TExES AAFCS Composite Exam (200)
Review questions and answers
AAFCS (American Association of FCS) - n
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national organization that influences the education of individuals in the
methodology and knowledge associated with fcs. Influence public policy and gather
support for programs that help educate and protect individuals and families from
unsafe habits, business practices, products, and lifestyles
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FCCLA (Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America) - n
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youth organization for students; by focusing public attention to the problems young
people face, the FCCLA gains support for programs and laws that help protect
young people and their families.
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direct communication - n
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When a person who is attempting to convey a given piece of information SIMPLY
STATES that information to the person he or she wants to receive the information
Ex: Jimmy, go set the table.
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indirect communication - n
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When the person communicating the information states the information but not to
anyone in particular. Ex: We need to set the table.
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Conflict resolution techniques - n
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1)identify the problem
2)recognize each memeber of the conflict's position while minimizing hostility
3)move toward compromise
-during each step must remain as patient and understanding as possible
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divorce - n
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the termination of the union created by marriage before the death of either member
of the union
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socioeconomic status (SES) - n
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measures the ability of the family to function in a healthy fashion, using the
educational background of the members of the family, the family's total income,
and the skill-both actual and perceived-required by the occupations of the
individuals who act as the providers
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Affective communication - n
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Communication in which an individual demonstrates his or her feelings through
facial expressions, motions, gestures, or by outright stating their feelings
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instrumental communication - n
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When an individual informs another member of the family of a piece of factual
information that is necessary to carry out the normal day to day functions of a
family; Ex: Mother telling child where to find their socks
,Qs
Clear communication - n
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Individual explicitly states the information is trying to convey; ex: "I am upset bc
Daniel is not home from the movies yet."
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masked communication - n
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occurs when an individual states the information he or she is trying to convey in a
vague and somewhat confusing manner; ex: "I am upset."
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behavioral modeling - n
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the manner in which children model their own behavior after the behavior of their
parents and other people with who they interact
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consumer education - n
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the process of teaching a person about the marketplace and its goods and services,
the suppliers and the various considerations associated with searching for goods
and services
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heritage - n
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anything inherited from one's ancestors, including traditions, customs, or physical
characteristics
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role - n
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a collection of social rights, behaviors, and obligations that are assigned to a
particular individual; ex: mother= provider
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role confusion - n
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When an individual is uncertain of what role or roles, he or she should play in a
particular situation. ex:nurse runs into patient at grocery store and unsure whether
to act formal nurse-to-patient manner of friendly
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role strain - n
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when an individual is placed in a situation in which carrying out the duties of a
certain role will prevent the individual from fulfilling their obligations of another
role; Mother= caregiver and provider--> sick child, work or care for child?
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marriage - n
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a union between 2 individuals that is often held as a legally binding contract in
which the members state their intention to live together and aid each other in
maintaining a family
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family - n
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any group of people who live together in the same household even if they are not
related by blood or legal ties
Review questions and answers
AAFCS (American Association of FCS) - n
Ans✔
national organization that influences the education of individuals in the
methodology and knowledge associated with fcs. Influence public policy and gather
support for programs that help educate and protect individuals and families from
unsafe habits, business practices, products, and lifestyles
Qs
FCCLA (Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America) - n
Ans✔
youth organization for students; by focusing public attention to the problems young
people face, the FCCLA gains support for programs and laws that help protect
young people and their families.
Qs
direct communication - n
Ans✔
When a person who is attempting to convey a given piece of information SIMPLY
STATES that information to the person he or she wants to receive the information
Ex: Jimmy, go set the table.
Qs
indirect communication - n
Ans✔
When the person communicating the information states the information but not to
anyone in particular. Ex: We need to set the table.
Qs
Conflict resolution techniques - n
,Ans✔
1)identify the problem
2)recognize each memeber of the conflict's position while minimizing hostility
3)move toward compromise
-during each step must remain as patient and understanding as possible
Qs
divorce - n
Ans✔
the termination of the union created by marriage before the death of either member
of the union
Qs
socioeconomic status (SES) - n
Ans✔
measures the ability of the family to function in a healthy fashion, using the
educational background of the members of the family, the family's total income,
and the skill-both actual and perceived-required by the occupations of the
individuals who act as the providers
Qs
Affective communication - n
Ans✔
Communication in which an individual demonstrates his or her feelings through
facial expressions, motions, gestures, or by outright stating their feelings
Qs
instrumental communication - n
Ans✔
When an individual informs another member of the family of a piece of factual
information that is necessary to carry out the normal day to day functions of a
family; Ex: Mother telling child where to find their socks
,Qs
Clear communication - n
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Individual explicitly states the information is trying to convey; ex: "I am upset bc
Daniel is not home from the movies yet."
Qs
masked communication - n
Ans✔
occurs when an individual states the information he or she is trying to convey in a
vague and somewhat confusing manner; ex: "I am upset."
Qs
behavioral modeling - n
Ans✔
the manner in which children model their own behavior after the behavior of their
parents and other people with who they interact
Qs
consumer education - n
Ans✔
the process of teaching a person about the marketplace and its goods and services,
the suppliers and the various considerations associated with searching for goods
and services
Qs
heritage - n
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anything inherited from one's ancestors, including traditions, customs, or physical
characteristics
, Qs
role - n
Ans✔
a collection of social rights, behaviors, and obligations that are assigned to a
particular individual; ex: mother= provider
Qs
role confusion - n
Ans✔
When an individual is uncertain of what role or roles, he or she should play in a
particular situation. ex:nurse runs into patient at grocery store and unsure whether
to act formal nurse-to-patient manner of friendly
Qs
role strain - n
Ans✔
when an individual is placed in a situation in which carrying out the duties of a
certain role will prevent the individual from fulfilling their obligations of another
role; Mother= caregiver and provider--> sick child, work or care for child?
Qs
marriage - n
Ans✔
a union between 2 individuals that is often held as a legally binding contract in
which the members state their intention to live together and aid each other in
maintaining a family
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family - n
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any group of people who live together in the same household even if they are not
related by blood or legal ties
