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Unit 1 Test: Family Studies

Total questions: 80

Worksheet time: 40mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

People who accept temporary responsibility for children in order to provide a safe, secure home for them.

a)

adoptive parents

b)

biological parents

c)

extended family

d)

foster parents

2.

Family formed when a single parent marries another single parent.

a)

caregiver

b)

blended family

c)

foster parents

d)

nuclear family

3.

Family consisting of a mother, father and one or more children

a)

extended family

b)

foster parents

c)

nuclear family

d)

stepparent

4.

People who accept legal responsibility for children not born to them and raise the children as their own.

a)

adoptive parents

b)

biological parents

c)

blended family

d)

caregiver

5.

Family that includes parents, children, and other relatives, such as grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins

a)

blended family

b)

caregiver

c)

extended family

d)

foster parents

6.

Whether a baby grows up to be a happy, well-adjusted adult or a troubled individual depends almost totally on genetics

a)

true

b)

false

7.

Families whose foundations are based on love, trust and commitment are more likely to endure than families that lack those qualities.

a)

true

b)

false

8.

One important reason to study parenting is to gain information that will help you decide whether you want to become a parent one day

a)

true

b)

false

9.

Although teaching does not require parenting skills, it does require knowledge of child development.

a)

true

b)

false

10.

the internet provides a safe and healthy outlet for children who are unsupervised at home.

a)

true

b)

false

11.

Over-scheduling activities can become a source of stress for some children.

a)

true

b)

false

12.

Cultural customs and tradition have little impact on parenting practices

a)

true

b)

false

13.

During the individual stage of the family life cycle, people begin to separate from their family and get ready to live independently.

a)

true

b)

false

14.

In healthy families, children are expected to work hard to gain love and acceptance from their parents.

a)

true

b)

false

15.

Children learn to trust when they can count on parents to take good care of them, tell them the truth and keep promises.

a)

true

b)

false

16.

One of the primary goals of parenting is to ___.

a)

produce patriotic citizens

b)

raise children who become responsible, productive members of society

c)

raise children who challenge authority

d)

raise children who know their place in the social order.

17.

Which of the following is NOT a good reason to study parenting/

a)

to become a better parent if you have children someday

b)

to learn skills that might be helpful in a career

c)

to be able to tell your parents how to improve their parenting skills

d)

to update skills and knowledge about parenting as new information emerges

18.

Among the current issues that affect parenting are ____.

a)

concerns over child health and safety

b)

high mortality rates among children

c)

lack of activities for children

d)

poor working conditions for children under 16 years of age.

19.

Families preserve and transmit culture by ___.

a)

giving children the freedom to explore new ideas and ways of living

b)

handing down customs and traditions from one generation to the next

c)

maintaining family togetherness

d)

providing a stable foundation for new ideas and beliefs to develop

20.

Parents can help teach their children respect by ___.

a)

criticizing the parenting skills of other parents

b)

enforcing family rules consistently

c)

loving their children unconditionally

d)

treating family members and their possessions with care

21.

ability to reach a certain level of achievement

a)

liberated

b)

nature

c)

nurture

d)

potential

22.

freed from parental controls and support

a)

child neglect

b)

emancipated

c)

liberated

d)

potential

23.

providing children the type of care that encourages healthy growth and development

a)

child abuse

b)

child neglect

c)

nature

d)

nurture

24.

failure to meet a child's basic physical and emotional needs

a)

child abuse

b)

child neglect

c)

potential

d)

probability

25.

intentional or neglectful physical, emotional or sexual injury to a child

a)

child abuse

b)

child neglect

c)

emancipated

d)

nature

26.

responsible parents begin planning for their family between one and two months before the baby is born.

a)

true

b)

false

27.

Instinct, education, training and experience are all valuable in parenting.

a)

true

b)

false

28.

Life with a child becomes more rewarding when parents develop strong bonds with the child.

a)

true

b)

false

29.

Most psychologists believe that food, clothing and shelter are more complex needs than the need for self-esteem and self-actualization.

a)

true

b)

false

30.

The care a child receives has little effect on whether or not that child lives up to his or her full potential.

a)

true

b)

false

31.

Parents have a legal right to control the care and upbringing of their children and make decisions that affect them.

a)

true

b)

false

32.

In most states, parents have no legal or financial responsibility for the care of their children.

a)

true

b)

false

33.

Parents who neglect or abuse their children can forfeit their rights to their children.

a)

true

b)

false

34.

Child abuse and neglect occur in families whose income level falls within a particular range.

a)

true

b)

false

35.

Many communities operate child abuse hotlines that parents can call if they feel they are losing control and might harm their child.

a)

true

b)

false

36.

All of the following are common myths about parenting EXCEPT ___.

a)

Good parenting comes naturally.

b)

Having a baby does not change a person's life

c)

Parenting never really ends

d)

children can make up for whatever is missing from a person's life

37.

Empathy, self-sacrifice and focusing on what is important in life are part of the _______ that individuals gain through parenting.

a)

personal growth

b)

sense of pride

c)

emotional fulfillment

d)

youthful perspective

38.

Psychologist ______ theorized that every person has needs that must be met in a certain order, moving from the most basic to more complex.

a)

Abraham Maslow

b)

Jean Piaget

c)

Carl Rogers

d)

Erik Erikson

39.

In most states, teens age 16-18 may seek legal emancipation if they are ______.

a)

outstanding students

b)

emotionally abused

c)

engaged to married

d)

financially independent

40.

