WorksheetsUnderstanding Families
Total questions: 22
Worksheet time: 11mins
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
This type of family is formed when a single parent marries
nuclear family
single parent family
extended family
step family
This type of family structure includes other relatives living with parents and their children
nuclear family
single parent family
extended family
step family
This family structure is a couple without children
nuclear family
single parent family
childless family
step family
This influencing factor to families includes arranged marriages
cultural influences
societal influences
technological influences
demographic factors
This factor that influences families includes being able to telecommute
demographic factors
world events
technological influences
economic forces
This influencing factor for families encourages families to teach children the do's and don'ts of society
cultural influences
societal influences
world events
demographic factors
Which of the following is a demographic factors that influence families?
high percentage of women working away from home
the growing population of older adults
the high mobility of the U.S. population
all of these
This stage of the family life cycle is when the family is growing
child bearing stage
launching stage
mid years stage
aging stage
This stage of the family life cycle is when children begin to leave home and become independent of their parents
child bearing stage
launching stage
mid years stage
aging stage
This stage of the family life cycle is when all children have left and the couple is again independent
child bearing stage
launching stage
mid years stage
aging stage
Challenges of divorce include
setting up two separate households
changes for children involved
adjustments for friends and family
all of these
Why are remarriages usually more successful?
spouses are older and usually more mature
spouses are more willing to invest time and energy to make the marriage work
spouses have a better idea of what kind of person they want for a marriage partner
all of these
