Multiple Choice Questions Flashcards
(25 cards)
The concept of the family explains the
A different ways in which it is
understood and the meanings or definitions that come from these understandings.
B. definitions of the family and how it is perceived, adopted and valued in the society
C. recognition of the family as the most important institution within a social system.
D. diversity of the forms and unions of the family that make up a society.
Susan is a member of a family that shares a legal union through marriage. This relationship is best defined in the
A religious concept of the family.
B social concept of the family.
C cultural concept of the family.
D legal concept of the family.
3 The major family forms that exist in the Caribbean are the
A nuclear, extended, single-parent, blended and sibling household.
B. nuclear, extended, visiting, blended and sibling household.
C nuclear, extended, single-parent, blended and legal marriage.
D nuclear, extended, single-parent, blended and common-law.
The family is the most important institution for guiding the success or failure of the society. To which function of the family does this statement refer?
A Socialization
B Conferring status
C Regulating kin relationships
DTransmitting the culture
Which of the following statements best describes a social system?
A The inter-relationships among individuals and families that work together for the common good and continuity of the society.
B. The inter-relationships among institutions that work for the common good and continuity of the society.
C.The inter-relationships among individuals, families and the health system that work together for the common good of the society.
D.The inter-relationships among individuals, institutions, groups and structures that work together for the common good and continuity of the society.
The roles of the family relate to the division of responsibilities among family members. The main purpose of the roles must be about
i) impacting the family, the community and the society in a positive way.
ii) socializing individuals and members of the family for productive living.
iii) the social and spiritual development
of the young.
iv) nurturing the young and caring for groups with special needs.
A iand ii
B i, ii and iii
C ii and iii
D i and iii
Which of the following statements best describes a social system
A The inter-relationships among individuals and families that work together for the common good and continuity of the society.
B The inter-relationships among institutions that work for the common good and continuity of the society.
C The inter-relationships among individuals, families and the health system that work together for the common good of the society.
D The inter-relationships among individuals, institutions, groups and structures that work together for the common good and continuity of the society.
The roles of the family relate to the division of responsibilities among family members. The main purpose of the roles must be about
i) impacting the family, the community and the society in a positive way.
ii) socializing individuals and members of the family for productive living.
iii) the social and spiritual development
of the young
iv) nurturing the young and caring for groups with special needs.
A iand ii
B i, ii and iii
C ii and iii
D i and iii
John is attending university and his sister, Sarah, is completing first form of high school. Which stage of the life cycle is this family going through ?
A beginning stage
B expanding stage
C family life cycle
D contracting cycle
As the society becomes more diverse, so do the changes in the family. The family ___________ is most susceptible to these changes.
A diversity
B demography
C status
D origin
Humans are connected to their creator. In administering care to special groups in the family to which category of need is this statement referring?
A the emotional need
B the physical need
C the social need
D the spiritual need
A toddler requires all the nutrients necessary to support rapid growth and development. These are
A carbohydrates, proteins, fats, minerals, vitamins and water
B carbohydrates, B-complex vitamins, proteins, fats and iron
C carbohydrates, iron, vitamin C, proteins and minerals
D carbohydrates, proteins, fats, oils, vitamins and calcium
Statement: The family is considered the most important institution within a social system.
a) Read the statement above then write a definition for the family.
b) Discuss FIVE functions of the family and their impact on the society.
c) List and explain THREE challenges that families face in the beginning, expanding and contracting stages of the family life cycle.
d) Discuss the ways in which the challenges in c) can be effectively resolved.
2 a) Differentiate between a family form and a family union.
a) Differentiate between a family form and a family union.
b) Outline the advantages and disadvantages of TWO family forms and unions in the Caribbean Tabulate your answer..
c) Explain the impact of any TWO of the following on the family.
i) Technology ii) Globalization iii) Economics iv) The community
Using suitable examples, define the following terms:
i) Diet ii) Nutrition iii) Oxygenation iv) Personal hygiene
Discuss the effects of the following on the well-being of families and individuals.
i) Adequate sleep and rest ii) Physical activity iii) Stress
iv) Lifestyle diseases
v) Water and good oxygenation
Define the term ‘Behavioural Trait.
Explain THREE behavioural traits of the following groups.
i) The infant ii) The adolescent iii) The elderly
Outline the FIVE main needs to cater to when caring for groups of family members with special needs.
