Peds Test #1 - Q&A Flashcards
Type of family that consists of a married man and woman and their children living in independent household
nuclear
Type of family that consists of nuclear plus additional family members living in same household. provides a sharing of responsibilities
extended
type of family that occurs by divorce, death, separation, abandonment, or choice. more common in recent years. typically, one adult performs roles of two people.
single-parent
type of family that occurs when adults from previous marriages remarry and combine children within new household
blended / reconsitituted
type of family made up of man and woman living together without legal commitment but sharing roles and responsibilities
social contract and cohabitation
type of family that involves homosexual partners living together with shared responsibilities
homosexual / alternative
type of family responsible for care, supervision, and nurturing of children in their charge
foster
family pattern where the relationships are unequal. the parents attempt to control the children with strict, rigid rules and expectations. this family pattern is least open to outside influence.
autocratic
Family pattern where the adult male or males in the family usually assume the dominant role. this adult male member functions in the work role, is responsible for control of finances, and makes most decisions.
pariarchal
family pattern where adult female or females of the family assumes primary dominance in areas of child care and home making, as well as financial decision making. in some families, an older female provides child care so the mother can work.
matriarchal
family pattern where the adult members function as equals. as is often true in other types of families, children are treated with respect and recognized as individuals. it encourages joint decision making, recognizes and supports the uniqueness of each individual member. this family pattern favors negotiation, compromise, and growth.
democratic
stage of family development that begins when the couple acknowledges to themselves and others that they are considering marriage. wedding plans are arranged, housing, work and furnishings are explored.
engagement or commitment stage
stage of family development that extends from the wedding up until the birth of the first child. Challenges include the couple learning to live with each other, making decisions together, conflict resolution, and communication.
establishment stage
stage of family development that begins with conception and continues through the expectancy.important decisions include childbirth methods, continuation or modification of employment, child care, and feeding methods. the desired outcome of pregnancy is that a bond or attachment will be established between parents and new baby.
expectant stage
the stage of family development that begins at birth or adoption of first child. There is anxiety, less time, lack of sleep, less intimate time, leading to stress and self doubt related to competency in the new role.
parenthood stage
