Marriage and Family Therapy Foundations Exam Practice Tests https://quizplus.com/study-set/3667 16 Chapters 1327 Verified Questions
Marriage and Family Therapy Foundations Exam Practice Tests Course Introduction This course provides an overview of the core theories, principles, and practices foundational to marriage and family therapy. Students will explore historical development, major therapeutic models, systemic approaches, and the evolution of family dynamics within diverse cultural contexts. Topics include assessment and intervention strategies, ethical and legal considerations, and the impact of societal issues on families. Emphasis is placed on developing the basic skills necessary to assess and intervene with couples and families while fostering an understanding of the therapist’s role in promoting relationship health and well-being.
Recommended Textbook Choices in Relationships An Introduction to Marriage and the Family 11th Edition by David Knox
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Chapter 1: Choices in Relationships: an Introduction Available Study Resources on Quizplus for this Chatper 94 Verified Questions 94 Flashcards Source URL: https://quizplus.com/quiz/72978
Sample Questions Q1) The price of oil in the Middle East impacting family vacation choices reflects: A)materialistic values resulting in moralistic choices B)the interconnectedness of the European common market C)Obama economics D)global influences on choices Answer: D Q2) Which of the following was not identified as a benefit of marriage? A)morality B)mortality C)mental health D)physical health Answer: A Q3) More college students are "in control" than "experimenting and learning" when making decisions. A)True B)False Answer: True To view all questions and flashcards with answers, click on the resource link above.
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Chapter 2: Gender Available Study Resources on Quizplus for this Chatper 88 Verified Questions 88 Flashcards Source URL: https://quizplus.com/quiz/72979
Sample Questions Q1) Gender dysphoria refers to which of the following? A)a condition in which one's gender identity does not match one's biological sex B)a condition in which a person has both male and female genitals C)a condition in which a person exaggerates his or her gender characteristics D)a condition in which a person exhibits both feminine and masculine personality traits Answer: A Q2) When ninth grade children watch "romantic" TV (e.g., soaps, Lifetime movies), they are: A)more likely to develop egalitarian gender role attitudes B)more likely to develop traditional gender role attitudes C)more likely to develop tolerance for transgender people D)more likely to develop a blend of matriarchal and patriarchal attitudes Answer: B Q3) John Money of the Gender Identity Clinic at Johns Hopkins Medical School provided evidence that gender identity is learned rather than biologically programmed. A)True B)False Answer: False To view all questions and flashcards with answers, click on the resource link above. Page 4
Chapter 3: Love Available Study Resources on Quizplus for this Chatper 79 Verified Questions 79 Flashcards Source URL: https://quizplus.com/quiz/72980
Sample Questions Q1) ____ love may be the most enduring of all loves; it does not depend on reciprocation. A)Conjugal B)Compassionate C)Cohort D)Romantic Answer: B Q2) What is likely to happen when Mary (a nonsmoker) falls in love with Brad (a smoker)? A)Any change will be dependent on the degree to which Mary has moral character. B)There is no data on what happens when a nonsmoker pair bonds with a smoker. C)Mary will remain a nonsmoker. D)Mary will begin to smoke. Answer: D Q3) According to Riela et al. (2010), 56% of 239 respondents said that they: A)took forever to fall in love B)fell in love at medium speed C)fell in love fast D)paid no attention to how fast they fell in love Answer: C To view all questions and flashcards with answers, click on the resource link above. Page 5
Chapter 4: Communication Available Study Resources on Quizplus for this Chatper 85 Verified Questions 85 Flashcards Source URL: https://quizplus.com/quiz/72981
Sample Questions Q1) Connie wanted her husband Phil to take a second job so they could save for a new car. When Phil found a second job, Connie complained that Phil was not spending enough time with the family. The conflict that resulted best illustrates which of the following sources of conflict? A)leadership ambiguity B)inconsistent rules C)value differences D)cognitions and perceptions Q2) Which of the following is not considered to be an advantage of using of MySpace? A)It provides one with bragging privileges in cyberspace. B)It connects one to others. C)It confirms one's acceptance to others. D)It provides support as one navigates a developing interpersonal world. Q3) What are the steps in resolving a disagreement? Q4) Some teenagers appear "addicted" to text messaging. A)True B)False Q5) What are the various defense mechanisms? Discuss their repercussions in relationships. 6 Q6) Identify and discuss 15 principles andPage techniques of effective communication. To view all questions and flashcards with answers, click on the resource link above.
