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Parenting MOCK Exam
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1Which of the following is an example of "four pluses and a wish"?
- AYou have asked Ricky to put away his toys four times and with no response you begin to pick them up yourself.
- BYou smile, compliment Ricky on his toy fort, ask him to tell you about it, remind him that in 10 minutes he will need to put his toy fort away and prepare for bed
- CYou tell Ricky you wish he would pick up his toys and put them away
- DYou tell Ricky that you are going to start counting and that he had better get his toys picked up before you reach four
2Which of the following is not a structural factor discussed in relation to the decision about becoming parents?
- APlace of residence
- BEthnic group membership
- CSocioeconomic Status
- DSize of family desired
3According to Briggs and ideas about psychological safety, there are ________________ levels of self-esteem
- ATwo
- BThree
- CFour
- DFive
4Erickson proposes that people become parents in order to fulfil a sense of ___________.
- AIdentity
- BGenerativity
- CIndustry
- DIntegrity
5Communicative roadblocks are one of two challenges that interfere with parents' ability to actively listen to their children. The other challenge is:
- ALack of an affective vocabulary that includes a range of feeling words
- BLack of an ability to stay focused on the needs of the child
- CExcessive life experiences that interfere with not jumping to conclusions
- DExcessive vocabulary that causes one to describe what the child is experiencing in words that the child does not understand
6In lecture, we discussed four tasks that occur in the parent-adolescent relationship. Which of the following are those four tasks?
- AAutonomy, thrill seeking, conflict, and renegotiation
- BIntimacy, shift from parents to peers, conflict, and renegotiation
- CThrill seeking, shift from parents to peers, intimacy, and renegotiation
- DAutonomy, shift from parents to peers, conflict, and renegotiation
7Which of the following is not a reason why mothers experience more conflict with their adolescent children?
- AMother-adolescent relationships are less intimate
- BMothers are perceived as less powerful than fathers
- CMothers are more active in daily discipline
- DMother-adolescent relationships are more intimate
8Which of the following is an example of peer culture?
- APlaying a board game with your parents and friends
- BWearing certain clothes to school that your parents would approve of
- CPlaying board games with your siblings
- DWearing certain clothes to school that your friends will approve of
9What is the definition of emotional autonomy?
- AFreedom of action
- BIndependence of values, attitudes, beliefs, and exploration of alternatives
- CFreedom of excessive need for parental approval, support, and closeness
- DFreedom to have your own perspectives and emotional responses
10Adolescents whose parents are _____________________ have a tendency to be dependent, passive, conforming, less self-assured, less creative, and less socially skilled than other adolescents
- AAuthoritative
- BAuthoritarian
- CTraditional
- DPermissive
11Within one's culture of origin, the transmission of culture is a(n) _______________ process.
- ADifficult
- BStressful
- CEasy
- DRelaxed
12Acculturation is a(n)______________
- ASocial change process
- BEasy process for children
- CDifficult process for parents and younger children
- DIndividual change process
13Which of the following is not an acculturation outcome?
- AAcculturation stress
- BAcculturation loyalty
- CAcculturation "gaps"
- DParent-child conflict
14Amae means
- ASweet interaction
- BSweet relationship
- CSweet independence
- DSweet dependence
15Cultural psychology is influenced by____________________
- APsychology
- BSociology
- CEthnography
- DArechology
16What are the two dimensions of filial maturity?
- AParental distancing and parental comprehending
- BParental distancing and parental reconnecting
- CParental reconnecting and parental comprehending
- DParental distancing and parental maturity
17During parental comprehending...
- AUnderstand fathers earlier than mothers
- BUnderstand both parents early in our 20's
- CUnderstand both parents late in our 40's
- DUnderstand mothers earlier than fathers
18Which of the following is a critique of the Solidarity Model?
- AFocus on consensus and cohesion suggests positive feelings are valued
- BRealistic picture of family cohesion
- CSupports conflict and contradictory elements of family experience
- DFocuses on how things "should be" rather than "how they are" in families
19What is the difference between "empty nest" and "full nest" ?
- AFull nest is when adult children no longer live with parents and empty nest is when adult child returns to live with parents
- BEmpty nest is when adult children no longer live with parents and full nest is when adult child returns to live with parents
- CFull nest and empty nest mean the same thing therefore there is no distinction
- DFull nest is when parents establish and guide their children and empty nest is when adult children no longer live at home
20Which of the following is not part of the intergenerational solidarity model of healthy family functioning?
- AAssociational
- BNormative
- CFunctional
- DAttachment
21Which of the following characterizes the Fantasy stage of blended family formation?
