Adult Roles

State Test Practice

Read each of the following multiple-choice items and the possible answers carefully. Mark the letter correct/most appropriate answer on your answer sheet.

  1. Maslow, Erikson and Havinghurst developed:
  2. Textbooks about adolescents.
  3. Theories of human development.
  4. Theories about discipline
  5. Critical thinking skills.
  1. Which on of the following will LOWER self-concept?
  2. Visualizing talents and abilities.
  3. Developing skills and abilities.
  4. Recognizing personal worth.
  5. Finding satisfaction with yourself only when you are the best.
  1. When values are in opposition with behaviors, a common reaction is that:
  2. People consistently change their behavior.
  3. Behavior is usually consistent.
  4. Internal conflicts arise.
  5. People are comfortable.
  1. As I see myself; my actions; as others see me; others’ reactions to me are part of the:
  2. Self-behavior cycle.
  3. Self-concept cycle.
  4. Values cycle.
  5. Peer influence cycle.
  1. People begin learning values;
  2. As young children.
  3. During adolescence.
  4. When they reach adulthood.
  5. As mature adults.
  1. Long-term goals are usually:
  2. Seldom accomplished.
  3. Easier to achieve if you have set short-term goals.
  4. Accomplished by older people.
  5. Easier to accomplish than short-term goals.

  1. An appropriate description of reachable goals is that they are:
  2. Realistic, unmeasurable, and general.
  3. Realistic, general, and measurable.
  4. Realistic, measurable, and specific.
  5. Realistic, unmeasured, and specific.
  1. Goals should be determined by:
  2. Society’s view on current issues.
  3. The expectations our parents have for us.
  4. Our values.
  5. All of the above.
  1. Jan is trying to decide which school to attend and is making a list of all of the possibilities. Which decision-making step is being described?
  2. Comparing the possible outcomes.
  3. Making the decision.
  4. Identifying the alternatives.
  5. Evaluating the results.
  1. Which method should be utilized when making an important decision?
  2. A decision by procrastination.
  3. Decision by habit.
  4. Impulsive decision making.
  5. An evaluation of the options.
  1. Which level of communication positively reinforces the other person?
  2. Superficial.
  3. Emotional.
  4. Personal.
  5. Validating.
  1. An example of superficial communication is:
  2. Discussing and sharing feelings.
  3. Discussing personal thoughts.
  4. Discussing events and daily tasks.
  5. Discussing beliefs and opinions.
  1. DESTRUCTIVE communication includes:
  2. I-messages.
  3. Reflective listening.
  4. Clarifying.
  5. Being right.

  1. People are usually classified into the following orientations of communication:
  2. Task, loving, and touch.
  3. Touch, loving, and verbal.
  4. Verbal, touch, and task.
  5. Loving, task, and touch.
  1. “When the garbage isn’t taken out, I am annoyed because it begins to smell.” is an example of:
  2. Demands
  3. Validating
  4. Blaming
  5. I-message.
  1. Which statement regarding EFFECTIVE listening skills is true?
  2. Give advice when it is asked for.
  3. Ask frequent questions so the other person knows you are interested.
  4. Use gestures and eye contact to nonverbally communicate your interest.
  5. Comment on what is being said and give the other person examples from your own life.
  1. Which statement regarding personal space is true?
  2. Personal space includes the area two feet around a person’s body.
  3. Personal space is unimportant to people with high self esteem.
  4. Cultures vary as to the personal space between people in casual conversations.
  5. The majority of our daily conversation takes place within our own personal space.
  1. If a verbal message conflicts with nonverbal message, people usually believe:
  2. A combination of the two messages.
  3. The nonverbal message.
  4. Their own conclusion
  5. The verbal message.
  1. Which of the following is EFFECTIVE behavior to use in a conflict situation?
  2. Use of eye contact.
  3. Raise your voice.
  4. Make it clear that you will not give in.
  5. Stand as close as possible to the other person.
  1. I-messages are effectively used to:
  2. Create solutions.
  3. Give directions to another person.
  4. Indicate a person’s inappropriate behavior.
  5. Express feelings without making people defensive.

