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WorksheetsYear 11 families & Communities-Wallis
Total questions: 72
Worksheet time: 32mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
Which is the most accurate definition of family according to the ABS?
a)
A group of 2 or more people that are related by blood, marriage, adoption, step or fostering.
b)
A group of 2 or more people that are related by blood, marriage, adoption, step or fostering who usually live in the same household.
c)
A group of 2 or more people that are related by blood, marriage, adoption, step or fostering who usually live in the same household. At least one person is over the age of 15.
2.
Which family structure does the following definition belong to: 'Permanent care being provided for children who cannot live with their birth families. All legal rights are transferred to the adoptive parents.
a)
Adoptive
b)
Foster
c)
Nuclear
d)
Defacto
3.
Adoption rates of Australian children are:
a)
Increasing
b)
Decreasing
4.
A blended family is:
a)
A couple family that contains both a natural and a step parent.
b)
A couple family that contains both a natural and a birth parent.
c)
A couple family that contains both a natural and a communal parent.
5.
Blended families most often occur due to:
a)
Divorce and separation.
b)
Death.
c)
Popularity.
6.
A group of families, or individuals, either related or unrelated, living and sharing resources together can be referred to as which type of family?
a)
Defacto
b)
Extended
c)
Communal
d)
Blended
7.
A couple of the opposite or same sex living together in the same household but who are unmarried are referred to as which type of family structure?
a)
Defacto
b)
Foster
c)
Same sex
d)
Sole parent
8.
Reasons people may choose to live in Defacto relationships often do so because of:
a)
Getting married later in life
b)
Seeking emotional and physical advantage.
c)
Legally not able to marry.
d)
All of the surrounding.
9.
An extended family can be defined as:
a)
At least one core family and one relative living in the same house.
b)
At least one core family living in the same house.
c)
Non biological children living with a carer.
d)
A couple of the same sex living together.
10.
Why are foster parenting rates on the rise?
a)
Death
b)
Family breakdown
c)
Drug abuse
d)
All of the surrounding
11.
Why have the number of children available for adoption decreased?
a)
Societal views changing in regards to being a single mum or having an abortion.
b)
People are waiting longer to have babies.
c)
It is illegal to adopt in Australia.
d)
A growing number of australians are not interested in adoption as it is too expensive.
12.
Australians are now adopting from:
a)
Interstate
b)
Overseas
c)
Local adoption agencies
d)
Department of community services
13.
A family with no children present is referred to as:
a)
Childless
b)
Independent
c)
Happy
d)
Empty nesters
14.
Why do people have childless families?
a)
Prior to having children.
b)
Children have left home.
c)
No desire to have children.
d)
All of the surrounding.
15.
Which type of family has the lowest growth rate due to divorce, decreasing fertility and decreasing marriage rates.
a)
Same sex
b)
Kinship
c)
Nuclear
d)
Defacto
16.
As multiculturalism grows in Australia so will extended families.
a)
True
b)
False
17.
A sole parent family consists of:
a)
A lone parent with at least one dependent or non dependent child living in the household.
b)
A lone parent with at least one dependent or non dependent child.
c)
A couple with at least one dependent or non dependent child living in the household.
18.
Foster carers provide care for:
a)
short periods of time.
b)
long periods of time.
c)
short to long periods of time.
d)
until DOC's say.
19.
Foster parents have legal rights.
a)
True
b)
False
20.
A nuclear family can be defined as:
a)
A heterosexual couple and their offspring.
b)
A mum, dad and 2 children.
c)
A family who has a grandparent living with them.
d)
An explosive family!
21.
The most common type of family is:
a)
Defacto
b)
Nuclear
c)
Extended
d)
Sole parent
22.
Same sex couples are defined as:
a)
Two people of the same sex in a sexual relationship, living with or without children.
b)
Two heterosexual people in a sexual relationship, living with or without children.
c)
Two people of the same sex in a sexual relationship, living with children.
23.
Which gender in same sex relationships is most likely to have children?
a)
Males
b)
Females
24.
Care provided by a person who is a relative, considered family or a close friend or a member of a child's community is referred to as which type of family?
a)
Communal
b)
Extended
c)
Kinship
d)
Nuclear
25.
The most common way for same sex couples to have children include:
a)
Having children in previous relationships and surrogates.
b)
Surrogates.
c)
Adoption and surrogacy.
d)
Fostering.
26.
Reasons for sole parent families may include:
a)
Separation and divorce.
b)
Death of a partner.
c)
Use of IVF technology.
d)
All of the surrounding.
27.
