FCS 340 - Marriage and Family Relations » Fall 2019 » Chapter 12 Quiz

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Question #1
Role ________ can be described as the conflicts that someone feels within a role.
A.   conflict
B.   engagement
C.   strain
D.   overload
Question #2
Ben needs to attend his son's parent–teacher meeting. However, he also has an important meeting at work scheduled at the same time. Therefore, he may not be able to attend the parent–teacher meeting. This is an example of ________.
A.   role remorse
B.   role conflict
C.   role fulfillment
D.   role strain
Question #3
One of the factors that contributes to role strain is unrealistic role expectations. Which of the following is an example of this factor?
A.   Many parents believe that they have less authority in raising kids than did parents in the past.
B.   Teachers don't penalize students when they fare poorly in class assignments if they perform well in their exams.
C.   Parents are under a lot of pressure to ensure that their children grow up to be well-rounded, responsible adults.
D.   Parents today have lesser responsibilities in raising children because most schools have after-school programs.
Question #4
Why is the transition to motherhood linked to a decline in marital satisfaction?
A.   Most mothers believe in traditional gender roles when it comes to child rearing.
B.   Mothers experience lower levels of stress than married women without children.
C.   Women believe that the child care and increased housework is unequal.
D.   Mothers feel that her parents should take an active part in child rearing activities.
Question #5
The first stage in Erikson's psychological theory of human development is the ________ stage.
A.   trust vs. mistrust
B.   initiative vs. guilt
C.   identity vs. identity confusion
D.   generativity vs. self-abruption
Question #6
In George Herbert Mead's theory of the social self, a difference between the imitation and play stage is that in the ________.
A.   play stage, children learn to respond to and fulfill social roles
B.   play stage, children distinguish between self and others
C.   imitation stage, children learn to play multiple roles
D.   imitation stage, children participate in organized activities
Question #7
Kim is 13 years old. She knows that if she does not get good grades, her mother would not allow her to go out for movies. According to Piaget's cognitive development theory, Kim is in the ________ stage.
A.   sensorimotor
B.   formal operational
C.   trust vs. mistrust
D.   preoperational
Question #8
Tiffany, who is four years old, pulled her sister's hair and made her cry. Knowing that she has done wrong, Tiffany begins to cry as well. According to the psychosocial theory of human development, in which of the following stages is Tiffany?
A.   sensorimotor stage
B.   identity vs. identity confusion stage
C.   initiative vs. guilt stage
D.   preoperational stage
Question #9
Which of the following theorists traces human development through eight stages over an individual's entire life span?
A.   George Herbert Mead
B.   Jean Piaget
C.   Sigmund Freud
D.   Erik Erikson
Question #10
Which of the following is a difference between authoritarian and permissive parents?
A.   Authoritarian parents are less regulatory.
B.   Permissive parents demonstrate lesser warmth and support toward their children.
C.   Authoritarian parents are more responsive.
D.   Permissive parents place fewer requirements on their children for orderly behavior.
Question #11
Barry is the father of seven-year-old Kevin. Barry believes that adopting an authoritative parenting style would help Kevin grow up to become a mature, responsible adult. Which of the following, if true, would strengthen his belief?
A.   Research indicates that healthy child development occurs when parents are detached from their children and do not interfere in their affairs.
B.   A child grows up to become a balanced, responsible adult when parents are indulgent and avoid being demanding.
C.   Children grow up to be responsible adults when they learn to accept parental authority without questioning them.
D.   Healthy child development is most likely when parents consistently combine warmth and discipline.
Question #12
Jake's father, an entrepreneur, is too overwhelmed by his work to pay any attention to Jake. He never attends Jake's school events and hardly ever interacts with Jake. This is an example of ________ parenting.
A.   permissive
B.   authoritative
C.   indulgent
D.   uninvolved
Question #13
Researchers and pediatricians believe that physical punishment is a futile disciplinary method. They state that it has negative, long-term effects. Which of the following, if true, is most likely to support their belief?
A.   Studies show that physical punishment results in higher levels of aggression against parents.
B.   Physical punishment discourages children from misbehaving.
C.   Corporal punishment reduces externalizing behavior of children.
D.   Research indicates that children raised in permissive homes are less likely to be swayed by harmful peer pressure.
Question #14
Dr. Williams is having a counseling session with his patient, Kelly. After listening to Kelly's experiences, Dr. Williams finds that she is undergoing adultification. Which of the following statements, if true, is most likely to have contributed to Dr. William's finding?
A.   Kelly had to drop out of school to take care of her ailing mother.
B.   When she turned 18, Kelly traveled to another country to pursue her graduation.
C.   Kelly was married by the time she was 28 years old.
D.   Kelly was a rebellious teenager and often skipped school to spend time with her friends.
Question #15
Research indicates that the most vulnerable low-SES families are those formed by adolescents. Which of the following, if true, is most likely to strengthen this finding?
A.   Teenage parents don't have a strong parenting alliance in raising children.
B.   Research indicates that adolescents in the past tended to be less responsible than they are today.
C.   Adolescents are more inclined to maintain and nurture relationships with their partners.
D.   Families formed by adolescents often receive resources and support from their families.
Question #16
Raymond, a researcher, is conducting a study on child development. After observing several infants, he finds that parental conflicts have no effect on babies as they are too young to understand. Which of the following, if true, would weaken Raymond's argument?
A.   A baby's early achievements—such as reaching, sitting, crawling, or talking—are rarely good indicators of intelligence.
B.   Babies are oblivious to parental yelling because they are at a development stage when they are only aware of their physiological needs.
C.   Babies understand the facial expressions of people around them and react accordingly.
D.   Many gifted children don't recognize or develop their skills until adolescence.
Question #17
Clara is the mother of five-year-old Ashton. Ashton is an energetic child who often behaves violently and goes into rages when he doesn't get his way with things. Ashton's doctor has diagnosed him with a behavioral disorder. In this scenario, Ashton's diagnosis is an example of ________.
A.   socialization
B.   generalization
C.   stigmatization
D.   medicalization
Question #18
Which of the following is a characteristic of helicopter parents?
A.   overinvolvement
B.   unresponsiveness
C.   indifference
D.   empowering
Question #19
Which of the following best describes latchkey kids?
A.   kids who share beds with their parents
B.   kids left with relatives when their parents travel out of town
C.   kids who interact regularly with their parents
D.   kids who are left home alone while parents are at work
Question #20
Which of the following is a myth about child development?
A.   Crying is the only way that babies can tell parents that they are hungry.
B.   The more stimulation a baby gets, the better.
C.   Special talents can surface in adolescence or in later life.
D.   Parental conflicts affect babies.

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