The Smiths Have Always Been Protective Over Their Children

question 21

Multiple Choice

The Smiths have always been protective over their children. They adhered to strict rules and schedules for all their children regardless of age. As Mica turned 15, she began to challenge rules (staying out later than she was allowed and arguing nonstop with her parents) . The most difficult event that happened was that Mica lied to her parents about staying over at her best friend's house and instead went to a party where she got drunk and was taken to the police station when the party was raided. The family began therapy, which resulted in the Smiths negotiating additional responsibilities and freedoms for Mica and learning new parenting skills for teens. This best reflects ______.

• A) coping skills
• B) understanding
• C) adaptation
• D) utilizing resources

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Definitions:

Coercive Power

The ability of a person or group to enforce compliance through threats or punishment.

Exchange Orientation

A perspective in relationships focusing on the balance of rewards and costs between the parties involved, often in the context of social or work-related interactions.

Expert Power

The influence one possesses as a result of experience, special skill, or knowledge, which others see as valuable.

Social Power

Pertains to the ability of an individual or group to influence the behavior of others within a social structure.