The Developmental Tasks That Include the Establishment of Families and Occupations

question 16

Multiple Choice

The developmental tasks that include the establishment of families and occupations is

• A)adolescence.
• B)middle childhood.
• C)young adulthood.
• D)middle adulthood.

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Definitions:

Parentified Child

A child becomes like a parent, taking on adult responsibilities in the family.

Detouring Coalition

Child or other family member is the scapegoat for the family’s problems, parental conflict is taken out on the child, and stress is detoured from the real cause.

Hierarchical Structure

The organization of power and authority in a family.

Power

The ability or capacity to direct or influence the behavior of others or the course of events.