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Understanding Families

Total questions: 22

Worksheet time: 11mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

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

a)

assigned

b)

inherited

c)

chosen

d)

none of these

2.

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

a)

assigned

b)

inherited

c)

chosen

d)

none of these

3.

The family function to bear children is called what?

a)

reincarnation

b)

domination

c)

recreation

d)

procreation

4.

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

a)

procreation

b)

emotional support

c)

physical care

d)

socialization

5.

Which of the following are functions of a family?

a)

procreation

b)

physical care

c)

emotional support

d)

all of these

6.

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

a)

procreation

b)

physical care

c)

socialization

d)

emotional support

7.

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

a)

procreation

b)

physical care

c)

socialization

d)

emotional support

8.

Why do some people live a single lifestyle?

a)

They want time to explore their own interests

b)

They value their privacy

c)

They have not found the right partner

d)

All of these

9.

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

a)

nuclear family

b)

single parent family

c)

extended family

d)

childless family

10.

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

a)

nuclear family

b)

single parent family

c)

extended family

d)

step family

11.

This type of family is formed when a single parent marries

a)

nuclear family

b)

single parent family

c)

extended family

d)

step family

12.

This type of family structure includes other relatives living with parents and their children

a)

nuclear family

b)

single parent family

c)

extended family

d)

step family

13.

This family structure is a couple without children

a)

nuclear family

b)

single parent family

c)

childless family

d)

step family

14.

This influencing factor to families includes arranged marriages

a)

cultural influences

b)

societal influences

c)

technological influences

d)

demographic factors

15.

This factor that influences families includes being able to telecommute

a)

demographic factors

b)

world events

c)

technological influences

d)

economic forces

16.

This influencing factor for families encourages families to teach children the do's and don'ts of society

a)

cultural influences

b)

societal influences

c)

world events

d)

demographic factors

17.

Which of the following is a demographic factors that influence families?

a)

high percentage of women working away from home

b)

the growing population of older adults

c)

the high mobility of the U.S. population

d)

all of these

18.

This stage of the family life cycle is when the family is growing

a)

child bearing stage

b)

launching stage

c)

mid years stage

d)

aging stage

19.

This stage of the family life cycle is when children begin to leave home and become independent of their parents

a)

child bearing stage

b)

launching stage

c)

mid years stage

d)

aging stage

20.

This stage of the family life cycle is when all children have left and the couple is again independent

a)

child bearing stage

b)

launching stage

c)

mid years stage

d)

aging stage

21.

Challenges of divorce include

a)

setting up two separate households

b)

changes for children involved

c)

adjustments for friends and family

d)

all of these

22.

Why are remarriages usually more successful?

a)

spouses are older and usually more mature

b)

spouses are more willing to invest time and energy to make the marriage work

c)

spouses have a better idea of what kind of person they want for a marriage partner

d)

all of these