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CH 3 Test Families Today

Total questions: 60

Worksheet time: 33mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Technology affects families by:

a)

Limiting the lifespan of family members

b)

Reducing the need for communication

c)

Changing how families communicate and spend time

d)

Eliminating traditions

2.

Which of the following is when a person does not know birthparents?

a)

illegal adoption

b)

closed adoption

c)

secret adoption

d)

open adoption

3.

Culture has no impact on family traditions or food choices.

a)

True

b)

False

4.

Active listening includes giving feedback that the message was understood.

a)

True

b)

False

5.

In the mid-years stage, parents often have more time for hobbies and interests.

a)

True

b)

False

6.

Multicultural families always share the exact same traditions.

a)

True

b)

False

7.

Step-families are always free from challenges.

a)

True

b)

False

8.

Healthy families allow room for each member to grow and change.

a)

True

b)

False

9.

Guardianship can be granted legally by a court.

a)

True

b)

False

10.

Humor can help ease family challenges.

a)

True

b)

False

11.

Culture can influence family life in which of the following ways?

a)

Through food, celebrations, and values

b)

By only affecting work habits

c)

By determining physical appearance

d)

By controlling the weather

12.

The oldest known social group that strongly influences a child’s life is:

a)

Modeling desired behaviors

b)

The oldest known social group that strongly influences a child’s life

c)

Beginning stage

d)

Extended family

13.

Which of the following is an example of modeling desired behaviors?

a)

Extended family

b)

Modeling desired behaviors

c)

Cooperate and emphasize harmony

d)

Dishonesty

14.

Which stage is the beginning stage of family life?

a)

Beginning stage

b)

Extended family

c)

Cooperate and emphasize harmony

d)

Dishonesty

15.

Which of the following is an example of an extended family?

a)

Beginning stage

b)

Extended family

c)

Cooperate and emphasize harmony

d)

Dishonesty

16.

Which of the following is a characteristic of healthy families?

a)

Beginning stage

b)

Extended family

c)

Cooperate and emphasize harmony

d)

Dishonesty

17.

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of healthy families?

a)

Beginning stage

b)

Extended family

c)

Cooperate and emphasize harmony

d)

Dishonesty

18.

What is a stepfamily that has merged successfully called?

a)

Beginning stage

b)

Extended family

c)

A stepfamily that has merged successfully

d)

Dishonesty

19.

What does it mean when there is communication between birthparents and adoptive family?

a)

Beginning stage

b)

Extended family

c)

There is communication between birthparents and adoptive family

d)

Dishonesty

20.

What is changing how families communicate and spend time an example of?

a)

Beginning stage

b)

Extended family

c)

Changing how families communicate and spend time

d)

Dishonesty

21.

Which of the following is an example of medical advancements that extend life expectancy?

a)

Beginning stage

b)

Extended family

c)

Medical advancements that extend life expectancy

d)

Dishonesty

22.

Culture does impact traditions and food choices.

a)

True

b)

False

23.

Active listening requires feedback.

a)

True

b)

False

24.

Mid-years often bring more free time.

a)

True

b)

False

25.

Multicultural families may blend traditions.

a)

True

b)

False

26.

Part B: True/False 5. Stepfamilies often face unique challenges.

a)

True

b)

False

27.

Healthy families encourage growth and change.

a)

True

b)

False

28.

Guardianship is a legal arrangement.

a)

True

b)

False

29.

Humor can help families cope with challenges.

a)

True

b)

False

30.

Culture influences what families eat, the holidays they celebrate, and their values. Which of the following is an example of this?

a)

A family eating traditional foods during a cultural holiday.

b)

A family choosing food based only on price.

c)

A family celebrating holidays at random times of the year.

d)

A family ignoring all traditions and values.

31.

