Question 1

Children at increased risk for suffering adverse physical and behavioral consequences live in a _____ family.&#8203;

Accepted Answer

dysfunctional&#8203;

Question 2

A family consisting of a mother, father, and biological children is a:&#8203;&#10;A)&#8203;nuclear family&#10;B)&#8203;multigenerational family&#10;C) &#8203;stepfamily&#10;D) &#8203;foster family

Accepted Answer

A nuclear family is a family unit that consists of two parents and their biological children, living together in one household.

Question 3

The rate of occurrence of this type of family has been steadily declining for over 20 years.&#8203;&#10;A)&#8203;adolescent parent families&#10;B)&#8203;grandparent families&#10;C) &#8203;military families&#10;D) &#8203;parents with disabilities

Accepted Answer

Adolescent parent families have been steadily declining for over 20 years due to various factors such as increased access to contraception, more comprehensive sex education, and societal shifts in attitudes towards teenage pregnancy.

Question 4

Religious affiliations are likely to affect which of the following family characteristics?&#8203;&#10;A)&#8203;socioeconomic status&#10;B)&#8203;proximity to family&#10;C) &#8203;personal conduct&#10;D) &#8203;access to resources

Accepted Answer

Religious affiliations are likely to affect personal conduct, as religious beliefs often influence moral values and behavior. It is possible for religious affiliations to indirectly affect other factors such as socioeconomic status or access to resources, but those would not be direct influences of religion itself. Proximity to family may also be influenced by religion, but it is not necessarily a clear or consistent pattern.

Question 5

Most cultures place a high value on children.&#8203;

Accepted Answer

This statement is commonly accepted as true. Many cultures place a high value on children as they are seen as the future of their community or society. Additionally, children are often viewed as innocent and pure, and their presence can bring joy and happiness to families and communities. However, there may be some exceptions to this perspective in certain cultures or historical contexts.

Question 6

This type of family is plagued by extended parental absences that cause elevated anxiety and depression in children and leave parents with stress disorders.&#8203;&#10;A)&#8203;adolescent parent families&#10;B)&#8203;grandparent families&#10;C) &#8203;military families&#10;D) &#8203;parents with disabilities

Accepted Answer

Military families often experience extended parental absences due to deployments, causing stress and anxiety for both children and parents.

Question 7

This type of family can be affected by legal debt, social disapproval, and extended family separation due to the actions of one or both parents.&#8203;&#10;A)&#8203;adolescent parent families&#10;B)&#8203;grandparent families&#10;C) &#8203;military families&#10;D) &#8203;families with incarcerated parents

Accepted Answer

Families with incarcerated parents can face legal debt due to costs associated with the legal system, social disapproval due to stigmatization of the incarcerated parent, and extended family separation if the parent is serving a lengthy sentence. Adolescent parent families, grandparent families, and military families may face their own unique challenges but are not specifically associated with these circumstances.

Question 8

A family in which the parents provide a safe, nurturing environment for children in need of temporary care is a:&#8203;&#10;A)&#8203;nuclear family&#10;B)&#8203;multigenerational family&#10;C) &#8203;stepfamily&#10;D) &#8203;foster family

Accepted Answer

A foster family is a family that provides a safe and nurturing environment for children in need of temporary care. This may include children who are in the foster care system or who have been removed from their homes due to abuse or neglect. The other options (nuclear family, multigenerational family, stepfamily) do not specifically refer to families who provide temporary care for children in need.

Question 9

A family that is a blended structural unit formed when a parent with children from a previous relationship marries is a:&#8203;&#10;A)&#8203;nuclear family&#10;B)&#8203;multigenerational family&#10;C) &#8203;stepfamily&#10;D) &#8203;foster family

Accepted Answer

A stepfamily is a unit formed when a parent with children from a previous relationship marries. A nuclear family consists of a married couple and their biological or adopted children. A multigenerational family includes three or more generations living together or in close proximity. A foster family is one that provides a temporary home for children who are unable to live with their birth family for various reasons.

Question 10

A family that consists of at least three kinship generations that live together or in close proximity is a: &#8203;&#10;A)&#8203;nuclear family&#10;B)&#8203;multigenerational family&#10;C) &#8203;stepfamily&#10;D) &#8203;foster family

Accepted Answer

A multigenerational family consists of at least three kinship generations that live together or in close proximity, while a nuclear family consists of parents and their children. A stepfamily is formed through remarriage, and a foster family provides temporary care for children in need.

Question 11

Traditional roles and responsibilities of families were to produce children in order to _____.&#8203;

Accepted Answer

The answer of Traditional roles and responsibilities of families were...

Question 12

Which of the following is a positive developmental outcome of being a part of a multiracial or interethnic family?&#8203;&#10;A)&#8203;chronic stress and an increase in poor relationship commitment&#10;B)&#8203;multiple racial identities enabling the move between racial groups&#10;C) &#8203;higher incidence of mental health disorders&#10;D) &#8203;high value placed on educational achievement

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which of the following is a positive...

Question 13

The process of learning a new language, customs, and social behaviors of living in another country is called_____.&#8203;

Accepted Answer

The answer of The process of learning a new language,...

Question 14

Which of the following is considered a characteristic of dysfunctional families?&#8203;&#10;A)&#8203;flexibility&#10;B)&#8203;social support&#10;C) &#8203;resilience&#10;D) &#8203;inconsistency

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which of the following is considered a...

Question 15

A child's development can be influenced by family structure and circumstance.&#8203;

Accepted Answer

The answer of A child's development can be influenced by...

Question 16

Non-nuclear families suffer from a lack of traditional structure.&#8203;

Accepted Answer

The answer of Non-nuclear families suffer from a lack of...

Deck 2: Contemporary Families