Prelim CAFS with Complete Solutions
Characteristic of effective communication - ANSWER-Effective- sending clear and
positive messages, genuine interest in others, being assertive, using both nonverbal
and verbal communication.
Ineffective- mixed messages, not listening to feedback, interrupting, speaking in a hurry
or too softly or not going into detail
Define communities - ANSWER-Group of people within society who have a common
background, shared interest or may live in a similar area
Define influences on socialisation - ANSWER-* Socialisation is about becoming a
productive member of society
* Family is the greatest influence in life but there are other people and sources of
information that aid in socialisation process.
Define interchangeable resource - ANSWER-exchange of resources e.g. someone may
use their money to hire someone to clean their house. In this case someone's money
buys another's time/skills.
define resource sustainability - ANSWER-Sustainability refers to the effective and
efficient use of resources to ensure they are available for future use. Resources need to
be managed carefully to ensure they are used to their best potential and not wasted e.g.
food is eaten.
Define resources - ANSWER-Resources are things we use to achieve goals. Resource
can be classified as human and non-human. They can also be interrelated (e.g.
knowledge is required to use money)
Define Wellbeing - ANSWER-The degrees of satisfaction that an individual or group
experiences when needs are met
Difference between verbal and non-verbal communication - ANSWER-verbal: occurs
through sound and words, oral or written.
non-verbal: physical action, body language, silence etc.
Enhancing wellbeing is apart of the satisfaction of needs what is it? - ANSWER-When
individuals make progress on achieving goals, there is a sense of satisfaction. These
positive emotions have the potential to motivate further behaviours and increase
wellbeing levels.
Factors affecting wellbeing - ANSWER-Social
Physical
,Emotional
Economic
Cultural
Spiritual
Factors influencing decision making. - ANSWER--Access to resources
-Complexity of the problem
-Past experiences and personal values
-Attitudes to change
-Sociocultural factors
Factors that influence availability of and access to resources - ANSWER-Age, gender,
disability, culture and socioeconomic status.
Formal access to support - ANSWER-Consist of government agencies or community
organisations such as childcare facilities, employment agencies, community centres etc.
(medicare, beyond blue, Vinnies, Kids help line)
Goal setting is apart of the satisfaction of needs what is it? - ANSWER-Goals are the
objectives that we aim for in life.
Goal setting needs to be SMART.
How does engaging in education and training benefit individuals? - ANSWER-Improved
quality in education or job satisfaction, increased productivity, improved self-esteem,
increased employment choices, life-long learns, better level of education
Impacts of personal values and past experiences. - ANSWER-Various factors that will
affect how resources are managed. Family, religion, friends, education, culture etc.
influence an individual and their values. Our values are beliefs that lay the foundation of
what we feel and how be behave.
Informal access to support - ANSWER-Include; family, friends, neighbours, co-workers,
peers etc. Can provide assistance to help when people need them and can generally
connect with them as they know them.
Reasons for community formation - ANSWER-1) Geographic- area people want to live,
rural towns, neighborhoods, access to local services
2) Interest based- sporting clubs, professional societies, beaches
3) Culture- some cultures reside in certain areas
4) Other- music, religion, politics, business
Specific roles adopted include? - ANSWER-* To make sure tasks are achieved --
members concerned with completing the task
* To maintain build relationships -- members are concerned with the wellbeing of the
group
, * To influence the group progress -- members work at influencing group progress
positively or negatively
Ways in which data can be shown? - ANSWER--Information needs to be collected and
tallied, then converted into percentages information will most likely be numerical and
presented in the following:
Bar graphs
Line graphs
Pie graphs
Scatter graphs
Tables
What are common leadership tasks? - ANSWER--Lead by example
-Appreciate and acknowledges the hard work of others
-Encourage teamwork and participation
-Share power, resources and information
What are disadvantages of a case study? - ANSWER--Data collected may not
necessarily be valid for the wider population
-Danger of data bias when only one person is collecting
-Hard to draw definite cause/effect from one case study
-May be time consuming and difficult to analyse
-Vital information may be missed
-Behaviour exhibited may be different to that displaces in the natural environment
What are family structures? (11) - ANSWER-- Adoptive
- Blended
- Childless
- Communal
- De Facto
- Extended
- Foster
- Nuclear
- Same-sex
- Sole-parent
- Kinship
What are human resources? - ANSWER-knowledge, energy, intelligence, sight,
language, skills, abilities, motivation, initiative, cooperation, creativity, compassion.
