Michael, a sixth grade student, is failing math. His teacher offers to tutor him after school
but he refuses saying that he knows he will do better on the next test. He just needs more
time to study. Which defense mechanism is Michael displaying? - ANSWER Denial
*Displacement is the shifting of sexual or aggressive impulses from one target to another.
Rationalization is making excuses for one's behaviors or failures. Regression is reverting to an
earlier stage of development rather than facing unacceptable situations or impulses. Denial
is refusing to accept external reality because it is too threatening. Michael does not want to
face the fact that he needs help or he will fail in math. Repression is hiding a feeling because
it is unacceptable. Suppression is consciously choosing not to indulge in a particular thought,
action, or feeling.
Rationalization - ANSWER making excuses for one's behaviors or failures
Regression - ANSWER reverting to an earlier stage of development rather than facing un-
acceptable situations or impulses.
Repression - ANSWER is hiding a feeling because it is unacceptable
Suppression - ANSWER consciously choosing not to indulge in a particular thought, ac-
tion, or feeling.
Vegetables provide nutrients including all of the following except: - ANSWER sucrose
*dietary fiber, vitamins A and C, iron, potassium, folate
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,*Vegetables provide a variety of nutrients including phytochemicals and flavonoids. One cup
of cooked or chopped raw vegetables or two cups of uncooked, leafy vegetables is consid-
ered one serving.
Which of the following is true about rights of consumers for product purchases? - AN-
SWER Consumers have the right to receive warranty protection for certain products and
services provided.
*Consumers have rights and responsibilities. Consumers have the right to truthful advertis-
ing. It is the consumer's responsibility to learn the difference between factual advertising
and hype advertising. Consumers have the right to receive products that perform as they
were advertised. It is the consumer's responsibility to follow manufacturer's instructions.
Consumers have the right to receive warranty protection for certain products and services
provided. It is the consumer's responsibility to seek a refund or replacement for purchased
faulty products and/or services.
Pat is coaching his son's soccer team. He advises his team to drink at least two quarts of wa-
ter, even on days they are not playing. Some of his team members don't like drinking plain
water and try to make up their liquid requirements by other choices. Which team member is
making a poor choice? - ANSWER Mosiris drinks two quarts of iced tea every day.
*Drinks which contain caffeine are a poor choice for getting the water a body needs. These
drinks can act as a diuretic, causing the body to lose fluid. Better sources are water, fruit
juice, milk, soups, and foods such as fruit and vegetables.
Which style of architecture could best be described as using brightly colored tubes for wiring
and plumbing making it look as if the building were built "inside-out"? - ANSWER High-
tech
*High tech architectural design shows the inner workings on the outside. Some stores and
museums favor this style. Renzo Piano's NEMO Science Center in Amsterdam is a good ex-
ample of this style.
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,Historic costume preservationists perform all of the following tasks except: - ANSWER
must be aware of the latest shoe styles for the season
*Historic costume preservationists care for antique textiles and clothing so they can be
maintained for years of enjoyment in exhibits and museums. They eliminate factors that
cause damage such as light or temperature extremes.
Which of the following is true about bacteria and food? - ANSWER It can multiply quickly
in food and cause food borne illnesses.
*There are several key terms that are important for food safety and nutrition. Cross contami-
nation is the term used to describe the transfer of bacteria from one food item to another
food item or from a person's hands to food. Bacteria are microorganisms that can be found
all around us in the environment. This type of microorganism can multiply quickly and cause
food borne illnesses. Bacteria can be harmful to humans, but not all bacteria are harmful.
Bobby is four and has adopted a new imaginary friend. Bobby's new friend goes everywhere
with him, and Bobby demands that he is real and that he get the same attention as Bobby.
What should Bobby's mother do in this situation and why? - ANSWER She should encour-
age this imaginary behavior, as an imagination is the key to reading and its comprehension.
