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melina_rosy · **on:** Jul 8, 2018

Which theory views the family as a whole with boundaries that are affected by the environment?

a. Family developmental and life cycle the-ory
b. Bioecological systems theory
c. Microsystems
d. Family systems theory

Question 2

The nurse visits a household that consists of an elderly person living with nonrelatives. Which of the following describes this type of household?

a. Single-family household
b. Family household
c. Nonfamily household
d. Family demographic trend

aidanmbrowne · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 8, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: D
The family systems theory views the family as a whole with boundaries that are affected by the environment. The family developmental theory focuses on common tasks of family life and pro-vides a longitudinal view of the family life cycle. The bioecological systems theory describes how environments and systems outside of the family influence the development of a child over time. Microsystems are part of the bioecological systems theory and describe the systems and individ-uals that the family directly interacts with on a daily basis.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
By definition, a nonfamily may consist of a householder living alone or a householder living with nonrelatives, such as boarders or roommates. Single-family and family households include a householder and at least one other member related by birth, marriage, or adoption. This is not a description of a family demographic trend.