Kennedy’s parents always taught her that saying “Yes Ma’am” and “Yes Sir” is a sign of respect. But, Kennedy is NOT required to refer to her parents using these words.  The instructions on when and how (and to whom) to speak respectfully represent:

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 following description of a couple is an example of a ________ ritual?  “Lori’s husband always makes fun of her cooking in front of the extended family.  He’s done it for years even after Lori —and other people—told him it wasn’t funny.”  

Milo performs well in school and his parents stay off his case about schoolwork, his grades start slipping, his parents get on his case about schoolwork, Milo performs well in school and his parents stay off his case about schoolwork. We can only analyze this scenario depending on how we __________ it.

Which of the following is NOT a factor in developing marital intimacy?

Providing clothing, dinner on the table, and a warm bed for children are all part of which family role function?

Which one of the following statements about family communication is NOT correct:

In the Peterson household, whoever cooks does not have to clean up after the meal.  Which ritual (that involves daily shared patterns and accomplishing ordinary activities) is this an example of: 

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.”

Which of the following is NOT one of the supporting family functions?