Introduction to Family Communication

<p>The 2007 study focuses on romantic relationships, while the Hanetz &amp; Dollberg (2022) study focuses on parent-child relationships. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Early interventions focused on improving the mental health of mothers with ACEs might have a positive impact on children's behavior and development. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>People have a right to control their private information and decide who has access to it. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It can lead to feelings of being slighted even when treated fairly, decreasing motivation. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Equity Theory (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It highlights the importance of personal perspective and subjective interpretations of relationships. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>All of the above. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>All of the above. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The relative socioeconomic status of each partner. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>By emphasizing the constant tension between openness and closedness in relationships. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Because the transition to parenthood often presents new challenges that require an equitable distribution of responsibilities. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>All of the above. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Encouraging open and honest dialogue (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It can contradict verbal messages (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Defensiveness in discussions (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It helps clarify misunderstandings (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Practicing patience during discussions (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Creation of role reversal or parentification (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Children managing parents' emotional needs (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Frequent negative interactions (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Increased criticism and negativity (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Emotional and instrumental parentification (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Information disclosure, avoidance, and secrets (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Collective ownership of information among family members (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Complications in boundary coordination (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Social media disclosures and privacy settings (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It is tested primarily qualitatively rather than quantitatively (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Individual privacy rights (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Conflict over differing privacy rules (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Disclosure, avoidance, and secrecy (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Sociological lens (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Developing a relational culture (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Formal legal recognition (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Families that rely on communication to build and maintain their identity (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Maintaining absolute silence and boundaries (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To build and maintain their shared sense of identity and understanding (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The changing communication landscape and technology (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>American families have always been diverse and have evolved over time (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The process of exchanging information, feelings, and thoughts among family members.

The ability to accurately receive and interpret messages during communication.

The transmission of messages or signals without the use of words, like gestures or facial expressions.

The process of resolving a disagreement or dispute among family members.

The prescribed responsibilities and behaviors expected from each family member.

A role reversal where a child takes on adult responsibilities, often due to unmet parental needs.

When a child is made responsible for meeting emotional needs of parents, often leading to stress.

Involves children taking on practical tasks typically reserved for adults, like household chores.

A positive approach to co-parenting that emphasizes consistent and authoritative parenting strategies.

Skills that enable effective exchanges in relationships, including problem-solving and handling criticism.

A healthy emotional bond formed during early childhood that influences social competence.

The ability of an individual to interact positively in social situations, often linked to emotional intelligence.

The quality of friendships that provides stability and support in adolescence and adulthood.

Traumatic events occurring before the age of 18 that can impact health and behavior.

Internalizing refers to emotional distress, while externalizing encompasses disruptive or acting-out behaviors.

A culture developed through communication within families.

Communication patterns that span multiple generations within a family.

Defining family based on roles, behaviors, and emotions shared among members.

A definition of family based on laws and regulations governing familial bonds.

A perspective on family focusing on genetic relationships and reproduction potential.

A family characterized by defined roles, responsibilities, shared history, and emotional bonds.

Families that rely on communication to create and express their identity.

Evaluating the connections and roles within one's family structure.

Ensuring fairness by recognizing each person's strengths and contributions.

A theory that predicts satisfaction based on perceived fairness in relationships.

Weaknesses include oversimplifying human emotions and assuming selfishness.

Explains family issues simply; promotes balanced relationships through awareness.

Risk of mechanical interpretation; assumes selfish motives in relationships.

Theory focused on managing personal information and privacy within relationships.

Individuals have the right to control their own personal information.

Disclosing personal info can lead to vulnerability for self and others.

The conflict between the desire for openness and the need for privacy.

Suggests intimacy grows as personal information is shared over time.

The bond with those outside the family through private information sharing.

The ability to regulate information through disclosure, secrets, and avoidance.

Collective ownership of shared private information among family members.

Complications arising from mismanaged privacy rules and information sharing.

Individuals who share information but are hesitant about doing so.

Examining Communication Privacy Management through qualitative and quantitative methods.

The sharing of private information online and management of privacy settings.

Variations in how different cultures perceive and manage privacy rights.