Family Relationships (exam1) Flashcards
what does the acronym IVF stand for?
In Vitro Fertilization
this specific perspective on families has the over all goal of keeping families traditional.
the family decline perspective
new technologies create a “____ ____” between those who have computer access and those who don’t.
digital divide
this perspective views families as adaptable
family change perspective
this view advocates for thinking about public policies in terms of how they affect families.
family impact lens
what theory is the acronym MMEM associated with?
the family ecological perspective
secure attachment, anxious attachment, and ___ attachment
avoidant
weighing the pros and cons is an important component of this theory
the exchange theory
this theory theorizes that families experience “predictable changes”
the family life course development framework
this type of research aims to understand the lived experience of participants through words and interviews (hint: not involving statistics and percentages)
qualitative research
used in reference to male or female anatomy and physiology
sex
refers to a person whose gender identity aligns with the sex assigned at birth
cisgender
this theory believes that children categorize themselves by age 3 and identify behaviors that are appropriate for their sex and adopt those behaviors.
self identification theory
a divided perception that suggests caregiving is most important for women, yet not as valued as career success.
Bifurcated consciousness; you can want two things, but can only have one.
schoolmates in learning environments engage in ____ maintaining “acceptable” gender norms.
border work
the gender you are attracted to
sexual orientation
potential to be attracted to various gender expressions
pansexual
this perspective emphasizes the interpersonal negotiation of relationships in the context of sexual scripts
interactionist perspective
system of beliefs/values/customs that places superior value on heterosexual behavior & that denies or stigmatizes non-heterosexual relations
heterosexism
individuals identifying as this identity do not experience sexual attraction to others
asexual
this concept is a willingness to work through problems and conflicts as opposed to calling quits when problems arise
commitment
according to Sternberg’s triangle theory of love, all three components of love together equal ___
consummate love
people with more ___ attachment styles would have ____ ambivalence about emotional closeness and commitment
secure; less OR insecure; more
people in ____ fantasize about being with the limerent object in many situations
limerence
the wheel of love includes these four stages of love
rapport, self-revelation, mutual dependency, and need fulfillment
define the term “family”
any parent-child or other kin relationship in which people help care for dependents & form a practical unit. They also consider this unit to be a large part of their identity and are committed to maintaining it.
what are some of the responsibilities of a family?
- raise kids to be good and functioning members of society 2. provide practical and financial support. 3. provide emotional security
what does a “family household” include?
persons who are related by blood, marriage, or adoption.
what has changed over time? in terms of expectations of families.
there has been relaxed institutional control over relationship choices (on an international level)
familes as social institutions can be ____, but also ____.
confining; fluctuating
