Role of an Enabler/Caregiver

What is the role of an Enabler/Caregiver as described in the learning material?

• A) A family member who provides financial support to the family.

• B) A family member who regularly looks after another family member who should be able to look after themselves.

• C) A family member who encourages independence in others.

• D) A family member who only helps occasionally with household chores.

What is the role of the Golden Child/Hero in a family dynamic according to the text?

• To cause conflict within the family.

• To keep the family together by being perfect.

• To rebel against family expectations.

• To take care of the household chores.

What does the focus on the golden child often mask in a family?

• The family's financial issues.

• The family's underlying issues.

• The family's external relationships.

• The family's success.

What does the term "scapegoat" refer to?

• A person who is rewarded for the achievements of others.

• A person who is blamed for the wrongdoings, mistakes, or faults of others.

• A person who takes credit for others' work.

• A person who is responsible for organizing events.

What characteristics define the "Lost Child" in a family?

• A) A child who is often praised and given a lot of attention

• B) An individual who is often ignored, quiet, and feels invisible

• C) A child with a strong sense of self and identity

• D) An individual who is pushed hard to succeed

What role does the mascot child play in a family dynamic?

• To enforce strict rules and discipline

• To use humor and playfulness to diffuse tension

• To take on all the responsibilities and be the problem-solver

• To be the most academically successful child

What is the mascot child similar to in a family dynamic?

• The scapegoat

• The lost child

• The golden child, hero

• The authoritarian parent

What might the actions of a mascot child help to do in a family setting?

• Encourage family members to be more competitive

• Teach family members new skills

• Help avoid or cover up the family's deeper issues

• Promote a more serious and formal family environment

What is family, by technical definition?

• Anyone living together that considers the others living with them family

• 3 or more related people living together

• 2 or more related people living in the same household

What is a nuclear family?

• A family who gets into heated arguments often

• A husband and wife

• A single person who lives with a roommate

• A married couple and their children