Family Development Theory Questions

What is the definition of development?

• A process of change that occurs in families

• A series of events that recur regularly

• An orderly sequence of changes that occur over time

• A course of actions that lead back to the starting point

What is the focus of Family Development Theory?

• Changes experienced by individuals

• Changes experienced by families

• Changes experienced by society

• Changes experienced by communities

Which of the following is NOT a major stage in the family life cycle according to Family Development Theory?

• Childbearing

• Teenage children

• Launching the children

• Aging family members

Which family styles do the Family development theory focus on?

• Nuclear

• Extended family

• Single parent

• Traditional

Who is the Family Development Theory perspective based on?

• Children

• Parents

• Extended family members

• Society

Who developed the Family Life Cycle Stages theory?

• Evelyn Duvall

• Reuben Hill

• Merriam-Webster

• Mattessich and Hill

What is the goal of the Family Life Cycle Stages theory?

• To establish a mutually satisfying marriage

• To establish a successful career

• To have at least 2 kids

• To buy a household

Who established the Family Stress Theory?

• Evelyn Duvall

• Reuben Hill

• Merriam-Webster

• Mattessich and Hill

What are the three factors that interact to influence and determine the outcome of a crisis according to the Family Stress Theory?

• Event, available family resources, and family perception

• Event, family size, and family income

• Event, family traditions, and family values

• Event, family location, and family education

How can stress impact the stages of development within a family?

• It hinders positive growth process

• It accelerates positive growth process

• It has no impact on the growth process

• It leads to the termination of the growth process