  1. When solving conflicts; which of the following is DESTRUCTIVE?
  2. Avoiding personality attacks.
  3. Talking on at a time.
  4. Giving up on resolving the conflict.
  5. Attacking the problem, not the person.
  1. Sibling rivalry is:
  2. Fighting among members of step families.
  3. A family disagreement among extended family members.
  4. Competition among children within a family.
  5. None of the above.
  1. Which of the following statements regarding birth order is INCORRECT?
  2. Younger children are often leaders.
  3. Oldest children usually receive undivided attention until the next child is born.
  4. Brith order refers to the order in which a child is born into a family.
  5. Middle children are often the family peacemakers.
  1. Families are strengthened MOST by:
  2. Spending money together.
  3. Each member working to support on another.
  4. Family vacations together.
  5. Established rules and guidelines.
  1. Which statement regarding values and families is true?
  2. Strong families have a strong moral base in values.
  3. Strong families allow children to develop and determine their own values.
  4. Values do not need to be identified in strong families.
  5. Children do not challenge their family values.

26. One of the MOST important ways for a family to bond is to:

  1. Have a strict set of family rules.
  2. Have each family member assume major responsibilities.
  3. Have children close together in ages.
  4. Have family traditions.
  1. Which action will DECREASE family strength?
  2. Working toward common goals.
  3. Spending time together.
  4. Establishing traditions.
  5. Keeping your feelings to yourself.

  1. A positive characteristic in a dating partner is:
  2. Deciding what the activity for the date will be.
  3. Showing concern for your feelings.
  4. Being concerned wit his/her own needs.
  5. Speaking freely of people he/she has dated before
  1. Which statement about decision making is INCORRECT?
  2. The more important the consequences of a decision, the more effort should be put in it.
  3. Most people tend to make all their decisions in the same manner.
  4. When you identify all your options, it can be easier to reach a decision.
  5. The decisions you make as a teen can have important consequences in your adult life.
  1. Which of the following has the GREATEST impact on teens becoming sexually active?
  2. Group dating
  3. Random dating
  4. Weekly dating
  5. Steady dating
  1. Alcohol use in a dating relationship:
  2. Increases unintended sexual activity
  3. Increases awareness and attractiveness
  4. Decreases self-confidence
  5. Decreases sexual activity
  1. Which statement regarding AIDS is true?

A. The virus needs oxygen to grow.

  1. The virus infects cells of the immune system.
  2. There is no way to prevent someone from getting the AIDS virus.
  3. The virus can usually survive outside the body for days.
  1. Premarital sex usually:
  2. Increases the chances that the partners will break up.
  3. Increases the communication about everything in the relationship.
  4. Helps a person choose a future spouse.
  5. Helps create a strong trust and bond between the two people.
  1. The MOST effective way to prevent getting sexually transmitted diseases/infections is to:
  2. Limit sexual partners.
  3. Get tested before having sex.
  4. Have safer sex.
  5. Not have sex.

  1. Most sexually transmitted diseases/infections are:
  2. Passed on to the fetus in the womb.
  3. Not treatable with medication.
  4. Transmitted through kissing.
  5. Transmitted through sexual intercourse.
  1. A characteristic of infatuation is:
  2. Having mutual interests.
  3. Having trust.
  4. It occurs quickly.
  5. It lasts a long time.
  1. A characteristic of real or enduring love is:
  2. Feelings of shakiness and nervousness.
  3. Spending a lot of time on looking good.
  4. Sharing common interests.
  5. Emotions that are usually short-lived.
  1. Which of the following was NOT a consideration in mate selection for many centuries?
  2. Economic necessity.
  3. Convenience.
  4. Love.
  5. Biological reasons.
  1. The mate selection theory that states, “opposites attract” is the:
  2. Complementary needs theory.
  3. Fallacy theory.
  4. Maslow’s theory.
  5. Propinquity theory.
  1. Which of the following is a MYTH about mate selection?
  2. Whom you marry will significantly affect the course of your life.
  3. It is easy to change habits and behavior that you dislike in your mate.
  4. The more differences you have, the more often there will be conflict in marriage.
  5. The way a couple relates during dating will carry over to marriage.
  1. Finding your one and only partner to marry is:
  2. Not any better than randomly dating and marrying.
  3. A fallacy. There is no one and only.
  4. Necessary for a successful marriage.
  5. Possible. Most people find him/her.