What are the three dot points under 'roles individuals adopt within families?'
a)
Satisfying specific needs, building relationships, promoting wellbeing.
b)
Building relationships, satisfying specific needs and adopting roles in families.
c)
Building relationships and providing and adequate standard of living.
d)
All of the surrounding.
28.
Family is where children develop a sense of belonging. Parents need to ___________ the qualities of good relationships so these can be carried into ____________ relationships.
a)
Model, future.
b)
Develop, all.
c)
Model, sexual.
d)
Develop, future.
29.
Family relationships are usually characterised by:
a)
Showing respect, trust, sense of purpose, honest communication.
b)
Showing disrespect, trust, sense of purpose, honest communication.
c)
Showing respect, trust, sense of self esteem, honest communication.
d)
Showing respect, trust, sense of purpose, verbal communication.
30.
If specific needs are met and positive relationships developed it could be assumed that:
a)
Well being of family members will be achieved.
b)
Solidarity of family members will be achieved.
c)
Affection of family members will be achieved.
d)
Satisfaction of family members will be achieved.
31.
For some families going through loss, grief or some kind of crisis it can be more difficult to achieve well being. What exists for these families?
a)
Community support services.
b)
Formal services.
c)
Informal services.
d)
All of the surrounding.
32.
A family’s resources and values will dictate their access to support.
a)
True
b)
False
33.
A community can be defined as:
a)
A group of people within society, who have a common background or shared interests and who may live in a similar area.
b)
A group of people within society, who don't have a common background or shared interests and who may live in a similar area.
c)
People within society, who have a common background but lack shared interests. They may live in a similar area.
34.
Examples of communities may include:
a)
School community
b)
Religious group
c)
Sports group
d)
All of the surrounding
35.
Reasons for community formation include:
a)
Geographic location, facilities, transport and boredom.
b)
Geographic location, facilities, transport and religion.
c)
Geographic isolation, facilities, payment and religion.
36.
Primary research is:
a)
Original research where questions asked elicit data that will help with the specific purpose of the research study.
b)
Research completed by other more experienced authors that asissts with completion of studies.
c)
Interviewing people below the age of 12 to ensure they meet primary criteria.
d)
All of the surrounding.
37.
Formally prepared questions that seek information on a persons knowledge, beliefs, feeling, opinions are referred to as:
a)
Surveys and questionnaires.
b)
Interviews.
c)
Case studies.
d)
Literature reviews.
38.
Questionnaires are completed by the researcher whereas surveys are completed by the respondent after hearing the questions.
a)
True
b)
False
39.
Questionnaires are completed by the researcher whereas surveys are completed by the respondent after hearing the questions.
a)
True
b)
False
40.
quantitative data that can be represented through bar, line and pie graphs, tables with statistics and percentages.
a)
True
b)
False
41.
When creating a questionnaire it is important to develop questions that:
a)
Only ask one question at a time.
b)
Use intricate language.
c)
Ask several questions at once.
d)
Are difficult to understand.
42.
Closed questions:
a)
elicit a range of responses.
b)
Are easier to interpret.
c)
May use a frequency scale.
d)
All of the surrounding.
43.
Open questions:
a)
Provide guided questions.
b)
Leave space for an answer.
c)
Use check boxes.
d)
Use frequency scales.
44.
Advantages of questionnaires include:
a)
Quick distribution, avoid interview bias and collect both qualitative and quantitative data.
b)
Quick distribution, avoid interview bias and collect both qualitative and can be explained.
c)
Quick distribution, allow interviewer bias and collect both qualitative and quantitative data.
d)
Have a low response rate.
45.
How many levels of community organisation are there?
a)
3
b)
4
c)
5
46.
_______________ governments are based in a particular part of a city, town or rural area. They may have power to manage and make laws applying to that area.
a)
Local
b)
Regional
c)
State
d)
National
47.
State governments are responsible for the state only and have power to manage and make _________that apply only to that state.
a)
Laws
b)
decisions
c)
posters
d)
campaigns
48.
National government involves all Australians. It covers laws and decision making which impacts the whole of Australia.
a)
True
b)
False
49.
________________ are more difficult to define as there are no clear boundaries and areas of responsibility vary depending on the issue.
a)
Global
b)
State
c)
National
d)
Community
50.
Positive and effective relationships within community groups are characterised by:
a)
Showing respect,having trust and confidence in each other, sharing a purpose, open and honest communication.
b)
Showing respect,having limited trust and confidence in each other, sharing a purpose, open and honest communication.
c)
Showing respect,having trust and confidence in yourself, sharing a purpose, open and honest communication.
51.
