Family Studies

List and discuss four different types of stepfamilies.

List and discuss four different types of stepfamilies.

List and discuss four different types of stepfamilies.

Golson   112   1 Reply

TarasiSus

Identify and explain several positive outcomes of divorce for children and adults.

Identify and explain several positive outcomes of divorce for children and adults.

Identify and explain several positive outcomes of divorce for children and adults.

sarahmai95   118   1 Reply

alphaaustin2

When Eva was a child her brother Don regularly called her "fatso" and made fun of her in front of ...

When Eva was a child her brother Don regularly called her "fatso" and made fun of her in front of ...

When Eva was a child her brother Don regularly called her "fatso" and made fun of her in front of his friends. This is an example of which of the following forms of sibling abuse?

▸ intimidation

▸ ridicule

▸ physical

▸ neglectful

your lady   109   1 Reply

Hnin Pwint Phyu

Tighter restrictions on certain types of drugs, specifically prescription pain medication, has ...

Tighter restrictions on certain types of drugs, specifically prescription pain medication, has ...

Tighter restrictions on certain types of drugs, specifically prescription pain medication, has resulted in a surge in the use of what drug?

▸ marijuana

▸ hashish

▸ cocaine

▸ heroin

Shea5927   121   1 Reply

bali

Muhammad claims that a child's economic condition is a good indicator of that child's chances of ...

Muhammad claims that a child's economic condition is a good indicator of that child's chances of ...

[html]Muhammad claims that a child's economic condition is a good indicator of that child's chances of being abused. Which of the following is an accurate statement that strengthens Muhammad's claim?

▸ Child maltreatment is found to be more common i

lolerdog1   104   1 Reply

emilyelizabeth2

How do most parents respond when sibling violence occurs in the home?

How do most parents respond when sibling violence occurs in the home?

How do most parents respond when sibling violence occurs in the home?

▸ Most parents get family therapy.

▸ Most parents don't take it seriously.

▸ Most parents punish the instigator.

▸ Most parents consider it a serious issue.

Curtis Nolingal   105   1 Reply

Lydiaa

During a debate, Jack argues that children who grow up watching their parents fight physically and ...

During a debate, Jack argues that children who grow up watching their parents fight physically and ...

[html]During a debate, Jack argues that children who grow up watching their parents fight physically and verbally are more likely to be abusive themselves. However, Jose disagrees and argues that children are more likely to be abusive adults due to t

hannah.kasper   106   1 Reply

rileyjones420

A program that focuses on increasing financial security for couples and families at the national ...

A program that focuses on increasing financial security for couples and families at the national ...

[html]A program that focuses on increasing financial security for couples and families at the national level in an effort to decrease family violence is an example of which of the following?

▸ a macro prevention program

▸ a micro prevention program

andrewschloding   98   1 Reply

Swaggy

Lily, a student, reports persistent sadness and loss of interest in everyday activities. Which of ...

Lily, a student, reports persistent sadness and loss of interest in everyday activities. Which of ...

Lily, a student, reports persistent sadness and loss of interest in everyday activities. Which of the following conditions may she be experiencing?

▸ depression

▸ nervosa

▸ anorexia

▸ pica

lolooe   165   1 Reply

larrybrads

__________ factors that may prevent IPV and domestic violence include improving school, ...

__________ factors that may prevent IPV and domestic violence include improving school, ...

[html]__________ factors that may prevent IPV and domestic violence include improving school, neighborhood, and work environments; increasing financial security for couples and families; and strengthening housing programs and civil legal protections.

Hypnoeyes20   96   1 Reply

redgirl19

Why have abortion rates decreased in the United States?

Why have abortion rates decreased in the United States?

Why have abortion rates decreased in the United States?

▸ legal restrictions

▸ effective use of contraceptives

▸ social stigma

▸ an increase in pregnancy rates

Katherina141   96   1 Reply

klkljug

Which of the following best describes a middle-SES family?

Which of the following best describes a middle-SES family?

[html]Which of the following best describes a middle-SES family?

▸ families in which parents work in minimum wage jobs

▸ families in which parents have a high school diploma and work in blue-collar jobs

▸ families in which parents work in manageri

yashreds   87   1 Reply

racmin9

The American Academy of Pediatrics and many healthcare providers discourage the practice of "bed ...

The American Academy of Pediatrics and many healthcare providers discourage the practice of "bed ...

[html]The American Academy of Pediatrics and many healthcare providers discourage the practice of "bed sharing," which is a new and controversial trend in the U.S. Which of the following best describes this practice?

▸ siblings who prefer to share t

ibkajayi4   88   1 Reply

FreddyK10

Peyton, age 2, watches her sister pat their dog and starts doing the same. She often observes her ...

Peyton, age 2, watches her sister pat their dog and starts doing the same. She often observes her ...

