Family Life Exam Review
Which of the following is not one of the benefits of family living?
A Family provides short-term relationship
Brisk walking, running, rope jumping, swimming, and bicycle riding are examples of which type of exercise?
Aerobic exercise using large muscles
_______ is (are) a possible cause of infertility in both sexes.
Blocked tube, Low sperm Count and Sexually transmitted disease
Which Of The Following Is An Assertive response to receiving a dirty plate in a restaurant ?
C. Saying, " I would like a clean plate, please."
Safety, Convenience, liquidity and interest rate are four factors that should be considered when__________.
Choosing a saving account
Designer, illustrator, and product tester are examples of occupations in the career area of __________.
Communication
Which of the following is a common result of solving a problem with aggressive behavior?
Conflict increase
The end results of choices are called______.
Consequences
Which of the following is an advantage of using credit?
Consumers can plan their spending so they have money saved that they need to make desired purchases
Which of the can help a family adjust to the effects of a crisis event?
Develop good communication skills in the family
Cooling down before confronting a child about a situation that made the parent angry is an example of _____________.
Emotional Maturity
In which stage of the family life cycle does the last child leave home?
Empty nest stage
A list of personal skills, formal training, personal background, and past experience is included in a letter of application
F
Directs eye contact should be avoided when communicating because it makes people feel nervous.
F
Engagement of six months or less are recommended by most marriage counselors.
F
In a nuclear family, children have the benefit of developing a close relationship with one parent.
F
One effect of the technological age on the family is that many mothers are able to stay home.
F
Passive listening is helpful in making sure that a message is clear and accurate.
F
The risk for heart disease is unaffected by diet and lifestyle.
F
In which budget category would a monthly expense like a rent payment fit?
Fixed Expense
______ is an unhealthy reason for wanting to have children?
Gaining personal power
Close Friendships often develop between people who share common interests, beliefs and _________.
Goals
Obese people have a higher risk of_______.
High blood pressure, Cancer and heart disease
Which of the following statements is an example of an action statement in the self-awareness circle?
I will take in only 1500 calories a day until I lose 10 pounds
The second step in solving a problem _______.
Identifying the Alternative solutions
When Friends help each other logically think through a problem, they are helping each other grow___________.
Intellectually
Which of the following is a human resource ?
Intelligence
What effect does a crisis have on the family system?
It causes the system to become unbalanced
Which of the following scenarios is an example of role sharing?
John and Martha cooked dinner together
What rule of thumb is a good guideline for credit expenses for most people?
Keep credit expenses under 20 percent of net income
A person's family life cycle extends from __________.
Marriage to the death of one of the marriage partners
Which of the following is a nonhuman resource?
Money
In which of the following situations does the person use compensation?
Nonathletic person excels in bands
Having clear role models of spousal and parental roles is one benefit of a______family structure.
Nuclear
Which of the following should be considered a variable expense in a budget?
Phone bills
Which of the following is a common role adjustment for a couple during the empty nest stage?
Providing financial support and physical care for their elderly parents
Marie is out with a group of friends. Several want to say out late and are pressuring Marie to join them. Because this situation is situation is stressful for Marie, she decides to go home. Marie's response is an example of which method of managing stress?
Removing yourself from the stressful environment
How did the Industrial Revolution affect the family?
Resulted in family being separated from grandparents and other relatives
When a consumer purchases items like gas or food with a credit card, he or she is using______.
Revolving credit
A numerical aptitude is needed by people who work as restaurant managers or family economics counselors.
T
A person who is emotionally stable is able to control his or her responses to intense emotions and thus communicate more clearly.
T
A person's appearance during an interview can make a difference in whether or not he or she gets the job.
T
A wedding signifies the joining of two families as well as a husband and wife.
T
An event that occurs suddenly and is very important to the family is likely to produce a crisis situation.
T
Anger is a negative emotion that produces negative actions
T
Decisions that involve value conflicts can create stress in a person's life.
T
Depression is an overwhelming attitude of sadness, discouragement, or hopelessness.
T
Drug and alcohol abuse are coping mechanism that some people use to hide from problems.
T
Education about drug and alcohol abuse is one method of preventing a crisis related to abuse of the substances.
T
Exercise can relieve physical and psychological stress
T
Exercise reduces the harmful effects of stress on a person's
T
Flexible roles within the family can help members adjust to the challenges of a chronic illness.
T
Good communication requires active listening skills.
T
Identifying his or her roles resources can help a person reach goals.
T
Jobs that involve danger and high risk usually pay higher wages.
T
Negotiation is a skill that can be learned.
T
Parenting a Child increases stress on family resources, such as time, energy, and money.
T
People share a basic set of values relating to work
T
Positive self-talk can help a person keep a positive attitude
T
The Impact of some decisions may be felt for years
T
The family has a major role in socializing children
T
To be legal, a wedding must be performed by a licensed officials.
T
When family members do not fulfill their roles, the family system becomes unbalanced.
T
When one resource is lacking, another resource may be able to be substituted.
T
Terry drops his clothes on the floor every night, which upsets his mother. However, it does not bother Terry. Who owns the problem?
Terry and Terry's Mom
Which of the following is not a mature thinking skill?
Thinking about concrete objects
Which of the following is an unhealthy reason for wanting to become a parent?
To show personal competence
Which of the following is an example of a good listening skill?
Using times of silence to think about what was said
Which of the following is a disadvantage of single living?
being viewed as irresponsible
Which of the following is a negative way to handle anger?
blame others who made you angry
Responsible parents need to provide a nurturing environment in which______.
feels love and supported
A physical need that families are responsible for providing is_____.
health care
Which of the following attitudes would most likely foster feelings of reward in the later parenting years?
looking forward to the achievements that teens are anticipating
Which of the following will burn the most calories per minute?
playing bb
An eating disorder caused by an irrational fear of being overweight that is characterized by starvation is______.
anorexia nervosa
When others of the same age group try to influence a person to think and act like the group, that person is experiencing______.
peer pressure
A wedding performed by a religious official is termed a______.
civil ceremony
Drugs that are chemically made to avoid present definitions of illegal drugs are called______.
designer drugs
A young man who identifies the source of what he does not like about himself and tries to change it is using______.
direct attack
Just ignoring unpleasant situations is a poor communication pattern called______.
distracting
Which of the following will help overcome barriers to communication?
keep open mind
A request for an interview and a summary of qualities and skills that meet specific job requirements should be put into a _______________.
letter of application
A service that provides an instant loan to cover checks written up to a certain limit is called______.
overdraft limit
A nuclear family consists of_______.
parents, grandparents and children
Which of the following is an example of a healthy way to reduce weight?
reduce calorie intake and exercise
Which is the result of using I-statements when communicating with family members?
sends clear messages and keep communication lines opens in the family
______ is one of the personal qualities needed to be an effective parent.
the ability to give unconditional love