FAD 2230 Exam 1 Questions and
Answers
What is Family? - Answer-Any sexually expressive, parent - child, or other kin relationship in which
people - usually related by ancestry, marriage, or adoption
The Family Functions - Answer-1. Raising a child responsibly
2. providing economic and other practical support
3. offering emotional security
Extended Family - Answer-the family structure involved whole kinship groups in traditional societies
Nuclear Family - Answer-Husband, Wife, Children
Postmodern - Answer-acknowledges that families today exhibit a multiplicity of forms and that altered
family forms continued to emerge and develop
, Family Decline Perspective - Answer-the relaxation of institutional control over relationships and
families = "family decline" or "breakdown"
cultural change toward excessive individualism
Family Change Perspective - Answer-Family is an "adaptable institution" changes in the response to
larger social change
Ever - New Biological and Communication Technologies - Answer-Assisted reproduction technologies
allow greater opportunity for support and connection
- also can be a source of conflict
Economic Conditions - Answer-life chances depend on family economic resources
Family Policy - Answer-all the procedure, regulations, attitudes, and goals of programs and agencies
that affect families
Family Impact Lens - Answer-advocates for thinking about public policies in terms of how they affect
whole family units
Families of Individuals - Answer-create a place to belong, providing both a family identity and on
individual self concept
Familistic Communal - Answer-togetherness, stability, and loyalty
Individualistic (Self Fulfillment) - Answer-encourages people to think in terms of personal happiness and
goals and the development of a distinct individual identity
Answers
What is Family? - Answer-Any sexually expressive, parent - child, or other kin relationship in which
people - usually related by ancestry, marriage, or adoption
The Family Functions - Answer-1. Raising a child responsibly
2. providing economic and other practical support
3. offering emotional security
Extended Family - Answer-the family structure involved whole kinship groups in traditional societies
Nuclear Family - Answer-Husband, Wife, Children
Postmodern - Answer-acknowledges that families today exhibit a multiplicity of forms and that altered
family forms continued to emerge and develop
, Family Decline Perspective - Answer-the relaxation of institutional control over relationships and
families = "family decline" or "breakdown"
cultural change toward excessive individualism
Family Change Perspective - Answer-Family is an "adaptable institution" changes in the response to
larger social change
Ever - New Biological and Communication Technologies - Answer-Assisted reproduction technologies
allow greater opportunity for support and connection
- also can be a source of conflict
Economic Conditions - Answer-life chances depend on family economic resources
Family Policy - Answer-all the procedure, regulations, attitudes, and goals of programs and agencies
that affect families
Family Impact Lens - Answer-advocates for thinking about public policies in terms of how they affect
whole family units
Families of Individuals - Answer-create a place to belong, providing both a family identity and on
individual self concept
Familistic Communal - Answer-togetherness, stability, and loyalty
Individualistic (Self Fulfillment) - Answer-encourages people to think in terms of personal happiness and
goals and the development of a distinct individual identity