Chapter 5: Singlehood, Hanging Out, Hooking Up, and Cohabitation Available Study Resources on Quizplus for this Chatper 83 Verified Questions 83 Flashcards Source URL: https://quizplus.com/quiz/72982
Sample Questions Q1) What do you tell your roommate about how to keep a long distance relationship intact? Q2) Discuss changes in dating in the last sixty years. Q3) Discuss three social movements and how they have influenced the acceptance of singlehood. Q4) From the viewpoint of a child's health, it is better if his or her parents are: A)married B)living together C)living apart together D)members of a church that is pronatalistic Q5) Most cohabitants view themselves as: A)"testers"- they are testing their relationship B)"here and now"- they see no future beyond tomorrow C)"money savers"- they are living together for economic reasons D)committed to each other Q6) About how many households in the U.S. consist of couples who live together? A)600,0000 B)6 million C)26 million D)66 million
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Chapter 6: Selecting a Partner Available Study Resources on Quizplus for this Chatper 86 Verified Questions 86 Flashcards Source URL: https://quizplus.com/quiz/72983
Sample Questions Q1) Explain and criticize the sociobiological theory of mate selection. Q2) Which of the following parents is most likely to approve of interracial dating? A)white mother B)white father C)African-American father D)African-American mother Q3) Identify personality characteristics individuals seek in a partner. Q4) In a study of 56 couples who received advice about relationship issues: A)"Dear Abby" and "Dr.Phil" were the most frequent source of advice B)religious leaders were the most frequent source of advice C)parents were the most frequent source of advice D)friends were the most frequent source of advice Q5) Brumbaugh and Fraley (2010) found that unattached, insecure individuals attract partners by: A)getting enough alcohol in them to be sociable B)hiding their flaws and using touch C)taking Zoloft to reduce their anxiety D)being open about their insecurities Q6) What personality characteristics predict for and against successful marriages? Page 9 Q7) Compare homogamy and complementary needs as theories of mate selection. To view all questions and flashcards with answers, click on the resource link above.
Chapter 7: Marriage Relationships Available Study Resources on Quizplus for this Chatper 83 Verified Questions 83 Flashcards Source URL: https://quizplus.com/quiz/72984
Sample Questions Q1) With regard to sex, according to national data cited in your text, married people are more likely than single individuals to experience ____ with their partners. A)extreme physical pleasure B)extreme emotional satisfaction C)both extreme physical pleasure and emotional satisfaction D)abject boredom and monotony Q2) The average cost of a wedding in 2011 was $27,800. A)True B)False Q3) In our society, there is a marriage custom that dictates that the bride wear something old, new, borrowed, and blue. The "new" represents which of the following? A)that the bride is a virgin B)that the groom is a virgin C)the durability of the marriage D)that a new life is about to begin Q4) Discuss the sexual and financial changes that occur after marriage. Q5) What are the advantages and disadvantages of age-discrepant marriages? Q6) Discuss how black and white fraternity men treat women. To view all questions and flashcards withPage answers, 10 click on the resource link above.
Chapter 8: Same-Sex Couples and Families Available Study Resources on Quizplus for this Chatper 78 Verified Questions 78 Flashcards Source URL: https://quizplus.com/quiz/72985
Sample Questions Q1) The major difference between heterosexual and homosexual families is that the latter: A)are economically disadvantaged B)have legislation pending C)are subjected to prejudice and discrimination D)are "immoral" Q2) A common myth of bisexuals is that: A)they are monogamous B)they are not monogamous C)they seek conversion therapy D)they are the most suicidal of all sexual identities Q3) The "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" rule in the military has been repealed. A)True B)False Q4) Modern homonegativity refers to stalking a gay person on Facebook. A)True B)False Q5) What does cross cultural research say about the existence of passionate infatuations with same-gender partners in the absence of same-gender sexual desires? Page 11 To view all questions and flashcards with answers, click on the resource link above.
