Quiz #3 Flashcards
What is nonmaleficence?
Ultimately, parents should do no harm to their child(ren).
What is nonbeneficence?
Ultimately, not considering the best interest of the child(ren).
What is the textbook definition of “putative father”?
- alleged that a man is the father of a child
- no legal determination of paternity has been made
- uniform Paternity Act that some states have adopted
What is the textbook definition of “presumed father”?
- a child is born to an unmarried mother and the father is present
- sign an affidavit of paternity in the hospital
- gives father the right to be legally notified if legal matters concerning the child arise
A person needs to give consent for their own permanent surgical sterilization and if _______, the ______ needs to be part of that decision-making process.
married, spouse
What is the “Age of Majority”?
A child becomes an adult for many legal purposes
(in California it is typically 18-years-old.)
What is “collaborative divorce”?
A type of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) in which each party hires a specially trained collaborative lawyer to assist and advise them in creating their divorce settlement.
- Mental health coaches and a financial expert are common members of the collaborative team.
What is “parallel parenting”?
parents have limited contact with each other
What is “role strain”?
occurs when adults attempt to succeed at several competing social roles
What is the textbook’s definition of “physical custody”?
refers to where a child will live
The non-physical custodian will be allowed to exercise visitation rights, meaning…
legally mandated access and right to spend specific times with their child
What is the textbook’s definition of “legal custody”?
refers to decision making about the major aspects of a child’s life such as medical, educational, religious, and extracurricular activities
It is not uncommon for divorced parents to share _____ _____ custody.
joint legal
What is “family creation”?
denotes the union of individuals with the intent of creating a family, typically sharing a household
What are 2 other names for “family creation”?
“Family of Procreation” and “Family of Making”
What is the textbook’s definition of “postpartum depression”?
a type of clinical depression that includes feelings of not wanting to provide care for the infant, severe mood swings, continual fatigue, lack of joy in life, and/or withdrawal from relationships
What is the textbook’s definition of “postpartum psychosis”?
a serious psychiatric condition, may lose contact with reality
- parents may have delusions, such as believing that their child is evil and will do them harm
What does the term “rainbow baby” mean?
the term used to describe a healthy baby born after previous infant loss or miscarriage
What is the textbook’s definition of “miscarriage”?
a pregnancy that spontaneously ends within the first 20 weeks of gestation, although most end within the first trimester
What is the textbook’s definition of “attachment”?
an attraction to someone that is based on psychological bonding
What is considered the best attachment style?
Secure attachment
Avoidant Attachment
child is extremely independent, self-directed, and often uncomfortable with intimacy
Anxious Attachment
child is usually needy
Disorganized Attachment
child’s caregiver hasn’t created a safe, secure base for them to confidently return to
