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Family Dynamics and Moral Development Quiz

#1

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

Nuclear family
Explanation

Family structure with parents and biological children living together.

#2

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

Sibling rivalry
Explanation

Sibling competition for attention and resources within the family.

#3

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

Disengagement
Explanation

Psychological and emotional distance between family members.

#4

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

Assortative mating
Explanation

Tendency to marry someone with similar characteristics and backgrounds.

#5

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

Flexibility
Explanation

Process of adapting and changing family structures over time.

#6

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

Preconventional
Explanation

Moral development stage focused on avoiding punishment and seeking rewards.

#7

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

Attachment
Explanation

Emotional bond between an infant and primary caregiver.

#8

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

Conventional
Explanation

Kohlberg's level where moral decisions align with societal norms and laws.

#9

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

Overly involved and blurred boundaries
Explanation

Family dynamic term for overly involved and blurred boundaries.

#10

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

Avoidant attachment
Explanation

Attachment style with fear of rejection and reluctance to form close relationships.

#11

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

A diagram representing family relationships and patterns
Explanation

Family therapy term for a diagram representing family relationships and patterns.

#12

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

Caregiver
Explanation

Family role providing emotional support, guidance, and nurturing.

#13

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

Intimacy vs. Isolation
Explanation

Erikson's stage focusing on relationship exploration and intimacy development.

#14

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

Consensual
Explanation

Family communication pattern with open and direct communication.

#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?

Postconventional
Explanation

Moral development stage with adherence to personal ethics over societal norms.

#16

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

Rebel
Explanation

Family role involving disruption of norms and challenging existing structures.

#17

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

Emphasis on care
Explanation

Gilligan's critique: Females emphasize care in moral development.

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