6. QUIZ 1: THE FAMILY

Definitions in descending order

2 3 1 4

Which type of family is also known as a "traditional family"?

Nuclear

At which stage of the family life cycle do parents become empty nesters and have time to focus on one another?

aging

What are the four basic functions of a family?

provide affection, provide resources, teach life skills, provide stability

How is a family defined?

two or more people living together through partnership, marriage, or blood relation

What are some basic resources a family is expected to provide for children?

Clothes food education shelter

Which are not stages of the family life cycle?

Divorce Adulthood

The definition of a family has remained the same over time.

False

Which family structure is the type to take in children on a temporary basis?

Foster

Which is not an example of a family role that is automatically given to you?

Listener

What happens when patterns in a family are disrupted or changed abruptly?

The family tends to reject the changes.

What is true about the roles you have in your family?

The roles you have change with age, experience, and knowledge.

Families function to offer the basic resources needed for survival.

True

Some family roles are chosen, and some roles are given at birth.

True

The family life cycle refers to changes over time within a family.

True