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Which ratio is indicative of couples that are more likely to divorce?
Which ratio is indicative of couples that are more likely to divorce?
- 2:1
- 0.8:1 (correct)
- 5:1
- 3:1
Which factor is identified as the single best predictor of divorce?
Which factor is identified as the single best predictor of divorce?
- Contempt (correct)
- Stonewalling
- Criticism
- Defensiveness
What is a key ingredient for intimate relationships that involves understanding each other's worldviews?
What is a key ingredient for intimate relationships that involves understanding each other's worldviews?
- Love maps (correct)
- Emotional connection
- Fondness and admiration
- Positive sentiment override
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse?
What percentage of romantic relationship problems are considered perpetual?
What percentage of romantic relationship problems are considered perpetual?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of family systems theory?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of family systems theory?
In the ABC-X Model of Family Crisis, what does the 'C' component represent?
In the ABC-X Model of Family Crisis, what does the 'C' component represent?
Which type of stress is characterized by its sudden onset and short duration?
Which type of stress is characterized by its sudden onset and short duration?
A family experiencing a natural disaster like a hurricane would be facing which type of stressor?
A family experiencing a natural disaster like a hurricane would be facing which type of stressor?
What is the key difference between the ABC-X Model and the Double ABC-X Model?
What is the key difference between the ABC-X Model and the Double ABC-X Model?
According to the Contextual Model of Family Stress, what is the key characteristic of family stress?
According to the Contextual Model of Family Stress, what is the key characteristic of family stress?
Which of the following is NOT a component of the FAAR Model?
Which of the following is NOT a component of the FAAR Model?
What is the first stage of the General Adaptation Syndrome (GAS)?
What is the first stage of the General Adaptation Syndrome (GAS)?
Which part of the autonomic nervous system is responsible for the body's stress response?
Which part of the autonomic nervous system is responsible for the body's stress response?
What type of stress is characterized as 'good stress' that enhances performance?
What type of stress is characterized as 'good stress' that enhances performance?
What is the effect of cortisol being released during a stress response?
What is the effect of cortisol being released during a stress response?
Which type of stressor requires immediate adjustment and is usually short-term?
Which type of stressor requires immediate adjustment and is usually short-term?
In the relational perspective of stress, how is stress primarily defined?
In the relational perspective of stress, how is stress primarily defined?
Which of the following is considered an absolute stressor?
Which of the following is considered an absolute stressor?
What happens to the body's blood flow during the activation of the stress circuit?
What happens to the body's blood flow during the activation of the stress circuit?
What is the main purpose of the Perceived Stress Scale (PSS-10)?
What is the main purpose of the Perceived Stress Scale (PSS-10)?
Which criteria listed must be present for stress to occur according to the NUTS framework?
Which criteria listed must be present for stress to occur according to the NUTS framework?
What effect does stress from one area of life, such as work, have on another area, like family life?
What effect does stress from one area of life, such as work, have on another area, like family life?
What does the Communication-Based Coping Model emphasize as a potential source of stress?
What does the Communication-Based Coping Model emphasize as a potential source of stress?
According to the traditional definition, what defines a family?
According to the traditional definition, what defines a family?
Which of the following is NOT an example of communication as a symptom of stress?
Which of the following is NOT an example of communication as a symptom of stress?
How is family stress primarily characterized?
How is family stress primarily characterized?
In the context of coping strategies, which of the following is an example of maintenance-focused coping?
In the context of coping strategies, which of the following is an example of maintenance-focused coping?
What distinguishes a family crisis from family stress?
What distinguishes a family crisis from family stress?
What is the significance of interaction in defining family?
What is the significance of interaction in defining family?
What is a key characteristic of the communication coping paradoxes?
What is a key characteristic of the communication coping paradoxes?
What can be a symptom of unresolved problems in family communication according to the model?
What can be a symptom of unresolved problems in family communication according to the model?
