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______ _________ reinforce boundaries.

The family or families in which a person was raised is called:

Lori always laughs at how her son has grown up to be a “mini-me” of her husband.  The two “Milo’s” are always comparing work-out routines, who’s the toughest, and who can lift the most weights.  Sometimes they called each other names and jokingly insult each other’s masculinity.  This example highlights how Lori’s husband played a ____________ role function for their son.

When a member of family feels harmed but chooses to extend mercy to the offending other, s/he is practicing:  

According to Imber-Black the following example represents what type of secret? “Mom has been involved in an affair with our neighbor, Jake, and my sister and I confronted her.  Mom told us NOT to tell Dad.  My sister has now developed an eating disorder.”

A deep knowledge and understanding developed from close personal attention and shared experience; A familiar, easy, affectionate relationship; and sexual relations are all characteristics of marital _____________.

The way in which a family changes its relationship rules, power structure, and role expectancies in response to either normal developmental changes or crises relates to its:

 Ainsley and Bella plan to marry. Both families are opposed to the marriage because of latent homophobia, and each has asked them to reconsider the decision. Ainsley’s parents have said they will disinherit her if she marries Bella while Bella’s family has said they will not attend the ceremony and will have great difficulty accepting Ainsley . Which is the case: Adaptability (A)Rigid(E)Chaotic  

In a family where the parents do not get along and the child is often “caught in the middle” having to  mediate and relay information to and from one parent about the other, communication scholars refer to this as a(n):

Which of the following might NOT be considered a kinship maintenance function?