True-or-False Questions

Question 11.16

1. High conversation families communicate frequently and about a wide variety of topics.

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B.

Correct.
Incorrect. The answer can be found on page 231.

Question 11.17

2. The best way to manage the tension between autonomy and connection within the family context is to share activities and tasks and cultivate social networks.

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B.

Correct.
Incorrect. The answer can be found on page 237.

Question 11.18

3. Laissez-faire families are low in both conversation and conformity orientation.

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B.

Correct.
Incorrect. The answer can be found on page 234.

Question 11.19

4. The autonomy/connection dialectic is a struggle between feeling connected to the family but also wanting a separate identity.

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B.

Correct.
Incorrect. The answer can be found on page 237.

Question 11.20

5. The feelings that exist among family members are often warm and antagonistic.

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B.

Correct.
Incorrect. The answer can be found on page 228.

Question 11.21

6. The term “family” refers only to members who are genetically related.

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B.

Correct.
Incorrect. The answer can be found on page 227.

Question 11.22

7. Pluralistic families have the highest rate of conflict resolution among the four family types.

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B.

Correct.
Incorrect. The answer can be found on page 233.

Question 11.23

8. Over time, an adolescent who relies on his or her parents to accomplish tasks is likely to feel insecure about his or her abilities.

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B.

Correct.
Incorrect. The answer can be found on page 237.

Question 11.24

9. Communication Privacy Management Theory stipulates that family members select key members with whom to share sensitive information, and continue to share information only with the same individuals over time.

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B.

Correct.
Incorrect. The answer can be found on page 238.

Question 11.25

10. Spillover hypothesis refers to the ways in which the emotions, affect, and mood from the parental relationship harm the broader family.

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B.

Correct.
Incorrect. The answer can be found on page 241.

Question 11.26

11. Triangulation refers to a loyalty conflict that often occurs in stepfamilies.

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B.

Correct.
Incorrect. The answer can be found on page 239.