Effective Communication in Relationships

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What primarily contributes to family violence according to the Social Stress and Social Learning model?

Financial incentives for violent behavior

The cultural approval of violence by society

Structural stress and cultural norms (correct)

Gender inequality and dominance

Which of the following best defines emotional abuse?

Neglecting a person's emotional needs

Using physical force to control a person’s actions

Threatening or humiliating a person to instill fear and control (correct)

Forcing a person into unwanted sexual activities

In the context of intimate partner violence, which of these forms is NOT included?

Harassment by co-workers (correct)

Sexual violence

Physical harm

Psychological harm

What is the main focus of the Feminist Model in understanding violence?

Gender inequality and cultural concepts of dominance Signup and view all the answers

Which statement describes stalking correctly?

It includes repeated and unwanted communication or appearance. Signup and view all the answers

Which of Gottman's Four Horsemen is considered the greatest indicator of the end of a relationship?

Contempt Signup and view all the answers

Effective communication in relationships is characterized by which of the following?

Agreement between verbal and nonverbal messages Signup and view all the answers

What type of power in relationships is based on personal attributes or characteristics?

Personal power Signup and view all the answers

Which conflict style involves prioritizing one's own needs over others?

Competing Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT considered a healthy way to manage conflict?

Blaming the partner Signup and view all the answers

Why do financial conflicts commonly occur between couples?

Different goals and values regarding money Signup and view all the answers

In terms of power dynamics, which type refers to how power shifts based on interaction?

Relational power Signup and view all the answers

What common area of conflict might arise from differing expectations about family involvement?

Family (in-laws) Signup and view all the answers

What type of intimate partner violence usually occurs during an argument and does not lead to serious injury?

Situational Couple Violence Signup and view all the answers

Which strategy aims to stop relationship abuse before it occurs?

Breaking the cycle of violence Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of alimony?

Monetary payment to a former spouse for economic needs Signup and view all the answers

Which category of divorce involves managing child custody and visitation issues?

Co-parental divorce Signup and view all the answers

Who is more likely to remarry after divorce?

Initiators Signup and view all the answers

What defines violent resistance in intimate partner violence?

Self-defense violence often by women Signup and view all the answers

What type of divorce does not assign blame to either party?

No-Fault Divorce Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a prevention strategy for relationship abuse?

Enforcing mandatory reporting by professionals Signup and view all the answers

What is the process of separation referred to as?

Uncoupling Signup and view all the answers

What is the economic divorce concerned with?

Distribution of assets and finances Signup and view all the answers

What is a common outcome for children during the initial crisis stage of divorce?

Feelings of abandonment Signup and view all the answers

Which type of custody arrangement allows both parents to make decisions regarding their child's legal and educational needs?

Joint legal custody Signup and view all the answers

What tends to occur during the transition and short-term aftermath stage post-divorce?

Family dynamics begin to stabilize Signup and view all the answers

In what situation is divorce considered to be best for children?

In high conflict relationships Signup and view all the answers

Which factor is often significant for adolescents coping with parental separation?

Peer and social support Signup and view all the answers

How do the divorce rates of first marriages compare to those of subsequent marriages?

They increase for later marriages Signup and view all the answers

Which emotional response might younger children exhibit during their parent's divorce?

Self-blame or anger towards a parent Signup and view all the answers

What is the rarest custody arrangement among the options listed?

Split custody Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary definition of time poverty?

Not having enough time to do everything Signup and view all the answers

How has the division of household labor changed in recent decades?

Men are doing more and women are doing less, but the burden still falls on women Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'mental load' refer to in household management?

Invisible labor that involves cognitive and emotional tasks Signup and view all the answers

What is a benefit of sharing household labor in relationships?

Higher relationship satisfaction for women Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes 'fixed expenses'?

Regularly occurring expenses that remain constant Signup and view all the answers

Which statement is true regarding relationship violence?

It is about power and control Signup and view all the answers

What does the percentage of income model for managing finances require?

Each partner pays expenses proportional to their income Signup and view all the answers

Which explanation is associated with the understanding of family violence from an individualistic perspective?

It may be linked to mental health and substance abuse Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of single-parent families headed by women?

They are more likely to experience low income or poverty. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following describes intentional single-parent families?

Families where the parent decides to raise children alone. Signup and view all the answers

What defines a binuclear family?

A post-divorce family with two nuclear families. Signup and view all the answers

During which developmental stage do family members realize their family has changed?

Awareness Signup and view all the answers

Which statement accurately reflects the odds of remarrying for men and women?

Men are more likely to remarry, while women's odds decrease with age. Signup and view all the answers

What is a common experience for preteens in blended families?

They seek more independence and may resent the stepparent. Signup and view all the answers

Which benefit might children gain from being in a blended or stepfamily?

New siblings and additional extended kin. Signup and view all the answers

What can be expected during the contact stage of stepfamily development?

Establishment of the new stepparent role and genuine relationships. Signup and view all the answers

What role does a social father play in a family?

A male relative or family associate acting like a father. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a way that single-parent families can be created?

