Stress And Resilience In Stepfamilies Ch8 Full Test Bank

Chapter 8: Stress and Resilience in Stepfamilies Today

Multiple Choice

1. Labels used to describe stepfamilies include all but

a. Blended families

b. Merged Families

c. Problematic families

d. Simple and complex families

Answer location: Introduction, p. 162

Question type: MC

Cognitive Domain: Knowledge

2. Where are estimates of the prevalence of stepfamilies drawn from?

a. Word of mouth

b. Clinical samples

c. Pyschoeducational stepfamily groups/programs

d. National surveys (e.g., U.S. Census)

Answer location: Prevalence and Demographic Characteristics of Stepfamilies, p. 162

Question type: MC

Cognitive Domain: Knowledge

3. Why are estimates of the prevalence of stepfamilies underreported?

a. Because there is a stigma associated with being in a stepfamily

b. All members of the stepfamily are not considered, for example, stepchildren who are nonresident and live with a single parent

c. Because there are so many transitions that stepchildren face due to multiple divorces

d. Because families do not report stepparents for tax reasons

Answer location: Prevalence and Demographic Characteristics of Stepfamilies, p. 162

Question type: MC

Cognitive Domain: Comprehension

4. Of remarriages, what percent form stepfamilies?

a. 30%

b. 55%

c. 65%

d. 85%

Answer location: Prevalence and Demographic Characteristics of Stepfamilies, p. 162

Question type: MC

Cognitive Domain: Knowledge

5. Of the children who live with a stepparent, the majority are

a. Young children under the age of 3

b. Young children under the age of 6

c. Youth in middle childhood (6 to 12)

d. Adolescents between 12 and 17

Answer location: Prevalence and Demographic Characteristics of Stepfamilies, p. 163

Question type: MC

Cognitive Domain: Knowledge

6. This theoretical approach considers families as complex systems

a. Family development theory

b. Multisystemic theory

c. Family systems theory

d. Strain theory

Answer location: A Family Systems Approach to Stress and Resilience in Stepfamilies, p. 163

Question type: MC

Cognitive Domain: Knowledge

7. Sources of stress unique to stepfamilies include all but

a. Financial concerns

b. More family transitions and instability

c. Less clarity regarding member roles and family boundaries

d. Unrealistic expectations based on biological families

Answer location: Stress in the Larger Family System, p. 164

Question type: MC

Cognitive Domain: Comprehension

8. Because basic patterns of family interactions get interrupted in stepfamilies, it is important to

a. Protect the children from changes in the family system

b. Focus on the children and put them in sports as siblings

c. Treat each family member the same

d. Negotiate new expectations, roles, rules, and holidays

Answer location: Stress in the Larger Family System, p. 164

Question type: MC

Cognitive Domain: Comprehension

9. You have 2 children, a 7-year-old and a 3-year-old. You become a stepfamily with your partner who has a 9-year-old child. Your 7-year-old is fighting and challenging household rules. This is an example of

a. Poor parenting

b. Normal 7-year-old development

c. Indications that the child will not adjust well to the new situation

d. Role confusion because the child went from being the oldest to being a middle child

Answer location: Stress in the Larger Family System, p. 164

Question type: MC

Cognitive Domain: Analysis

10. Nick is a stepparent who joined Mary and her three children. Nick wants to be considered a parent and early on has had screaming matches with Ethan, who is 13 years old. This is an example of

a. Poor parenting

b. Confusion about how to enforce household rules and whether Nick has the right to parent Ethan (in Ethan’s eyes)

c. An indication that Ethan needs therapy

d. An indication that Nick needs therapy for his control issues

Answer location: Stress in the Larger Family System, p. 164

Question type: MC

Cognitive Domain: Analysis

11. Stepparents belong in two distinct subsystems including

a. The couple and coparent subsystems

b. The family and adult subsystem

c. The biofamily and stepfamily subsystem

d. Male and female subsystem

Answer location: Stress in the Couple Subsystem, p. 165

Question type: MC

Cognitive Domain: Comprehension

12. Juggling the relationships with the stepchildren and the new partner is most closely associated with stress in the

a. Couple subsystem

b. Sibling subsystem

c. Both subsystems

d. Neither subsystems

Answer location: Stress in the Couple Subsystem, p. 166

Question type: MC

Cognitive Domain: Comprehension

13. Evidence shows that when step couples are unable to come to an agreement or gain clarity regarding the stepparents’ role, stepparent well-being suffers. This is most closely associated with the

a. Couple subsystem

b. Stepfamily subsystem

c. Coparenting subsystem

d. Parent-child subsystem

Answer location: Stress in the Stepcouple Coparenting Subsystem, p. 167

Question type: MC

Cognitive Domain: Comprehension

14. A is a situation where one family member feels torn between the competing wants and needs of two or more family members.