- AStepparent has a larger role in the family and couple work as a team
- BChildren and adults may have mixed feelings of allegiance and guild that can interfere with effective functioning in the new family form
- CThe stepparent will be adored and loved by stepchildren right away
- DBiological parent feels caught in the middle between their new married relationship and their children
22At which stage of blended family formation is the new family at high risk of being dissolved via divorce?
- AAwareness
- BAction
- CFantasy
- DMobilization
23Which of the following is not a stage that children experience in reacting to parental divorce?
- AInitial
- BTransition
- CRestabilization
- DReorganization
24Which of the following is not a classification of one-parent families?
- ACouple separates after a cohabitation or marriage
- BFemale partner in a married relationship has a child with their extra marital partner
- CA woman gives birth to a child and does not live with the child's father or another partner
- DFather or mother is widowed
25What are the three aspects that distinguish one parent families from two parent families?
- AParental characteristics, economic conditions, and number of familial transitions
- BParental characteristics, household conditions, and number of familial transitions
- CPersonality characteristics, economic conditions, and number of familial transitions
- DParental characteristics, economic conditions, and number of children
2617 year old Laura and her mother have a good relationship where they talk to each other, express their feelings, and share similar values. However, Laura enjoys having her own separate identity from her mother and making her own choices. This is an example of
- AIndependence
- BIndependence with interdependence
- CInterdependence
- DBehavioural autonomy
27What are Lightfoot's ideas about autonomy and risk taking?
- ARisk taking is not an indication of autonomy
- BRisk taking is an exploration of parental boundaries
- CRisk taking is an exploration of autonomy
- DRisk taking is dangerous and a sign of rebellion
28When adolescent decides to run away from home, the process has been described as
- ASudden
- BShocking
- CIntense
- DGradual
29From Youniss and Smollar's study, which of the following is NOT a perception of parents from an adolescents view point?
- AAssertion of expectations
- BIntimate and non defensive
- CObedience and respect
- DNon-intimate and defensive
30Which of the following is true about the factors that influence the timing of leaving home for North American young adults?
- AIf parents have enough resources available
- BParent's believe that their children should leave home when they can earn more than $50,000 a year
- CParent's believe that their children should stay home until they are married
- DIf parents are not married, the young adult stays home longer
31James is 27 years old and has moved back to his parent's house for the third time. James is
- AA failure to launch adult child
- BA boomerang adult child
- CA full nest adult child
- DA empty nest adult child
32Historically, how have women achieved a sense of generativity?
- ABuilding careers
- BMaking family dinners
- CCaring for children
- DHousehold financial provider
33Who is most likely to have an unintentional pregnancy?
- A35 year old Nicky who works as a lawyer
- B16 year old April who dropped out of high school
- C27 year old Janet who is finishing her masters degree
- D19 year old Leslie who just applied to college
34Out of the following individuals, who would not be considered a one parent family?
- AJamie who is a widower raising two children
- BJill and tony, who have one child and are divorcing after 10 years of marriage
- CAmy and brad, who are having an affair and are currently married to other people
- DJordan who has never married and is adopting his first child
35Andrew and Dora have decided to divorce as they no longer have feelings for one another. What process of parental adaptations to divorce are Andrew and Dora experiencing?
- AFamily system re-organization
- BFamily meta-cognition
- CPhysical separation
- DFamily re-definitions
36Which of the following is not one of the 7 characteristics of blended families?
- AChildren and families may have mixed feelings of allegiance and guilt that interferes with the new family system
- BAll members of the blended family experience role confusion
- CEx-spouses and grandparents can continue to have input and influence in the family system
- DChildren are willing to participate in the new family system
37Regina wants to hang out with her friends and does not want to listen to her step-father Henry. Henry has requested that Regina complete her homework as one of the rules in their blended family that was established by the children and their mother was that homework must be finished before going out with friends. What should Henry do?
- ATell Regina to do her homework
- BRemind Regina of the household rule and punish her when she challenges his authority as a parent
- CRemind Regina of the household rule that she and her mother established and enforce the rule on her mothers behalf
- DSend Regina to her room and ground her for a week while telling her that she must respect her parents
38Tom is 67 years old. After watching an episode of Oprah, he starts to think about his life and the expectations he had for his adult children. Which of the following potential outcomes is correct?
- AIf Tom reflects on his life and has regrets, he will develop despair, and this is also related to his children meeting his expectations for them.
- BIf Tom reflects on his life and sees it as being positive, he will develop a sense of integrity, and this is also related to his children not meeting his expectations for them
- CIf Tom reflects on his life and has no regrets, he will not develop despair, and this is also related to his children not meeting his expectations for them
- DIf Tom reflects on his life and sees it as being positive, he will develop a sense of integrity, and this is also related to his children meeting his expectations for them.
