6.2 Families Influence on Education

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of a family structure?

• Nuclear family

• Sports team

• Book club

• Classroom

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes 'family structure'?

• The composition of a child's household

• The number of children in a family

• The location of a family's home

• The family's annual income

Multiple Select

According to the slides, which of the following are likely outcomes for children in nuclear families?

• More likely to be well behaved

• More likely to have health insurance

• More likely to have a learning disability

• Less likely to have attention deficit hyperactivity disorder

Multiple Choice

Which age group is more likely to show lower achievement and depression as a result of family structure problems?

• Preschoolers

• Teens

• Infants

• Adults

Multiple Choice

Which family structure is described as having grandparents and aunts actively involved in childrearing?

• Nuclear families

• Cohabitating families

• Multigenerational or extended families

• Single-parent families

Multiple Choice

According to research, children with same-sex parents are most similar to other children in which of the following areas?

• Peer relationships, GPA, and self-esteem

• Physical health and nutrition

• Religious beliefs and practices

• Height and weight

Multiple Select

In what ways can teachers help students, according to the slides?

• Serve as alternate attachment figures

• Teach coping with negative emotions and stress

• Help develop strong academic skills

• Provide medical care