Exam Preview for 32500: Understanding and Working with Diverse Fami

Understanding and Working with Diverse Families

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1. Which is true about developmental models of families? They view the broader community as the primary context of children’s lives. They hold that developmental stages are complementary and overlapping. They view life as a static property. They assume that families are fixed.
2. Thinking about the case study, where is the Jones family in the family life cycle? Couple formation Family with young children Family with adolescents Family in late middle age
3. Why do children tend to have a hard time coping with their parents' divorce? Children are not typically affected by divorce They may internalize blame for their parent’s separation It is not a normative transition for families Children use chaos as an opportunity to act out
4. According to the presenter, which family group has a tendency toward strict discipline practices? African American Hispanic Asian Muslim
5. What is NOT one of the recommendations for asking about someone’s culture? Be persistent and ask many questions in rapid succession Use cultural material as a starting hypothesis Be sensitive and thoughtful Work the questions into casual conversation