Answer to Question 1
How does family functioning style help each family access and use resources?
Each family has its own way of dealing with life events. This unique combination defines the family's
style of working together. In essence, family functioning style includes the strengths and capabilities of
families and the manner in which these abilities are used to secure or create resources.
Answer to Question 2
Describe the concentric circles embedded in Bronfenbrenner's model of ecological units
At the innermost level is the developing child and his or her nuclear family members (mother, father, and
siblings). This family unit is embedded in broader ecological sub-units consisting of extended family,
friends, and other close, personal acquaintances. These sub-units are further embedded in the larger
social units, including social organizations, the parent's place of work, and professional helpers, and
agencies.
Southern Royal Albatross, Diomedea epomophora, is a large seabird from the albatross family.
The skimmers or perchers and their relatives form the Libellulidae, the largest dragonfly family in
he Blue-cheeked Bee-eater, Merops persicus, is a near passerine bird in the bee-eater family, Meropi
a Hyenas and other scavengers may have competed with early hominins for access to carcasses.
In 1885 masked Nebraskans seeking access to water posed for photographer S. D. Butcher, who captione
Changes in Time Spent with Family Members