FLHD 2400 Midterm Exam Question/Answers Graded
A+ 2025/2026
Prior to the 1900s, why did people have so many children? - Because there was no
reliable birth control
and
Because children were seen as an asset, rather than a liability
There are a number of contributing factors as to why people are having fewer children
than just thirty years ago. Which of the following is NOT one of them?
a. The advent of birth control
B. The later age of first marriage
C. Concerns about the cost of childcare
D. Fears over vaccines - D. Fears over vaccines
What is the factor that predicts whether husbands/wives feel satisfied with the sex,
romance and passion in their marriage? - The quality of a couple's friendship
Why did cohabitation become more common since the 1990s? - More people are
worried about ending up divorced than in the past
and
There was less social stigma against it
As discussed in the lecture, attachment theory posits that a child learns from their
attachment figure two sets of beliefs, what are they? (choose more than one)
A. Why am I different from others?
B. Am I worthy of other's love?
C. Can I handle stress?
D. Will others be there when I need them? - B. Am I worthy of other's love?
D. Will others be there when I need them?
Kailey's mother struggled with depression on and off throughout her childhood.
Sometimes her mother was warm and engaged with Lisa, other times her mother would
disappear into her room for weeks at a time and hardly come out, leaving Kailey to feel
abandoned. What attachment style is this parenting most likely to produce in Kailey?
A. Secure attachment
B. Insecure Avoidant
C. Insecure Anxious
D. Reactive Attachment - C. Insecure Anxious
When the stress comes on, Karen's typical response is to make a joke of things. She
likes to relieve tension in the system, by getting everyone to laugh. Most likely in her
family of origin she played what role?
A. Family hero
B. Scapegoat
, C. Rescuer/Enabler
D. Mascot
E. None of these - D. Mascot
The person who typically plays this family role has a hard time expressing sadness, but
is much more willing to express anger.
A. The martyr
B. The family hero
C. The scapegoat
D. The rescuer - C. The scapegoat
According to Gottman, any statement or action - silly or otherwise - that prevents
negativity from escalating out of control is called a what? (text)
A. relationship reset
B. repair attempt
C. an apology
D. de-escalation technique - B. Repair attempt
Jeff has an insecure avoidant attachment style and he's been feeling stressed at work.
Considering this style, what would be his typical response to this stress?
A. Not talk about it, but instead spend a lot of hours playing video games
B. Immediately text his friends and complain about it
C. Ask his best friend for a hug
D. Get angry at the boss and lash out at him - A. Not talk about it, but instead spend a
lot of hours playing video games
Considering his insecure avoidant attachment style, how could Jeff handle this in a
healthy way?
A. Take accountability for his part of the problem
B. Reach out to his best friend to talk about it
C. Figure out how his boss is in the wrong
D. Organize his work day better - B. Reach out to his best friend to talk about it
What are some things a person can do to cope with triggers when they have an
insecure attachment style?
A. Spend more time alone
B. Use some self-soothing techniques
C. Become more aware of your patterns so you can counteract them
D. B & C
E. None of the above are correct responses - D. B and C
This family role uses guilt to get what they want, rather than ever asking directly.
A. The lost child
B. The martyr
C. The rescuer/enabler
D. The manipulator - B. The martyr
A+ 2025/2026
Prior to the 1900s, why did people have so many children? - Because there was no
reliable birth control
and
Because children were seen as an asset, rather than a liability
There are a number of contributing factors as to why people are having fewer children
than just thirty years ago. Which of the following is NOT one of them?
a. The advent of birth control
B. The later age of first marriage
C. Concerns about the cost of childcare
D. Fears over vaccines - D. Fears over vaccines
What is the factor that predicts whether husbands/wives feel satisfied with the sex,
romance and passion in their marriage? - The quality of a couple's friendship
Why did cohabitation become more common since the 1990s? - More people are
worried about ending up divorced than in the past
and
There was less social stigma against it
As discussed in the lecture, attachment theory posits that a child learns from their
attachment figure two sets of beliefs, what are they? (choose more than one)
A. Why am I different from others?
B. Am I worthy of other's love?
C. Can I handle stress?
D. Will others be there when I need them? - B. Am I worthy of other's love?
D. Will others be there when I need them?
Kailey's mother struggled with depression on and off throughout her childhood.
Sometimes her mother was warm and engaged with Lisa, other times her mother would
disappear into her room for weeks at a time and hardly come out, leaving Kailey to feel
abandoned. What attachment style is this parenting most likely to produce in Kailey?
A. Secure attachment
B. Insecure Avoidant
C. Insecure Anxious
D. Reactive Attachment - C. Insecure Anxious
When the stress comes on, Karen's typical response is to make a joke of things. She
likes to relieve tension in the system, by getting everyone to laugh. Most likely in her
family of origin she played what role?
A. Family hero
B. Scapegoat
, C. Rescuer/Enabler
D. Mascot
E. None of these - D. Mascot
The person who typically plays this family role has a hard time expressing sadness, but
is much more willing to express anger.
A. The martyr
B. The family hero
C. The scapegoat
D. The rescuer - C. The scapegoat
According to Gottman, any statement or action - silly or otherwise - that prevents
negativity from escalating out of control is called a what? (text)
A. relationship reset
B. repair attempt
C. an apology
D. de-escalation technique - B. Repair attempt
Jeff has an insecure avoidant attachment style and he's been feeling stressed at work.
Considering this style, what would be his typical response to this stress?
A. Not talk about it, but instead spend a lot of hours playing video games
B. Immediately text his friends and complain about it
C. Ask his best friend for a hug
D. Get angry at the boss and lash out at him - A. Not talk about it, but instead spend a
lot of hours playing video games
Considering his insecure avoidant attachment style, how could Jeff handle this in a
healthy way?
A. Take accountability for his part of the problem
B. Reach out to his best friend to talk about it
C. Figure out how his boss is in the wrong
D. Organize his work day better - B. Reach out to his best friend to talk about it
What are some things a person can do to cope with triggers when they have an
insecure attachment style?
A. Spend more time alone
B. Use some self-soothing techniques
C. Become more aware of your patterns so you can counteract them
D. B & C
E. None of the above are correct responses - D. B and C
This family role uses guilt to get what they want, rather than ever asking directly.
A. The lost child
B. The martyr
C. The rescuer/enabler
D. The manipulator - B. The martyr
