Family Studies
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Family Studies explores the dynamics, structures, and functions of families within diverse cultural, social, and economic contexts. This course examines topics such as family development, relationships, parenting, communication, and the impact of societal changes on family life. Students will analyze theoretical perspectives, learn about challenges faced by modern families, and consider issues like gender roles, work-life balance, and family policy. Through critical discussion and research, students will gain a deeper understanding of the complexities of family life and the skills necessary to support healthy family relationships.
Recommended Textbook Development Across the Life Span 8th Edition by Robert S. Feldman
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Chapter 1: An Introduction to Lifespan Development
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Q1) Development that occurs in distinct steps or stages,with each stage bringing about behavior that is assumed to be qualitatively different from behavior at earlier stages is called _________ change.
A)discontinuous
B)continuous
C)critical
D)natural
Answer: A
Q2) Erikson argued that each of his stages presents a(n)________ that the individual must resolve.
A)crisis
B)fixation
C)dilemma
D)interaction
Answer: A
Q3) Briefly list and describe the 3 major steps of the scientific method.
Answer: 1)Identifying questions of interest;
2)formulating an explanation;and 3)carrying out research that either lends support to the explanation or refutes it.
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Chapter 2: The Start of Life: Prenatal Development
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Q1) If people eat a diet rich in health foods,it is possible for them to grow beyond their genetically imposed limitations in height.
A)True
B)False
Answer: False
Q2) What is the term for a developing child from 8 weeks after conception until birth?
A)embryo
B)baby
C)fetus
D)zygote
Answer: C
Q3) What is the more invasive test that can be employed if blood tests and ultrasound have identified a potential problem or if there is a family history of inherited disorders?
A)amniocentesis
B)chorionic villus sampling (CVS)
C)ultrasound sonography
D)first-trimester screen
Answer: B
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Chapter 3: Birth and the Newborn Infant
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Q1) During childbirth,the obstetrician decides that there is a need for an episiotomy.That means
A)this is a necessary step in the Bradley method.
B)this is the third stage of childbirth when the placenta and the umbilical cord are expelled from the mother.
C)the doctor makes an incision to enlarge the size of the vaginal opening.
D)the doctor decides the mother requires a Cesarean section procedure.
Answer: C
Q2) Infants who remain inside their mother's womb and unborn for two weeks after the mother's due date are at no risk.
A)True
B)False
Answer: False
Q3) Research indicates that babies born to mothers who received anesthetics during childbirth cry less than babies whose mothers do not receive anesthesia.
A)True
B)False
Answer: False
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Chapter 4: Physical Development in Infancy
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Q1) What is the name of the principle that is based on Greek and Latin roots meaning "head-to-tail"?
A)proximodistal
B)hierarchical integration
C)independence of systems
D)cephalocaudal
Q2) The swimming reflex lasts throughout a lifetime.
A)True
B)False
Q3) What is the possible function of the Babinski reflex in infants?
A)prepares the infant for independent locomotion
B)unknown
C)similar to primates' protection from falling
D)protection
Q4) At what age are babies able to hold a cup to their lips and take a drink without spilling a drop?
A)8 months
B)12 months
C)16 months
D)24 months
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Chapter 5: Cognitive Development in Infancy
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Q1) In Piaget's sensorimotor stage,all infants reach a particular substage at the exact same time.
A)True
B)False
Q2) What term refers to the basic sounds of language that can be combined to produce words and sentences?
A)symbols
B)letters
C)alphabet
D)phonemes
Q3) When several schemes are combined and coordinated to generate a single act to solve a problem,this is called
A)goal-directed behavior.
B)tertiary circular reaction.
C)secondary circular reaction.
D)object-directed behavior.
Q4) Briefly discuss criticisms,if any,of Piaget's theories.
Q5) There are no disputes or disagreements with Piaget's theories.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 6: Social and Personality Development in Infancy
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Q1) At what age are infants capable of demonstrating empathy for others,such as comforting and showing concern for others?
A)12 months
B)24 months
C)14 months
D)6 months
Q2) What is the term for the caution and wariness that is displayed by infants when encountering an unfamiliar person?
A)fear
B)suspicion
C)stranger anxiety
D)distress
Q3) When discussing the dimensions of temperament,what is the term used to refer to the baby's response to a new person or object,based on whether the child accepts the new situation or withdraws from it?
A)quality of mood
B)intensity of reaction
C)approach-withdrawal
D)rhythmicity
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Chapter 7: Physical and Cognitive Development in the
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Q1) The two hemispheres of the brain process information differently;therefore,they work and process information independently of each other.
