Test Bank For Family Communication, 4E By Chris Segrin, Jeanne Flora GUIDING QUESTIONS Chapter 1-16 Chapter 1
After reading the chapter, the student should be able to answer the following questions:
What does the word “family” mean? How is family of origin different from family of orientation? What is the difference between structural, task, and transactional definitions of family? What are the scientific, legal, and social advantages, disadvantages, and implications of various definitions of family? How do laypersons tend to define family? And how do you define family? What are some of the major demographic trends regarding family size, multigenerational living, life expectancy, cohabitation, marriage, divorce, remarriage, parenting, and child living arrangements? How does the media portray “family” and have those portrayals changed over time? In what ways has family science focused (or failed to focus) on diverse families and experiences? What barriers exist in translating and relaying evidence from family science research to the public? How do Olson’s circumplex model and McMaster’s model of family functioning explain family interaction and functioning? What makes for optimal family functioning according to Olson’s model? How do issues of family diversity affect family interaction?
CHAPTER OUTLINE A. Defining Family 1. Structural Definitions of Family 2. Task-Orientation Definitions of Family 3. Transactional Definitions of Family 4. Scientific, Legal, and Social Reasons for Defining Family 5. Popular Definitions of Family among Children and Young Adults B. Family Demographics 1. Family Size, Multigenerational Living, and Life Expectancy 2. Partnering Trends 3. Parenting and Child Living Arrangements
C. Family Diversity in Research D. Translating Family Science to the Public 1. Dispelling Popular Myths 2. Making Scientific Findings Understandable 3. Making Findings Accessible through Media Platforms E. Family Representations in Television F. Defining Communication and Its Characteristics G. Models of Family Functioning 1. Olson’s Circumplex Model 2. The McMaster Model of Family Functioning H. Conclusion
IN CLASS DISCUSSION OR ESSAY QUESTIONS
1. Describe the Circumplex Model of Family Competence. What are the key dimensions? What do the extremes on these dimensions look like? What variables are used to define the family's position on each of these dimensions? What are the "optimal" levels of family functioning on the dimensions? Why? Can families ever move up or down on any of the dimensions? If so, how? Are there any variables that might restrict a family's movement on any of the dimensions? 2. Discuss the pros and cons of defining family by structure, task, and transactional definitions. Which definition do you prefer and why? 3. You discover your wonderful 1-year old child is, because of a mix-up at the hospital, not yours. Would you want to try to correct the mistake? 4. Describe three trends or changes in the demography of families that have occurred over the last several decades. MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. When I asked Elise who she considered to be her family, she said “the family I grew up with, which includes my mom, step-dad, brother, and grandmother.” She was referring to her: a. social network family b. structural family c. family of orientation d. family of origin 2. According to Olson’s Circumplex Model, families function best when they are balanced with moderate levels of adaptability and cohesion. This statement is most true for which type of family or couple?
a. childless couples b. families with adolescents c. older couples who have been married for a long time d. couples with young children 3. According to Olson’s Circumplex Model (with cohesion and adaptability dimensions), families who are moderate on one dimension and extreme on the other are called a. balanced families b. mid-range families c. extreme families d. dysfunctional families 4. What level of cohesion is generally most adaptive for family functioning? a. disengaged b. connected c. enmeshed d. all of the above would be equally functional 5. Which of the following statements is not an accurate reflection of the changing nature of American families: a. the average family size is getting smaller b. people are having children at an earlier average age than in the past c. cohabitation rates are on the rise d. people are staying single longer than in the past 6. “A family is a group of intimates who generate a sense of home and group identity, complete with ties of loyalty and emotion, and a history and future.” This statement most clearly reflects a ________ definition of the family: a. structural b. task-orientation c. transactional d. socioaffective 7. The dimensions of problem-solving, communication, roles, and affective responsiveness constitute _____________ model of family functioning/competence: a. the McMaster b. the Beavers systems c. Olson’s circumplex d. the Intimacy-Conflict-Parenting Style
8. Jose says that family is defined by the people who give you food, clothing, and shelter. He defines family by which type of definition? a. b. c. d.
structural definition task-orientation definition transactional definition communication definition
9. Ann says people are family as long as they are related by blood. She defines family by which type of definition? a. b. c. d.
structural definition task-orientation definition transactional definition communication definition
10. Rachelle describes her family as one that has little or no leadership, dramatic shifts in roles and rules, poor problem solving, and lenient discipline. Referring to Olson’s model of family competence, what level of adaptability characterizes her family? a. b. c. d.
disengaged separated flexible chaotic
CHAPTER 2. THEORETICAL PERSPECTIVE ON FAMILY COMMUNICATION Chapter Guide: Guiding Questions, Chapter Outline, Essay/Discussion Questions, and Multiple-Choice Questions GUIDING QUESTIONS After reading the chapter, the student should be able to answer the following questions:
What is a theory and why do social scientists develop theories? How does family systems theory explain family interaction? What are major concepts/processes that describe families as systems? How does social learning theory explain learned behavior through family interaction? Why are some models more influential than others per social learning theory? How does attachment theory explain family processes between infants and caregivers, as well as between adults and romantic partners? What are the major attachment styles?
CHAPTER OUTLINE I. Family Systems Theory 1. Historical Background 2. The Family as a System 3. Major Processes in Family Systems Theory 4. Evaluation of Family Systems Theory J. Social Learning Theory 1. Background 2. Learning About the Consequences of Behavior 3. The Process of Social Learning 4. Application to Family Communication K. Attachment Theory 1. Background 2. Functions of Attachment 3. Working Models and Attachment Styles 4. Evaluation and Application to Family Communication L. Relational Dialectics Theory 1. Contradiction in Family Relationships