All of the following are true of child abuse and neglect EXCEPT _____.

a)

Children ages birth to three years have the highest rates of victimization

b)

Females ages 10-15 suffer higher rates of abuse than males of the same ages.

c)

Most of the children who die due to abuse or neglect are younger than four years old.

d)

The majority of people responsible for child abuse and neglect are parents.

41.

biological process by which certain traits are transmitted from parents to their children

a)

development

b)

environment

c)

genetics

d)

heredity

42.

stage during which children move form complete dependency to learning to walk, talk, and relate to others

a)

infancy

b)

preschoolers

c)

puberty

d)

toddlers

43.

stage that begins at birth and lasts through twelve months of age

a)

infancy

b)

nature

c)

preschoolers

d)

puberty

44.

stage at which children form three to five years of age are eager for independence

a)

infancy

b)

preschoolers

c)

puberty

d)

toddlers

45.

all the conditions and circumstances that affect a person's daily life

a)

development

b)

environment

c)

genetics

d)

heredity

46.

Learning to recognize feelings and express them appropriately is the process of moral development.

a)

true

b)

false

47.

Child development follows recognizable patterns.

a)

true

b)

false

48.

All children develop at the same rate.

a)

true

b)

false

49.

Intellectual ability is influenced by both heredity and environment.

a)

true

b)

false

50.

Theorist BF Skinner believed that behavior is predictable and that learning can be structured by setting clear objectives and providing positive reinforcement.

a)

true

b)

false

51.

Theorist Albert Bandura is an "environmentalist" who believes that interacting with others in on'e environment is crucial to development.

a)

true

b)

false

52.

During the toddler stage, children are eager for independence and want to show what they can do.

a)

true

b)

false

53.

During the preschool stage, children are able to play cooperatively with one another though they still prefer to have their own way.

a)

true

b)

false

54.

Children begin to lose their self-centered viewpoint and to develop empathy during the middle childhood stage of development

a)

true

b)

false

55.

"Moody" is a word commonly used to describe individuals in the late adolescence stage of development.

a)

true

b)

false

56.

Which of the following is NOT a recognizable pattern of child development?

a)

from simple to complex

b)

from head to toe

c)

from the center of the body outward

d)

from the eyes to the mouth

57.

The two major factors that influence development are ____.

a)

genetics and nuture

b)

heredity and family

c)

heredity and environment

d)

environment and age

58.

Which of the following two theorists focused on the study of moral development?

a)

Jean Piaget and Erik Erikson

b)

BF Skinner and Maria Montessori

c)

Arnold Gesell and Lev Vygotsky

d)

Lawrence Kohlberg and Robert Coles

59.

Which of the following is NOT true of the infancy stage of development?

a)

Physical development slows down and motor development speeds up between six and twelve months of age.

b)

most infants learn to say "mama" and "dada" between six and nine months of age

c)

Most infants develop a fear of strangers between one and three months of age

d)

Many infants can walk with support by twelve months of age

60.

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.

a)

infancy

b)

toddler

c)

preschool

d)

middle childhood

61.

taking actions to prevent problems before they arise

a)

compromise

b)

prioritize

c)

proactive

d)

tutoring

62.

An agreement in which each person gets some, but not all, of what he or she wants

a)

compromise

b)

consensus

c)

mentoring

d)

negotiation

63.

An agreement that is acceptable to everyone involved

a)

compromise

b)

consensus

c)

mentoring

d)

negotiation

64.

discussing a problem in order to reach an acceptable solution

a)

mentoring

b)

negotiation

c)

prioritize

d)

proactive

65.

Serving as a trusted guide, usually for someone younger or less experienced

a)

tutoring

b)

mentoring

c)

consensus

d)

compromise

66.

Schools, libraries and parks are examples of community resources

a)

true

b)

false

67.

With the management process, you can usually skip the organizing step if the planning step is handled well.

a)

true

b)

false

68.

Skilled decision making makes it possible to achieve goals and manage resources in an efficient manner.

a)

true

b)

false

69.

When weighing the pros and cons of different options, it is important to keep values, priorities and goals in mind.

a)

true

b)

false

70.

Parents practice role modeling when they behave as they want their children to behave.

a)

true

b)

false

71.

One way to reach a consensus is to come up with a compromise.

a)

true

b)

false

72.

Parents who display a sense of humor help children gain a healthy, balanced, and positive perspective on life.

a)

true

b)

false

73.

Children raised by parents with an authoritarian parenting style tend to be unsure about family rules.

a)

true

b)

false

74.

Of of the three basic parenting styles, the democratic style allows children the greatest freedom.

a)

true

b)

false

75.

Parents get advice and support from other individuals, from books and magazines and from personal experience and observation.

a)

true

b)

false

76.

All of the following are management skills EXCEPT ____.

a)

role modeling

b)

setting goals

c)

managing resources

d)

setting priorities

77.

Money, belongings, and technology are all ___ resources.

a)

human

b)

community

c)

private

d)

material

78.

Which of the following is NOT one of the six steps in the decision-making process?

a)

identifying the decision to be made

b)

communicating your ideas to others

c)

listing possible options

d)

choosing the best option

79.

Assuming overall responsibility for a team and making decisions that affect everyone is a part of _____.

a)

role modeling

b)

leadership

c)

mentoring

d)

partnership

80.

Which of the following is NOT a quality that contributes to successful parenting?

a)

high expectations

b)

patience

c)

confidnce

d)

sensitivity