HDFS 2433 Gardner Final Exam Questions and Correct Answers

HDFS 2433 Gardner Final Exam Questions and Correct Answers Marital/Premarital Education - Answer-- Issues need to be discussed - Skills need to be developed - Allow for partners to make an informed decision - If they choose marriage, prepare them for being successful Risk Factors - Answer-Low income, low education, and age (young). (Marriage Problems) Programs - Answer-- Assessment of the relationship - Teaching and practice of specific skills (communication, problem-solving, etc.) - Review of common marital problems (finances, parenting, etc.) and facilitate conversations between couples about these things - Discussion for marital expectations - Explore family of origin Programs Effective - Answer-- Understanding of self and partner - Skill development - Key issues addressed beforehand (in reducing marital distress) 6 - Answer-Couples tend to wait an average of ____ years before seeking professional help for relational problems Because they wait so long it - Difficult for anyone to help at that point - Much damage has been done - Little interest or commitment left Intimacy - Answer-1) Disruptions lead to: fear, safety, patterns, other issues 2) Remedy: open communication, expression, exploration Theoretical or Empirical models - Answer-- Cognitive-behavioral therapy - Emotion-focused therapy - Bowen family systems therapy - Solution-focused therapy -Psychodynamic/attachment - Insight-oriented