Test Bank for Families in Motion Dynamics in Diverse Contexts Gerhardt

Test Bank for Families in Motion Dynamics in
Diverse Contexts Gerhardt

, Test Bank
Chapter 1: Family Dynamics: Setting Families in Motion
Multiple Choice

1. Which of the following best describes family dynamics?
a. stable to rigid family interactions
b. limited access to new information or people outside of the family
c. movement, change, and growth
d. chaotic family relationships
Ans: C
Learning Objective: 1.1: Define family dynamics and describe the implications of
dynamics.
Cognitive Domain: Knowledge
Answer Location: Family Dynamics: Meaning
Difficulty Level: Easy

2. Psychodynamics involve ______ and family dynamics show ______.
a. seeking meaning and reasons for things that happen; how things happen
b. a focus on behaviors; emotional motivations
c. a systems perspective; motivations of individual family members
d. current changes; intrapsychic reasons for behavior
Ans: A
Learning Objective: 1.1: Define family dynamics and describe the implications of
dynamics.
Cognitive Domain: Comprehension
Answer Location: Family Dynamics: Meaning
Difficulty Level: Medium

3. Which of the following represents a family of choice?
a. A couple who got married to demonstrate their love for each other.
b. A queer woman who is estranged from her family and considers her friends family.
c. A single woman who adopts a child.
d. A foster family.
Ans: B
Learning Objective: 1.6: Consider the diverse expressions of families in terms of form
and function.
Cognitive Domain: Knowledge
Answer Location: Family Responsibilities
Difficulty Level: Easy

4. If one family member has anger issues, how will this affect the family?
a. It will impact the elders in the family.
b. It will have limited effects in a family with rigid boundaries.
c. It will impact the most vulnerable family members.