39For those adult children living less than 10 miles, their
- AMothers' retirement is associated with fewer visits
- BFathers' retirement is associated with fewer visits
- CBoth fathers' and mothers' retirement is associated with more visits.
- DMothers and fathers' retirement contributes to strains in the parent-child relationship
40Which of the following is not one of the characteristics of parents that influence whether they will be cared for by their children?
- ATheir marital status
- BThe number of children they have
- CTheir personality
- DTheir level of education
41Geographical distance between older parents and their adult children
- AIs lessened as older parents grow older
- BRemains the same as parents grow older
- CBecomes significantly greater as parents get older
- DDetrimentally affects close ties between older parents and their adult children
42Which of the following is not a model of family violence proposed by researchers?
- APsychiatric
- BCross-cultural
- CSociological
- DSocial-psychological
43From the Canadian Incidence Study of Reported Child Abuse and Neglect (2008), which two forms of child maltreatment were most commonly reported?
- AExposure to partner violence and physical abuse
- BNeglect and physical abuse
- CEmotional maltreatment and neglect
- DExposure to partner violence and neglect
44Which of the following was not one of the primary caregiver risk factors identified by the Canadian Incidence Study of Reported Child Abuse and Neglect (2008)?
- AParental divorce as a child
- BFew social supports
- CVictim of domestic violence
- DMental health issues
45Robert is concerned about his niece and nephew. When he visits with them, their clothes are dirty, have holes in them, and the children appear to be malnourished. Robert wants to call Family and Children's Services, but he is concerned about what people would say about his family and reporting his sister for maltreatment. He wants to help but he is afraid of the embarrassment of the situation for himself and his family. What is stopping Robert from voluntary reporting?
- ANature of problems surrounding abuse
- BSense of secrecy and shame
- CDependency of children
- DFear of reprisal from the children's mother
46What is an example of a counter-transition?
- AGoing to University
- BBuying a house
- CBecoming a grandparent
- DBecoming a parent
47Who helps their families by "just being there"?
- AMothers
- BFathers
- CGrandparents
- DStepparents
48Re-fathers are beneficial to:
- AFathers
- BAdult children
- CFathers and adult children
- DNo benefit for any family member
49What factor can define your lifestyle?
- ARelationships
- BGeographic location
- CNutrition
- DMoney
50"My main reason for existence is procreation" is a statement of what kind of reasoning?
- AAltruistic
- BGenerativity
- CFatalistic
- DInstrumental
51At what age is your frontal lobe full developed to make successful decisions?
- A18
- B19
- C24
- D25
52What type(s) of parents are more likely to use the no-lose method of conflict resolution?
- ADemocratic and Authoritarian
- BPermissive and Authoritarian
- COnly Democratic
- DOnly Authoritarian
53What are the 3 major components of child abuse?
- ANature of culture, Nature of Caregiver, Stress
- BNature of child, Nature of Family, Stress
- CNature of Culture, Nature of Child, Nature of Caregiver
- DNature of Child, Nature of Caregiver, Stress
54The House of Self, proposed by Briggs, consists of what three elements?
- AWords, Self-Esteem, Treatment by Parents
- BInteractions, Body Language, Self-Esteem
- CWords, Body Language, Treatment by Parents
- DParental promises, Words, Body Language
55Family acculturation is best described as:
- AChanges in constructed relationships between grandparents, parents, and children as the family unit enforces traditions at home while allowing more liberty outside the home (in the host culture)
- BTraditional relationships between parent and child changes, as the family moves from culture of origin to host culture
- CEnforcement of values from culture of origin while in host culture between traditional parent and child relationships
- DAdaptation of host culture values between traditional parent and child relationships as the family moves away form the culture of origin
56The video shown in class of Bend It Like Beckham, is an example of:
- AFamily Acculturation
- BCross-Cultural Perspective
- CSocio-cultural theory
- DCultural Prevention Strategy
57The following is/are defining feature(s) that separates authoritarian and traditional parenting styles
- ALack of support
- BInsufficient monitoring
- CParental responsiveness
- DPsychosocial maturity
- Esome of these answers
- Fnone of these answers
58Adolescents are more concerned with ________________ autonomy than with any other form.
- ABehavioural
- BEmotional
- CValue
- DIdentity
59In adolescence, a shift in Attachment from parents to peers is an indicator of healthy adult development. How long does it take for this shift to occur?
- Aabout 6 months
- Babout 12 months
- Cabout 18 months
- Dabout 24 months
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