Read Balswick, Fourth Edition, Part 6 (chapters 15-18) and answer the following questions. Single space acceptable, but leave a space between questions.
1.Describe the difference between authority and dominance. Pages 274-275
2.Describe the difference between orchestrative power and implementive power. Page 276
3.Summarize the four models of family power discussed by the authors. Pages 277-280
4.The authors point out that Jesus Christ and Karl Marx had a certain commonality in their teaching. Explain that. Pages 281-283
5.Summarize the ideal balance of power in a family. Pages 283-285
6.What kinds of events bring stress to families? What is most stressful and why? Pages 287-288
7.What resources help families deal with stress? Page 289
8.Discuss the essence of “coping” with family stress. Page 290
9.Summarize five stages of problem solving. Pages 290-291
10.How do catastrophes differ from other stress-causing events? Pages 292-293
11.What are four ways family members might share the burden of pain? Pages 294-296
12.How can Christian faith potentially help a family through crises? What do the authors say about extremes? Pages 296-297
13.Discuss the numerous causes of divorce. Pages 303-304
14.Describe and explain the typical four-stage sequence of divorce. Pages 304-305
15.What effect does divorce have on children? Pages 305-306
16.What challenges are faced in a single-parent family? Pages 313-318
17.What are the challenges faced by a reconstituted family? Pages 321-325
18.What is a “binuclear” family, and what strategy might help bring success? Pages 326-328
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