  1. When a couple shares all types of roles and responsibilities it is termed:
  2. An open marriage.
  3. An equalitarian marriage.
  4. A traditional marriage.
  5. A democratic marriage.
  1. Which aspect of conflict resolution is the MOST important to discuss prior to marriage?
  2. Deciding before marriage to avoid conflicts of any kind.
  3. Having a pre-nuptial agreement.
  4. Understand the role of forgiveness in marriage.
  5. Developing a plan of how to deal with conflicts.
  1. The BEST way to disclose needs and expectations to your spouse is to:
  2. Ask him/her what he/she expects from you.
  3. Let him/her guess what you need.
  4. Be open and honest in expressing you needs.
  5. Treat your spouse the way you want to be treated.
  1. The BEST way to deal with you spouse’s imperfections and habits is to:
  2. Remind them of their faults in a light-hearted manner.
  3. Point out some of your own faults to your spouse.
  4. Talk it out with a friend, so you can let it go.
  5. Discuss them with your spouse.
  1. Which one of the following is the MOST important to developing a happy and content relationship?
  2. Taking vacations at least twice a year.
  3. Planning and following a budget.
  4. Spending time together.
  5. Placing your needs first.
  1. Establishing a positive relationship with in-laws includes:
  2. Voicing your concerns and criticisms early in the marriage.
  3. Looking for the positive characteristics the have.
  4. Pointing out the differences between your family traditions and theirs.
  5. Visiting with them for long periods of time.
  1. Which combination of characteristics is the MOST important for successful marriages?
  2. Fidelity and commitment to one another.
  3. Communication and an open display of affection.
  4. Security and being dependent upon each other.
  5. Being reliable and dependent upon each other.

  1. Which option is the BEST, if adjusting to your in-laws is extremely difficult?
  2. Make excuses not to see them.
  3. Keep your visits minimal.
  4. Visit them more often.
  5. Let them know that you can’t visit them anymore.
  1. Which statement is TRUE regarding conflict in marriage?
  2. The more intimate the relationship, the greater the opportunity for conflict.
  3. People should avoid conflict with each other.
  4. Problems will disappear over time if they are just left alone.
  5. In order to end an argument, it is better to give in.
  1. Common adjustments made in dual-working families involve:
  2. More association with extended family embers.
  3. Traditional parenting roles.
  4. Division of family roles and responsibilities.
  5. All of the above.
  1. A positive way to strengthen a relationship with in-laws is to:
  2. Let your spouse know the ways your family is great.

B.Teach your spouse your own family patterns.

C.Realize that the way your family does things is not the only way.

D.Adopt your own family’s traditions.

  1. Which has had the GREATEST impact on family lifestyles in recent years?
  2. The legislation concerning families.
  3. More women moving into the workforce.
  4. High inflation and interest rates.
  5. The baby boomers reaching adulthood.
  1. Which statement about conflicts is true?
  2. Conflict resolution is not a significant part of most marriages.
  3. Conflicts are a sign that the marriage is in serious trouble.
  4. A conflict should be resolved with a third party to ensure fairness.
  5. A conflict is not resolved until both parties are satisfied with the decision.
  1. When resolving conflicts:
  2. Stand your ground and defend your position.
  3. Be indirect in how you express your feelings.
  4. Listen to one another and discuss your feelings.
  5. None of the above.

  1. Which is important for a strong marriage?
  2. Communication skills.
  3. Living together before marriage.
  4. Spending all free time together.
  5. Having different values and building on those differences.
  1. The money charged for using someone’s money is called:
  2. Principal.
  3. Assumption.
  4. Interest.
  5. Equity.
  1. The agency that could provide general information about a company’s consumer complaint record is:
  2. The Federal Trade Commission.
  3. The Better Business Bureau.
  4. Chamber of Commerce.
  5. Small Claims Court.
  1. The agency that would be responsible for the recall of an unsafe appliance is:
  2. The Consumer Product Safety Commission.
  3. The Food and Drug Administration.
  4. The Bureau of Consumer Protection.
  5. The Better Business Bureau.
  1. A wise consumer practice is:
  2. Buying the least expensive model.
  3. Shopping at the store closest to you.
  4. Using price as the indicator of quality.
  5. Considering the features you need in a product.
  1. A family trying to make a realistic budget should:
  2. Keep track of the expenses until he or she finds the amount that works best.
  3. Try to anticipate future expenses, then try to spend about the same amount of money each day.
  4. Track expenses for several weeks, then determine the average amount in each expense category.
  5. Track expenses for several months, then determine the average amount in each expense category.
  1. An example of a flexible expense is the monthly:
  2. House payment.
  3. Student loan payment.
  4. Condo fees.
  5. Food bill.