A)True
B)False
Q2) The danger from injuries during preschool years is,in part,a result of parent neglect.
A)True
B)False
Q3) Egocentric thought relates to how children in the preoperational stage intentionally think in a selfish or inconsiderate manner.
A)True
B)False
Q4) Piaget believed that the _______ fit entirely in a single stage of cognitive development called the ___________ stage.
A)preschool years;operational
B)preschool years;preoperational
C)school years;concrete
D)school years;operational
Q5) Briefly describe the different varieties of early education.
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Chapter 8: Social and Personality Development in the
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Q1) When 4-year-old Allison is allowed to decide what to wear from several choices her mother presents to her,she is likely to develop
A)initiative.
B)autonomy.
C)self-concept.
D)individualistic orientation.
Q2) What is the term for abuse that occurs when parents or other caregivers harm children's behavioral,cognitive,emotional,or physical functioning?
A)cycle of violence hypothesis
B)parent-child cycle
C)victim-aggression theory
D)psychological maltreatment
Q3) In its most extreme form,_________ parenting results in neglect.
A)permissive
B)authoritative
C)uninvolved
D)authoritarian
Q4) Briefly explain each of the four major parenting styles identified by Diana Baumrind.
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Chapter 9: Physical and Cognitive Development in Middle Childhood
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Q1) When non-English speaking children are initially taught in their native language,while at the same time learning English,this is called A)bilingualism.
B)bilingual education.
C)pragmatics.
D)metalinguistics.
Q2) Larry was daydreaming the day that his first grade teacher reviewed the math lesson that 5 + 5 = 10.Later,Larry was not able to recall this information,probably because A)he never heard it.
B)he never encoded it.
C)he never rehearsed it.
D)he never visualized it.
Q3) Children begin to use reading as a source for learning around A)kindergarten.
B)first grade.
C)fourth grade.
D)second grade.
Q4) Provide some criticisms of Piaget's perspective of learning.
Q5) Briefly explain some of the educational trends of the 21<sup>st</sup> century.
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Chapter 10: Social and Personality Development in Middle Childhood
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Q1) ____________ is the period in which parents and children jointly control children's behavior.
A)Self-care
B)Social competence
C)Coregulation
D)Adolescence
Q2) Despite frequent attempts,it is impossible to teach social competence to unpopular children.
A)True
B)False
Q3) Which of the following terms means rankings that represent the relative social power of those in a group?
A)social competence
B)status
C)dominance hierarchy
D)social problem solving
Q4) Single-parent African American families tend to rely substantially on grandparents for everyday child care.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 11: Physical and Cognitive Development in Adolescence
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Q1) When physical characteristics,such as early onset of menstruation or increased height and weight (due to better nutrition),change over the course of several generations,this is an example of a
A)generational cycle.
B)primary characteristic.
C)secular trend.
D)secondary characteristic.
Q2) By age 8,_________ Caucasian American girls and ________ African American girls develop breasts or pubic hair.
A)1 out of 7;1 out of 2
B)1 out of 2;1 out of 7
C)2 out of 7;1 out of 2
D)1 out of 2;2 out of 7
Q3) In boys,the penis and scrotum begin to grow at an accelerated rate around age ____,and reach adult size in _____ years.
A)14;2
B)12;3 or 4
C)11;2
D)10;4 to 5
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Chapter 12: Social and Personality Development in Adolescence
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Q1) Psychologist James Marcia suggests that adolescent identity can be seen in terms of two characteristics,which are
A)industry and withdrawal.
B)inferiority and assertiveness.
C)identity acceptance and identity refusal.
D)crisis or commitment.
Q2) Which of the following should be done if you suspect an adolescent (or anyone)is contemplating suicide?
A)Do not over-react,many adolescents are simply attention seeking.
B)Ask specific questions,such as "Do you have a plan?"
C)Let the person make their own choices about whether to seek further help.
D)Respect the person's privacy and keep your talk a secret.
Q3) What is the percentage of teenagers who experience major depression,in which their psychological disorder is such that the depression is severe and lingers for a long time?
A)52%
B)35%
C)24%
D)3%
Q4) Briefly explain some criticism of Erikson's 8-stage theory of development.
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Chapter 13: Physical and Cognitive Development in Early
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Q1) Physical declines brought about by environmental factors of an individual's behavioral choices are called A)risk factors.
B)maturity.
C)secondary aging.
D)primary aging.
