Family Relationships

13 October 2022
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Define the term family and describe two different types of families.
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Any group of individuals can be a family. Generally a family consists of an adult or adults that care for children. Different types of families include single parents, two-parent, extended, adoptive, foster, and blended.
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Explain who can be a victim of abuse and how to prevent it.
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Anyone can be a victim of abuse. The best way to resist abuse is to remember the three Rs: recognize, resist, report. One step to stop abuse is to recognize what abuse is. It is important to stay away from the abuser. Finally, report it to local authorities or authorized school personnel.
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How do families develop strong foundations?
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Families develop strong foundations by respecting one another, being committed to one another, loving one another, and communicating.
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What are three ways family members positively cope with change?
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It is important to talk about your problems with friends, family members, or school counselors. It is also beneficial to help out others. Being supportive and lending an extra hand can show family members that you care. It is also important to learn to cope with change by being resilient and bouncing back.
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The honeymoon phase in abuse is __________. A. the reason most couples stay together B. when the couple starts fighting C. when the abuser physically attacks the victim D. the time when couples decide to split up
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A
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Giving space and respecting privacy are two ways to build a healthy family relationship.
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T
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Men always do the abusing in a relationship.
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F
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Describe the differences between the honeymoon phase, tension phase, and violence phase of domestic abuse.
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The honeymoon phase is the phase when the abuser apologizes and promises that it will never happen again. The apology can be accompanied by excuses for behavior or gifts from the abuser. The tension phase is the stage where tensions are building and emotions peak. The violence phase is when physical abuse, such as hitting or choking, occurs or when verbal abuse peaks.
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Depriving children of food and water is considered neglect.
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T
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Victims can report abuse by __________. A. calling 9-1-1 B. telling a teacher C. reporting it to trained school personnel D. all of the above
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D
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All of the following are attributes of building healthy family relationships EXCEPT: A. being involved in each other's lives B. loving and trusting one another C. holding in anger and not expressing feelings D. respecting differences within the family
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C
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The lack of proper communication between caregivers and doctors helps to reduce family stress.
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F
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Which statement is most accurate about abuse? A. Abuse is never the victim's fault. B. Physical abuse only harms the abused. C. Saying "No" to your child is a form of neglect. D. Children do not suffer in a home where spousal abuse takes place.
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A
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Activities that can help reduce the stress level in a family include __________. A. exercising B. reading C. going for a walk D. all of the above
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D
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Individuals benefit from __________ about their problems. A. keeping silent B. yelling C. talking D. obsessing
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C
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Helping others with their problems shows your family that you care.
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T
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Which of the following is NOT an aspect of a family with a strong foundation? A. similar interests B. mutual respect C. commitment to one another D. effective communication
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A
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Children learn to resolve conflicts from surrounding adults.
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T
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An extended family consists of aunts and uncles, grandparents, parents, and children.
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T
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If you are resilient, then you have the ability to __________. A. recognize change B. spring back from difficult experiences C. prevent bad things from happening D. silence the distractions around you
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B