COMS5 CH. 15-20 EXAM QUESTIONS
WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS [
GRADED A+]
__________ couples tend to emphasize each individual's identity
and independence over maintaining the relationship. -
✔✔seperate
What example did Dr. Gale give about a family story told over and
over again in her family? - ✔✔dad buying the dog
This refers to the level of openness and the frequency with which
a variety of topics are discussed. - ✔✔Conversation orientation
©morren2025/2026.Year published 2025.
,Reuben Hill developed _________ to study the stress
experienced by families during war. - ✔✔ABCX Model
This occurs when we treat and communicate with family members
in a way that is consistent with how they see themselves. -
✔✔confirmation
___________ are those that evolve from a family member. -
✔✔Internal stressors
The most widely applied theories in the study of family life is -
✔✔Symbolic interactionism
__________ has been employed by family scholars to explore a
variety of interactions including children's attitudes toward their
single-parent dating, family involvement in addressing children's
©morren2025/2026.Year published 2025.
,problems at schools, and adolescent abuse of their parents. -
✔✔systems theory
These families adopt a high conversation orientation and a low
conformity orientation - ✔✔NOT Laissez-fair families, possibly
pluralistic
This is a comprehensive theory that focuses on the cognitive
process that is used to shape and guide our interpersonal
interactions. - ✔✔Family communication patterns theory
Messages that reference the future of the relationship and a
couple's commitment to one another provide _________. -
✔✔assurance
©morren2025/2026.Year published 2025.
, ___________ is defined as an individuals attempt to create a
distinct identity that is separate from that of their siblings. -
✔✔Deidentification
____________ are those events that family members seek out,
such as changing careers and moving to a new city or deciding to
run for political office. - ✔✔Voluntary stressors
This proposes that the family system is comprised of interrelated
parts or members - ✔✔Interdependence
__________ are created to communicate the beliefs, values, and
attitudes held by members to represent characteristics that are
considered important to the family. - ✔✔family myths
This focuses on how the relationship is defined by the role each
partner plays. - ✔✔content expectations
©morren2025/2026.Year published 2025.
WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS [
GRADED A+]
__________ couples tend to emphasize each individual's identity
and independence over maintaining the relationship. -
✔✔seperate
What example did Dr. Gale give about a family story told over and
over again in her family? - ✔✔dad buying the dog
This refers to the level of openness and the frequency with which
a variety of topics are discussed. - ✔✔Conversation orientation
©morren2025/2026.Year published 2025.
,Reuben Hill developed _________ to study the stress
experienced by families during war. - ✔✔ABCX Model
This occurs when we treat and communicate with family members
in a way that is consistent with how they see themselves. -
✔✔confirmation
___________ are those that evolve from a family member. -
✔✔Internal stressors
The most widely applied theories in the study of family life is -
✔✔Symbolic interactionism
__________ has been employed by family scholars to explore a
variety of interactions including children's attitudes toward their
single-parent dating, family involvement in addressing children's
©morren2025/2026.Year published 2025.
,problems at schools, and adolescent abuse of their parents. -
✔✔systems theory
These families adopt a high conversation orientation and a low
conformity orientation - ✔✔NOT Laissez-fair families, possibly
pluralistic
This is a comprehensive theory that focuses on the cognitive
process that is used to shape and guide our interpersonal
interactions. - ✔✔Family communication patterns theory
Messages that reference the future of the relationship and a
couple's commitment to one another provide _________. -
✔✔assurance
©morren2025/2026.Year published 2025.
, ___________ is defined as an individuals attempt to create a
distinct identity that is separate from that of their siblings. -
✔✔Deidentification
____________ are those events that family members seek out,
such as changing careers and moving to a new city or deciding to
run for political office. - ✔✔Voluntary stressors
This proposes that the family system is comprised of interrelated
parts or members - ✔✔Interdependence
__________ are created to communicate the beliefs, values, and
attitudes held by members to represent characteristics that are
considered important to the family. - ✔✔family myths
This focuses on how the relationship is defined by the role each
partner plays. - ✔✔content expectations
©morren2025/2026.Year published 2025.
