Guided Reading Review Sheet CH1

CHAPTER ONE REVIEW SHEET

 Once you complete typing the answers to the  questions on this sheet, attach your word document to this assignment.  This is worth 10 points.

1. How do Americans define family today?

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2. How does the text choose to define the concept of “family?”

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3. What are some current societal trends which impact the family?

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4. Give two examples of how individuals influence their society.  _________________________________________________________________

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5. Social factors greatly influence adult options and decisions. Give an example of how each of the following social factors could influence a marital decision.

a. a recession _________________________________________________

 b. more women working outside the home _________________________

 c. longevity __________________________________________________

 d. social class ________________________________________________

 e. racial discrimination _________________________________________

 f.  religion ___________________________________________________

 g. age expectations ____________________________________________

6. When are personal decisions made by default?

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7. Name four characteristics of knowledgeable decision making.

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8. What is another name for family values? _______________________________

9. How do individualistic values of American society impact the family? ________________________________________________________________

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10. What are the four themes that are stated explicitly in the text?