Understanding Families

The role of being a son or daughter is what kind of role in a family?

• assigned

• inherited

• chosen

• none of these

The role of being a husband or wife is what kind of role?

• assigned

• inherited

• chosen

• none of these

The family function to bear children is called what?

• reincarnation

• domination

• recreation

• procreation

Supplying children with food, clothing and shelter is part of the family function of

• procreation

• emotional support

• physical care

• socialization

Which of the following are functions of a family?

• procreation

• physical care

• emotional support

• all of these

Teaching children to conform to social standards is a part of what family function?

• procreation

• physical care

• socialization

• emotional support

This family function provides family members with love and nurturing and is sometimes considered the most critical function of families

• procreation

• physical care

• socialization

• emotional support

Why do some people live a single lifestyle?

• They want time to explore their own interests

• They value their privacy

• They have not found the right partner

• All of these

This family structure includes a man and woman and their biological or adopted children

• nuclear family

• single parent family

• extended family

• childless family

This family structure is when one adult lives with one or more children

• nuclear family

• single parent family

• extended family

• step family