Family Life Cycle Quiz

Which stage of the life cycle involves forming a new family separate from either partner’s family of origin?

• Independence

• Coupling

• Parenthood

• Retirement

When defining family, according to the U.S. Census, which of the following are the three ways people can be related to one another?

• Birth, marriage, adoption

• Marriage, common law, blood

• Marriage, step-families, common law

• Step-families, adoption, common law

Technology can be beneficial by enabling families to manage responsibilities and schedules.

• True

• False

Which of the following is NOT a stage of the family life cycle mentioned in the presentation?

• Newly married

• Parenting

• Dating

• Retirement

Place the following family life cycle stages in the correct order.

• Independence, Coupling, Newly married, Parenting, Empty nest, Retirement

• Newly married, Independence, Coupling, Parenting, Empty nest, Retirement

• Independence, Newly married, Coupling, Parenting, Empty nest, Retirement

• Independence, Coupling, Parenting, Newly married, Empty nest, Retirement

Select all of the following which are financial considerations during the independence stage.

• Buying a vehicle, Paying student loans, Purchasing fast food, Taking on debt

• Buying a house, Paying student loans, Purchasing fast food, Taking on debt

• Buying a vehicle, Paying student loans, Purchasing groceries, Taking on debt

• Buying a vehicle, Paying student loans, Purchasing fast food, Saving money

A quarter-life crisis / midlife crisis is an emotional crisis of identity and self-confidence which commonly occurs between which ages?

• 20 and 30 years

• 25 and 35 years

• 37 and 60 years

• 40 and 50 years

Which of the following is a goal for the parenting stage?

• Balancing family and work responsibilities

• Taking on the role of a friend

• Ignoring the needs of children

• Avoiding family interactions

What happens during the retirement stage?

• Two people decide to bring a child into the family

• Individual stops working and sees a decrease in regular responsibilities

• Begins when the first child leaves the home

• Involves forming a new family system

Which stage involves two people deciding to bring a child into the family?

• Parenting

• Retirement

• Coupling

• Empty nest