Chapter 9: Sexuality in Relationships Available Study Resources on Quizplus for this Chatper 80 Verified Questions 80 Flashcards Source URL: https://quizplus.com/quiz/72986
Sample Questions Q1) The greatest danger of anal sex is that: A)the rectum might tear and STIs may occur B)the penis being inserted into the rectum will have feces trapped in the urethra C)a fetish will develop D)satiation will occur Q2) How does being very active in one's religion affect ones attitudes toward sexual behavior? A)There is a "reverse" affect so that one is very sexual and hides it. B)Sexting and sexual intercourse are regarded as inappropriate if unmarried. C)There is no research on this issue. D)Sexting and sexual intercourse are regarded as appropriate if in love. Q3) Married people report having a higher level of emotional and physical satisfaction in their sexual relationships than single people. A)True B)False Q4) Define and give some examples of the sexual double standard. Q5) Identify various considerations in deciding to have intercourse with a new sexual partner. Q6) Why is marriage the safest social context for not getting an STI? Page 12 To view all questions and flashcards with answers, click on the resource link above.
Chapter 10: Planning for Children Available Study Resources on Quizplus for this Chatper 85 Verified Questions 85 Flashcards Source URL: https://quizplus.com/quiz/72987
Sample Questions Q1) After having a vasectomy, what do most men experience? A)decreased desire for sex B)decreased ability to have an erection C)decreased amount of ejaculate D)no longer being able to impregnate a female Q2) New research suggests that which of the following is best for female sterilization? A)transcervical (has fewer complications) B)abdominal (has fewer complications) C)depends on the age of the woman D)depends on how many children she has had Q3) What percent of Americans view having one child as an ideal family size? A)slightly under a third B)23 percent C)13 percent D)3 percent Q4) Miscarriage is another term for spontaneous abortion. A)True B)False Q5) Discuss the respective positions of prolife and prochoice. 13 click on the resource link above. To view all questions and flashcards withPage answers,
Chapter 11: Parenting Available Study Resources on Quizplus for this Chatper 84 Verified Questions 84 Flashcards Source URL: https://quizplus.com/quiz/72988
Sample Questions Q1) Which of the following is not true of postnatal depression? A)Both mothers and fathers reported depression. B)Men have lower level depression than women. C)Men get depressed if they had a preference for a girl baby. D)Women have higher levels of depression than men. Q2) The more children a couple has: A)the more likely the spouses are to stay together B)the more likely the spouses are to divorce C)the more likely the spouses are to be on welfare D)the more likely the spouses are to abuse drugs Q3) What action does your text suggest for parents who regret some of their parenting decisions? A)Change immediately-don't make the same mistake twice. B)Talk with peers to discover that they are not alone-all parents feel some level of regret. C)Sincerely apologize to their children. D)Reframe the decisions. Q4) Define and compare five approaches to childrearing by name, giving the advantages and disadvantages of each approach. To view all questions and flashcards with answers, click on the resource link above. Page 14
Chapter 12: Work and Family Life Available Study Resources on Quizplus for this Chatper 78 Verified Questions 78 Flashcards Source URL: https://quizplus.com/quiz/72989
Sample Questions Q1) About what percent of undergraduates do not have a budget/save their money? A)50%/50% B)10%/10% C)50%/10% D)10%/50% Q2) A parent who listens intently to their teenager's broken heart love story is: A)involved in the second shift B)involved in the third shift C)involved in the fourth shift D)involved in the first shift Q3) Identify three ways that men might benefit from their wife earning a higher income. Q4) Emotional well-being rises and tops out at ____ for adults in the U.S. A)$50,000 B)$75,000 C)$125,000 D)$150,000 Q5) Identify why career wives opt out and return home. Q6) When does playing video games become a problem in relationships? Q7) How does the passage of the PatientPage and Affordable HealthCare affect families? 15 To view all questions and flashcards with answers, click on the resource link above.
