chapter 8

Question 1

biological ties

Answer 1

genetics (structure)

Question 2

legal connections

Answer 2

e.g. custody (structure)

Question 3

sociological definitions

Answer 3

self-defined group (structure)

Question 4

kin network

Answer 4

extended family network

Question 5

systems theory

Answer 5

family is interconnected and goal-oriented, each member influences others

Question 6

nonsummative wholeness

Answer 6

parts work together to produce more than the sum

Question 7

discourse dependency

Answer 7

when groups dont align with traditional norms, they rely on communication to frame their identity

Question 8

bidirectionality hypothesis

Answer 8

two directions of power

Question 9

boundary management

Answer 9

how members control discussions on private topics

Question 10

privacy management

Answer 10

deals with private fam matters(component of boundary management)

Question 11

kin keeping

Answer 11

role within family to maintain connections

Question 12

conflict management styles

Answer 12

dominating, integrating, compromising, obliging, avoiding