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More husbands are now performing household chores MAINLY because they
get more time off from work than their wives
prefer to remain at home and assist their wives
are responding to the changing roles of family members
enjoy using the labour-saving devices in the home
Kevin has been a diabetic since birth. Which of the following parenting skills is MOST important for Kevin's parents to develop in order to effectively manage his condition?
Knowledge of good nutrition
Good money management
Problem-solving skills
Disciplinary skills
This situation has changed Susan's family structure from
extended to nuclear
nuclear to extended
nuclear to sibling household
single parent to sibling household
The factor which LEAST likely influenced Susan's decision to live with her relatives was the
presence of a father figure
love and affection of her relatives
ability to provide for her children financially
potential to receive assistance with childcare
Which of the following statements BEST defines a family?
A group of people who live in the same household and share a common ancestry
A social unit consisting of only parents and their children who share a common residence
A group of individuals who share a common residence and work together in a community or organization
A group of individuals who are related by blood, marriage or adoption and generally share a common household
The role of a parent does NOT usually include providing the family with
technical education
love and affection
economic support
recreation
Which of the following terms refers to the wealth and possessions that children receive after the death of their parents?
Legacy
Alimony
Inheritance
Maintenance
Some adolescents challenge the views and attitudes of adults. Such a situation is brought about by
peer pressure
sibling rivalry
parental pressure
generational conflict
Adolescents are MOST likely to influence each other in a positive way when they
force each other to accept the same values
become involved in guidance and counselling activities
encourage each other to always challenge adults' views
advise each other on how to carry out antisocial activities
A couple is thinking about having a child. Which of the following factors is likely to be LEAST important in their planning?
Social status
Financial status
Health of both persons
Stability of the relationship
One flaw in the question is that it
uses vague frequency terms
combines two distinct behaviours into a single question
uses response options that are not mutually exclusive
asks about behaviours that are too personal for a typical questionnaire
Some of the habits and behaviours that children display have been learnt from the adult members of their families.
To which function of the family does the statement above refer?
Economic
Emotional
Procreation
Socialization
Which of the following options correctly identifies the order in which the ancestors of Caribbean people arrived in the region?
I, III, II, IV
I, III, IV, II
I, II, III, IV
I, IV, III, II
Which of the following sets of institutions instils morals, values and ideals in citizens?
Families, schools and banks
Schools, families and religious bodies
Governments, trade unions and banks
Religious bodies, governments and the judiciary
Which of the following characteristics MUST a group possess for it to be considered a formal group?
I. Code of conduct II. Specific objectives III. Membership requirements
I and II only
I and III only
II and III only
I, II and III
Samuel broke one of the school rules and the teacher gave him 250 lines to write. The action of the teacher is an example of a
right
norm
ritual
sanction
Which of the following are items of expenditure for a government?
I. Customs duties II. Old age pensions III. Salaries for civil servants
I and II only
I and III only
II and III only
I, II and III
Which of the following is the MOST likely result of a compromise?
Workers arguing in a cafeteria line
A football team working to win a match
Two students involved in a writing contest
A husband and wife agreeing to share household chores
Which of the following is MOST likely the concern of the workers?
Abiding by the law
Productivity of citizens
Respect for human rights
Showing concern for others
Which of the following would NOT usually be associated with educational institutions?
Rules and regulations
Customs and traditions
Transmission of culture
Suppression of freedom
The head of state of a Commonwealth Caribbean country which has a republican system of government is the
Monarch
President
Prime minister
Governor general