Communication
what vocab word means = "exchange of thoughts, feelings, beliefs"
"Communication".
List three family types mentioned in Unit 4
Nuclear, Extended, Single Parent, Foster/Guardian, Blended/Step
Define "peer pressure." Give one positive and one negative example
Peer pressure: influence friends have on you.
Positive example: study for tests; negative: do drugs.
Define "healthful relationship."
Healthful relationship: mutual respect and responsible behavior.
List three stressful situations families often face (from the notes).
Moving; job loss; separation; illness/injury; death/loss; divorce; remarriage.
What is "tact"?
choosing words carefully to avoid hurting others
What does "nurture" mean in the context of families? Give two ways families nurture their members.
Nurture: provide for physical, mental, emotional, social needs.
Examples: teach values; protect from harm; prepare you to be an adult; meet needs. etc.
Provide three refusal skills students can use when pressured to do something they don't want to do.
Refusal skills: avoid situation; say no; walk away; use humor; change subject; do something with other friends; remember values; give a reason and say no; make up excuse; etc.
What is the difference between mature love and infatuation? List two differences.
Mature love: based on personality, accepts good/bad traits, can disagree and work it out, needs trust/commitment. Infatuation: based on looks, short-lived, may end quickly.
What are two leading causes of arguments in families, according to the unit?
Communication problems and money.
Name three speaking/listening strategies students should use during a conversation.
eye contact, face the person, no food in mouth, pay attention, do not cover mouth, be open minded, check for understanding, do not do two things at once, say what you are thinking, listen rather than think what you will say next, don’t prepare defense in an Argument
What is a blended family? Name one advantage and one disadvantage.
Blended: parents remarry and children from previous relationships live together.
Advantage: larger support network; Disadvantage: possible conflict/adjustment.
Why might teens give in to negative peer pressure? List two reasons
Reasons: want to fit in/look cool; fear of being called names; easier to say yes; want a thrill; think no one will find out.
Name three important topics couples might discuss during an engagement period according to the notes.
Topics: number of children, careers, money, where to live, how to raise children, who will do what at home.
The notes say about %50 of marriages end in divorce. According to the notes, when do about half of divorces occur (timeframe)?
About half occur in the first ten years of marriage.
Describe three non-verbal communication signals
tone of voice, eyes, hand gestures, body language, posture, facial expressions
Approximately how much did the notes say it costs to raise a child through 2025 (not including college or a car)?
Approximately 320,000
How can negative peer pressure hurt a person? Give two possible consequences mentioned in the unit.
Consequences: harm to health; trouble with law; bad grades; loss of respect; loss of trust; guilt; trouble with parents/teachers; reputation damage; kicked out.
Explain "dutch treat" and "cohabitation."
Dutch treat: each pays for self. Cohabitation: living together without marrying.
Explain two ways families can help each other during stressful times.
Ways: work together, support each other, communicate, share responsibilities, help through stressful tasks, keep routines.
Explain why respecting personal space matters and give one sign that someone might be uncomfortable.
Personal space shows comfort level;
signs: stepping back, crossed arms, avoiding eye contact.
Explain how fertility rates have changed from the 1800s to now and one reason families today might choose to have fewer children.
1800s average ~7 children per woman; now ~1–2. Reasons: economic cost, children less needed for labor, women working, later marriage.
Role-play scenario: Your friend dares you to sneak out after curfew. How would you refuse using an "I" statement and one refusal skill from the list.
Example refusal: "I don't want to sneak out. I value my safety and school performance, so I'm not going. Let's hang out another way." (Uses "I" statement and walk away/avoid situation.)
Describe three "rules" to follow if you end a friendship or breakup that help keep respect and maturity.
Rules: say it in person; don't put the other person down; stick with your decision; don't talk behind their back; later try to get along.
Scenario: A family learns that a parent has been laid off from work. The youngest child is worried and keeps acting out at school, while the teen sibling is withdrawing and not talking to the family.
Part A — Identify three specific signs of stress shown by family members in this scenario.
Signs of stress (any three of): acting out at school (behavioral), anxiety/worry (emotional), withdrawal/silent behavior (social/emotional), difficulty sleeping or concentration (physical/cognitive).