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WorksheetsUnit 1 Test: Family Studies
Total questions: 80
Worksheet time: 40mins
People who accept temporary responsibility for children in order to provide a safe, secure home for them.
adoptive parents
biological parents
extended family
foster parents
Family formed when a single parent marries another single parent.
caregiver
blended family
foster parents
nuclear family
Family consisting of a mother, father and one or more children
extended family
foster parents
nuclear family
stepparent
People who accept legal responsibility for children not born to them and raise the children as their own.
adoptive parents
biological parents
blended family
caregiver
Family that includes parents, children, and other relatives, such as grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins
blended family
caregiver
extended family
foster parents
Whether a baby grows up to be a happy, well-adjusted adult or a troubled individual depends almost totally on genetics
true
false
Families whose foundations are based on love, trust and commitment are more likely to endure than families that lack those qualities.
true
false
One important reason to study parenting is to gain information that will help you decide whether you want to become a parent one day
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false
Although teaching does not require parenting skills, it does require knowledge of child development.
true
false
the internet provides a safe and healthy outlet for children who are unsupervised at home.
true
false
Over-scheduling activities can become a source of stress for some children.
true
false
Cultural customs and tradition have little impact on parenting practices
true
false
During the individual stage of the family life cycle, people begin to separate from their family and get ready to live independently.
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false
In healthy families, children are expected to work hard to gain love and acceptance from their parents.
true
false
Children learn to trust when they can count on parents to take good care of them, tell them the truth and keep promises.
true
false
One of the primary goals of parenting is to ___.
produce patriotic citizens
raise children who become responsible, productive members of society
raise children who challenge authority
raise children who know their place in the social order.
Which of the following is NOT a good reason to study parenting/
to become a better parent if you have children someday
to learn skills that might be helpful in a career
to be able to tell your parents how to improve their parenting skills
to update skills and knowledge about parenting as new information emerges
Among the current issues that affect parenting are ____.
concerns over child health and safety
high mortality rates among children
lack of activities for children
poor working conditions for children under 16 years of age.
Families preserve and transmit culture by ___.
giving children the freedom to explore new ideas and ways of living
handing down customs and traditions from one generation to the next
maintaining family togetherness
providing a stable foundation for new ideas and beliefs to develop
Parents can help teach their children respect by ___.
criticizing the parenting skills of other parents
enforcing family rules consistently
loving their children unconditionally
treating family members and their possessions with care
ability to reach a certain level of achievement
liberated
nature
nurture
potential
freed from parental controls and support
child neglect
emancipated
liberated
potential
providing children the type of care that encourages healthy growth and development
child abuse
child neglect
nature
nurture
failure to meet a child's basic physical and emotional needs
child abuse
child neglect
potential
probability
intentional or neglectful physical, emotional or sexual injury to a child
child abuse
child neglect
emancipated
nature
responsible parents begin planning for their family between one and two months before the baby is born.
true
false
Instinct, education, training and experience are all valuable in parenting.
true
false
Life with a child becomes more rewarding when parents develop strong bonds with the child.
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false
Most psychologists believe that food, clothing and shelter are more complex needs than the need for self-esteem and self-actualization.
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false
The care a child receives has little effect on whether or not that child lives up to his or her full potential.
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false
Parents have a legal right to control the care and upbringing of their children and make decisions that affect them.
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false
In most states, parents have no legal or financial responsibility for the care of their children.
true
false
Parents who neglect or abuse their children can forfeit their rights to their children.
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false
Child abuse and neglect occur in families whose income level falls within a particular range.
true
false
Many communities operate child abuse hotlines that parents can call if they feel they are losing control and might harm their child.
true
false
All of the following are common myths about parenting EXCEPT ___.
Good parenting comes naturally.
Having a baby does not change a person's life
Parenting never really ends
children can make up for whatever is missing from a person's life
Empathy, self-sacrifice and focusing on what is important in life are part of the _______ that individuals gain through parenting.
personal growth
sense of pride
emotional fulfillment
youthful perspective
Psychologist ______ theorized that every person has needs that must be met in a certain order, moving from the most basic to more complex.
Abraham Maslow
Jean Piaget
Carl Rogers
Erik Erikson
In most states, teens age 16-18 may seek legal emancipation if they are ______.
outstanding students
emotionally abused
engaged to married
financially independent
All of the following are true of child abuse and neglect EXCEPT _____.
