Family Stress and Adaptation Quiz

Explore family stress dynamics with 19 questions. Understand sources, coping methods, and theories for effective adaptation.

#1

Which of the following is a common source of family stress?

Effective communication
Shared leisure activities
Financial problems
Quality time spent together
#2

In the context of family stress, what does the term 'role overload' refer to?

Balanced distribution of responsibilities
Excessive demands on an individual's time and energy
Lack of communication
Emotional distance within the family
#3

What is the term for stress that results from ongoing, persistent conditions or situations?

Acute stress
Eustress
Chronic stress
Distress
#4

In family stress research, what does the term 'ambiguity' refer to?

Clear and straightforward family roles
Uncertainty or lack of clarity in family roles or situations
Strong family communication
Consistent family routines
#5

Which family stress theory emphasizes the influence of cultural factors on stress and adaptation?

Symbolic interactionism
Ecological systems theory
Cultural-ecological theory
Family systems theory
#6

What is the term for the stress that results from positive life events such as marriage or the birth of a child?

Eustress
Distress
Chronic stress
Acute stress
#7

Which family adaptation strategy involves avoiding or denying the existence of a stressor?

Social support
Problem-solving
Confrontation
Minimization
#8

Which theoretical perspective emphasizes the importance of role expectations and societal norms in understanding family stress?

Structural-functionalism
Symbolic interactionism
Conflict theory
Ecological systems theory
#9

What is the term for a coping strategy that involves seeking support, advice, or assistance from others?

Problem-focused coping
Emotion-focused coping
Social support
Avoidance coping
#10

Which family stress theory focuses on the balance between stability and change within a family system?

Family systems theory
Ecological systems theory
Developmental theory
Symbolic interactionism
#11

What is the primary goal of crisis intervention in the context of family stress?

To prevent all types of stress
To provide long-term therapy
To stabilize the family and restore functioning
To assign blame for the stressor
#12

Which coping strategy involves distancing oneself emotionally from the stressor and avoiding thinking about it?

Problem-focused coping
Emotion-focused coping
Avoidance coping
Social support
#13

According to the Double ABCX model of family stress, what does the 'Crisis' stage refer to?

The event or stressor itself
The family's appraisal of the stressor
The coping strategies employed by the family
The long-term consequences of the stressor
#14

Which coping strategy focuses on changing one's perception of a stressor to reduce its emotional impact?

Emotional-focused coping
Problem-focused coping
Avoidance coping
Wishful thinking
#15

According to the ABC-X model, what does the 'B' represent?

Balance
Beliefs and values
Background
Buffering resources
#16

Which family stress theory emphasizes the importance of the family life cycle and its impact on stressors and adaptations?

Crisis theory
Family systems theory
ABC-X model
Developmental theory
#17

Which factor is considered a protective factor in family stress research?

Isolation from social support
Financial instability
Strong social support networks
Limited coping skills
#18

According to the Double ABCX model, what does the 'X' represent?

External stressors
Family crisis
Perception of the stressor
Coping mechanisms
#19

Which family stress theory emphasizes the importance of understanding individual family members' perceptions and experiences of stress?

Symbolic interactionism
Structural-functionalism
Family systems theory
Crisis theory

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