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MLS 19 Relationships

Total questions: 45

Worksheet time: 27mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

A blended family includes several generations, such as children, parents, and grandparents.

a)

True

b)

False

2.

The different stages of the family life cycle are universal among all types of families and in all cultures

a)

True

b)

False

3.

Families provide the structure in which children learn to go out into the world and become successful adults

a)

True

b)

False

4.

Families nurture emotional development b teaching children how to interact with others

a)

True

b)

False

5.

The parenting stage of the family life cycle is a time of transition when children begin to leave home and become independent

a)

True

b)

False

6.

During the middle-age stage of the family life cycle, couples often reassess their careers and become more involved in community acttvities.

a)

True

b)

False

7.

In the traditional model of the family that was common years ago, the father had a job and earned the families money while the mother took care of the home and children

a)

True

b)

False

8.

The majority of single-parent households in the United states today are headed by women

a)

True

b)

False

9.

When changes occure in a family, such as having a new baby, only the parents are typically affected

a)

True

b)

False

10.

Assisted living facilities provide round-the-clock nursing care for those in poor health

a)

True

b)

False

11.

Families facing financial pressure should attemot to continue on with their lives as before and try to maintain the same lifestyle

a)

True

b)

False

12.

Divorce may cause children to feel angry or resentful toward one or both parents

a)

True

b)

False

13.

A home fire would most likely cause short-term stress that is relatively easy to handle

a)

True

b)

False

14.

When teen pregnancy occurs, parents should support the teens as they work through their options.

a)

True

b)

False

15.

Feelings of denial, guilt, anger, and loneliness are all natural emotions that people go through in the grieving process

a)

True

b)

False

16.

The sanchez family consists of a husband, wife, and two children. What type of family structure is this

a)

Blended

b)

Extended

c)

Merged

d)

Nuclear

17.

How are blended families most commonly created.

a)

When two single parents marry one another

b)

When a couple's children grow up and leave

c)

When one parent dies, leaving the other to raise the children alone

d)

When the couple decides not to have children

18.

Parents send their 4 year old to preschool so she can learn to get along with other children. What kind of need are they meeting

a)

Emotional Need

b)

Physical Need

c)

Intellectual Need

d)

Social Need

19.

When families show love and acceptance, wha type of devlopment are they encouraging

a)

Emotional developmet

b)

Physical Developement

c)

Intellectual Development

d)

Social Development

20.

The Sanchez family consists of a husband, wife, and two children. What type of family stucture is this?

a)

blended

b)

extended

c)

merged

d)

nuclear

21.

How are blended families most commonly created?

a)

when two single parents marry one another

b)

when a couple's children grow up and leave home

c)

when one parent dies, leaving the otherto rase the children alone

d)

when a couple decides not to have children

22.

Parents send their 4-year-old to preschool so she can learn to get long with ohter children. What kind need are we meeting.

a)

emotional need

b)

physical development

c)

intellectual development

d)

social development

23.

Which of these is an example of a parent meeting a child's physical needs?

a)

taking a child to a science museum

b)

teaching a child to deal with disappointment appropriately

c)

making certain that a child is properly vaccinated abainst diseases

d)

reading to a chld before bedtime

24.

Gregory and Maria decide to move to an apartment because they are no longer able to care for their home's large yard and are beginning to have difficulty going up and down the stairs. What family cycle stage are the most likely in?

a)

launching stage

b)

retirement stage

c)

parenting stage

d)

intergenerational stage

25.

Which of these statements is NOT true about family life in the early 1800's?

a)

Families were larger than today.

b)

Many couples postponed having children in order to establish careers.

c)

Most children lived in either nuclear or extened families.

d)

The population was more rural and families needed children to help with farm work.

26.

What stage of the family life cycle emphasizes building a relationship between a couple, working out respective roles, and setting goals for the future?

a)

middle-age stage

b)

launching stage

c)

parenting stage

d)

beginning stage

27.

In families with several children of various ages, what stage is most likely to overlap with the parenting stage?

a)

beginnng stage

b)

launching stage

c)

retirement stage

d)

socializing stage

28.

Why are an increasing number of adults today caring for their aging parents and their children at the same time?

a)

longer life span

b)

divorce and remarriage

c)

increased mobility

d)

advances in communication

29.

Which of these is NOT an example of an outside support system?

a)

school and teachers

b)

local recreation center

c)

grandparents

d)

neighbors and friends

30.

Which of these situations is most likely to occur when a new member is added to a family?

a)

employment changes

b)

family violence

c)

health problems increase

d)

priorities and schedules change

31.

Which of these conditions can be caused by substance abuse?

a)

mental dependence on the substance

b)

violence

c)

damage to health

d)

alll the above

32.

What family challenge would most likely be considered a crisis?

a)

arrival of a foster child

b)

moving to a new state

c)

a flood ruining the family's home

d)

a parent remarrying

33.

How do children frequently respond when they learn their parents are going to divorce?

a)

They show an increased interest in school

b)

They take on more responsibilities around the house

c)

They fear that their parents no longer love and care for them.

d)

They become more supportive of their parents.

34.

A disabled women who is confined to a wheelchair suffers physically because she is not being properly cared for. What is this an example of?

a)

neglect

b)

physical abuse

c)

substance abuse

d)

all the above

35.

A family has just discovered that their teen is pregnant. What is the first step in coping with this challenge?

a)

acknowledging the difficulties the family faces

b)

asking for help

c)

clarifying the situation and evaluating possible solutions

d)

continuing to follow familiar routines

36.

Which of the following is not a typical sign that an individual might be considering suicide?

a)

depression

b)

showing empathy for other family members

c)

giving away favorite possessions

d)

mood swings

37.

Everyday Jerry, who is retired, leaves his home and drives to a local public facility where lunch is provided for him; he then spends the afternoon participating in an exercise program and playing cards with friend. What is facility called?

a)

assisted living facility

b)

retirement

c)

senior center

d)

nursing home

38.

The Monticello family, which consists of a father, mother and one child, is an example of a (n)_family.

(a)  

39.

When parents teach their children to show respect for one another and to work together to complete a task, they are teaching _ skills.

(a)  

40.

In the _ stage of the family life cycle, a couple may move to a smaller home, and age-related issues become more important.

(a)  

41.

Blended families are more common today because of higher rates of _ compared to 50 years ago.

(a)  

42.

Today's families are highly mobile, and it is not unusual fora a family to move several times while their children are growing up.

(a)  

43.

A family's _ system consists of the people and organizations it can turn for help, such as friends, neighbors, and schools.

(a)  

44.

In a (n) _ family, remarried adults have to learn to live together as partners while adjusting to new parenting relationships involving their children from previous marriages.

(a)  

45.

_, the use of illegal drugs or misuse of legal substances, can create mental and physical dependence.

(a)