Chapter 1 & 2Study Guide

1. What is a family function?• A purpose or a reason why families are so

important• Ensure the continuation of society

Society is strong when the families in it are strong

Functions of the Family

The functions that the family provides are also the responsibilities of family life.

• Love and affection• Security• Protection• Education• Teaching values

• Economic support• Procreation• Guidance• Socialization

2. What 3 levels of society can family impact?

• Neighborhood/community – greatest impact• State• Nation

3. Explain why families have to take responsibility for building their strengths.

• Society cannot do everything• The family is responsible for raising

children to become contributing members of society

• Strength is built by the way family members:• Communicate• Take responsibilities• Care for each other

4. List 4 skills that are important in a strong family.

• Communication skills• Problem solving/decision making skills• Management skills (handle finances and

responsibilities)• Conflict resolution skills

View: Home Improvement

After watching the episode, answer the following question:• Explain how the Taylor family used each

skill to build a stronger family:• Communication• Problem solving/decision making• Conflict resolution•Management

5. What do families need to know to help them solve their problems?

• Family comes first• Every family member contributes to the

family• Change is possible• Problems can be solved• Where to get help

Family Problem Assignment

6. How can studying families help you in the future?

• Learn about yourself• Strengthen your current family

relationships• Learn skills to use in your future

relationships• Expose you to family life careers

8. Needs vs. Wants

• Need: required for survival•Must attend to unmet needs

• Want: desired, but not essential

• Family cannot satisfy all its members’ needs and wants• Ex: Managing family’s time and budget

Abraham Maslow’s Hierarchy of Human Needs: The Theory• Wanted to find out what motivates people• Motivation to satisfy needs produces

growth• Lower level needs must be satisfied

before progressing on to meet high level needs• When a need is met, it becomes less

important and the next level of need becomes the focus

Abraham Maslow’s Hierarchy of Human Needs

PHYSICAL NEEDS

SAFETY & SECURITY NEEDS

LOVE & BELONGING

ESTEEM

SELFACTUALIZATION

Abraham Maslow’s Hierarchy of Human Needs

Air, food, drink, shelter, warmth, sleep

Protection from elements, security, order, law, stability,

freedom from fear

Friendship, intimacy, affection, love

From coworkers, family, friends, romantic

relationships

Achievement, mastery, independence, status, dominance, prestige,

self-respect, respect from others

Realizing personal potential, self-fulfillment, seeking personal growth

and peak experiences

Assignment:Abraham Maslow’s Hierarchy of Human Needs Poster• Using oak tag, rulers, and colored

pencils; create a visual representation of each level of Hierarchy of Human Needs• At each level, include 4 magazine

pictures that represent human needs associated with each level

Connection to Castaway• Chuck had everything until the crash. Now

he is on an uninhabited island and is working to meet his basic human needs. Watch the following clip.

Cast Away Introduction.

Connection to Cast Away

In the movie Cast Away, Chuck has to supply his basic physical needs with things he finds on the island; like coconuts, fish & crabs (raw at first), gather water and create a shelter tent.

Physical

Connection to Cast AwayChuck’s life changes forever. His

safety and security is taken away. Watch the Plane Crash

Safety and Security

Connection to Cast Away

• Chuck has family and friends that love him. Before the accident Chuck gave his girlfriend an engagement ring and then said, I'll be right back!

Love and Belonging

Connection to Cast Away

• Fire means a lot to Chuck. It is a signal for search planes and no more raw food! I HAVE MADE FIRE!

Esteem

Connection to Cast Away

What areas of Maslow’s Hierarchy of Human Needs do you see in this clip:

Never Again, Never Again

Connection to Cast Away

Would you be brave enough to sail away from the island?

Escape to Sea

Connection to Cast Away

During a crisis, decisions will be made to secure basic needs:

I'm Sorry Wilson!

What would you do?

Connection to Cast AwayWhat would you do if you were

Standing at the Crossroads

Time to Reflect

After watching this last clip, please

write a reflection answer to the

following question:

If you were Chuck, what would you do next?

How many emotions can you come up with?

