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Functions of Family

Description: This quiz will assess your understanding of the various functions of family in society.
Number of Questions: 15
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Which of the following is NOT a primary function of the family?

  1. Reproduction

  2. Socialization

  3. Economic production

  4. Political power

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The family is not primarily responsible for political power, as this is a function of the government.

The family is responsible for transmitting what to the next generation?

  1. Cultural values

  2. Genetic material

  3. Economic resources

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The family is responsible for transmitting cultural values, genetic material, and economic resources to the next generation.

Which of the following is NOT a way in which the family provides emotional support to its members?

  1. Providing a sense of belonging

  2. Offering love and affection

  3. Resolving conflicts

  4. Punishing misbehavior

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Punishing misbehavior is not a way in which the family provides emotional support to its members.

The family is responsible for providing its members with what kind of economic support?

  1. Financial resources

  2. Food and shelter

  3. Education and healthcare

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The family is responsible for providing its members with financial resources, food and shelter, and education and healthcare.

Which of the following is NOT a way in which the family helps to socialize its members?

  1. Teaching them language and communication skills

  2. Transmitting cultural values and beliefs

  3. Preparing them for adulthood

  4. Providing them with a sense of identity

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Providing members with a sense of identity is not a way in which the family helps to socialize its members.

The family is responsible for providing its members with what kind of physical support?

  1. Food and shelter

  2. Clothing and healthcare

  3. Transportation and recreation

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The family is responsible for providing its members with food and shelter, clothing and healthcare, and transportation and recreation.

Which of the following is NOT a way in which the family helps to protect its members?

  1. Providing them with a safe and secure environment

  2. Defending them from harm

  3. Advocating for their rights

  4. Punishing them for misbehavior

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Punishing members for misbehavior is not a way in which the family helps to protect its members.

The family is responsible for providing its members with what kind of spiritual support?

  1. Teaching them about religious beliefs and practices

  2. Encouraging them to develop a personal relationship with God

  3. Providing them with a sense of purpose and meaning in life

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The family is responsible for providing its members with religious instruction, encouraging them to develop a personal relationship with God, and providing them with a sense of purpose and meaning in life.

Which of the following is NOT a way in which the family helps to promote the well-being of its members?

  1. Providing them with love and support

  2. Encouraging them to develop healthy habits

  3. Helping them to cope with stress and adversity

  4. Punishing them for misbehavior

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Punishing members for misbehavior is not a way in which the family helps to promote the well-being of its members.

The family is responsible for providing its members with what kind of intellectual support?

  1. Encouraging them to learn and grow

  2. Providing them with access to education and resources

  3. Helping them to develop critical thinking skills

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The family is responsible for encouraging its members to learn and grow, providing them with access to education and resources, and helping them to develop critical thinking skills.

Which of the following is NOT a way in which the family helps to promote social cohesion?

  1. Providing a sense of belonging and community

  2. Teaching members to respect and cooperate with others

  3. Encouraging them to participate in civic activities

  4. Punishing them for misbehavior

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Punishing members for misbehavior is not a way in which the family helps to promote social cohesion.

The family is responsible for providing its members with what kind of creative support?

  1. Encouraging them to express themselves creatively

  2. Providing them with access to arts and culture

  3. Helping them to develop their talents and abilities

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The family is responsible for encouraging its members to express themselves creatively, providing them with access to arts and culture, and helping them to develop their talents and abilities.

Which of the following is NOT a way in which the family helps to promote environmental sustainability?

  1. Teaching members about the importance of protecting the environment

  2. Encouraging them to adopt sustainable practices

  3. Providing them with the resources they need to live sustainably

  4. Punishing them for engaging in unsustainable behaviors

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Punishing members for engaging in unsustainable behaviors is not a way in which the family helps to promote environmental sustainability.

The family is responsible for providing its members with what kind of political support?

  1. Teaching them about the importance of civic participation

  2. Encouraging them to vote and run for office

  3. Advocating for policies that benefit families

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The family is responsible for teaching its members about the importance of civic participation, encouraging them to vote and run for office, and advocating for policies that benefit families.

Which of the following is NOT a way in which the family helps to promote economic prosperity?

  1. Providing members with the skills and education they need to succeed in the workforce

  2. Encouraging them to start their own businesses

  3. Helping them to save and invest money

  4. Punishing them for engaging in risky financial behaviors

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Punishing members for engaging in risky financial behaviors is not a way in which the family helps to promote economic prosperity.

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