Chapter 12

Question 1

Why people disclose to mom

Answer 1

emotionally available, already involved, easier to communicate with, less superficial relationship

Question 2

Why people disclose to dad

Answer 2

He won’t tell, Don’t fear losing relationship

Question 3

Conversation orientation

Answer 3

focused on openness, (high or low)

Question 4

Conformity

Answer 4

Focused on rules, hierarchy, authority of parents

Question 5

Pluralistic

Answer 5

unconstrained disclosure, independent and autonomous (low conformity, high conversation)

Question 6

Consensual

Answer 6

Mutual respect and openness, pressure to agree and respect authority (High conformity, high conversation)

Question 7

Laissez-Faire

Answer 7

“Let the people do what they want,” emotionally divorced, children discount family relationships (low conformity, low conversation)

Question 8

Protective

Answer 8

Emphasize rules, restricted conversation (high conformity, low conversation)

Question 9

Family Life Stages

Answer 9

1. Establishing a Family
2. Enlarging a Family
3. Developing a family-focus towards children
4. Parents encourage child’s independence
5. Launching children
6. Post Launching ( or empty-nesting)
7. Retirement