Family Systems Theory - Exam 4 (Chapters 14-16) Study Guide
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Which parenting style is characterized by many rules and demands with little sensitivity to the child's needs and perspectives?

  • Family Stress Model
  • Authoritarian (correct)
  • Neglectful
  • Permissive
  • According to the Family Stress Model, what are the negative effects of financial stressors on parents, parenting, and child development?

  • Increased warmth and nurturance
  • Less confidence in parenting (correct)
  • Decreased authoritarianism
  • Improved mental health
  • Which parenting style is characterized by few rules and demands, allowing children much freedom?

  • Permissive (correct)
  • Neglectful
  • Authoritarian
  • Resource investment
  • What do working-class parents tend to emphasize in their parenting style compared to middle-class and upper-class parents?

    <p>Obedience and respect for authority</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which model of family influence highlights the reciprocal influences of parents and children on each other over time?

    <p>Transactional model of family influence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context of differing parenting styles, what do financially stressed parents tend to be less of compared to their non-stressed counterparts?

    <p>Warm and nurturant</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What term describes the family as a self-organizing system that adapts to changes in its members and environment?

    <p>Dynamic</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of subsystem involves more than two people interacting and influencing each other?

    <p>Polyadic subsystems</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which type of family structure do parents and their children live with other relatives like grandparents, aunts, and uncles?

    <p>Extended Family Household</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What percentage of children are expected to live with their grandparents at some point during childhood?

    <p>30%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which parenting style is associated with child competence across various ethnic groups, social strata, cultures, and family structures?

    <p>Authoritative</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do mothers and fathers differ in direct caring for infants according to the text?

    <p>Both fathers and mothers equally care for infants.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the most effective approach for treating major depressive disorder in elderly adults?

    <p>A combination of drug treatment and psychotherapy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the average age of onset for major depressive disorder?

    <p>Early 20s</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What percentage of elderly adults are diagnosed with major depressive disorder?

    <p>1 to 2%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is euthanasia?

    <p>Withdrawing medical treatment with the intention of causing the patient's death</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is most likely to be diagnosed with major depressive disorder?

    <p>Elderly women</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an advance directive regarding death and dying?

    <p>Legal documents providing medical care instructions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary goal of Hospice programs?

    <p>To reduce pain and suffering in terminally ill patients</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why do opponents of Physicians Assisted Suicide (PAS) argue against it?

    <p>They think it goes against God's will</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the major causes of death for older adults according to the text?

    <p>Chronic diseases</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In adolescence, what are common causes of death according to the text?

    <p>Motor vehicle accidents, suicide, and homicide</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does a mature understanding of death include?

    <p>Death is final and irreversible</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the emphasis of Hospice programs in relation to end-of-life care?

    <p>Reducing pain and suffering</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the defining features of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) mentioned in the text?

    <p>Difficulty forming social relationships</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of psychological disorders involves internalizing problems according to the text?

    <p>Depression</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common symptom of Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) as per the text?

    <p>Hyperactivity and impulsivity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which eating disorder involves a sense of loss of control during binge episodes as described in the text?

    <p>Bulimia Nervosa</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a contributing factor to Alzheimer's disease mentioned in the text?

    <p>Mitochondrial dysfunction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the Diathesis-Stress Model of psychopathology, what does diathesis refer to?

    <p>Predisposition or vulnerability to psychological disorder</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the reasons for the increased rates of Autism Spectrum Disorder diagnosis mentioned in the text?

    <p>'Broader' definition that includes the entire autistic spectrum</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which psychological disorder is characterized by persistent fear of gaining weight and distorted body image?

    <p>'Anorexia Nervosa'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'Externalizing problems' in psychological disorders include behaviors that are:

    <p>'Disruptive and aggressive'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'Mirror neuron deficits' and 'executive function impairments' are associated with which disorder mentioned in the text?

    <p>'Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)'</p> Signup and view all the answers

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