Test Bank for Families in Motion Dynamics in Diverse Contexts

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. d. It will impact all family members. Ans: D Learning Objective: 1.2: Illustrate the interrelationship between human lifespan development and family dynamics. Cognitive Domain: Comprehension Answer Location: Lifespan development and family dynamics Difficulty Level: Medium 5. What does it mean to say that dynamic family interrelationships have a ripple effect? a. All members will eventually leave the family through death or marriage. b. Members are not bothered by the attitudes of the family members. c. When one member is affected, all the others are also impacted in some way. d. A family member’s behavior only has short-range effects. Ans: C Learning Objective: 1.2: Illustrate the interrelationship between human lifespan development and family dynamics. Cognitive Domain: Comprehension Answer Location: Lifespan Development and Family Dynamics Difficulty Level: Medium 6. Meichenbaum’s model of ______ assists family members manage feelings through emotional regulation. a. psychodynamic therapy b. cognitive behavioral therapy c. family systems therapy d. anger management Ans: B Learning Objective: 1.2: Illustrate the interrelationship between human lifespan development and family dynamics. Cognitive Domain: Comprehension Answer Location: Lifespan Development and Family Dynamics Difficulty Level: Medium 7. Which of the following is true about the study of family dynamics? a. It ideally can provide information for public policy decisions. b. It only helps parents raising children. c. It is limited to those who are family therapists. d. It is currently focused on ancestry and identity. Ans: A Learning Objective: 1.3: Justify the relevance of studying family dynamics. Explain the scope of the family sciences in various professional contexts. Cognitive Domain: Comprehension Answer Location: Why Study Family Dynamics? Difficulty Level: Medium