Chapter 13: Violence and Abuse in Relationships Available Study Resources on Quizplus for this Chatper 86 Verified Questions 86 Flashcards Source URL: https://quizplus.com/quiz/72990
Sample Questions Q1) Which of the following is true of dependent elderly people who are murdered? A)They are white females killed in their own home by a gun. B)They are black males poisoned by their spouses. C)They are Hispanic females taken to the emergency room to die. D)They are Hispanic males taken to the emergency room to die. Q2) "Granny dumping" refers to which of the following? A)exploiting grandparents by dumping their assets in a family member's account B)leaving an elderly parent or grandparent at the hospital without any identification C)dumping an elderly parent or grandparent in a homeless shelter without identification D)dumping on an elderly parent by moving in and paying no expenses Q3) IPV is a term that stands for: A)intimate partner violence B)battered woman syndrome C)stalking violence D)battering Q4) Discuss what must happen in order for a person to leave an abusive relationship permanently. Q5) Discuss online cybervictimization. To view all questions and flashcards with answers, click on the resource link above. Page 16
Chapter 14: Stress and Crisis in Relationships Available Study Resources on Quizplus for this Chatper 80 Verified Questions 80 Flashcards Source URL: https://quizplus.com/quiz/72991
Sample Questions Q1) According to Dr. Robert Sammons, spouses: A)often try to undermine each other and present themselves in a positive light B)never see that the cost of marriage therapy is much less than the cost of a divorce C)always come with a secret-one of them is usually having an affair D)should focus on what is missing in their relationship rather than what they have Q2) Of married couples with children under 18, what percentage of husbands/wives were unemployed in 2009? A)6%/4% B)10%/8% C)20%/18% D)30%/28% Q3) Child maltreatment is associated with which of the following? A)higher education for the parents B)higher parental income C)unemployment D)male children Q4) Explain the exchange in forgiveness with a partner who has an affair. Q5) Discuss seven explanations for why spouses become involved in extramarital sex. To view all questions and flashcards with answers, click on the resource link above. Page 17
Chapter 15: Divorce and Remarriage Available Study Resources on Quizplus for this Chatper 78 Verified Questions 78 Flashcards Source URL: https://quizplus.com/quiz/72992
Sample Questions Q1) What advice did people who were separated/divorced have for those who were thinking about getting divorced? A)Wait till your children are in their 20s. B)Don't waste any more time; get out. C)Work it out/see a counselor. D)Have an affair rather than break up the marriage. Q2) The divorced who are able to forgive are: A)more likely to think that they made a mistake and want to get back in the marriage B)taken advantage of by their ex-partner in the division of property C)vulnerable to a new relationship where they are exploited D)less angry and less depressed Q3) Conservative religious beliefs has a positive effect on reducing depression following divorce. A)True B)False Q4) Only about three percent of children live with a single father. A)True B)False Q5) Discuss the stages of a stepfamily. 18 click on the resource link above. To view all questions and flashcards withPage answers,
Chapter 16: Relationships in the Later Years Available Study Resources on Quizplus for this Chatper 80 Verified Questions 80 Flashcards Source URL: https://quizplus.com/quiz/72993
Sample Questions Q1) The single most important determinant of an elderly person's happiness is: A)income B)children living near by C)health D)a spouse that loves him or her Q2) When faced with taking care of their elderly parents, most adult children in the United States: A)abrogate their responsibility B)select institutionalization as a last resort C)select institutionalization as a first option D)engage in "granny dumping" Q3) A DNR order for a frail patient in a hospital or nursing home means: A)do not resuscitate B)to call the family immediately if there is a change in the health status of the patient C)do not use morphine since the patient can get hooked D)that the diet of this patient must be vegetarian Q4) Identify the factors associated with having a happy retirement. Q5) Discuss how one might go about aging successfully. Q6) Discuss the "myth of grandparenthood." Page 19 To view all questions and flashcards with answers, click on the resource link above.