Which of the following is NOT a tool suggested for decreasing stress?
Which of the following is NOT a tool suggested for decreasing stress?
Which of the following aspects is part of the family communication resource model?
Which of the following aspects is part of the family communication resource model?
Which statement about the dynamic nature of communication in relationships is accurate?
Which statement about the dynamic nature of communication in relationships is accurate?
What is a consequence of the demand/withdrawal pattern in communication?
What is a consequence of the demand/withdrawal pattern in communication?
Which of the following is NOT a key challenge associated with ambiguous loss?
Which of the following is NOT a key challenge associated with ambiguous loss?
Which of the following is an accurate example of ambiguous loss?
Which of the following is an accurate example of ambiguous loss?
Which of the following is NOT considered a dyadic coping strategy?
Which of the following is NOT considered a dyadic coping strategy?
Which form of coping involves efforts to manage how we appraise the stressor?
Which form of coping involves efforts to manage how we appraise the stressor?
Which of the following criticisms is directed towards the categorization of coping strategies?
Which of the following criticisms is directed towards the categorization of coping strategies?
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Family as a System
Family as a System
A view that stresses how the stress affecting one member impacts the entire family unit.
Interdependence
Interdependence
Changes in one part of the family system affect the whole family's dynamics.
Wholeness
Wholeness
Unique family traits emerge from interactions among its members.
ABC-X Model
ABC-X Model
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Double ABC-X Model
Double ABC-X Model
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FAAR Model
FAAR Model
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Eustress
Eustress
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Chronic Stressors
Chronic Stressors
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Ambiguous loss
Ambiguous loss
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Coping
Coping
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Positive dyadic coping
Positive dyadic coping
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Active-behavioral coping
Active-behavioral coping
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Avoidance coping
Avoidance coping
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General Adaptation Syndrome (GAS)
General Adaptation Syndrome (GAS)
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Sympathetic Nervous System
Sympathetic Nervous System
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Parasympathetic Nervous System
Parasympathetic Nervous System
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Acute Stressors
Acute Stressors
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Absolute vs. Relative Stressors
Absolute vs. Relative Stressors
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Perceived Stress Scale (PSS-10)
Perceived Stress Scale (PSS-10)
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NUTS Criteria
NUTS Criteria
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Spillover Effect
Spillover Effect
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Traditional Definition of Family
Traditional Definition of Family
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Perception-Based Definition of Family
Perception-Based Definition of Family
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Family Stress
Family Stress
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Family Crisis
Family Crisis
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Key Family Characteristics
Key Family Characteristics
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Couple Conflict Ratio
Couple Conflict Ratio
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The Four Horsemen
The Four Horsemen
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Positive Sentiment Override
Positive Sentiment Override
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Perpetual Problems
Perpetual Problems
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Solvable Problems
Solvable Problems
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Symbolic Process
Symbolic Process
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Communication-Based Coping Model
Communication-Based Coping Model
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Communication as Stressor
Communication as Stressor
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Coping Strategies
Coping Strategies
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Protective Buffering
Protective Buffering
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Communal Coping
Communal Coping
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Communication Coping Paradox
Communication Coping Paradox
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Maladaptation
Maladaptation
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Study Notes
Module 1: Stress in the Body and Mind
- Defining stress and stress responses involves both physiological and psychological perspectives, as well as communication-based and family stress theories
- Physiological stress is defined by the chemical and bodily changes resulting from various causes, triggering the General Adaptation Syndrome (GAS)
