Family Composition

Question 1

Traditional Nuclear Family

Answer 1

married couple and their biologic children (only full brothers and sisters)

Question 2

Nuclear Family

Answer 2

Two parents and their children (biologic, adoptive, step, foster)

Question 3

Single-parent family

Answer 3

One parent and one or more children

Question 4

Blended family

Answer 4

At least one stepparent, step-sibling, or half sibling

(have children from both parents in the household)

Question 5

Foster family

Answer 5

A child or children who have been placed in an approved living environment away from the family of origin, usually with one of two parents

Question 6

Dictatorial

Answer 6

Parents try to control the child’s behaviors and attitudes through unquestioned rules and expectations

Question 7

Permissive (authoritarian)

Answer 7

Parents exert little or no control over the child’s behaviors, and consult the child when making decisions

• assist the child with deciding

Question 8

Democratic (authoritative)

Answer 8

Parents direct the child’s behavior by setting rules and explaining the reason for the rule setting

Question 9

Passive

Answer 9

Parents are uninvolved, indifferent, and emotionally removed