[html]Peyton, age 2, watches her sister pat their dog and starts doing the same. She often observes her sister and repeats her actions. According to Mead's theory of social self, in which of the following stages is Peyton?

▸ the games stage

▸ the i

Devaughan   81   1 Reply

Guest

Laura, a student, never plans to have children in the future. If she decides to marry, she plans to ...

Laura, a student, never plans to have children in the future. If she decides to marry, she plans to ...

[html]Laura, a student, never plans to have children in the future. If she decides to marry, she plans to marry someone who also does not want children. In this scenario, Laura is considered to be __________.

▸ reluctantly childless

▸ temporarily c

Mommy22   94   1 Reply

ljmojo

International adoptions increased steadily from 1998 to 2004 but then started dropping. Which of the ...

International adoptions increased steadily from 1998 to 2004 but then started dropping. Which of the ...

[html]International adoptions increased steadily from 1998 to 2004 but then started dropping. Which of the following is a reason for this?

▸ Host countries have curtailed international adoptions for cultural, political, and economic reasons.

▸ More

FoxxFire_   120   1 Reply

ky

Eldon is against transracial adoption and states that the child's race should match that of the ...

Eldon is against transracial adoption and states that the child's race should match that of the ...

[html]Eldon is against transracial adoption and states that the child's race should match that of the adoptive parent's. However, Bryan argues otherwise and states that the American society is open minded and accepting of such differences. Which of t

Guest   95   1 Reply

jojoA

Clara is the mother of Ashton, age 5. Ashton is an energetic child who often behaves violently and ...

Clara is the mother of Ashton, age 5. Ashton is an energetic child who often behaves violently and ...

[html]Clara is the mother of Ashton, age 5. 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

Jappyde1   111   1 Reply

poke master

Bronfenbrenner argues that children's characteristics, such as their physiological tendencies, ...

Bronfenbrenner argues that children's characteristics, such as their physiological tendencies, ...

Bronfenbrenner argues that children's characteristics, such as their physiological tendencies, __________, and environment interact in shaping development.

▸ biology

▸ autonomy

▸ imitative

▸ personality

Ptrip88   103   1 Reply

bahajo

Barry is the father of Kevin, age 7. Barry believes that adopting an authoritative parenting style ...

Barry is the father of Kevin, age 7. Barry believes that adopting an authoritative parenting style ...

[html]Barry is the father of Kevin, age 7. Barry believes that adopting an authoritative parenting style would help Kevin grow up to become a mature, responsible adult. Which of the following is a true statement that would strengthen his belief?

▸ H

as   102   1 Reply

fjkldsjljsf

What are the effects of corporal punishment on children?

What are the effects of corporal punishment on children?

What are the effects of corporal punishment on children?

kinzie123   89   1 Reply

decibul

Define role strain and provide three factors that increase the likelihood of role strain for parents.

Define role strain and provide three factors that increase the likelihood of role strain for parents.

Define role strain and provide three factors that increase the likelihood of role strain for parents.

Huntertige   105   1 Reply

Dustbuns

Which of the most common conflict resolution strategies is most effective in helping couples deal ...

Which of the most common conflict resolution strategies is most effective in helping couples deal ...

Which of the most common conflict resolution strategies is most effective in helping couples deal with conflict?

▸ accommodation

▸ compromise

▸ standoff

▸ withdrawal

Yeniffer   124   1 Reply

Natalie Price

What is the most common issue for married couples to fight about?

What is the most common issue for married couples to fight about?

What is the most common issue for married couples to fight about?

▸ money

▸ children

▸ infidelity

▸ social media

jag   116   1 Reply

oricoson

Megan engages in negative communication patterns with her partner. She is often controlling and ...

Megan engages in negative communication patterns with her partner. She is often controlling and ...

[html]Megan engages in negative communication patterns with her partner. She is often controlling and deceptive. She frequently presents herself as a long-suffering martyr in her relationships. Which of the following positive communication patterns s

jdiaz197   106   1 Reply

rednexangel78

Keith is of the opinion that, overall, married women are less healthy than married men. Janet, on ...

Keith is of the opinion that, overall, married women are less healthy than married men. Janet, on ...

[html]Keith is of the opinion that, overall, married women are less healthy than married men. Janet, on the other hand, believes that marriage benefits women more than men. Which of the following is an accur

Amani   95   1 Reply

RezoVIII

Kaylin and Bret are a newly married couple. When they get into a disagreement, Bret yells at Kaylin ...

Kaylin and Bret are a newly married couple. When they get into a disagreement, Bret yells at Kaylin ...

[html]Kaylin and Bret are a newly married couple. When they get into a disagreement, Bret yells at Kaylin until she just gives in and goes along with his position. Kaylin is engaging in what kind of resolution strategy?

