chapter 14 Flashcards
For children, which of the systems described by Bronfenbrenner would be most heavily influenced by the increasing number of women working outside of the home?
exosystem
Lori and Spencer have a loving and supportive marriage. What is a likely indirect result of their satisfied relationship?
sensitive, responsive parenting
Being single offers the potential advantage of __________ but the potential disadvantage of __________.
self-reliance; lack of intimacy
In 2019, the average age for first marriage in the United States was 30 years for men and 28 years for women. These ages for first marriages are
higher than at any point in U.S. history.
Gloria knows that one of her husband’s favorite ways to spend an evening is for the two of them to read side by side. She finds a book for herself and sets aside time so they can do this together. This is an example of which of Gottman’s marriage principles?
establishing love maps
A recent study in Great Britain found that the most-cited reason for a breakdown in marriage was
growing apart.
Matt and Tamela reward good behavior and ignore bad behavior when possible. When punishment is required, they calmly employ techniques like time-outs and verbal reasoning. Which of Baumrind’s parenting styles do Matt and Tamela employ?
authoritative
When a parent is uninvolved in the child’s life, Baumrind considers the parenting style
neglectful.
A recent study shows that coparenting is positively linked to
children’s effortful control.
Ten-year-old Maria has experienced frequent physical abuse throughout her childhood. She is at risk for which of the following?
All answer choices are correct
-attachment problems
-depression
-delinquency
Much of the child–parent conflict in early adolescence is likely to center around
the everyday events of family life.
One benefit of everyday adolescent–parent conflict is that it
helps adolescents become more autonomous.
Which of the following is a key difference in the old and new models of parent–adolescent relationships?
The new model suggests that most adolescent–parent conflict is moderate and can serve a positive function.
Which of the following has been linked to families with a working mother?
Children have more egalitarian views of gender.
Fifteen-year-old Katherine is in a long-established simple stepfamily. Which of the following most likely describes Katherine’s relationship with her stepparent?
Katherine benefits from the presence of her stepparent.
Which of the following is an advantage of parents having children early (in their twenties)?
All answer choices are correct.
-The mother is likely to have fewer medical problems.
-Parents will have more physical energy.
-Parents are less likely to have built-up expectations for their children.
Much of the child–parent conflict in early adolescence is likely to center around
the everyday events of family life.
