In preparation for this assignment, review the Prepare/Enrich website, located in topic Resources and read the “About the Assessment” section. In addition, review the Canyon Family Origins Case Study and “A Dyadic Examination of Family-of-Origin Influence on Newlyweds’ Marital Satisfaction” located in the Topic 2 resources.
Couples often come to counseling because they have successfully planned a wedding but did not plan the marriage. Important topics such as culture, finances, children, religion, and the living environment are often overlooked or avoided prior to marriage. Based on what you have read, consider what each person who is part of a marriage or partnership should know about his or her partner before committing.
Develop 20 questions that couples should ask each other prior to marriage or partnership.
Answer each question developed from the perspective of Mr. and Mrs. Canyon.
Write a summary of 500-750 words addressing the influence of family of origin, experiences on Mr. and Mrs. Canyon’s partner selection, and how they have defined their roles.
Submit the questions, answers, and summary to your instructor.
Rubric:
The assignment provides a comprehensive list of 20 questions and all questions included were appropriate for couples wishing to find more information about each other before entering in to a marriage or partnerships.
The assignment provides comprehensive answers to each questions and each answer is from the perspective of Mr. and Mrs. Canyon.
The paper provides a comprehensive description of the influence the family or origin has on Mr. and Mrs. Canyon’s partner selection and identified roles.
The thesis, position, or purpose is persuasively developed throughout and skillfully directed to a specific audience.
The thesis, position, or purpose is coherently and cohesively advanced throughout. The progression of ideas is coherent and unified. A convincing and unambiguous conclusion aligns to the development of the purpose.
Comprehensive and compelling evidence is included. Multiple other perspectives are integrated effectively.