The dot point 'Influences on decision making' covers which dash points?
a)
Legislation and protesting
b)
Environment
c)
Lobbying and petitions
d)
All of the surrounding
52.
Which point does not influence the decision making processes:
a)
- the nature of the issue
b)
- the completion of the decision
c)
- the target group involved
d)
- resources available.
53.
Arbitration is:
a)
Used to resolve a dispute. Evidence is presented & discussion is had between the parties.
b)
This tries to be an inclusive process where opinions are discussed and objections resolved without a vote. It aims for a win-win solution.
c)
this process give individuals an opportunity to be involved in the decision making by choosing for an option via a vote (either public or private).
d)
it aims to include all adults in a decision making process for important policy or constitutional change. Two thirds majority must support it for it to be successful.
54.
The nature of the change will influence the type and intensity of modifications required for the continued functioning of the family.
a)
True
b)
False
55.
The modifications required for a family to function while a parent has a treatable illness will be:
a)
smaller than those changes required after a parent suffers a serious injury, such as paraplegia.
b)
larger than those changes required after a parent suffers a serious injury, such as paraplegia.
c)
the same as those changes required after a parent suffers a serious injury, such as paraplegia.
d)
dependent on how old the mother is.
56.
The effects of change can be minimised or maximised by:
a)
An individual’s ability to accept change.
b)
The flexibility of the individuals involved.
c)
Values/ethics of the parties involved
d)
All of the surrounding
57.
Change can be classified according to:
a)
The cause of the change, whether it was expected or not and the length of time the change occurs for.
b)
The creation of the change and the length of time the change occurs for.
c)
The cause of the change and whether it was planned.
d)
All of the surrounding.
58.
The nature of change consists of which dot points.
a)
Internal and external, planned and unplanned, temporary and permanent.
b)
Internal and extended, planned and unplanned, temporary and permanent.
c)
Internal and external, processed and unplanned, temporary and permanent.
d)
Internal and external, planned and unplanned, temporary and provisional.
59.
An internal change:
a)
happens within the group.
b)
happens within the wider community.
c)
occurs externally to those involved.
d)
all of the surrounding.
60.
Maternity leave entitlements would be classified as which nature of change:
a)
Internal.
b)
External.
c)
External and intrinsic.
d)
All of the surrounding.
61.
From a refugees point of view coming to Australia could be classified as:
a)
Planned, permanent and internal.
b)
Planned, temporary and internal.
c)
Unplanned, permanent and external.
d)
Unplanned, temporary and internal.
62.
In regards to nature of change a bushfire could be classified as:
a)
Unplanned, permanent and internal.
b)
Unplanned, temporary and external.
c)
Planned, permanent and external.
d)
Planned, temporary and internal.
63.
The impact of change covers the dot points of:
a)
Environment, legislation, technology, family and community well being and roles individuals adopt.
b)
Environment, legislation, technology, family and community well being and roles communities adopt.
c)
Environment, technology, family and community well being and roles individuals adopt.
d)
Environment, legislation, team work, family and community well being and roles individuals adopt.
64.
An example of an environmental impact could be:
a)
A cyclone.
b)
A bushfire.
c)
A flood.
d)
All of the surrounding.
65.
The baby bonus was an example of:
a)
Legislation.
b)
Lobbying.
c)
Technology.
d)
Voting.
66.
Types of support may be:
a)
Formal and Informal.
b)
Planned and unplanned.
c)
Permanent and temporary.
d)
All of the surrounding.
67.
Which type of support is comprised of family members, friends and acquaintances that help individuals and groups unofficially.
a)
Informal
b)
Formal
c)
Emotional
d)
Moral
68.
Which type of support is comprised of a number of Govt. agencies and community organisations that are external to the individual or family and are there to help individuals deal with and cope with change.
a)
Formal
b)
Informal
c)
Productive
d)
Regulated
69.
Socialisation can be defined as:
a)
The lifelong process by which individuals learn & recognise patterns of behaviour expected of them by society.
b)
The process by which individuals learn patterns of behaviour expected of them by society.
c)
The lifelong process where individuals learn to socialise with other.
d)
All of the surrounding.
70.
Socialisation occurs through:
a)
Observation of others and direct instruction.
b)
Identifying with a respected role model.
c)
Interacting with others.
d)
All of the surrounding.
71.
During the process of socialisation individuals:
a)
Acquire knowledge, skills and values.
b)
Acquire beliefs and set goals.
c)
Learn elements of culture.
d)
All of the surrounding.
72.
There are how many stages of the lifespan?
a)
4
b)
5
c)
6
d)
3
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