Ch. 5 - Family Relationships

a couple and their biological or adopted children

• extended family

• blended family

• nuclear family

• single-parent family

grandparents, parents, and children living together

• extended family

• blended family

• nuclear family

• single-parent family

a father and his biological children

• extended family

• blended family

• nuclear family

• single-parent family

a parent, a stepparent, and their children

• extended family

• blended family

• nuclear family

• single-parent family

Which of these is called the basic unit of society?

• individual

• family

• neighborhood

• city

Telling a child that he or she is worthless is a form of

• neglect.

• emotional abuse.

• physical abuse.

• sexual abuse.

The key to conflict resolution is

• voicing your position loudly and often.

• ignoring the other person’s viewpoint.

• trying to resolve a problem when you are angry.

• talking openly, honestly, and lovingly.

Which term describes the ability to understand another person’s feelings?

• empathy

• appreciation

• cooperation

• commitment

A network of people who work together to cope with a particular problem is a

• crisis center.

• family therapist.

• support group.

• family agency.

Compared to the 1950s, people today tend to get married at a younger age.

• True

• False