Lesson 1
A _______ family consists of a married couple and their children from previous marriages.
blended
During a(n) _________, a couple may attempt to work out their problems so that they can live together again.
seperation
__________ is the physical, mental, emotional, or sexual mistreatment of one person by another.
a. Cycle of violence
b. Abuse
b. Abuse
If a friend confides that he is being abused, you should
a. assume the person is just exaggerating.
b. confront the abuser face-to-face.
c. keep quiet for fear of putting the victim at further risk.
d. seek help from a trusted adult.
d. seek help from a trusted adult.
Two parents and one or more children living in the same place form a(n) __________ family.
nuclear
A(n) ___________ is a legal end to a marriage contract.
divorce
Any act of violence involving family members is known as
a. domestic violence
b. spousal abuse
a. domestic violence
Which type of organization can provide families in need with food, shelter, and medical care?
a. Counseling services
b. Support groups
c. Crisis hotlines
d. Social services
d. Social services
___________ is the temporary placement of children in the homes of adults who are not related to them.
Foster care
After a divorce, sole or joint ____________ of the children may be granted to one or both parents.
custody
Child ______________ is the failure to provide for a child's basic needs.
a. violence
b. neglect
b. neglect
In a family, children are often responsible for
a. meeting the family's basic needs, such as food and shelter.
b. setting limits on family members' behaviors.
c. teaching values and skills.
d. performing household chores.
d. performing household chores.
Relatives such as aunts, uncles, and grandparents are part of a person's:
a. nuclear family.
b. blended family.
c. extended family.
d. foster family.
c. extended family
Helping a younger sibling with a difficult school assignment is an example of:
a. good communication.
b. support.
c. respect.
d. trust.
b. support
Yelling at or threatening a child is an example of
a. physical abuse.
b. emotional abuse.
c. sexual abuse.
d. neglect.
b. emotional abuse.
Joint custody is an arrangement in which
a. the children live with their mother.
b. the children live with their father.
c. both parents share responsibility for the children.
d. the children are placed in foster care.
c. both parents share responsibility for the children.
Parents promote their children's mental and emotional health by:
a. providing for basic needs, such as food, clothing, and shelter.
b. providing medical care.
c. providing affirmation.
d. sharing cultural traditions.
c. providing affirmation
Which of the following is NOT a helpful way to cope with changes in the family?
a. Talking openly with other family members.
b. Making more of an effort to help out with chores and other responsibilities.
c. Keeping feelings to yourself to avoid worrying family members.
d. Showing empathy for family members' feelings.
c. Keeping feelings to yourself to avoid worrying family members.
Older family members are much more likely than young children to suffer
a. physical abuse.
b. sexual abuse.
c. emotional abuse.
d. financial abuse.
d. financial abuse.
What are five traits of a healthy family?
Good communication
caring and support
respect
commitment
trust