What do most current studies reveal about the term “mid-life crisis”? 


According to Lerner,  overfunctioners want what? 

Chpt. 7:  The differences between the sexes are not as great as what?

Many women report that their sex life has lost some of its spark because their body feels unresponsive or they are just not interested.  Though this can happen at any age, women are particularly at risk for this when?  

Jennifer, a wife and mother of three kids has been drinking more and more lately.  Initially, the family could pretend like it wasn’t an issue, but now her spouse can no longer ignore it.  Consequently, they’ve been fighting a lot, with the children getting caught in the middle.  He recognizes there isn’t much he can do to stop her drinking.  According to Jackson, which stage is this family in reaction to the alcohol abuse? 

Chpt. 4: Alexis, Simone and Samantha are roommates.  Currently there’s a lot of tension between Alexis and Simone, with both frustrated with each other.  Which of the following would be an example of these roommates using triangulation? 

Week 10 Discussion: What does Dr. Markham suggest a parent do when a child misbehaves?

Chpt. 5: In the speaker-listener technique, the speaker should speak for themselves, be brief and stop and let the listener paraphrase.  The listener should do which of the following? (choose more than one)

Crystal is looking to reduce conflict in her close relationships.  Her therapist suggests that she be direct in her requests and expression of needs from others. Which of the four central techniques in limiting destructive games is this? 

At what age should you explain sexual intercourse to your children?