Question

A family which encourages open exchange of ideas on a variety of subjects has a high:

(1pts)

A. Idea orientation

B. Conversation orientation

C. Affectionate communication

D. Communication pattern

6)

Because much of the power that occurs in families is based on a belief that it is rightfully delegated to particular people, it is usually

(1pts)

A. Legitimate power

B. Coercive power

C. Expert power

D. Informational power

7)

What is one major difference between the ways that guy and guy or girl or girl couples make decisions compared to heterosexual couples?

(1pts)

A. They tend to appeal to authority and status more often?

B. They follow established rules of decision making

C. The make decisions by default

D. They strive for equality of power between the spouses

8)

Which of the following is true about family conflict

(1pts)

A. Family conflict usually leads to declines in marital quality and satisfaction

B. Those couples who work through conflict have higher levels of marital adjustment over time

C. Couples who have frequent conflicts report higher satisfaction over time

D. Conflict is concentrated in a small percentage of marriages

9)

Overall, men and women tend to management conflict

(1pts)

A. Differently

B. In the same ways

C. Similarly, especially after 10 years of marriage

D. Ineffectively

10)

Research studies have shown that family conflict appears to have particularly negative consequences among

(1pts)

A. Husbands

B. Pets

C. Neighbors

D. Children

Answer 1

1. A. Exchange of ideas describes the use of idea orientation in communication within the family.

2. A. Families rely on the use of legitimate power where one or few family members are seen to rightfully exert power and decision said over all the others.

3. D. Same sex couples are more likely to strive for an equalitarian decision making and share power.

4. B.

Families where married partners are able to resolve the conflicts over time are likely to experience greater marital adjustment over time.