Chapter 1 Famlies and Relationships

Familes provide a function, or purpose to their members.

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• False

One of the differences between strong families and dysfunctional families is that strong families work together to solve their problems.

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• False

When workers have problems at home, their work often suffers as well.

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• False

The knowledge and skills you gain in studying the family will help you have better relationships in the larger world.

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• False

Families have no effect on the larger society.

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• False

Misunderstandings can be avoided when ideas and feelings are clear.

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• False

A family's strength is measured by how well it provides, how much money it makes, or what material items it owns.

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• False

You can make your future family what you want it to be.

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• False

A strong family is willing to ask for help from outside the family if problems arise.

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• False

Strong, healthy families do not have problems.

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• False