Healthy families are characterized by which of the following traits?

a)

Open communication and support

b)

Frequent conflicts and secrecy

c)

Lack of trust and respect

d)

Isolation from each other

32.
Which of the following is a positive reason for wanting to get married?
a)
The desire to grow in mature love and build a family
b)
The desire to not be lonely
c)
The desire to please parents and another person
d)
The desire to eliminate insecurity
33.
____is an example of nonverbal communication
a)
writing a letter
b)
Making a phone call
c)
Using hand gestures
d)
Asking a question
34.
Which of the following is NOT a stage of the family life cycle?
a)
Preschool stage
b)
Launching stage
c)
Aging stage
d)
Childbearing stage
35.
In individual-oriented cultures, families___
a)
tend to emphasize family harmony
b)
tend to emphasize individual happiness
c)
Tend to express emotions indirectly
d)
tend to conform to those in authority
36.
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of healthy families?
a)
Expectation that family members with have the same values and preferences
b)
Honesty and dependability
c)
Sharing of responsibilities
d)
expectation that family values and structure will change
37.
In a(n)____, a father, mother, and their biological child or children live together
a)
foster family
b)
stepfamily
c)
adoptive family
d)
nuclear family
38.
What is a child support order?
a)
a judgment of the court that states how much a noncustodial parent must pay toward a child's expences
b)
a circumstance that changes a nuclear family to a single-parent family
c)
a shared legal right to provide care for and make decisions about a child's life
d)
a legal act establishing crisis resource centers for families in need
39.
Stepparents can help create a family bond by___
a)
favoring stepchildren over biological children
b)
limiting stepchildren's one-on-one time with biological parents
c)
letting stepchildren set the pace for relationships
d)
trying to "buy" stepchildren't love
40.
In a(n)___, there is some communication between the adoptive family and the birthparents
a)
foster adoption
b)
open adoption
c)
multiadoption
d)
closed adoption
41.
A(n)___is a person who is legally appointed by the court to take responsibility for a child
a)
adoption agency
b)
child support representative
c)
guardian
d)
grandparent
42.

Which of the following is a sign of a healthy family?

a)

Avoiding rules and expectations

b)

Never adjusting to change

c)

Modeling desired behaviors

d)

Keeping emotions to yourself

43.

The first stage in the family life cycle is:

a)

Beginning stage

b)

Parenting stage

c)

Childbearing stage

d)

 Launching stage

44.

A family that includes parents, children, and other relatives living together is called:

a)

Foster

b)

Nucear

c)

Blended

d)

Extended

45.

In a group-oriented culture, members usually:

a)

Value independence early

b)

Focus on individual achievement

c)

Cooperate and emphasize harmony

d)

Live far apart from relatives

46.

Which of the following is not a characteristic of a healthy family?

a)

Sharing responsibilities

b)

Mutual commitment

c)

 Dishonesty

d)

Flexibilit

47.

Which of these is an example of a blended family?

a)

A family with no children

b)

A foster family

c)

A stepfamily that has merged successfully

d)
  1. Grandparents raising grandchildren

48.

The term “open adoption” means:

a)

Adoption is done without an agency

b)

A child is adopted illegally

c)

There is communication between birthparents and adoptive family

d)

Identities of birthparents and adoptive parents are kept secret

49.

Technology affects families by:

a)

Limiting the lifespan of family members

b)

Changing how families communicate and spend time

c)

Reducing the need for communication

d)

Eliminating traditions

50.

Which of the following could be considered a societal influence on families?

a)

A family celebrating a holiday

b)

A child learning to walk

c)

Medical advancements that extend life expectancy

d)

A parent changing jobs

51.
  1. Which of the following could be considered a societal influence on families?
    a) A child learning to walk
    b) A family celebrating a holiday
    c) Medical advancements that extend life expectancy
    d) A parent changing jobs

a)

illegal

b)

open

c)

closed

d)

secret

52.

Grandparents legally caring for grandchildren are called

(a)  

53.

Two parents and their biological children are called

(a)  

54.

Stepfamilies that merge their children from previous relationships are called

(a)  

55.

Adults who care for children temporarily are called a

(a)  

56.

Married people who do not want children are this type of family

(a)  

57.

Parents, children, and other relatives living together are called an

(a)  

58.

Which of the following best describes a single-parent family?

a)

Two families joined by marriage

b)

Parents, children, and other relatives living together

c)

One parent living with their child or children

d)

Two parents and their biological children

59.

Which of the following is an example of verbal communication within a family?

a)

Giving a thumbs up

b)

Having a conversation at dinner

c)

Smiling at a family member

d)

Writing a note

60.

What is one way families can adapt to change in a healthy manner?

a)

Ignoring each other's feelings

b)

Refusing to adjust routines

c)

Blaming one another for problems

d)

Communicating openly about challenges