Q2) Schaie believed that when young adults apply their intelligence to attain long-term goals and confront and resolve major issues such as what job to take and whom to marry,they are using an operation in the A)responsible stage.
B)acquisitive stage.
C)reintegrative stage.
D)achieving stage.
Q3) Assistance and comfort provided to a person dealing with a stressful situation is known as A)counseling.
B)social support.
C)sounding off.
D)stress management.
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Chapter 14: Social and Personality Development in Early
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Q1) According to Robert Sternberg,when two people share a loving,sexually vibrant,long-term relationship,this is called
A)companionate love.
B)infatuated love.
C)fatuous love.
D)consummate love.
Q2) What is the most likely reason for the dramatic decrease in the number of children in the average American family?
A)the increase in religious-based sex-abstinence programs
B)the availability and use of effective contraceptives
C)the decrease in the number of people getting married
D)an increase in same-sex couplings
Q3) Attachment styles continue into adulthood and affect the nature of relationships. A)True
B)False
Q4) The birth of a child produces one of the highest levels of marital satisfaction. A)True
B)False
Q5) Briefly explain some criticism of Ginzberg's career choice theory.
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Chapter 15: Physical and Cognitive Development in Middle
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Q1) The acquisition of skill or knowledge in a particular area is called A)expertise.
B)sensory memory.
C)long-term memory.
D)selective optimization.
Q2) Research indicates that men with Type A personalities have the same rate of heart and coronary disease as men with Type B personalities.
A)True
B)False
Q3) No definitive evidence has been found that Type A behavior causes coronary heart disease.
A)True
B)False
Q4) The loss of ability to hear high-pitched,high-frequency sounds is known as A)presbycusis.
B)hearing detention.
C)hearing manifestation.
D)myopia.
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Q5) Briefly explain the pros and cons of hormone therapy (HT).
Q6) Briefly explain what mnemonics are and how they can be used to improve memory.
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Chapter 16: Social and Personality Development in Middle
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Q1) Census data reveals that the multigenerational household,which includes three or more generations,is the fastest-growing household arrangement in the U.S. ,and increased more than a third between 1990 and 2000.
A)True
B)False
Q2) Since the mid-1980s,the workforce has grown,especially with A)women in their 50s and older.
B)men in their 50s and older.
C)men in their early 20s and 30s.
D)women in their early 20s and 30s.
Q3) Which two developmental psychologists believed that there is a substantial change in personality over time,and that change follows a set,predictable pattern?
A)Gould and Levinson
B)Erikson and Levinson
C)Costa and McCrae
D)Vaillant and Helson
Q4) Briefly explain how to deal with spousal abuse.
Q5) Briefly explain why "midlife crisis" is a myth.
Q6) Briefly explain the changes in marital satisfaction over time.
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Chapter 17: Physical and Cognitive Development in Late
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Q1) When an elderly person demonstrates difficulty with verbal information that is presented quickly,the person is exhibiting problems with _________ memory.
A)episodic
B)long-term
C)implicit
D)short-term
Q2) Elderly people do not contract sexually transmitted diseases.
A)True
B)False
Q3) Which of the following is related to the prevention and/or treatment of osteoporosis in women?
A)inadequate exercise throughout life
B)adequate protein intake throughout life
C)drug therapy with such medications as Fosamax
D)bone marrow replacement therapy
Q4) Briefly explain ageism and how it operates in society.
Q5) Research indicates that memory loss in old age is an inevitable part of aging.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 18: Social and Personality Development in Late
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Q1) Expert knowledge in the practical aspects of life is referred to as A)maturity.
B)intelligence.
C)wisdom.
D)aging.
Q2) According to Daniel Levinson,at which of the following ages might a person be entering into late adulthood by passing through a transition stage?
A)54
B)63
C)70
D)75
Q3) Age stratification theories suggest that economic resources are distributed equally among people.
A)True
B)False
Q4) Widowed women usually experience a decline in their economic well-being after the death of their husband.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 19: Death and Dying
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Q1) The care provided for the dying in places devoted to those who are terminally ill is called
A)hospice care.
B)home care.
C)euthanasia.
D)nursing care.
Q2) In middle adulthood,the leading cause of death is A)accident.
B)suicide.
C)homicide.
D)life-threatening disease.
Q3) The functioning of a heartbeat and respiration continue to be the models of determination of death.
A)True
B)False
Q4) What percent of people who die in the United States each year die in hospitals?
A)75%
B)25%
C)50%
D)30%
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