▸ accommodation

▸ compromise

lolooe   118   1 Reply

aznzergs

Gottman and colleagues found that __________ marriages incorporated humor and expressiveness.

Gottman and colleagues found that __________ marriages incorporated humor and expressiveness.

Gottman and colleagues found that __________ marriages incorporated humor and expressiveness.

▸ volatile

▸ hostile

▸ validator

▸ hostile-detached

Curtis Nolingal   98   1 Reply

Butwhy

Alexander and Marianne are in a hostile-detached marriage. Which of the following statements is most ...

Alexander and Marianne are in a hostile-detached marriage. Which of the following statements is most ...

[html]Alexander and Marianne are in a hostile-detached marriage. Which of the following statements is most likely to convey their opinion about their marriage?

▸ Marriage leaves couples feeling frustrated, lonely, and resigned.

▸ Love and affection

almask04   127   1 Reply

redmare

According to Olson and Fowers, which of the following is characterized as a traditional marriage?

According to Olson and Fowers, which of the following is characterized as a traditional marriage?

[html]According to Olson and Fowers, which of the following is characterized as a traditional marriage?

▸ very low on most dimensions

▸ very high on most dimensions

▸ low on most dimensions except egalitarian roles,

▸ moderate on most dimensions[

Gprophet   97   1 Reply

pcbuell99

Dr. Hughes, a sociologist, postulates that self-disclosure is beneficial only under certain ...

Dr. Hughes, a sociologist, postulates that self-disclosure is beneficial only under certain ...

Dr. Hughes, a sociologist, postulates that self-disclosure is beneficial only under certain conditions. Identify the conditions under which self-disclosure is considered beneficial.

Sejunmam   94   1 Reply

Codebreaker

Briefly describe, marital success, marital stability, and marital satisfaction.

Briefly describe, marital success, marital stability, and marital satisfaction.

Briefly describe, marital success, marital stability, and marital satisfaction.

tum2015   102   1 Reply

landonsmom

Emma and Joan are a middle-aged married couple. When they get into a disagreement, they always just ...

Emma and Joan are a middle-aged married couple. When they get into a disagreement, they always just ...

[html]Emma and Joan are a middle-aged married couple. When they get into a disagreement, they always just "agree to disagree" and drop the argument without achieving a resolution. This couple is engaging in what kind of conflict resolution strategy?

Tblack   97   1 Reply

Swaggy

__________ refers to whether a marriage is intact.

__________ refers to whether a marriage is intact.

__________ refers to whether a marriage is intact.

▸ Marital satisfaction

▸ Marital stability

▸ Marital conflict

▸ Marital commitment

Fluckey   90   1 Reply

maryamalks

In what era was the average age of marriage the lowest in U.S. history?

In what era was the average age of marriage the lowest in U.S. history?

In what era was the average age of marriage the lowest in U.S. history?

▸ the twenties

▸ the forties

▸ the fifties

▸ the sixties

Huntertige   79   1 Reply

big_larry_samp

During a debate about marriages, Marie argues that African American women are less likely to marry ...

During a debate about marriages, Marie argues that African American women are less likely to marry ...

[html]During a debate about marriages, Marie argues that African American women are less likely to marry than their Asian counterparts. However, Joanne disagrees and argues that Asian women have equally poor marriage rates. Which of the following is

Chang L   86   1 Reply

longleggedloui

Compared to opposite-sex couples, same-sex couples are most likely to face which of the following problems?

Compared to opposite-sex couples, same-sex couples are most likely to face which of the following problems?

Compared to opposite-sex couples, same-sex couples are most likely to face which of the following problems?

▸ arguing about finances

▸ jealousy

▸ conflict about possessiveness

▸ negative feelings about their sexuality

stella.ledgerwo   146   1 Reply

finsterchuck

A majority of same-sex couples report having __________ power in their relationship.

A majority of same-sex couples report having __________ power in their relationship.

A majority of same-sex couples report having __________ power in their relationship.

▸ unequal

▸ perfectly equal

▸ relatively equal

▸ imbalanced

sam_48   100   1 Reply

ric

__________ refer to singles who would like to marry and are actively seeking a mate. This group ...

__________ refer to singles who would like to marry and are actively seeking a mate. This group ...

[html]__________ refer to singles who would like to marry and are actively seeking a mate. This group includes people who are widowed or divorced and single parents who would like to get married.

▸ Involuntary established singles

▸ Voluntary stable

stella.ledgerwo   112   1 Reply

longleggedloui

Talia, an educated African American woman, feels that most of the African American men in her ...

Talia, an educated African American woman, feels that most of the African American men in her ...

[html]Talia, an educated African American woman, feels that most of the African American men in her community are not marriage material. She is forced to look at alternative options, which means looking outside her racial circle. Identify and explain

Deep Brar   114   1 Reply

chickenlong