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PRR Ch. 1 Parenting & Families

Total questions: 40

Worksheet time: 29mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The following definition matches which term?

"Providing care, support, and guidance which leads to a child's healthy development" is...

a)

values

b)

biological parents

c)

extended family

d)

parenting

2.

Children's natural parents they are born to are called...

a)

biological parents

b)

step parents

c)

foster parents

d)

half parents

3.

Parents who accept legal, permanent responsibility are

a)

foster parents

b)

stepparents

c)

biological parents

d)

adoptive parents

4.

Why study "child development"?

a)

to gain information to help you decide whether you want to become a parent

b)

to become a better parent if you do have children someday

c)

to learn parenting skills that may be helpful in the career you choose

d)

all of the above

5.

There are several current issues affecting parenting. Which is NOT an issue today?

a)

two working parents

b)

over-scheduling

c)

safety concerns (gangs, unsafe neighborhoods, online predators)

d)

media (internet, social networks)

e)

one parent staying home and bonding with the child

6.

TRUE or FALSE

Families can use any of The "8 Ways to Build A Strong Family" at ANY stage of the Family Life Cycle to help a family become stronger.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

7.

The three "types of parents" other than biological are:

a)

foster, adoptive, and nuclear

b)

nuclear, single parent, adoptive

c)

step, foster, and adoptive

8.

How does strong parenting impact individuals, families, and society?

a)

because when you raise a child and teach them right from wrong, they will know how to behave appropriately when the parent is not around

b)

when a parent uses positive parenting, the child will have a healthy self-esteem and treat others with kindness

c)

if parenting involves care and love, the child is more likely to become a happy, self-assured adult and will impact society in a positive way

d)

all of the above

9.

TRUE OR FALSE

The psychological term "anti-social" means unable to socialize, being quiet or shy.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

10.

The four types of "family structures" are:

a)

single parent, household family, extended, broken

b)

nuclear, extended, single mother, and broken

c)

blended, nuclear, single-parent, and extension

d)

nuclear, single-parent, extended, and blended

11.

Overscheduling children may cause them to become ...

a)

angry

b)

happy

c)

stressed

d)

athletes

12.

The most _________ job anyone can have is parenting.

a)
important
b)

difficult

c)

challenging

d)

happy

13.

The term "culture" refers to - the customs and traditions of a specific group of people.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

14.

Parenting affects the individual, family, and ______, now and for years to come!

a)
society
b)

world

c)

you

d)

co-workers

15.

Which are the "5 Issues Affecting Parenting" today?

a)
  1. 1. Technology

  2. 2. Media

  3. 3. Two Working Parents

  4. 4. Over-Scheduling

  5. 5. Safety Concerns

b)

Dinner Time

Homework Time

Snack Time

Latch-Key Kids

Dance Lessons

16.

TRUE or FALSE

Television, video games, computers, and cell phones are familiar with many families today. There are some serious concerns associated with technology that parents did not have to worry about fifty years ago.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

17.

TRUE or FALSE

The Family Life Cycle has 8 stages.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

18.

The individual stage of the Family Life Cycle is described as...

a)

senior citizens who travel the world

b)

Young adult who learns to live independently

c)

The Empty Nest Syndrome

d)

Support when a family member becomes ill

19.

Who are considered "caregivers" besides parents?

a)

Teachers who yell at students in school

b)

Friends who play together on the playground

c)

Strangers who we meet occasionally

d)

People in parenting roles who care for and guide children

20.

Parenting affects not only individuals and families, but also?

a)

Society

b)

Just teachers

c)

Just your friends

d)

Just your siblings

21.

Why might someone want to study "child development"?

a)

To improve their cooking skills

b)

To learn a new language

c)

To prepare for a mathematics exam

d)

To help them in a career which involves children

22.

The stage of the Family Life Cycle when young adults learn to live independently, separate from family, take care of themselves in some ways, is the 1st stage of the Family Life Cycle. What is it called...

a)

Independent

b)

On My Own Stage

c)

Adult

d)


Individual

23.

