Question 1

One in five families experiences ongoing, unhealthy parent-adolescent conflict, which is associated with which of the following adolescent behaviors?

Accepted Answer

A)  teen pregnancy and early marriage
B)  secure parent-child attachment later in life
C)  increased marital satisfaction for parents
D)  increased adolescent self-control, autonomy, and maturityE) A) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 2

Which of the following is the main cause for divorce among middle-aged and older adult women?

Accepted Answer

A)  no obvious problem, just fell out of love
B)  verbal, physical, or emotional abuse
C)  different values, lifestyles
D)  emotional infidelityE) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 3

As compared to their non-adopted counterparts, adopted children and adolescents generally have higher incidences of the following problems EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  school-related problems.
B)  delinquent behavior.
C)  antisocial behavior.
D)  psychological problems.E) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 4

Jeff and Amber demand respect and immediate obedience from their children.They use spanking as a primary form of punishment.Which of Baumrind's parenting styles do Jeff and Amber employ?

Accepted Answer

A)  authoritative
B)  neglectful
C)  indulgent
D)  authoritarianE) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 5

Should parents stay married for the sake of the children?

Accepted Answer

A)  Yes, always.
B)  No, never.
C)  Sometimes.Parents must weigh the negative effects of divorce and the unhappy marriage.
D)  Sometimes.Parents must consider the opinions of friends and family.E) None of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 6

List two guidelines for parenting adolescents effectively.

Accepted Answer

1.Show them warmth and mutual respect.
2...

Question 7

Which of the following is MOST true of a family with two working parents?

Accepted Answer

A)  The family rarely has financial concerns.
B)  Children experience more quality time with parents although quantity time is limited.
C)  Children have better peer relations.
D)  Children have more egalitarian views of gender.E) C) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 8

Neil works in a high-stress office with frequent conflicts among coworkers.His boss is a micro-manager and gives employees little autonomy.How do these conditions MOST likely impact Neil's parenting skills?

Accepted Answer

A)  no impact
B)  more attentive to his children
C)  more irritable and inattentive to his children
D)  more indulgent to his childrenE) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 9

List and define the four types of child maltreatment.

Accepted Answer

1.Physical abuse: infliction of physical...

Question 10

Emily is an emerging adult and has moved out of her childhood home and into an apartment near her college campus.Which of the following is TRUE regarding her relationship with her parents?

Accepted Answer

A)  She will most likely feel compelled to comply with parental expectations.
B)  She will most likely cut off ties completely.
C)  She will most likely grow closer psychologically to her parents.
D)  She will most likely continue to relate to her parents on a child-to-parent basis.E) None of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 11

List five guidelines for communicating with children about a divorce or separation.

Accepted Answer

1.Explain the separation.
2.Explain that...

Question 12

Which of the following is the main cause for divorce among middle-aged and older adult men?

Accepted Answer

A)  alcohol or drug abuse
B)  verbal, physical, or emotional abuse
C)  cheating
D)  emotional infidelityE) A) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 13

Which country has the MOST favorable view of corporal punishment in parenting?

Accepted Answer

A)  France
B)  United States
C)  Sweden
D)  SpainE) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 14

Give two reasons that authoritative parenting might be the MOST effective discipline style.

Accepted Answer

1.Good balance between control...

Question 15

Which of Bronfenbrenner's systems is MOST heavily influenced by the increasing number of women working outside of the home?

Accepted Answer

A)  exosystem
B)  macrosystem
C)  microsystem
D)  mesosystemE) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 16

Bronfenbrenner terms the links between microsystems a(n) :

Accepted Answer

A)  mesosystem.
B)  exosystem.
C)  macrosystem.
D)  chronosystem.E) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 17

Which of the following is an advantage of having children early (in their 20s) ?

Accepted Answer

A)  The mother is likely to have fewer medical problems.
B)  Parents will have more physical energy.
C)  Parents are less likely to set rigid expectations for their children.
D)  all of theseE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 18

Teen-parent conflict in early adolescence is likely to center around:

Accepted Answer

A)  poor academic performance.
B)  the teen's choice of friends.
C)  everyday events of family life.
D)  drugs and alcohol use.E) A) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 19

Most couples divorce after _____ years.

Accepted Answer

A)  1-5
B)  5-10
C)  10-15
D)  15-20E) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 20

List several factors that may increase conflict between parents and early adolescents.

Accepted Answer

1.biological changes of puberty
2.cognit...

Exam 14: Families, Lifestyles, and Parenting

Jeff and Amber demand respect and immediate obedience from their children.They use spanking as a primary form of punishment.Which of Baumrind's parenting styles do Jeff and Amber employ?

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Which of the following is the main cause for divorce among middle-aged and older adult women?

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List and define the four types of child maltreatment.

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Give two reasons that authoritative parenting might be the MOST effective discipline style.

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Emily is an emerging adult and has moved out of her childhood home and into an apartment near her college campus.Which of the following is TRUE regarding her relationship with her parents?

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Which of the following is an advantage of having children early (in their 20s) ?

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Which of the following is the main cause for divorce among middle-aged and older adult men?

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As compared to their non-adopted counterparts, adopted children and adolescents generally have higher incidences of the following problems EXCEPT:

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Bronfenbrenner terms the links between microsystems a(n) :

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Should parents stay married for the sake of the children?

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Most couples divorce after _____ years.

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Teen-parent conflict in early adolescence is likely to center around:

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One in five families experiences ongoing, unhealthy parent-adolescent conflict, which is associated with which of the following adolescent behaviors?

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Which of Bronfenbrenner's systems is MOST heavily influenced by the increasing number of women working outside of the home?

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Neil works in a high-stress office with frequent conflicts among coworkers.His boss is a micro-manager and gives employees little autonomy.How do these conditions MOST likely impact Neil's parenting skills?

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List two guidelines for parenting adolescents effectively.

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List several factors that may increase conflict between parents and early adolescents.

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Which of the following is MOST true of a family with two working parents?

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Which country has the MOST favorable view of corporal punishment in parenting?

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List five guidelines for communicating with children about a divorce or separation.

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