Question 1

Michelle has a paid and guaranteed leave from work to care for her children after she gave birth to her second child. This is called flextime.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

The U.S. has a strong __________ currently in place.

Accepted Answer

A) maternity leave policy 
B) national health insurance policy 
C) family allowance policy 
D) subsidized childcare policy 
E) selective benefit policy

Question 3

Societies with universal programs and policies generally fund them with __________ taxation, meaning ____________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Societies with universal programs and policies generally...

Question 4

The actor Jim Carrey grew up in poverty, yet he managed to thrive despite adversity.This is an example of __________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The actor Jim Carrey grew up in...

Question 5

Sophie and Alain show us:

Accepted Answer

A) that both French and U.S. policies have something to learn from each other. 
B) U)S. family policy is weak with respect to maternity leaves, children with special needs, and health care. 
C) People in France are upset about the high taxes they pay. 
D) French family policy is weak with respect to maternity leaves, children with special needs, and health care. 
E) Most French persons would prefer living in the U.S.

Question 6

Which of the following developed nations does not offer universal health care, a family allowance, or paid maternal/paternal leave at childbirth?

Accepted Answer

A) Australia 
B) Japan 
C) Italy 
D) Canada 
E) The United States

Question 7

Resilience tends to occur between the ages of 9 and 20.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

When policies or programs are __________, persons must meet an income requirement to qualify for benefits.

Accepted Answer

A) selective 
B) universal 
C) open 
D) means-tested 
E) income-categorized

Question 9

A tax system under which those who earn more pay a higher percentage of their income in taxes than those who earn less is called progressive taxation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

A strong community:

Accepted Answer

A) separates children from adults so that children can socialize with and learn from each other. 
B) is an important means of developing resilient youth, but also fosters resilience among adults. 
C) has community facilities and events for adults, of which youth can attend. 
D) implies that since the focus for youth is education, extra-curricular activities in school should be kept to a minimum. 
E) is the focus of the EITC.

Question 11

Family policy is an example of a __________ perspective toward enhancing resilience.

Accepted Answer

A) macro-level 
B) micro-level

Question 12

About __________ percent of elders live in poverty, the __________ proportion of any age group.

Accepted Answer

A) 19; highest 
B) 15; highest 
C) 25; highest 
D) 15; lowest 
E)  9; lowest

Question 13

Selective programs are programs for which beneficiaries need to meet some eligibility requirement to qualify.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

The difference in Social Security benefit size between married couples and singles is particularly acute in the United States, where elderly women who live alone are among the poorest in all developed countries.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

How are family factors and community factors similar?

Accepted Answer

The answer of How are family factors and community factors...

Question 16

One of the themes of this text has been to illustrate how our personal experiences, choices, and constraints are influenced by historical and cultural forces, social positions, and social institutions. Another way of saying this is:

Accepted Answer

A) individual protective factors promote resiliency. 
B) empirical data can tell us right from wrong. 
C) cumulative advantage and disadvantage do affect people in later life. 
D) linking micro-level and macro-level perspectives helps us understand families. 
E) resiliency is less likely to occur when there is access to a role model, friend, or confidant.

Question 17

The intervention program that combines early childhood education with parent education, which is designed to improve school readiness and basic cognitive skills for low-income preschool-aged children, is called:

Accepted Answer

A) universal programs. 
B) Head Start. 
C) early childhood interventions. 
D) Medicare programs. 
E) family allowances.

Question 18

Nuan has a positive self-concept and is intelligent, creative, and independent. These are examples of:

Accepted Answer

A) SCHIP protective factors. 
B) family recovery factors. 
C) simplified personality. 
D) complex personality. 
E) individual protective factors.

Question 19

Describe the three themes of the text and illustrate each theme with something specific you have learned over the course.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Describe the three themes of the text...

Question 20

Compare the U.S. policy for maternity/paternity with those of other nations mentioned in the text. Offer possible explanations for the U.S. position.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Compare the U.S. policy for maternity/paternity with...

Exam 15: Looking Ahead: Helping Families Flourish

Michelle has a paid and guaranteed leave from work to care for her children after she gave birth to her second child. This is called flextime.

The U.S. has a strong __________ currently in place.

Societies with universal programs and policies generally fund them with taxation, meaning __.

The actor Jim Carrey grew up in poverty, yet he managed to thrive despite adversity.This is an example of __________.

Sophie and Alain show us:

Which of the following developed nations does not offer universal health care, a family allowance, or paid maternal/paternal leave at childbirth?

Resilience tends to occur between the ages of 9 and 20.

When policies or programs are __________, persons must meet an income requirement to qualify for benefits.

A tax system under which those who earn more pay a higher percentage of their income in taxes than those who earn less is called progressive taxation.

A strong community:

Family policy is an example of a __________ perspective toward enhancing resilience.

About percent of elders live in poverty, the proportion of any age group.

Selective programs are programs for which beneficiaries need to meet some eligibility requirement to qualify.

The difference in Social Security benefit size between married couples and singles is particularly acute in the United States, where elderly women who live alone are among the poorest in all developed countries.

How are family factors and community factors similar?

One of the themes of this text has been to illustrate how our personal experiences, choices, and constraints are influenced by historical and cultural forces, social positions, and social institutions. Another way of saying this is:

The intervention program that combines early childhood education with parent education, which is designed to improve school readiness and basic cognitive skills for low-income preschool-aged children, is called:

Nuan has a positive self-concept and is intelligent, creative, and independent. These are examples of:

Describe the three themes of the text and illustrate each theme with something specific you have learned over the course.

Compare the U.S. policy for maternity/paternity with those of other nations mentioned in the text. Offer possible explanations for the U.S. position.