The second stage of the Family Life Cycle consists of two people blending their values and expectations for the future together. What is the stage called?

a)

Teacher Stage

b)

Marriage

c)

Empty Nest

d)

Senior Years

24.

What is the NAME of the STAGE in the Family Life Cycle that comes after the "Marriage" stage?

a)

Monumental Stage

b)

Child-Rearing Stage

c)

Childbearing Stage

d)

Having Kids

25.

TRUE or FALSE

During the "Childbearing" stage of the family life cycle, parents must learn to enjoy the new baby, communicate with their partner about household duties, and still make time for each other

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

26.

After the "childbearing" stage, the fourth stage of the Family Life Cycle is...

a)

children are added

b)

Childrearing/

Parenting

c)

raising stage

d)

Parenthood

27.

The stage of the Family Life Cycle that is called the "Launching Stage" is described as...

a)

is sharing skills with grandchildren

b)

is being lonely

c)

begins when the first child leaves and ends when the last child leaves

d)

learning to live alone

28.

TRUE or FALSE

The "Empty Nest" stage of the Family Life Cycle is a time for parents to re-kindle their relationship, spend time doing leisure activities, advance in their career, and learn to relate to their children as adults

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

29.

Fill in the blank. Hit SUBMIT:

The "Senior Years" stage of the Family Life Cycle is the (a)   stage.

30.

TRUE or FALSE

A "nuclear family" is a family with two parents and NO children.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

31.

  1. 1. For physical safety and shelter

  • 2. For love, affection and emotional support.

  • 3. For raising children in a stable setting.

  • 4. For economic stability.

  • 5. For comfort and support when family members become aged or ill.

  • ...are the 5 Functions of the (a)  

32.

TRUE or FALSE

  • "ANTI-SOCIAL" behavior includes behaviors such as vandalism & violence.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

33.

"The 8 Ways to Build A Strong Family" are...

a)
  1. 1. Communicate

  2. 2. Respect

  3. 3. Control the TV

    1. 4. Build Trust

  1. 5. Accept Help

  2. 6. Argue only on Saturdays

  3. 7. Offer a hug

  4. 8. Stop Conflicts quick

b)
  1. 1. Ask for Assistance

  2. 2. Communicate

  3. 3. Show Respect

  4. 4. Express Love & Acceptance

  5. 5. Establish Traditions

  6. 6. Resolve Conflicts

    7. Build Trust

  7. 8. Spend Time Together

34.

To share her culture, Ms. E. brought in a Bialetti Espresso maker, which comes from...

a)

Japan

b)

South America

c)

Italy

d)

Ecuador

35.

TRUE OR FALSE

Ms. Eorio does random "notebook checks". If you don't have a notebook in class to take notes, you will receive a "0" for the "notebook check" grade.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

36.

What materials must you have for Child Development class?

a)

a bad attitude

and a notebook

b)

a notebook and a pen

c)

folder and a charged iPad

d)

a folder and a pen

37.

What is one "Objective" of Chapter 1? Look around the room for your answer.

a)

To learn about historical events

b)

To improve mathematical skills

c)

To assess the impact of parenting on individuals, families, and society

d)

To study geographical locations

38.

What does "HOT" stand for in Ms. Eorio's class? Look on the blackboard for your answer. Hint: fire

a)

Higher Order Thinking

b)

High Optimal Training

c)

Healthy Orderly Timely

d)

Honest Open Trustworthy

39.

Which is an example of how an "extended" family member can play a role in a child's life?

a)

A grandma can teach their grandchild a skill like knitting or cooking

b)

An uncle can teach a child how to fish

c)

A grandpa can teach an adolescent how to tie a tie

d)

ALL OF THE ABOVE

40.

TRUE or FALSE

A child gains a "step-parent" when their parent re-marries.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE