1. Relatives such as aunts, uncles, and grandparents are part of a person’s
nuclear family.
blended family.
extended family.
foster family.

2. In a family, children are often responsible for
meeting basic needs.
setting limits.
teaching values.
doing household chores.

3. Parents promote their children’s mental and emotional health by
meeting basic needs.
providing medical care.
providing affirmation.
sharing cultural traditions.

4. Which value might a parent teach a child by making an effort to help a friend?
Caring
Responsibility
Honesty
Citizenship

5. Helping a younger sibling with a difficult school assignment is an example of
good communication.
support.
respect.
trust.

6. Which of the following is an example of a change in family structure?
The birth of a baby
The loss of a parent’s job
A family member’s illness
Moving to a new home

7. Joint custody is an arrangement in which the children live with
their mother.
their father.
both parents.
a foster family.

8. Which of the following is not a helpful way to cope with changes in the family?
Talking openly
Taking on more chores
Keeping feelings to yourself
Showing empathy

9. Yelling at or threatening a child is an example of
physical abuse.
emotional abuse.
sexual abuse.
neglect.

10. Older family members are much more likely than young children to suffer
physical abuse.
sexual abuse.
emotional abuse.
financial abuse.

11. If a friend confides that he is being abused, you should
not believe the person.
confront the abuser.
keep quiet.
seek help from a trusted adult.

12. Which type of organization can provide families in need with food, shelter, and medical care?
Counseling services
Support groups
Crisis hotlines
Social services