Chapter 1

Question 1

What family theory is this:

• Family viewed as whole system, instead of individual members
• A change to one member affects the entire system
• The system can both initiate and react to change
• Too much and too little change can lead to dysfunction

Answer 1

Family system

Question 2

What family theory is this:

• Describes stress as inevitable
• Stressors can be expected or unexpected
• Explains the reaction of a family to stressful events
• Offers guidance for adapting to stress

Answer 2

Family stress

Question 3

What family theory is this:

• Views families as a small group that interacts with the larger social system
• Emphasizes similarities and consistencies in how family develop and change
• Uses Duvall’s family life cycle stages to describe the changes a family goes through over time
• How the family functions in one stage has a direct effect on how the family will function in the next stage

Answer 3

Developmental

Question 4

Married couple and their biologic children (only full brothers and sisters)

Answer 4

Traditional nuclear family

Question 5

Two parents and their children (biologic, adoptive, step, foster)

Answer 5

Nuclear family

Question 6

One parent and one or more children

Answer 6

Single-parent family

Question 7

At least one stepparent, step sibling, or half-sibling

Answer 7

Blended family (reconstituted)

Question 8

At least one parent, one child, and other individuals either related or not

Answer 8

Extended family

Question 9

Two members of the same sex who have children and a legal common law tie

Answer 9

Gay/lesbian family

Question 10

A child or children who have been placed in an approved living environment away from the family of origin–usually with one or two parents

Answer 10

Foster family

Question 11

Parents who have terminated spousal roles but continue their parenting roles

Answer 11

Binuclear family

Question 12

Individuals who share common ownership of property and goods and exchange services without monetary consideration

Answer 12

Communal family

Question 13

Parents try to control the child’s behaviors and attitudes through unquestioned rules and expectations

Answer 13

Dictatorial or authoritarian

Question 14

Parents exert little or no control over the child’s behaviors, and consult the child when making decisions

Answer 14

Permissive

Question 15

Parents direct the child’s behavior by setting rules and explaining the reason for each rule setting; parents negatively reinforce deviations from the rules

Answer 15

Democratic or authoritative

Question 16

Parents are uninvolved, indifferent, and emotionally removed

Answer 16

Passive

Question 17

The child may watch tv whenever he wants

Answer 17

Passive

Question 18

The child is never allowed to watch tv on school nights

Answer 18

Dictatorial or authoritarian

Question 19

The child assists with deciding whether or het he will watch tv

Answer 19

Permissive

Question 20

The child can watch tv for 1 hr on school nights after completing all of his homework and chores

Answer 20

Democratic or authoritative

Question 21

The privilege is taken away from watching tv if the child doesn’t clean their room, but later will be reinstated based on new guidelines

Answer 21

Democratic or authoritative

Question 22

Which of the following is part of the developmental theory:
A. Describes stress is inevitable
B. Emphasizes that change with one member affects entire family
C. Provides guidance to assist families in adapting to stress
D. Defines consistencies in how families change

Answer 22

D is correct

A is part of family stress theory
B is part of family system theory
C is part of family stress theory
D is part of developmental theory

Question 23

“My son knows he better do what I say.”

Answer 23

Authoritarian

Question 24

A nurse is performing a family assessment. Which of the following should the nurse include?
A. Med. history
B. Parents education level
C. Child's physical growth
D. Support systems
E. Stressors

Answer 24

A, B, D, E