FAMILY LIFE

Why does society need strong families?

Why does society need strong families?

Strong families help make a strong society

Family members spending time working and playing together is a good example of the members doing what?

supporting each other

Interpersonal skills help people get along better. What does "interpersonal" mean?

Occurring between people

One of the differences between strong families and dysfunctional families is that strong families work together to solve their problems.

False

Even strong families have problems, but they..

develop ways to manage and solve their problems

A __ is a group of people who have developed patterns of relationships from being around one another.

society

All teens want a smoother family life, but they need ___ skills to help them successfully interact with family members

interpersonal

By studying families, you will learn the knowledge and skills that you need to be ___ in life.

successful

Each family has different strengths and ___.

weaknesses

If a family is too busy to regularly eat dinner together, its members might need to schedule specific ___ together.

family time

In a sense, the family is a mini-version of the ___.

community

Lawmakers are the only people responsible for laws.

False

What is a basic function of a family?

giving useful guidance

A community is the common area where different people live.

True

What is the basic unit of society?

families

The knowledge and skills you gain in studying the family will help you have better relationships in the larger world.

True

When someone starts a job, what skill(s) from the person's family life would help him or her gather information to solve problems at work?

listening and communicating

It is important for family members to focus on and build the ___ in their family.

strengths

Laws passed at the ___ level(s) can affect the education of children.

local, state, and national

Strong families are described as ___ families.

healthy

___ is the process of sending and receiving messages.

communication

How does the U.S. government define a family?

group of two or more people who live together and are related by birth, marriage, or adoption

Which is a trait of a strong family?

way in which a family works together

Which laws have an effect on families?

a. tax laws b. education laws c. child support laws

The actions of one member of a family can strengthen an entire family.

TRUE

Which is an example of a family helping society?

Family members participate in a city clean-up day

What do we call families who do not carry out their functions?

dysfunctional families

A strong family is willing to ask for help from outside the family if problems arise.

TRUE

When workers have problems at home, their work often suffers, too.

True

When a brother and sister argue, which type of skill would be most valuable to them?

conflict resolution

Learning about family life will...

a. increase your knowledge about non-family relationships. b. help you strengthen your own family. c. increase your knowledge about family relationships.

Religious groups and spiritual leaders can work to support families.

True

Strong, healthy families do not have problems.

False

Decision Making Step One:

Identifying the problem

Decision Making Step Two:

Listing the options

Decision Making Step Three:

Evaluating the options

Decision Making Step Four:

Choosing the best option

Decision Making Step Five

Carrying out the solution

Decision Making Step Six

Evaluating the Results

A choice that is made is called a[n] ___.

decision

A dilemma that must be solved or worked out is called a[n] ___.

problem

A map is an example of a[n] ___ resource.

material

A willingness to accept responsibility is called ___.

accountability

A[n] ___ is a group of resources that provides help.

support system

A[n] ___ is something you can use to reach goals and solve problems.

resource

Another word for focus is ___.

channel

The possibility of loss or injury is called ___>

risk

The ___ process is a series of steps to identify and evaluate possibilities and make a good choice.

decision-making

To ___ means to order things from first to last or from most important to least important.

prioritize

All problems require a formal process to solve.

False

A possible course of action to choose from is called a symptom.

False

The more serious a problem is, the more important good information becomes.

True

Career plans and saving for a cross-country trip are examples of short-term goals.

False

Logical thinking means using reasoning to reach a conclusion.

True

Procrastination is a good way to approach a problem.

False

A strategy is a process to help people make choices and solve problems.

True

_____________ are the moral rules of society

Ethics

Which is NOT a characteristic of an ethical action?

It is best for you and it doesn't matter how it affects other people.

What is a standard?

basis for comparison

What is a "code of conduct?"

Ethical principles that members of a group agree to follow.

Accountability is best defined as....

A willingness to accept responsibility

"Owning your decision" means...

saying, "This is what I decided. I am responsible for the results."

A contest between rivals, such as at a football game, is called a[n] ___.

competition

A disagreement or struggle between two people is called a[n] ___

conflict

A person who helps people in resolving their conflicts is called a[n] ___.

mediator

A person who studies and predicts what may happen in the years ahead is called a[n] ___

futurist

A[n] ___ is someone who organizes and runs a business.

entrepreneur

Free time is also called ___ time.

leisure

Technology can be ___, or enter one's life without invitation.

intrusive

The goal of conflict ___ is to solve problems without violence.

resolution

The method used to pass communication from one person to another is called a communication ___.

channel

The term ___ relates to production and consumption of goods and services.

economic

Those principles that determine how a group or society behaves are referred to as ___.

ethics

Using a combination of numbers and letters helps you create a safer computer ___ than using an obvious piece of information, such as your birth date.

password

As information spreads, people worry about privacy.

True

We are living in an information society.

True

When you write a note to someone, it is important to be precise and to the point.

True

When you work hard to resolve a conflict with a friend, your friendship can become stronger.

True

Many foods now contain synthetic ingredients.

True

There are drawbacks to the vast number of entertainment choices available as a result of technology.

True

If one person has a strong desire to control the other, conflicts can be difficult to resolve.

True

Technology has provided few new ways of assuring safety.

False

Most families have few conflicts.

False

The goal of compromise is to achieve a "win-lose" situation.

False

One benefit of medical technology is that it enriches lives. What is another?

it can help save lives.

What are the two communication channels?

verbal and non verbal

Material found on Web sites with addresses that end in .edu or .gov is generally what type of information?

factual

What can happen to family ties when family members are not able to share meals?

ties can weaken

What are you doing if you have a conflict with someone and give them the silent treatment?

building barriers

What is the best approach when using I-messages to resolve a conflict?

State your position calmly and clearly

In addition to books and CDs, what other items are available from most libraries?

DVDs

What is an advantage to passive listening?

It encourages the speaker to share feelings and ideas

What is a program that can screen out unwanted e-mails called?

spam filter

Which statement is true concerning roles?

Most people have many roles in life.

A person who is overweight and binges, but doesn't purge, may have:

bulimia

Abnormal eating behavior is often a sign of :

Underlying psychological problems

What is the best thing to do if you suspect a friend or family member of suffering from an eating disorder?

a. Let them know your concerns b. Tell a trusted adult c. Make multiple efforts if the first is not effective

Anorexia nervosa can cause:

a. The body to shut down b. Death

People suffering from this eating disorder typically appear to be of normal weight, but can be causing significant damage to their internal organs.

bulimia nervosa

Bulimia can cause:

Organ failure