34 Questions
Which parenting style is characterized by many rules and demands with little sensitivity to the child's needs and perspectives?
Authoritarian
According to the Family Stress Model, what are the negative effects of financial stressors on parents, parenting, and child development?
Less confidence in parenting
Which parenting style is characterized by few rules and demands, allowing children much freedom?
Permissive
What do working-class parents tend to emphasize in their parenting style compared to middle-class and upper-class parents?
Obedience and respect for authority
Which model of family influence highlights the reciprocal influences of parents and children on each other over time?
Transactional model of family influence
In the context of differing parenting styles, what do financially stressed parents tend to be less of compared to their non-stressed counterparts?
Warm and nurturant
What term describes the family as a self-organizing system that adapts to changes in its members and environment?
Dynamic
Which type of subsystem involves more than two people interacting and influencing each other?
Polyadic subsystems
In which type of family structure do parents and their children live with other relatives like grandparents, aunts, and uncles?
Extended Family Household
What percentage of children are expected to live with their grandparents at some point during childhood?
30%
Which parenting style is associated with child competence across various ethnic groups, social strata, cultures, and family structures?
Authoritative
How do mothers and fathers differ in direct caring for infants according to the text?
Both fathers and mothers equally care for infants.
What is the most effective approach for treating major depressive disorder in elderly adults?
A combination of drug treatment and psychotherapy
What is the average age of onset for major depressive disorder?
Early 20s
What percentage of elderly adults are diagnosed with major depressive disorder?
1 to 2%
What is euthanasia?
Withdrawing medical treatment with the intention of causing the patient's death
Who is most likely to be diagnosed with major depressive disorder?
Elderly women
What is an advance directive regarding death and dying?
Legal documents providing medical care instructions
What is the primary goal of Hospice programs?
To reduce pain and suffering in terminally ill patients
Why do opponents of Physicians Assisted Suicide (PAS) argue against it?
They think it goes against God's will
What are the major causes of death for older adults according to the text?
Chronic diseases
In adolescence, what are common causes of death according to the text?
Motor vehicle accidents, suicide, and homicide
What does a mature understanding of death include?
Death is final and irreversible
What is the emphasis of Hospice programs in relation to end-of-life care?
Reducing pain and suffering
What is one of the defining features of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) mentioned in the text?
Difficulty forming social relationships
Which type of psychological disorders involves internalizing problems according to the text?
Depression
What is a common symptom of Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) as per the text?
Hyperactivity and impulsivity
Which eating disorder involves a sense of loss of control during binge episodes as described in the text?
Bulimia Nervosa
What is a contributing factor to Alzheimer's disease mentioned in the text?
Mitochondrial dysfunction
In the Diathesis-Stress Model of psychopathology, what does diathesis refer to?
Predisposition or vulnerability to psychological disorder
What is one of the reasons for the increased rates of Autism Spectrum Disorder diagnosis mentioned in the text?
'Broader' definition that includes the entire autistic spectrum
Which psychological disorder is characterized by persistent fear of gaining weight and distorted body image?
'Anorexia Nervosa'
'Externalizing problems' in psychological disorders include behaviors that are:
'Disruptive and aggressive'
'Mirror neuron deficits' and 'executive function impairments' are associated with which disorder mentioned in the text?
'Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)'
This study guide covers the key concepts of Family Systems Theory, focusing on Chapter 14 of the textbook. Topics include the dynamic nature of families, embeddedness in larger social systems, dyadic and polyadic subsystems, and how subsystems interact and influence each other.
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