What are influences of socialisation? - ANSWER-- Relatives
- Peers
- Paid Carers
- Health Professionals
- Online Networks
- Media
Characteristic of effective communication - ANSWER-Effective- sending clear and
positive messages, genuine interest in others, being assertive, using both nonverbal
and verbal communication.
Ineffective- mixed messages, not listening to feedback, interrupting, speaking in a hurry
or too softly or not going into detail
Define communities - ANSWER-Group of people within society who have a common
background, shared interest or may live in a similar area
Define influences on socialisation - ANSWER-* Socialisation is about becoming a
productive member of society
* Family is the greatest influence in life but there are other people and sources of
information that aid in socialisation process.
Define interchangeable resource - ANSWER-exchange of resources e.g. someone may
use their money to hire someone to clean their house. In this case someone's money
buys another's time/skills.
define resource sustainability - ANSWER-Sustainability refers to the effective and
efficient use of resources to ensure they are available for future use. Resources need to
be managed carefully to ensure they are used to their best potential and not wasted e.g.
food is eaten.
Define resources - ANSWER-Resources are things we use to achieve goals. Resource
can be classified as human and non-human. They can also be interrelated (e.g.
knowledge is required to use money)
Define Wellbeing - ANSWER-The degrees of satisfaction that an individual or group
experiences when needs are met
Difference between verbal and non-verbal communication - ANSWER-verbal: occurs
through sound and words, oral or written.
non-verbal: physical action, body language, silence etc.
Enhancing wellbeing is apart of the satisfaction of needs what is it? - ANSWER-When
individuals make progress on achieving goals, there is a sense of satisfaction. These
positive emotions have the potential to motivate further behaviours and increase
wellbeing levels.
Factors affecting wellbeing - ANSWER-Social
Physical
,Emotional
Economic
Cultural
Spiritual
Factors influencing decision making. - ANSWER--Access to resources
-Complexity of the problem
-Past experiences and personal values
-Attitudes to change
-Sociocultural factors
Factors that influence availability of and access to resources - ANSWER-Age, gender,
disability, culture and socioeconomic status.
Formal access to support - ANSWER-Consist of government agencies or community
organisations such as childcare facilities, employment agencies, community centres etc.
(medicare, beyond blue, Vinnies, Kids help line)
Goal setting is apart of the satisfaction of needs what is it? - ANSWER-Goals are the
objectives that we aim for in life.
Goal setting needs to be SMART.
How does engaging in education and training benefit individuals? - ANSWER-Improved
quality in education or job satisfaction, increased productivity, improved self-esteem,
increased employment choices, life-long learns, better level of education
Impacts of personal values and past experiences. - ANSWER-Various factors that will
affect how resources are managed. Family, religion, friends, education, culture etc.
influence an individual and their values. Our values are beliefs that lay the foundation of
what we feel and how be behave.
Informal access to support - ANSWER-Include; family, friends, neighbours, co-workers,
peers etc. Can provide assistance to help when people need them and can generally
connect with them as they know them.
Reasons for community formation - ANSWER-1) Geographic- area people want to live,
rural towns, neighborhoods, access to local services
2) Interest based- sporting clubs, professional societies, beaches
3) Culture- some cultures reside in certain areas
4) Other- music, religion, politics, business
Specific roles adopted include? - ANSWER-* To make sure tasks are achieved --
members concerned with completing the task
* To maintain build relationships -- members are concerned with the wellbeing of the
group
, * To influence the group progress -- members work at influencing group progress
positively or negatively
Ways in which data can be shown? - ANSWER--Information needs to be collected and
tallied, then converted into percentages information will most likely be numerical and
presented in the following:
Bar graphs
Line graphs
Pie graphs
Scatter graphs
Tables
What are common leadership tasks? - ANSWER--Lead by example
-Appreciate and acknowledges the hard work of others
-Encourage teamwork and participation
-Share power, resources and information
What are disadvantages of a case study? - ANSWER--Data collected may not
necessarily be valid for the wider population
-Danger of data bias when only one person is collecting
-Hard to draw definite cause/effect from one case study
-May be time consuming and difficult to analyse
-Vital information may be missed
-Behaviour exhibited may be different to that displaces in the natural environment
What are family structures? (11) - ANSWER-- Adoptive
- Blended
- Childless
- Communal
- De Facto
- Extended
- Foster
- Nuclear
- Same-sex
- Sole-parent
- Kinship
What are human resources? - ANSWER-knowledge, energy, intelligence, sight,
language, skills, abilities, motivation, initiative, cooperation, creativity, compassion.
What are influences of socialisation? - ANSWER-- Relatives
- Peers
- Paid Carers
- Health Professionals
- Online Networks
- Media
