Question 1

Which statement best describes a codependent person?

Accepted Answer

A)  The codependent person has clear personal boundaries.
B)  The codependent individual finds little worth in caretaking.
C)  The codependent individual believes the other person is responsible for what happens.
D)  The codependent partner is at risk of developing stress-related illnesses.E) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 2

Some families have ____________________,or areas of difficulty that interfere with constructive efforts to cope with problems.

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Question 3

Which of the following is a form of ambiguity?

Accepted Answer

A)  unpredictability of an event
B)  loss of self-esteem
C)  a definite prison sentence
D)  adequate social supportE) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 4

Where do a disproportionate number of children with disabilities live?

Accepted Answer

A)  with extended family
B)  with single mothers
C)  with nuclear families
D)  in institutionsE) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 5

Which statement best demonstrates that public opinion decides what constitutes a problem?

Accepted Answer

A)  It often changes as time passes.
B)  It remains the same as far as problems are concerned.
C)  It permits no competing views.
D)  It is concerned with the greatest good.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 6

Which of the following is a family most likely open to consider during a crisis?

Accepted Answer

A)  trying new ways of finding solutions
B)  increased communication about problem issues
C)  forging more rigid family boundaries
D)  timeouts between family members to defuse tensionE) B) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 7

Which statement best describes groups with vested interests?

Accepted Answer

A)  They have the greatest influence in defining problems.
B)  They are relatively unsuccessful compared with others.
C)  They are a continuing financial burden on society.
D)  They are the same as gatekeepers.E) A) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 8

How long can it take for family members to learn new patterns of interacting after an alcoholic family member stops drinking?

Accepted Answer

A)  four to six weeks
B)  six months to two years
C)  two to three years
D)  five to ten yearsE) B) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 9

How can the seven resiliencies be used by teachers,counsellors,and other social service workers?

Accepted Answer

A)  as coping mechanisms to deal with their own stress at work
B)  as a way to perform their work more effectively
C)  as a guide to help professionals know where to look for strengths rather than harms
D)  as initiatives for improving communication with the people they work withE) None of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 10

When the onset of illness is gradual,which of the following probably occurs?

Accepted Answer

A)  Family members quickly come to realize something is wrong.
B)  Family members react exactly the same as in the case of acute illness.
C)  At the time of diagnosis,the family faces a stressor
D)  Families live with less worry and fear.E) A) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 11

What might be included in lessons learned about family life by members of alcoholic families?

Accepted Answer

A)  Alcohol cannot become the centre of family life.
B)  Alcohol always makes things worse.
C)  Alcohol in the house leads to a party.
D)  Alcohol abuse is a family secret to be covered up.E) A) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 12

When 13-year-old Nancy became pregnant,her family's reaction probably depended on which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  the attitude of the relatives
B)  their interpretation of the situation
C)  the age of Nancy's boyfriend
D)  the availability of abortionE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 13

What is a negative aspect of coping resources?

Accepted Answer

A)  Some resources can create their own demands.
B)  Supplementary health insurance can pay for some costs.
C)  The care receiver can provide emotional support to the caregiver.
D)  The medical system provides too much assistance.E) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 14

Which term refers to an imbalance in demands placed on an individual or family and their ability to meet the demand?

Accepted Answer

A)  role overload
B)  crisis
C)  burnout
D)  ambiguityE) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 15

A(n)____________________ is often the partner or child of an alcoholic and who also displays a variety of psychological symptoms as a result of living with an alcoholic.

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The answer of A(n)____________________ is often the partner or child...

Question 16

What happens to families with more effective problem-solving skills?

Accepted Answer

A)  They do not use tactics that have worked in the past.
B)  They usually communicate clearly.
C)  They often seem to be talking at cross-purposes.
D)  They attempt to keep things the same.E) All of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 17

Which outcome is likely when families have less positive communication?

Accepted Answer

A)  They have more effective problem-solving skills.
B)  They have lower levels of adaptability.
C)  They are quick to make changes to family roles and rules.
D)  They are often more honest,but more harsh.E) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 18

How society perceives an illness can have a significant impact on a family's stress.When is this most likely to be an issue of concern?

Accepted Answer

A)  when the person with the illness is an ethnic minority
B)  when the illness is stigmatized
C)  when the illness is caused by a person's behaviour (e.g.,smoking) 
D)  when the illness is chronicE) B) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 19

What does "C" refer to in the ABCX model?

Accepted Answer

A)  resources
B)  the stressor event
C)  the perception of the event
D)  the crisisE) B) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 20

At which point does a social problem exist?

Accepted Answer

A)  when a significant number of people believe that it is a problem
B)  when groups compete for scarce resources and the lowest power group defines it as such
C)  when an imbalance exists in demands placed on a family and their ability to meet them
D)  when one person's behaviour allows another to act in an antisocial mannerE) None of the above
F) A) and D)

Exam 13: The Family Beleagueredwhen Problems Come

At which point does a social problem exist?

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Which of the following is a family most likely open to consider during a crisis?

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How society perceives an illness can have a significant impact on a family's stress.When is this most likely to be an issue of concern?

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When the onset of illness is gradual,which of the following probably occurs?

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Which statement best demonstrates that public opinion decides what constitutes a problem?

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Some families have ____________________,or areas of difficulty that interfere with constructive efforts to cope with problems.

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What happens to families with more effective problem-solving skills?

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When 13-year-old Nancy became pregnant,her family's reaction probably depended on which of the following?

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Which term refers to an imbalance in demands placed on an individual or family and their ability to meet the demand?

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What is a negative aspect of coping resources?

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What does "C" refer to in the ABCX model?

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How can the seven resiliencies be used by teachers,counsellors,and other social service workers?

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How long can it take for family members to learn new patterns of interacting after an alcoholic family member stops drinking?

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A(n)____________________ is often the partner or child of an alcoholic and who also displays a variety of psychological symptoms as a result of living with an alcoholic.

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Which statement best describes groups with vested interests?

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Which statement best describes a codependent person?

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What might be included in lessons learned about family life by members of alcoholic families?

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Which of the following is a form of ambiguity?

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Where do a disproportionate number of children with disabilities live?

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Which outcome is likely when families have less positive communication?

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