Chapter 11 Self-Quiz: How Much Family Favoritism Exists?

Self-Quiz: How Much Family Favoritism Exists?

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Call to mind a family whose favoritism you would like to assess (yours or someone else’s). Then select “Yes” for the statements below that you agree with, and select “No” for the statements below that you disagree with.

Please note that your score for this activity will not be recorded unless your instructor has assigned the activity.

Note: This Self-Quiz is adapted from the Sibling Inventory of Differential Experience (SIDE), Daniels (1986).

Parents, stepparents, or caregivers . . .

punish one child less than others for misbehavior.

openly display more pride in the accomplishments of one child than in those of others.

obviously enjoy sharing time and activities more with one child than with others.

are more sensitive to the thoughts and feelings of one child than to those of others.

give more money and valuable gifts to one child than to others.

are more likely to do favors for one child than for others.

are more supportive of the decisions made by one child than of those made by others.

are more likely to give in to the requests and demands of one child over others.

display more affection and love toward one child than toward others.

listen to and respect the opinions of one child more than those of others.