Exam 16: The Family

A) It will be filled with rising intense rivalry and become a source of major family stress and conflict.
B) It will become more egalitarian, and competition or rivalry will most likely decline.
C) It will continue in much the same way; the nature of sibling relationships does not change after the elementary-school years.
D) It will decrease tension in the family as they will likely begin to ignore or isolate themselves from each other.

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A) "Absolutely not. Case closed."
B) "Do whatever you want. It's your life. "
C) "Let's sit down and discuss this. We're not sure it's a good idea, but we'd like to hear all the details. We can probably work something out."
D) "We don't think it's a good idea, but if you really want to go, it's okay with us."

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A) the level of restriction that a parent directs toward a child
B) the total amount of time the parent spends interacting with the child
C) the amount of affection that a parent displays toward a child
D) the fit between the parent's and the child's temperament

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A) They improve due to an increase in the variety of role models.
B) They worsen due to inconsistent parenting.
C) They improve depending on context.
D) They remain constant.

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A) 20 percent
B) 30 percent
C) 40 percent
D) 50 percent

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A) authoritarian
B) authoritative
C) permissive
D) uninvolved

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A) permissive
B) authoritarian
C) neglecting
D) authoritative

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A) permissive
B) uninvolved
C) firm with rationales
D) coercive

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A) There are no consistent differences in parenting style that are dependent on social class.
B) Upper- and middle-class parents place more stress on respect for authority, and staying out of trouble.
C) Upper- and middle-class parents tend to be more authoritative and place more stress on independence and ambition.
D) Economically disadvantaged and working-class parents tend to be more permissive and stress the importance of independence and ambition.

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A) Parenting and child behaviour often deteriorate for a year or more during the divorce crisis.
B) Parenting and child behaviour often deteriorate at the time of the separation and divorce but immediately recover.
C) Children tend to become demanding and manipulative, whereas parents tend to become permissive and overindulgent.
D) Parenting style shows little change during the divorce crisis, but children often react with aggressive fear or anger responses because of losing a parent.

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A) They are authoritative.
B) They use coercive forms of discipline.
C) They are authoritarian.
D) They stress interdependence and competitiveness.

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A) They voluntarily choose homosexual orientation because of social learning.
B) They have genetic factors that increase the likelihood of being homosexual.
C) They become homosexuals themselves due to cognitive schemas.
D) They are just as likely to be heterosexual as are children who are reared by heterosexuals.

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A) They are equally likely to be psychologically well adjusted.
B) They are less likely to become socially withdrawn during adolescence.
C) They are equally likely to be academically successful, yet are more likely to show delays in emotional development.
D) They are more likely to show delays in the development of a personal identity.

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A) "Absolutely not. Case closed."
B) "Do whatever you want. It's your life. We won't be home either."
C) "Let's sit down and discuss this. We're not sure it's a good idea."
D) "We don't think it's a good idea, but if you really want to go, it's okay with us."

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A) socioeconomic status
B) levels of educational achievement
C) level of marital conflict
D) efforts to monitor children's activities

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