Give an example of a coercive cycle and discuss two errors that parents make that contribute to the cycle.
What will be an ideal response?
A complete answer would provide an example of a coercive cycle. Then two parental errors would be identified such as making the wrong requests or demands on the child, escalating their reaction to the noncompliance, being inconsistent in enforcement, and giving in to the child which serves to reinforce the child’s strategy of resistance and escalation.
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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)
In the family systems approach, all seven of the family functions are necessary to fulfill the individual and collective needs of the family.
A researcher gives several high school students the SAT to compare the scores of males and females. This variable may best be described as being measured at the ______ level of measurement.
a. nominal b. ordinal c. interval d. ratio
(p. 36) Which of the following methods of providing feedback is most likely useful for a child?
A. using a soft voice and smiling B. giving a clear message C. giving an example of another child D. displaying authority