Family, Society, Population and CARICOM

Flashcards about Family, Society, and Population

What type of family structure is created when a parent invites their mother to live with them, their spouse, and their children?

Extended family

What does 'patrifocal' refer to in a family?

Father is the authority figure in the family

What is the process by which a child learns to behave known as?

Socialization

Which statement best describes a conjugal family?

Family relationship is developed through marriage.

Which of the following is NOT a typical feature of low-income families in the Caribbean?

They are usually self-sufficient.

Which situation represents a recent change in roles of family members?

Adolescents playing a part in family decision-making.

The custom of parents selecting future husbands and wives for their children is most closely associated with ancestors from which country?

India

Unemployment and hard economic conditions have forced both parents in some Caribbean families to migrate, leaving an elder son or daughter to care for younger brothers and sisters. Which problem is LEAST likely to affect the younger brothers and sisters?

Lack of opportunity for peer-group interaction

What is the main reason why husbands are now performing household chores?

Are responding to the changing roles of family members

Which of the following is least likely to be a concern for adolescents in the family?

Providing financial support for the home

Some adolescents challenge the views and attitudes of adults. Such action is usually associated with what?

The generation gap

Which factor has contributed MOST to changes in the traditional roles of mothers in the Caribbean?

More mothers have jobs outside the home than a generation ago.

In the Caribbean, fathers have accepted more responsibility for child rearing MAINLY because of what?

Increase in the number of working mothers

How have Caribbean governments improved the rights of children born out of wedlock?

Passing laws to allow them to qualify for inheritance

Which of the following is most often given by married couples as a reason for seeking a divorce?

Infidelity by one partner

Which of the following should be the MOST important considerations for a young couple thinking about becoming parents for the first time?

Stability of their relationship and Their economic stability

Which of the following would undermine the authority of parents in the home?

Inconsistency in rewarding and punishing children

In which of the following ways are persons MOST likely to contract HIV/AIDS?

By casual, unprotected sexual intercourse and By sharing needles to do drugs

Democratic control and open membership are features of a what?

Cooperative society

Members of a formal group are more easily identified than those of an informal group because…?

Formal groups have written rules

Which of the following is an example of an informal group?

Peer group

The chairperson of the credit union first asked the members to discuss proposals for a new project. She then asked members to vote on the matter. The type of leadership demonstrated by the chairperson on this occasion is best described as what?

Democratic

Country X claims territorial rights to Country Y. The "claims" mentioned in the statement above are MOST likely to lead to what?

International conflict between Countries X and Y

Which of the following is LEAST important for group cohesion?

Competition

A budget has a deficit when expenditure is what?

Greater than revenue

Individuals usually feel compelled to obey the rules of the group to which they belong because…?

Groups sanction members who disobey rules

Which of the following may be classified as institutions?

Government, Marriage and Religion

A body of principles and rules defining the relationship of the government to the people is referred to as the…?

Constitution

Which of the following are items of expenditure for a government?

Old age pensions and Salaries for civil servants

An individual may be deprived of his fundamental rights constitutionally, if what happens?

A state of emergency has been declared

A country's constitution may be changed by what?

A referendum

One MAIN duty of the speaker of the House of Representatives is to…?

Regulate House debates

Based on the provided table regarding Marriage and Divorce Rates, which of the statements is TRUE?

Marriage and divorce rates increased over the period 1996-1999

What can be drawn from the table about marriage and divorce in Country X?

More marriages and divorces occur each year in Country X.

Which of the following contribute DIRECTLY to a fall in the infant mortality rate?

Improved nutrition and Vaccination against diseases

Which of the following could account for rapid population increase in a country?

High immigration, high fertility

The resources of Country Y could support a much larger population than it does at present. What is this situation called?

Underpopulation

Which of the following would NOT be used in conserving the environment in the Caribbean?

Sand mining

Which of the following is a renewable physical resource?

Wood

Which of the following is LEAST likely to be affected by overpopulation in a country?

Participation in religious activity

Which of the following is regarded as a 'push factor' in migration?

Lack of employment opportunities in the country of origin

Which of the following statements is CORRECT, based on the graph about LIFE EXPECTANCY AT BIRTH OF JAMAICAN FEMALES, 1920-1980?

Jamaican females born in 1960 were more likely to live past 60 than those born in 1940.

Which of the following may MOST likely result from rising levels of unemployment in a country?

Increased emigration

Which of the following are MOST likely to happen in a country where there is full employment?

Improvement in the quality of life and Greater demand for goods and services

Lack of sufficient resources to support the demands of a nation's population is known as…?

Overpopulation

Global warming caused by the heating atmospheric gases may be responsible for . . .?

Global warming/ the greenhouse effect/ environmental degradation

Which of the following institutions of CARICOM is responsible for the economic activities of the Community?

Council of Trade and Development

The highest authority of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) is . . .?

Heads of Government Conference

Which of the following factors is intended to promote trade among CARICOM member states?

Removal of duties on regional goods and services

If a CARICOM country imposes restrictions on CARICOM products, which of the following provisions is being violated?

Liberalization of trade

Economic integration' as part of CARICOM's main objectives aims PRIMARILY at…?

Rationalizing CARICOMs existing tariffs

Which of the following may hinder economic integration in CARICOM?

Restrictions on intraregional trade