Children ages birth to three years have the highest rates of victimization
Females ages 10-15 suffer higher rates of abuse than males of the same ages.
Most of the children who die due to abuse or neglect are younger than four years old.
The majority of people responsible for child abuse and neglect are parents.
biological process by which certain traits are transmitted from parents to their children
development
environment
genetics
heredity
stage during which children move form complete dependency to learning to walk, talk, and relate to others
infancy
preschoolers
puberty
toddlers
stage that begins at birth and lasts through twelve months of age
infancy
nature
preschoolers
puberty
stage at which children form three to five years of age are eager for independence
infancy
preschoolers
puberty
toddlers
all the conditions and circumstances that affect a person's daily life
development
environment
genetics
heredity
Learning to recognize feelings and express them appropriately is the process of moral development.
true
false
Child development follows recognizable patterns.
true
false
All children develop at the same rate.
true
false
Intellectual ability is influenced by both heredity and environment.
true
false
Theorist BF Skinner believed that behavior is predictable and that learning can be structured by setting clear objectives and providing positive reinforcement.
true
false
Theorist Albert Bandura is an "environmentalist" who believes that interacting with others in on'e environment is crucial to development.
true
false
During the toddler stage, children are eager for independence and want to show what they can do.
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false
During the preschool stage, children are able to play cooperatively with one another though they still prefer to have their own way.
true
false
Children begin to lose their self-centered viewpoint and to develop empathy during the middle childhood stage of development
true
false
"Moody" is a word commonly used to describe individuals in the late adolescence stage of development.
true
false
Which of the following is NOT a recognizable pattern of child development?
from simple to complex
from head to toe
from the center of the body outward
from the eyes to the mouth
The two major factors that influence development are ____.
genetics and nuture
heredity and family
heredity and environment
environment and age
Which of the following two theorists focused on the study of moral development?
Jean Piaget and Erik Erikson
BF Skinner and Maria Montessori
Arnold Gesell and Lev Vygotsky
Lawrence Kohlberg and Robert Coles
Which of the following is NOT true of the infancy stage of development?
Physical development slows down and motor development speeds up between six and twelve months of age.
most infants learn to say "mama" and "dada" between six and nine months of age
Most infants develop a fear of strangers between one and three months of age
Many infants can walk with support by twelve months of age
During the ____ stage of development, children are very curious and enjoy exploring their surroundings, become frustrated easily and are self-centered and have a hard time sharing possessions.
infancy
toddler
preschool
middle childhood
taking actions to prevent problems before they arise
compromise
prioritize
proactive
tutoring
An agreement in which each person gets some, but not all, of what he or she wants
compromise
consensus
mentoring
negotiation
An agreement that is acceptable to everyone involved
compromise
consensus
mentoring
negotiation
discussing a problem in order to reach an acceptable solution
mentoring
negotiation
prioritize
proactive
Serving as a trusted guide, usually for someone younger or less experienced
tutoring
mentoring
consensus
compromise
Schools, libraries and parks are examples of community resources
true
false
With the management process, you can usually skip the organizing step if the planning step is handled well.
true
false
Skilled decision making makes it possible to achieve goals and manage resources in an efficient manner.
true
false
When weighing the pros and cons of different options, it is important to keep values, priorities and goals in mind.
true
false
Parents practice role modeling when they behave as they want their children to behave.
true
false
One way to reach a consensus is to come up with a compromise.
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false
Parents who display a sense of humor help children gain a healthy, balanced, and positive perspective on life.
true
false
Children raised by parents with an authoritarian parenting style tend to be unsure about family rules.
true
false
Of of the three basic parenting styles, the democratic style allows children the greatest freedom.
true
false
Parents get advice and support from other individuals, from books and magazines and from personal experience and observation.
true
false
All of the following are management skills EXCEPT ____.
role modeling
setting goals
managing resources
setting priorities
Money, belongings, and technology are all ___ resources.
human
community
private
material
Which of the following is NOT one of the six steps in the decision-making process?
identifying the decision to be made
communicating your ideas to others
listing possible options
choosing the best option
Assuming overall responsibility for a team and making decisions that affect everyone is a part of _____.
role modeling
leadership
mentoring
partnership
Which of the following is NOT a quality that contributes to successful parenting?
high expectations
patience
confidnce
sensitivity