  1. If your total income is $1,800 a month, what is the RECOMMENDED MAXIMUM to budget for rent?
  2. $500
  3. $600
  4. $750
  5. $850
  1. The price of a cell phone and fees for a year is $550.00. Judy decided to use credit to purchase the pone plan. She paid $50 down and will pay $50 each month for a year. How much interest will Judy pay over the cash price?
  2. $50
  3. $100
  4. $150
  5. None of the above.
  1. Sam had $600 in his checking account. He wrote checks for the following amounts: $10, $25, $50, and $40. He deposited $150 in his account. What is the current balance?
  2. $600
  3. $625
  4. $635
  5. None of the above.
  1. Bankruptcy:
  2. Makes it easier to borrow money.
  3. Makes it more difficult to borrow money.
  4. Has little impact on the finances of a family.
  5. Solves a family’s financial difficulties.
  1. Teens are usually unprepared to assume financial responsibilities of parenthood because they:
  2. Lack training or education for a well-paying job.
  3. Are unlikely to have relatives who will help out.
  4. Do not have enough experience with budgeting.
  5. Have unrealistic ideas about the costs associated with child rearing.
  1. The organ which nourishes the baby until it is born is the:
  2. Amniotic fluid.
  3. Placenta.
  4. Uterus.
  5. Mammary glands.

  1. Early symptoms of pregnancy include:
  2. Nausea, a missed menstrual period, and frequent urination.
  3. Nausea, a missed menstrual period, and a dry hacking cough.
  4. A missed menstrual period, headaches, and frequent urination.
  5. Swollen ankles, frequent urination, and nausea.
  1. Another term for miscarriage is:
  2. An ectopic pregnancy.
  3. Stillbirth.
  4. A spontaneous abortion.
  5. Defective implantation.
  1. When choosing techniques for comforting a crying baby, remember that:
  2. Babies will seldom respond to a familiar technique.
  3. The wrong method may cause the baby to become ill.
  4. Parents may need to try several methods before finding one that works.
  5. If you comfort a crying baby too often, he/she will become spoiled.
  1. A common characteristic of abusive parents is that they have:
  2. Knowledge of children’s growth and development.
  3. High self esteem.
  4. Low self esteem.
  5. A high coping threshold.
  1. Serious brain injury may be caused to an infant by:
  2. Lack of visual stimulation.
  3. Lack of intellectual stimulation.
  4. Tossing the infant in the air and catching it.
  5. Not talking to the infant.
  1. The age and personality of a child is very important to look at before determining:
  2. Behavior expectations.
  3. If there should be any consequences for misbehavior.
  4. When and how often to read to the child.
  5. How much love to give the child.
  1. Parenting:
  2. Is only dependent upon wanting to be a good parent.
  3. Is something you will learn about once you have children.
  4. Skills come naturally after your children are born.
  5. Skills can be developed through knowledge and effort.

  1. An advantage of consistency in discipline is that:
  2. Adults can release their anger in nonaggressive ways.
  3. Children know what is expected and feel more secure.
  4. Conflict is eliminated.
  5. Each parent can develop his/her own personal rules and guidelines.
  1. When a parent frequently humiliates a child, it is referred to as:
  2. Discipline.
  3. Punishment.
  4. Emotional abuse.
  5. Neglect.
  1. Four-year old Michael has been told to put his bike in the garage at night. If Michael doesn’t bring is bike in a NATURAL consequence is:
  2. Michael cannot ride his bike for a week.
  3. Michael is scolded, then gets to ride his bike.
  4. Michael’s bike is left outside.
  5. Michael must put his bike away tomorrow or he can’t watch TV.
  1. Which statement about setting limits is true?
  2. Limits should increase with the child’s age.
  3. Limits should be in the child’s best interest.
  4. Limits refer only to physical restrictions.
  5. Limits should be elaborate and explained in detail.
  1. Blake was told to be home by 10:00 p.m. or his motorcycle would be locked up for a week. He arrived home at 10:30 p.m. The LOGICAL consequence to Blake’s behavior is:
  2. Having the bike locked up for a week.
  3. Having the bike locked up for two days, because he was only 30 minutes late.
  4. Taking the bike away from Blake for two months.
  5. Making Blake clean out the garage because he was late.