Family Stress and Adaptation Quiz

Financial strain often leads to significant stress within families.

Role overload occurs when individuals face overwhelming demands on their time and energy.

Chronic stress arises from prolonged exposure to stressful conditions.

Ambiguity in family stress research refers to uncertainty in family roles or situations.

Cultural-ecological theory highlights how cultural factors shape stress and adaptation within families.

Eustress refers to beneficial stress resulting from positive experiences.

Minimization is a coping mechanism that involves downplaying or ignoring stressors.

Structural-functionalism highlights how societal norms and roles influence family stress.

Social support involves seeking help from others to cope with stress.

Family systems theory examines how families maintain balance amidst change.

Crisis intervention aims to stabilize families and restore their functioning during times of stress.

Avoidance coping entails emotionally distancing oneself from stressors.

In the Double ABCX model, the 'Crisis' stage pertains to the initial stressor or event.

Emotional-focused coping involves altering one's emotional response to a stressor.

In the ABC-X model, the 'B' refers to an individual's beliefs and values.

Developmental theory focuses on how the family life cycle affects stress and adaptation.

Strong social support networks act as protective factors against family stress.

In the Double ABCX model, the 'X' denotes the family's crisis or stress response.

Symbolic interactionism focuses on how individuals perceive and experience stress within families.