Assignment: Family Relations
o Describe the difference between authority and dominance. Give examples.
o Describe the difference between orchestrative power and implementive power.
o Summarize the four models of family power discussed by the authors.
o The authors point out that Jesus Christ and Karl Marx had a certain commonality in their teaching. Explain that.
o Summarize the ideal balance of power in a family.
o What kinds of events bring stress to families? What is most stressful and why?
o What resources help families deal with stress?
o Discuss the essence of "coping" with family stress.
o Summarize five stages of problem solving.
o How do catastrophes differ from other stress-causing events?
o What are four ways family members might share the burden of pain?
o How can Christian faith potentially help a family through crises? What do the authors say about extremes?
o Discuss the numerous causes of divorce.
o Describe and explain the typical four-stage sequence of divorce.
o What effect does divorce have on children?
o What challenges are faced in a single-parent family?
o What are the challenges faced by a reconstituted family?
o What is a "binuclear" family, and what strategy might help bring success?
Format your assignment according to the following formatting requirements:
o The answer should be typed, using Times New Roman font (size 12), double spaced, with one-inch margins on all sides.
o The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student's name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
o Also include a reference page. The Citations and references must follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.