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saliriagwu

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Which is the term for a family in which the paternal grandmother, the parents, and two minor children live together?
 
  a. Blended
  b. Nuclear
  c. Binuclear
  d. Extended

Question 2

Which family theory explains how families react to stressful events and suggests factors that promote adaptation to these events?
 
  a. Interactional theory
  b. Developmental systems theory
  c. Family stress theory
  d. Duvall's developmental theory



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Answer to Question 1

ANS: D
An extended family contains at least one parent, one or more children, and one or more members (related or unrelated) other than a parent or sibling. A blended family contains at least one step-parent, step-sibling, or half-sibling. The nuclear family consists of two parents and their children. No other relatives or nonrelatives are present in the household. In binuclear families, parents continue the parenting role while terminating the spousal unit. For example, when joint custody is assigned by the court, each parent has equal rights and responsibilities for the minor child or children.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
Family stress theory explains the reaction of families to stressful events. In addition, the theory helps suggest factors that promote adaptation to the stress. Stressors, both positive and negative, are cumulative and affect the family. Adaptation requires a change in family structure or interaction. Interactional theory is not a family theory. Interactions are the basis of general systems theory. Developmental systems theory is an outgrowth of Duvall's theory. The family is described as a small group, a semiclosed system of personalities that interact with the larger cultural system. Changes do not occur in one part of the family without changes in others. Duvall's developmental theory describes eight developmental tasks of the family throughout its life span.



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