Unit 4

Question 1

What is the estimated annual cost to raise a child?

Answer 1

$10,000/year (CCSD, 2004)

Question 2

Do lower-income families tend to have more children?

Answer 2

Yes, lower-income families often have more kids.

Question 3

Is money always the deciding factor for having children?

Answer 3

No, money may NOT be the deciding factor.

Question 4

How does higher income affect lifestyle costs?

Answer 4

Higher-income leads to a higher cost of lifestyle.

Question 5

What is a consequence of higher costs of living?

Answer 5

It leads to delayed parenting.

Question 6

What health concern can discourage reproduction?

Answer 6

Genetic diseases can discourage reproduction.

Question 7

What is a risk associated with delayed parenting?

Answer 7

Increased infertility risk.

Question 8

How do children impact the economy?

Answer 8

Children are considered good for the economy.

Question 9

Why is there societal pressure to have children?

Answer 9

Peer pressure from family & friends encourages parenting.

Question 10

What is one social policy that supports parenting?

Answer 10

Universal healthcare.

Question 11

What is another social policy that supports parenting?

Answer 11

Maternity leave (Employment insurance).

Question 12

What is the Canada Child Tax Benefit?

Answer 12

A social policy supporting parenting.

Question 13

What cultural reason exists for having children?

Answer 13

Socialization through family of orientation.

Question 14

What is a familial reason for having children?

Answer 14

Continuing the family name.

Question 15

What is an emotional reason for having children?

Answer 15

Love and be loved.

Question 16

How is childhood defined?

Answer 16

Childhood is a social construct.

Question 17

What is the first step in the 5-Step Decision-Making Model?

Answer 17

Define the problem.

Question 18

What is the second step in the 5-Step Decision-Making Model?

Answer 18

Identify alternatives.

Question 19

What is the third step in the 5-Step Decision-Making Model?

Answer 19

Evaluate alternatives.

Question 20

What is the fourth step in the 5-Step Decision-Making Model?

Answer 20

Choose solution + create action plan.

Question 21

What is the fifth step in the 5-Step Decision-Making Model?

Answer 21

Evaluate your decision.

Question 22

What is physical infidelity?

Answer 22

Sexual activity with someone else.

Example: Kissing, intercourse.

Question 23

What is emotional infidelity?

Answer 23

Deep emotional bond with someone else.

Example: Confiding more in another person than your partner.

Question 24

What is cyber infidelity?

Answer 24

Romantic/sexual interactions online.

Example: Sexting, flirty DMs, online affairs.

Question 25

What is micro-cheating?

Answer 25

Small acts of flirtation or secrecy. ## Footnote Example: Liking posts, hiding chats.

Question 26

What is financial infidelity?

Answer 26

Lying/hiding money matters. ## Footnote Example: Secret debt, hidden accounts.

Question 27

What is sexual fantasy infidelity?

Answer 27

Fantasies that reduce intimacy with partner. ## Footnote Example: Constantly fantasizing about someone else.

Question 28

What is object/addiction infidelity?

Answer 28

Stronger emotional tie to addiction or object. ## Footnote Example: Porn, workaholism, gaming.

Question 29

What is revenge infidelity?

Answer 29

Cheating out of anger or retaliation. ## Footnote Example: One-night stand after being wronged.

Question 30

What characterizes authoritarian parenting style?

Answer 30

Strict: 'Because I said so'. ## Footnote Effects: Self-image, emotions, social skills.

Question 31

What characterizes permissive parenting style?

Answer 31

'I trust you'll do the right thing'. ## Footnote May lead to lack of boundaries.

Question 32

What characterizes uninvolved parenting style?

Answer 32

Detached: 'You'll learn from your mistakes'. ## Footnote Risks neglect and poor development.

Question 33

What characterizes authoritative parenting style?

Answer 33

Balanced: 'Freedom with responsibility'. ## Footnote Most effective style.

Question 34

What is constructive parenting conflict style?

Answer 34

Teaches problem-solving.

Question 35

What is destructive parenting conflict style?

Answer 35

Long-term negative impact.

Question 36

What is helicopter parenting?

Answer 36

Overinvolvement in child's life. ## Footnote May hinder independence.