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WorksheetsFamily Life Course Review
Total questions: 69
Worksheet time: 35mins
Each person inherits 20 chromosomes from each biological parent.
True
False
A person can be a carrier of a disease even if he or she does not have the disease.
True
False
Families pass on their cultural heritage through customs and traditions.
True
False
Two recessive genes must be present in order for a recessive trait to be exhibited.
True
False
A person who is friendly, confident, and outgoing can be called an extrovert.
True
False
The mother determines if the baby will be a boy or a girl.
True
False
Adolescents grow in four ways: physically, intellectually, socially and emotionally.
True
False
Physical exercise helps a person reduce some of the negative effects of stress.
True
False
The self-perpetuating cycle says that positive attitudes tend to produce positive actions that cause positive attitudes to increase.
True
False
A death in the family is an example of a crisis event.
True
False
Decisions that are made every day without much thought are called routine.
True
False
Goals are something a person wants to have or to achieve at a certain point.
True
False
Sub goals are the smaller goals you set to help you reach your short-term goals.
True
False
Nodding is a form of passive listening.
True
False
A good listener does more than just hear the words; they make an effort to clearly understand.
True
False
The two people involved in the communication process are the sender and the receiver.
True
False
You-statements are better to use than I-statements because you are focusing on the other person.
True
False
A give and take method that allows both people to reach a workable solution for each person is called a compromise.
True
False
Reflecting is when a listener uses questions to clarify the sender's message.
True
False
When trust is broken in a relationship, rebuilding the relationship is difficult.
True
False
One important way to develop friendships is to develop rapport with someone. Rapport means creating an atmosphere in which another person feels comfortable and wants to talk.
True
False
Friendships help teens prepare for future long-term relationships.
True
False
Describing men as strong and unemotional and women as weak and emotional is an example of sex stereotypes.
True
False
Agape love is brotherly love.
True
False
Going to the prom would be an example of informal dating.
True
False
A wedding signifies the joining of two families as well as a husband and wife.
True
False
In the United States, marriage laws differ in each state.
True
False
It is a good idea to marry as a teenager.
True
False
Most people in the United States choose a civil ceremony for their wedding.
True
False
When couples handle their differences with hostility, they never really settle conflicts.
True
False
A budget will only increase conflicts over how money is spent within a family.
True
False
Companionship, support and encouragement can be benefits of family living.
True
False
Good communication skills can help parents and teens negotiate conflicts.
True
False
Blind spots are facts about a person that he or she doesn't know about themselves.
True
False
Which of the following is an example of a long-term goal?
graduating from high school
finishing a research paper
getting an A on a final exam
making plans for Saturday night
Which of the following does NOT help a person adjust to change?
learning about the change
fearing the change
developing skills that will be needed when the change takes place
having a plan to handle the change
The ability to control behavior is a character trait know as ________________.
motivation
responsibility
integrity
self-discipline
A student who does not study for a test and fails may say, " It was the teacher's fault." This is an example of which defense mechanism?
conversion
displacement
projection
fantasy
Which of the following statements about experiencing stress is NOT true?
A positive mental attitude can help people handle stress in a healthy way.
For most people, stressful situations are rare.
Stress is a normal part of life.
The more sources of stress a person experiences at one time, the greater the effects of the stress.
In which of the following situations does the person use compensation?
a non-athletic person excels in band
a person blames others for an overweight problem
a person refuses to get glasses to improve their vision
a person buys a high-priced car, even though they cannot afford it and are barely getting by financially
The following are negative aspects of anger EXCEPT:
attacking others
blaming others
motivating people to create change
hurt self-esteem
When a listener repeats in his or her own words what they think has been said, that person is using the __________ skill.
blaming
checking-out
compromise
reflecting
A communication process in which people alternate between sending and receiving messages to reach an agreeable solution is called ___________.
feedback
checking-out
negotiation
reflecting
Teens can build better relationships with their parents by ____________.
avoiding discussions with parents
demanding more independence
focusing on their own peer friendships
trying to understand their parents' point of view
Which of the following would NOT help you develop rapport with a person?
do all of the talking so the person won't be nervous
know a little about the person's interests
smile and be enthusiastic
speak calmly in an even voice
When others of the same age group try to influence a person to think and act like the group, that person is experiencing _____________.
conformity
low self-esteem
peer pressure
rejection
Teens can build close relationships within their families by ______________
spending time together
negotiating solutions to conflicts
using good communication skills
all of the above
When ending a relationship, which of the following actions is recommended?
being sensitive to the other person's feelings
continuing the relationship in order to avoid hurting your partner
spending time at a favorite dating spot to relive memories
recognizing feelings of pain and loneliness are a sign that you should have continued the relationship
Which of the following describes mature love?
It is possessive and one-sided.
It lacks confidence and trust in each other's commitment.
It decreases over time.
It deepens and grows as the relationship grows.
Which of the following is an example of complementary roles in a marriage?
The husband pays all the bills because he earns the money.
The wife balances the budget because she is better at math.
The husband and wife take turns cooking the meals because they both work.
All of the above
Shawn and Fay balance the checkbook together, wash and dry the dishes together, clean the house together, and often cook together. Which method of handling roles do they use?
accommodating roles
complementary roles
dividing roles
role sharing
Which of the following personal traits would NOT contribute to higher quality in a marriage?
the ability to give and receive love
an unwillingness to change
an ability to express empathy
flexibility
Which of the following suggestions would NOT BE HELPFUL to a couple who is trying to resolve a conflict?
Stick to the issue until it is resolved.
Identify the real source of the conflict.
Discuss old conflicts when they relate to new conflicts.
Use good listening skills.
Learned behavior that is passed on from generation to generation
cultural heritage
heredity
genetics
siblings
recessive genes
A person's brothers and/or sisters
cultural heritage
heredity
genetics
siblings
recessive genes
The study of the way characteristics are passed on from one generation to another
cultural heritage
heredity
genetics
siblings
recessive genes
The sum of the qualities that a person inherits from their parents
heredity
genetics
siblings
recessive genes
Valuing something more than it is worth
projection
conversion
regression
idealization
rationalization
Explaining a weakness by giving a socially acceptable excuse
projection
conversion
regression
idealization
rationalization
Transferring an emotion into a physical symptom
projection
conversion
regression
idealization
rationalization
A mental position or feeling
anger
stress
attitude
depression
defense mechanisms
An emotion that occurs when a person feels wronged in some way
anger
stress
attitude
depression
defense mechanisms
Your body's response to the events in your life
anger
stress
attitude
depression
defense mechanisms
Returning to childish or immature behavior
projection
conversion
regression
idealization
rationalization
Methods people unconsciously use to deal with life situations
anger
stress
attitude
depression
defense mechanisms
The exhilarating feeling that can spark a relationship and may then grow into a deeper, more lasting feeling.
mature love
romantic love
abstinence
date rape
philos love
A long-lasting, caring, and giving type of love
mature love
romantic love
philos love
Not having sexual relations
mature love
romantic love
abstinence
philos love
Sex with a dating partner against one's will
mature love
romantic love
abstinence
date rape
philos love
