Families Today

Chapter 3: Family Characteristics

Section 2 Practice Test

1
The process of growth and change is called
A)Development
B)Evolvement
C)Heredity
D)Maturity
2
What is another name for a series of events?
A)a life
B)a cycle
C)a stage
D)a phase
3
Who or what begins the first stage of a family?
A)A child
B)A mother
C)A couple
D)A father
4
What important decision do couples starting out need to face?
A)Finances
B)Children
C)Housing
D)All of the above
5
When couples decide not to have children what might affect their decision?
A)Circumstances
B)Experiences
C)Responsibilities
D)Permission
6
What stage is it when the focus is on the socialization of the children?
A)Developing
B)Launching
C)Expanding
D)Retirement
7
What is the process called when children are sent out on their own?
A)Retirement
B)Independence
C)Transition
D)Launching
8
When children become adults and leave the home the situation is called
A)Empty nest
B)Independence
C)Unoccupied
D)Development
9
What stage are parents in when they have time and money for special interests?
A)Retirement
B)Developmental
C)Middle
D)Launching
10
What is the final stage of family development?
A)Launching
B)Middle
C)Developing
D)Retirement
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