a. A double bind

b. A no-win situation

c. A loyalty bind

d. A family conflict

Answer location, Stress in the Stepcouple Coparenting Subsystem, p. 168

Question type: MC

Cognitive Domain: Comprehension

15. When a mother sees the stepparents’ interactions with her child as an attack, she is acting as a(n)

a. Mediator

b. Interpreter

c. Gatekeeper

d. Defender

Answer Location: Stress in the Stepcouple Coparenting Subsystem, p. 168

Question type: MC

Cognitive Domain: Comprehension

16. Gloria interrupts her partner when she is planning a lunch date with Gloria’s daughter, Brie. Gloria is being a(n)

a. Gatekeeper

b. Defender

c. Interpreter

d. Mediator

Answer location: Stress in the Stepcouple Coparenting Subsystem, p. 168

Question type: MC

Cognitive Domain: Application

17. Tam, the stepparent, and Bri, the stepchild, are arguing about doing the dishes again. Gloria steps in and tries to help Tam and Bri negotiate a fair outcome. This is an example of Gloria being a(n)

a. Gatekeeper

b. Defender

c. Interpreter

d. Mediator

Answer location: Stress in Stepcouple Coparenting Subsystem, p. 168

Question type: MC

Cognitive Domain: Application

18. One reason Brie (stepchild) and Tam (stepparent) have such a difficult relationship is because

a. Brie is an adolescent, and developmentally she is supposed to challenge adults

b. Because Brie and her biomother have had a conflictual relationship her whole life

c. Because Tam and Gloria are lesbians

d. Because the stepparent–stepchild relationship is fragile, and Tam wants to be a parent while Brie wants her to be a friend

Answer location: Stress in the Stepparent-Stepchild Subsystem, p. 169

Question type: MC

Cognitive Domain: Application, Comprehension

19. Vanessa and David have been a stepfamily for 6 months and have good days and bad days. They are not concerned by this because they know that becoming a family is a process. They are looking forward to a bright future for their new family. This is most closely associated with

a. Clear roles and boundaries

b. Flexibility

c. Realistic and positive expectations

d. Strong social supports

Answer location: Stepfamily Resilience, p. 173

Question type: MC

Cognitive Domain: Application

20. Flexibility, bonding, and relationship building; open and clear communication; and empathy are considered

a. The least that stepparents can work toward as they combine their family systems

b. Characteristics of resiliency in stepfamilies that support family well-being

c. Characteristics important for the sibling subsystem to negotiate with the stepparents

d. Are goals that are not realistic for stepfamilies within the first 3 years of the creation of the new family

Answer location: Stepfamily Resilience, p. 173

Question type: MC

Cognitive Domain: Comprehension

21. Several psychoeducation/relationship education programs

a. Have been evaluated and have been shown to increase stepfamily well-being

b. Are on the rise but have not been evaluated

c. Have been evaluated but have had inconsistent outcomes

d. Are generally thought to be a poor quality intervention for stepfamilies

Answer location: Psychoeducation/Relationship Education, p. 174

Question type: MC

Cognitive Domain: Comprehension

22. When psychoeducation programs are not enough, individuals and families should be referred to

a. Inpatient treatment

b. Mental health therapy

c. Divorce court

d. Juvenile probation

Answer location: Clinical Intervention, p. 175

Question type: MC

Cognitive Domain: Knowledge

True/False

1. Stepchildren are less likely to live in poverty than children living with two biological parents, whether married or cohabiting.

a. True

b. False

Answer location: Prevalence and Demographic Characteristics of Stepfamilies, p. 163

Question type: TF

Cognitive Domain: Knowledge

2. One of the greatest sources of stress in stepfamilies is combining finances.

a. True

b. False

Answer location: Stress in the Stepcouple Coparenting Subsystem, p. 16

Question type: TF

Cognitive Domain: Comprehension

3. One of the reasons that the relationship between the divorced parent and his or her child is stressful is because when the parent begins dating, the child loses hope that his or her biological parents will get back together.

a. True

b. False

Answer location: Stress in the Parent-Child Subsystem, p. 169

Question type: TF

Cognitive Domain: Comprehension

4. Dwayne is Fiona’s stepparent. Fiona seems like she is doing everything in her power to make Dwayne feel like an outsider. Dwayne should set more limits with Fiona and take on the role of a disciplinarian.

a. True

b. False

Answer location: Stress in the Stepparent-Stepchild Subsystem, p. 170

Question type: TF

Cognitive Domain: Comprehension

5. Younger children are more accepting of a stepparent than are older children.

a. True

b. False

Answer location: Stress in the Stepparent-Stepchild Subsystem, p. 170

Question type: TF

Cognitive Domain: Knowledge

6. Because 50/50 custody is common, most often, children spend equal time between households.

a. True

b. False

Answer location: Stress in the Binuclear Family Context, p. 171

Question type: TF

Cognitive Domain: Comprehension

7. It is most common for stepfamilies to successfully cope and manage the transition to a unified family system.

a. True

b. False

Answer location: Conclusion, p. 175

Question type: TF

Cognitive Domain: Comprehension

8. In terms of clinical strategies for working with stepfamilies, it has been found that strategies developed for biological, two-parent families are appropriate and have been effective.

a. True

b. False

Answer location: Clinical Intervention, p. 175

Question type: TF

Cognitive Domain: Comprehension

Essay

1. Discuss the unique stressors associated with living in a stepfamily. Identify at least three areas of stress and discuss each thoroughly using information from the chapter.

2. Describe issues associated with stepparenting in terms of the relationship between the stepcouple.

3. There are seven factors associated with stepfamily resilience. Please identify five factors and explain why they contribute to resilience.

a. Answers may include:

• Realistic and positive expectations
• Clear roles and boundaries
• Open, clear communication and empathy
• Flexibility
• Bonding and relationship building
• Strong social support systems
• Positive coparenting relationships

Answer location: Stepfamily Resilience, p. 172-173

Question type: ESS

Cognitive Domain: Analysis