-a-week call to their parents.
Question #20
Rachel prepares and delivers breakfast to her mother every day. She also visits her every evening to make her tea. However, on days when Rachel is unable to deliver the breakfast, she asks her brother, Steve, who lives nearby, if he could help. Steve is generally ready to help out unconditionally. Which of the following styles of caregiving does Steve follow?
A.   sporadic style
B.   routine help style
C.   circumscribed style
D.   backup style

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