Suppose the Jones Family Has Four Children

question 95

Multiple Choice

Suppose the Jones family has four children. The level of conflict in the family is most likely to increase the most dramatically when which of these children reaches adolescence?

• A) when the oldest child reaches adolescence
• B) when the second child reaches adolescence
• C) when the third child reaches adolescence
• D) when the youngest child reaches adolescence

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Definitions:

Self-Efficacy

A person's confidence in their ability to carry out actions required to achieve particular outcomes.

External Locus of Control

The belief that one's successes or failures result from external factors beyond their control, rather than one's own efforts.

High Self-Acceptance

A person’s positive evaluation of oneself and one's past actions, leading to a healthy sense of self-worth.

Thematic Apperception Test

A projective psychological test that involves creating stories about ambiguous scenes, used to uncover underlying thoughts and feelings.