- GAS has three stages: alarm, resistance/adaptation, and exhaustion
- The autonomic nervous system (ANS) governs automatic body functions, with sympathetic responses during stress and parasympathetic responses during calm
- Stress activates the sympathetic nervous system, releasing hormones like cortisol, adrenaline, and noradrenaline, increasing heart rate, breathing, and perspiration, and suppressing the immune system
- Blood flow diverted from non-essential systems, along with released fats and sugars for energy, are further bodily effects of stress
- Psychological definitions of stress include the stimulus approach and the relational approach
- The stimulus approach considers stressors as events impacting individuals, while the relational approach views stress as a particular relationship between the person and their environment
- Different types of stressors exist, categorized by valence, with eustress being positive and enhancing performance, and distress being negative and overwhelming the body's coping abilities
Different Types of Stressors
- Eustress: Positive "good" stress that enhances performance and can leave people feeling motivated and excited
- Distress: Negative "bad" stress that overwhelms coping abilities, leading to fatigue, health issues, and relationship problems
Duration of Stressors
- Acute stressors are sudden, short-term stressors needing immediate adjustment
- Chronic stressors are long-term stressors requiring prolonged adjustments, potentially causing wear and tear on the body
Perceived Stress Scale
- The Perceived Stress Scale (PSS-10) measures the degree to which situations are perceived as stressful by participants rating their feelings over the past month
- Responses to specific items are reversed and summed for a total score that helps understand stress levels and compare them with norms
Helping Mom's and Dad's with Stress
- NUTS Criteria: Novelty, Unpredictability, Threat to Ego, Sense of Low Control - criteria for stress occurrence
Tools to Decrease Stress
- Recognize the source of stress
- Build resilience, having backup plans, and adapting to uncontrollable aspects
Module 2: Stress and the Family
- Defining family and family characteristics involves traditional definitions (blood or law-based, living together in a household) and perception-based definitions (self-defined group of intimates interacting with intimacy, group identity, and interaction)
- Key family characteristics include intimacy (interdependence and commitment), group identity (defined boundaries), and interaction (establishing intimacy and group identity)
- Family stress is a normal part of family life, beneficial in some contexts, but becomes problematic when causing dissatisfaction or disturbance in the family system
- Family crisis occurs when resources are lacking, family perceptions of stressors become overwhelming, and the family system struggles with subsequent disorganization, conflict, and strained relationships requiring significant adaptation
- The family as a system, influences the entire family unit and collectively adjusts to and adapts to stressors, as described within family systems theory. Key characteristics of family systems includes interdependence and wholeness
Module 3: Coping with Family Stress
- Defining coping involves constantly changing cognitive and behavioral efforts to manage specific internal or external demands considered as taxing
- Mutual or dyadic coping requires both partners to agree that an event is stressful to both, with individuals sharing the burden of coping
- Coping strategies involve communication, positive and common dyadic coping methods, negative dyadic coping, along with active-behavioral coping strategies
Module 4: Communication within the Stress and Coping Processes
- Communication is a symbolic process of meaning-making through dynamic, complex, and fluid interactions across relationships
- Stressors can be a source of communication problems, resulting in unmet needs, and troubled relationships
- Communication as a source of stress can include hurtful messages, social allergens, and teasing
- Family crisis can impact family communication resulting in emotional distancing and verbal or physical conflict
- Coping strategies enacted via communication can include information-seeking, protective buffering, cooperation, and joint problem-solving
Module 5: Stress and Communication in Romantic Relationships
- Dyadic stress involves stressful events or encounters concerning both partners
- Dyadic stress can be classified by how each partner is affected, the origin of the stress, and the time sequence
- Marital distress and dissolution emerge from a combination of enduring vulnerabilities, stressful events, and poor adaptive processes
- The Vulnerability-Stress & Adaptation model is used to explore the combination of elements causing marital distress or dissolution
Problems in Romantic Relationships
- About 69% of problems in romantic relationships are perpetual, and about 31% are solvable
- Positive ways to solve problems include gentleness, softening start-ups, accepting influence, compromise, calming down, and shared meaning.
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Test your knowledge on family dynamics, stress factors, and indicators of divorce. This quiz covers essential models like the ABC-X Model and the characteristics of intimate relationships. Explore the traits that contribute to relationship success and failure.
