Family Communication (Chapter 7)

Question 1

Who discusses the family communication patterns theory?

Answer 1

Jack McLeods

Question 2

What is conformity orientation?

Answer 2

Family comm style that creates a shared social reality by emphasizing parental authority and family rules

Question 3

What is conversation oriented?

Answer 3

Emphasizing open talk, discussion, and argumentation

Question 4

What is co-orientation?

Answer 4

focusing cognitive attention to an object to form beliefs and attitudes about it

Question 5

What are the four family types?

Answer 5

1. Pluralistic- low conformity, high conversation
2. Protective- high conformity, low conversation
3. Laissez-fair- low conformity, low conversation
4. Consensual- high conformity, high conversation