Family Life Education
___ is the process of sending and receiving messages.
communication
In a sense, the family is a mini-version of the ___.
community
A contest between rivals, such as at a football game, is called a[n] ___.
competition
A disagreement or struggle between two people is called a[n] ___
conflict
When a brother and sister argue, which type of skill would be most valuable to them?
conflict resolution
A choice that is made is called a[n] ___.
decision
The ___ process is a series of steps to identify and evaluate possibilities and make a good choice.
decision-making
Even strong families have problems, but they..
develop ways to manage and solve their problems
What do we call families who do not carry out their functions?
dysfunctional families
The term ___ relates to production and consumption of goods and services.
economic
A[n] ___ is someone who organizes and runs a business.
entrepreneur
Those principles that determine how a group or society behaves are referred to as ___.
ethics
Material found on Web sites with addresses that end in .edu or .gov is generally what type of information?
factual
A possible course of action to choose from is called a symptom.
false
All problems require a formal process to solve.
false
Career plans and saving for a cross-country trip are examples of short-term goals.
false
Lawmakers are the only people responsible for laws.
false
Most families have few conflicts.
false
Procrastination is a good way to approach a problem.
false
Strong, healthy families do not have problems.
false
Technology has provided few new ways of assuring safety.
false
The goal of compromise is to achieve a "win-lose" situation.
false
What is the basic unit of society?
families
If a family is too busy to regularly eat dinner together, its members might need to schedule specific ___ together.
family time
A person who studies and predicts what may happen in the years ahead is called a[n] ___
futurist
What is a basic function of a family?
giving useful guidance
How does the U.S. government define a family?
group of two or more people who live together and are related by birth, marriage, or adoption
Strong families are described as ___ families.
healthy
All teens want a smoother family life, but they need ___ skills to help them successfully interact with family members
interpersonal
Technology can be ___, or enter one's life without invitation.
intrusive
One benefit of medical technology is that it enriches lives. What is another?
it can help save lives.
Free time is also called ___ time.
leisure
When someone starts a job, what skill(s) from the person's family life would help him or her gather information to solve problems at work?
listening and communicating
Laws passed at the ___ level(s) can affect the education of children.
local, state, and national
A map is an example of a[n] ___ resource.
material
A person who helps people in resolving their conflicts is called a[n] ___.
mediator
Using a combination of numbers and letters helps you create a safer computer ___ than using an obvious piece of information, such as your birth date.
password
To ___ means to order things from first to last or from most important to least important.
prioritize
A dilemma that must be solved or worked out is called a[n] ___.
problem
The goal of conflict ___ is to solve problems without violence.
resolution
A[n] ___ is something you can use to reach goals and solve problems.
resource
The possibility of loss or injury is called ___>
risk
"Owning your decision" means...
saying, "This is what I decided. I am responsible for the results."
A __ is a group of people who have developed patterns of relationships from being around one another.
society
What is a program that can screen out unwanted e-mails called?
spam filter
It is important for family members to focus on and build the ___ in their family.
strengths
By studying families, you will learn the knowledge and skills that you need to be ___ in life.
successful
A[n] ___ is a group of resources that provides help.
support system
Family members spending time working and playing together is a good example of the members doing what?
supporting each other
What can happen to family ties when family members are not able to share meals?
ties can weaken
A community is the common area where different people live.
true
A strategy is a process to help people make choices and solve problems.
true
As information spreads, people worry about privacy.
true
If one person has a strong desire to control the other, conflicts can be difficult to resolve.
true
Logical thinking means using reasoning to reach a conclusion.
true
Many foods now contain synthetic ingredients.
true
Religious groups and spiritual leaders can work to support families.
true
The knowledge and skills you gain in studying the family will help you have better relationships in the larger world.
true
The more serious a problem is, the more important good information becomes.
true
There are drawbacks to the vast number of entertainment choices available as a result of technology.
true
We are living in an information society.
true
When workers have problems at home, their work often suffers, too.
true
When you work hard to resolve a conflict with a friend, your friendship can become stronger.
true
When you write a note to someone, it is important to be precise and to the point.
true
What are the two communication channels?
verbal and non verbal
Which is a trait of a strong family?
way in which a family works together
Each family has different strengths and ___.
weaknesses
Accountability is best defined as....
A willingness to accept responsibility
Decision Making Step Five
Carrying out the solution
Decision Making Step Four:
Choosing the best option
In addition to books and CDs, what other items are available from most libraries?
DVDs
What is a "code of conduct?"
Ethical principles that members of a group agree to follow.
_____________ are the moral rules of society
Ethics
Decision Making Step Six
Evaluating the Results
Decision Making Step Three:
Evaluating the options
One of the differences between strong families and dysfunctional families is that strong families work together to solve their problems.
False
Which is an example of a family helping society?
Family members participate in a city clean-up day
Decision Making Step One:
Identifying the problem
What is an advantage to passive listening?
It encourages the speaker to share feelings and ideas
Which is NOT a characteristic of an ethical action?
It is best for you and it doesn't matter how it affects other people.
Decision Making Step Two:
Listing the options
Which statement is true concerning roles?
Most people have many roles in life.
Interpersonal skills help people get along better. What does "interpersonal" mean?
Occurring between people
Bulimia can cause:
Organ failure
What is the best approach when using I-messages to resolve a conflict?
State your position calmly and clearly
Why does society need strong families?
Strong families help make a strong society
A strong family is willing to ask for help from outside the family if problems arise.
TRUE
The actions of one member of a family can strengthen an entire family.
TRUE
Abnormal eating behavior is often a sign of :
Underlying psychological problems
What is the best thing to do if you suspect a friend or family member of suffering from an eating disorder?
a. Let them know your concerns b. Tell a trusted adult c. Make multiple efforts if the first is not effective
Anorexia nervosa can cause:
a. The body to shut down b. Death
Learning about family life will...
a. increase your knowledge about non-family relationships. b. help you strengthen your own family. c. increase your knowledge about family relationships.
Which laws have an effect on families?
a. tax laws b. education laws c. child support laws
A willingness to accept responsibility is called ___.
accountability
What is a standard?
basis for comparison
What are you doing if you have a conflict with someone and give them the silent treatment?
building barriers
A person who is overweight and binges, but doesn't purge, may have:
bulimia
People suffering from this eating disorder typically appear to be of normal weight, but can be causing significant damage to their internal organs.
bulimia nervosa
Another word for focus is ___.
channel
The method used to pass communication from one person to another is called a communication ___.
channel
