Texes AAFCS Composite Exam (200)
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AAFCS (American Association of FCS) - correct answer. national organization that
influences the education of individuals in the methodology and knowledge associated
with fcs. Influence public policy and gather support for programs that help educate and
protect individuals and families from unsafe habits, business practices, products, and
lifestyles
FCCLA (Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America) - correct answer. youth
organization for students; by focusing public attention to the problems young people
face, the FCCLA gains support for programs and laws that help protect young people
and their families.
direct communication - correct answer. When a person who is attempting to convey a
given piece of information SIMPLY STATES that information to the person he or she
wants to receive the information Ex: Jimmy, go set the table.
indirect communication - correct answer. When the person communicating the
information states the information but not to anyone in particular. Ex: We need to set the
table.
Conflict resolution techniques - correct answer. 1)identify the problem
2)recognize each memeber of the conflict's position while minimizing hostility
3)move toward compromise
-during each step must remain as patient and understanding as possible
divorce - correct answer. the termination of the union created by marriage before the
death of either member of the union
,socioeconomic status (SES) - correct answer. measures the ability of the family to
function in a healthy fashion, using the educational background of the members of the
family, the family's total income, and the skill-both actual and perceived-required by the
occupations of the individuals who act as the providers
Affective communication - correct answer. Communication in which an individual
demonstrates his or her feelings through facial expressions, motions, gestures, or by
outright stating their feelings
instrumental communication - correct answer. When an individual informs another
member of the family of a piece of factual information that is necessary to carry out the
normal day to day functions of a family; Ex: Mother telling child where to find their socks
Clear communication - correct answer. Individual explicitly states the information is
trying to convey; ex: "I am upset bc Daniel is not home from the movies yet."
masked communication - correct answer. occurs when an individual states the
information he or she is trying to convey in a vague and somewhat confusing manner;
ex: "I am upset."
behavioral modeling - correct answer. the manner in which children model their own
behavior after the behavior of their parents and other people with who they interact
consumer education - correct answer. the process of teaching a person about the
marketplace and its goods and services, the suppliers and the various considerations
associated with searching for goods and services
heritage - correct answer. anything inherited from one's ancestors, including traditions,
customs, or physical characteristics
role - correct answer. a collection of social rights, behaviors, and obligations that are
assigned to a particular individual; ex: mother= provider
role confusion - correct answer. When an individual is uncertain of what role or roles,
he or she should play in a particular situation. ex:nurse runs into patient at grocery store
and unsure whether to act formal nurse-to-patient manner of friendly
role strain - correct answer. when an individual is placed in a situation in which
carrying out the duties of a certain role will prevent the individual from fulfilling their
obligations of another role; Mother= caregiver and provider--> sick child, work or care
for child?
marriage - correct answer. a union between 2 individuals that is often held as a legally
binding contract in which the members state their intention to live together and aid each
other in maintaining a family
, family - correct answer. any group of people who live together in the same household
even if they are not related by blood or legal ties
nuclear family - correct answer. traditional mother, father, and their children live in
same home
extended family - correct answer. expansion of nuclear family that includes the
mother, father, and their children as well as aunts, uncles, cousins, and grandparents
single-parent family - correct answer. one parent is the only one in the home caring for
the children
blended family - correct answer. stepfamily; parent marries or remarries when they
already have children of their own, and there is a parent, stepparent, and one or more
children in the household
-shift from nuclear to blended
simple stepfamily - correct answer. only one of the individuals marrying has children
before marriage
complex stepfamily - correct answer. both parents marrying have their own children
before the marriage.
family life cycle (9 stages) - correct answer. bachelor stage, newly married couple, full
nest stage 1, full nest stage 2, full nest stage 3, empty nest stage 1, empty nest stage 2,
solitary survivor in labor force, retired solitary survivor
bachelor stage (flc) - correct answer. yet to be married, family not yet established
newly married couple (flc) - correct answer. just married, no children
full nest stage 1 (flc) - correct answer. the youngest child is under six
full nest stage 2 (flc) - correct answer. youngest is 6 or greater than 6
full nest stage 3 (flc) - correct answer. older married couple has independent children
empty nest stage 1 (flc) - correct answer. head of hh is married and still in the labor
force, but no children at home
empty nest stage 2 (flc) - correct answer. same as 1, except hoh has retired
solitary survivor in labor force (flc)` - correct answer. one member of couple has
passed away and other must work to support themselves