Adoption Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Gottman's Four Horsemen

Criticism, contempt (greatest indicator), defensiveness, stonewalling are the four horsemen of relationship demise. Gottman videos on D2L provide further details.

Effective Communication

Effective communication includes agreement between verbal (content) and nonverbal (relational) messages.

Power in Relationships

Power in relationships is positional (based on role/status) or personal (based on attributes). Relational power shifts with interactions.

Common Conflict Areas

Common areas of conflict for couples include sex, finances, values, time together, household responsibilities, and in-laws.

Conflict Styles

Competing prioritizes one's needs over collaboration. Accommodating prioritizes others at the cost of personal needs. Avoiding sidesteps conflict temporarily. Compromising seeks a middle ground. Collaborating focuses on full satisfaction for all parties.

Healthy Conflict Management

Understanding partner feelings, calmness, deep breathing, self-soothing, and focused solutions are key in managing conflict.

Financial Conflicts

Financial conflicts stem from differing goals and values regarding money and are often deeper than just money issues.

Dual-Income Households Over Time

The frequency of dual-income households has remained relatively stable from the late 90's to the late 2010's, averaging 52-58%.

Working Hours for Men vs. Women in Full-Time Jobs

Men tend to work more hours than women in full-time jobs across demographics.

Time Poverty

Time poverty is defined as a lack of sufficient time to attend to all tasks.

Division of Household Labor

The division of household labor has changed significantly over the past few decades.

Mental Load

Mental load (invisible work) is often disproportionately carried by women in heterosexual relationships, including cognitive and emotional work overseeing household chores, organization, etc.

Labor Division's Impact

Shared household labor correlates with relationship satisfaction, with women feeling more satisfied when men handle more household chores. Sexual intimacy is more frequent and fulfilling in more egalitarian couples.

Financial Management

Shared finances involve a single account. Split finances use separate ones. Equal splitting divides shared expenses 50/50 based on income.

Fixed vs. Variable Expenses

Fixed expenses remain consistent monthly, while variable expenses fluctuate.

Relationship Violence

Relationship violence worsens over time and is a learned behavior. Survivors are not to blame and seek support systems when escaping.
Models of abuse (individualistic, ecological, feminist, social stress etc.) provide varying perspectives on causative factors.
Specific acts of violence (physical, intimidation, economic, emotional, sexual, isolation, minimizing, denying, and blaming) are outlined.
Definitions of intimate partner violence and sexual violence according to CDC are detailed.
Prevention of violence and intervention strategies include efforts to address social stress and provide opportunities for genders.

Stalking & Neglect

Stalking (harassment), and neglect (absence of appropriate care) are forms of violence.

Types of Intimate Partner Violence

Situational Couple Violence, Intimate Terrorism, Violent Resistance, and Mutual Violent Control are various types of abuse that can occur in relationships.

Prevention/Intervention Strategies

Prevention strategies for relationship abuse/neglect/violence include strategies to help eliminate social stress (e.g. poverty, discrimination). This includes promoting appropriate social, sex, and relation education, as well as support networks.
Understanding intervention strategies to interrupt relationship violence is vital.

Break the Family Cycle of Violence

Therapy sessions may address cultural norms that legitimize violence. Mandatory reporting of suspected child abuse is significant in intervention efforts.

Uncoupling

Uncoupling is the process of separation, not a single event. Differences exist between those initiating the divorce and those being initiated to in likelihood of remarrying.

Stations of Divorce

Understanding Emotional, Legal, Economic, and Co-parental divorce stages is crucial.

Community & Psychic Divorce

Community divorce refers to the process of emotionally and socially distancing from one's partner. Psychic divorce encompasses the feeling and perception of separation.

Legal Processes (Annulment, Fault-Based, No-Fault Divorce)

Different types of divorces and their specifics are outlined.

Divorce Impact on Men vs. Women

Both men and women face potentially negative outcomes (psychological distress, lower happiness, less satisfying sex life), but women might experience potential benefits (self-confidence, career opportunities, social life, happiness).

Children & Adolescence in Divorce

The effects on children and adolescents following divorce often result in varied emotional responses, ranging from blame to increased distance.

Custody Situations

Different forms for custody situations (sole, joint physical, joint legal, combined split) are described and analyzed.

Divorce Statistics

Divorce rates in first, second, third, etc. marriages are explored, highlighting various trends in likelihood of divorce with each marriage.

Single-Parent Families

Impact on income levels, gender-specific differences, and circumstances for single-parent families are investigated.

Different Types of Single-Parent Families

Types of formation of single-parent families (intentional vs. transitional, and accidental), are explored.

Odds of Remarrying

Differences in remarriage likelihoods for men vs. women are explained.

Binuclear Families

Binuclear families describe post-divorce family structures with two homes and two coparents involved.

Blended/Stepfamilies

Benefits and developmental stages for blended/stepfamily children and parents are examined.

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Description

Explore the concepts of Gottman's Four Horsemen and effective communication techniques in relationships. Learn about power dynamics, common conflict areas, and various conflict styles along with healthy management strategies. This quiz is essential for understanding relationship dynamics and enhancing relational skills.