Family Dynamics and Moral Development Quiz

Test your knowledge of developmental psychology with questions on family structures, moral stages, attachment theory, and more!

#1

Which family structure consists of a mother, father, and their biological children living together?

Nuclear family
Extended family
Single-parent family
Blended family
#2

What is the term for the phenomenon where siblings compete for attention and resources within the family?

Sibling rivalry
Family feud
Parental favoritism
Intrafamily competition
#3

What is the term for the psychological and emotional distance between family members?

Cohesion
Disengagement
Enmeshment
Integration
#4

What is the term for the tendency of individuals to marry someone with similar characteristics and backgrounds?

Assortative mating
Disassortative mating
Endogamy
Exogamy
#5

What is the term for the process of adapting and changing family structures and roles over time?

Adaptability
Flexibility
Resilience
Evolution
#6

In moral development, which stage is characterized by following rules to avoid punishment and seeking rewards?

Preconventional
Conventional
Postconventional
Principled
#7

What term describes the emotional bond that develops between an infant and their primary caregiver?

Attachment
Dependency
Interdependence
Cohesion
#8

According to Lawrence Kohlberg's theory of moral development, at what level do individuals make moral decisions based on societal norms and laws?

Preconventional
Conventional
Postconventional
Principled
#9

In the context of family dynamics, what does the term 'enmeshment' refer to?

Clear and healthy boundaries
Overly involved and blurred boundaries
Sibling rivalry
Generational conflict
#10

According to attachment theory, what style is characterized by a fear of rejection and a reluctance to form close relationships?

Secure attachment
Avoidant attachment
Ambivalent attachment
Disorganized attachment
#11

In the context of family therapy, what does the term 'genogram' refer to?

A diagram representing family relationships and patterns
A specific type of family conflict
A therapeutic intervention
A form of sibling rivalry
#12

Which family role involves providing emotional support, guidance, and nurturing within the family?

Provider
Caregiver
Rebel
Mediator
#13

According to Erik Erikson's psychosocial theory, in which stage does a person explore relationships and develop a sense of intimacy?

Identity vs. Role Confusion
Generativity vs. Stagnation
Intimacy vs. Isolation
Autonomy vs. Shame and Doubt
#14

Which family communication pattern involves open and direct communication without hesitation?

Consensual
Pluralistic
Protective
Laissez-faire
#15

In moral development, which stage is characterized by an individual's adherence to a personal code of ethics, even if it conflicts with societal norms?

Preconventional
Conventional
Postconventional
Principled
#16

Which family role involves disrupting the family norms and challenging existing structures?

Rebel
Mediator
Provider
Caregiver
#17

According to Carol Gilligan's critique of Kohlberg's theory, what is a major difference in the moral development of females?

Emphasis on justice
Emphasis on care
Emphasis on autonomy
Emphasis on obedience

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