• For the next 5 minutes, try to think of as many emotions as possible.• Take a piece of paper• Fold it in half• List positive emotions on one side• List negative emotions on the other side

Positive Emotions Negative Emotions

8. Ways to offer emotional support

• Say positive things• “You performed great in your game tonight!”

• Offering help before being asked• “I know you have a lot of other things going on today, can

I help you finish vacuuming?”

• Being a good listener

9. Relationship between family and personality

• Personality traits are developed or learned from family• Adventurous, observant, lazy, picky, confident

• Emotional support from family = personality traits leading to success in life

Using your BYOT or the iPads..• Go to

www.16personalities.com/free-personality-test• Take your time to read through each questions

and answer honestly• Once complete, go to https://

todaysmeet.com/FamilySoc• Use your first and last name (without spaces) for

your “nickname”• In the message, include your • personality type• 1 strength for that personality you believe describes you• 1 weakness for that personality you believe describes you

10. 4 basic needs

• Physical• Emotional• Social• Mental

11. Why is socialization important?

• The process of learning social skills• Children learn:• How to get along with others•What actions are acceptable• How to be independent• Responsibilities

12. Families contributing to mental growth

• Talk to children• Playing with children• Taking an interest in a child’s formal

education• Supporting teachers and schools

13. What effect do values have on family life?

• Values: beliefs and principles about what is important

• Control the way the family lives• Provides the direction family life takes

14. Types of values

• Tangible – objects that you can see or touch•Ex. Car, jewelry, furniture, house, electronics, artwork, pets, friends, books, clothes

• Intangible – values that are not seen or touched, but perceived•Ex. Honesty, independence, religion, trust, friendship, love, security, knowledge, patriotism, education, creativity

1. If you have a free day, with no school, no work, and no responsibilities, what would you do with that day??

2. What would you buy if you suddenly had to spend $500 in the next 24 hours?

3. If your home was on fire and you could only save three things, what objects would you save?

(assume all people & pets are safe)

4. If you could change one thing in your community, what would it be?

5. If you were deserted on a tropical island with one other person, who would you choose?

6. If you could change one thing about the world, what would you choose?

Assignment: Coat of Arms

• Medieval knight wore coats of arms that symbolized their achievements and values• Create your own Coat of Arms with

the following:•Picture of the thing you do best•One word that describes how you wish others would see you•Picture of a lifetime dream/goal•Picture of the ONE thing that is most important to you

15. Personal values vs. societal values

• Personal values•Values held by the individual•Grow out of peoples personalities

• Societal values•Held by society•Apply to all people•Make life better

Assignment: A question in values

• Read through the descriptions of each person• Explain which 5 people will be

sacrificed in writing

16. Ways families teach values

1. By example• Demonstrating or showing what is

right/wrong

2. Direct teaching• Verbally telling

3. Religious training• Principles to live by

17. Areas that cause debate are called what?

• Conflicting ValuesEx: Politics, aging, friends, war &

peace, health, religion, leisure time, money, morals, death, government

18. Sources outside of the family that affect values you hold

• Friends•Movies•Magazines• Television• Newspapers

Activity: Values in Advertisements

• Choose an advertisement• Find AT LEAST 3 values in the

advertisement• Be ready to defend your answer!

19. Ways a strong value system can help you• Aids in making decisions• Provides motivation• Controls behavior• Provides confidence and strength• Brings consistency to outlook and actions• Enables you to focus on others

20. Explain the difference between the two types of goals

• Short term goal•Less than a year to complete

• Long term goal•Over a year to complete

21. There are 3 groups of resources that help us reach our goals.

• Human – offer knowledge, skills, talents, energy, time, interests and abilities

• Material – consists of money & possessions, equipment, clothing, housing, transportation.

• Community – includes facilities (libraries, museums, parks, services (senior center & recreation) and government programs (food stamps, health care & Head start)

2 Week Goal Assignment

Decision Making

1. Identify the Problem2. Brainstorm Possible Solutions3. Explore and Evaluate Possible Solutions4. Make a Decision and Act on It5. Evaluate Your Decision