*A good imagination is an ability that everyone needs for a positive and healthy life. Imagi-
nation is the key to learning to read and to developing good comprehension skills. This be-
havior needs to be encouraged and developed, and possibly directed into other activities
such as drawing and storytelling.
Jen learned from a training that there are different kinds of amino acids. She also learned
that how many amino acids cannot be synthesized in the body? - ANSWER 9 amino acids
cannot be synthesized in the body is what Jen learned.
*Amino acids are known as the building blocks of protein. There are 20 kinds. Nine cannot
be synthesized by the body.
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, Which of the following is not a career path in the family and consumer sciences field? - AN-
SWER Radiology.
*There are many different career paths in the family and consumer sciences field. Some in-
clude apparel and textile design, apparel and textile merchandising, dietetics, education,
food and nutrition sciences, human development and family science, hospitality, interior de-
sign, nutrition and fitness, communications, and consumer economics and financial plan-
ning. Individuals that choose a career path in developing improved products and services
may create instructions for users, create computer software, test different labels styles, per-
form tests on products, test food products in a kitchen test room, organize product proto-
types, and design improved products.
Which of the following is the most flexible loan a borrower can obtain? - ANSWER Credit
card loan
*Many borrowers forget that using a credit card is essentially borrowing money. The applica-
tion for a credit card is usually short and most are approved in a few days or weeks. Credit
cards can be used to buy almost anything. The lender will set a limit on credit and charge in-
terest. The rates can be high. Many borrowers overextend their credit because offering a
card for payment is so easy.
Once a wife becomes a target of abuse, she is likely to be a repeat victim - about
________time(s) each year. - ANSWER 3
*Once a wife becomes a target of abuse, she is likely to be a repeat victim - about 3 times a
year. This is particularly the case when physical injury results. Women are even attacked dur-
ing pregnancy.
Excessive amounts of sodium in the diet do which of the following? - ANSWER are
thought to contribute to hypertension
*Reducing sodium intake can contribute to lowering blood pressure naturally. Read labels
and check for sodium content.
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but he refuses saying that he knows he will do better on the next test. He just needs more
time to study. Which defense mechanism is Michael displaying? - ANSWER Denial
*Displacement is the shifting of sexual or aggressive impulses from one target to another.
Rationalization is making excuses for one's behaviors or failures. Regression is reverting to an
earlier stage of development rather than facing unacceptable situations or impulses. Denial
is refusing to accept external reality because it is too threatening. Michael does not want to
face the fact that he needs help or he will fail in math. Repression is hiding a feeling because
it is unacceptable. Suppression is consciously choosing not to indulge in a particular thought,
action, or feeling.
Rationalization - ANSWER making excuses for one's behaviors or failures
Regression - ANSWER reverting to an earlier stage of development rather than facing un-
acceptable situations or impulses.
Repression - ANSWER is hiding a feeling because it is unacceptable
Suppression - ANSWER consciously choosing not to indulge in a particular thought, ac-
tion, or feeling.
Vegetables provide nutrients including all of the following except: - ANSWER sucrose
*dietary fiber, vitamins A and C, iron, potassium, folate
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,*Vegetables provide a variety of nutrients including phytochemicals and flavonoids. One cup
of cooked or chopped raw vegetables or two cups of uncooked, leafy vegetables is consid-
ered one serving.
Which of the following is true about rights of consumers for product purchases? - AN-
SWER Consumers have the right to receive warranty protection for certain products and
services provided.
*Consumers have rights and responsibilities. Consumers have the right to truthful advertis-
ing. It is the consumer's responsibility to learn the difference between factual advertising
and hype advertising. Consumers have the right to receive products that perform as they
were advertised. It is the consumer's responsibility to follow manufacturer's instructions.
Consumers have the right to receive warranty protection for certain products and services
provided. It is the consumer's responsibility to seek a refund or replacement for purchased
faulty products and/or services.
Pat is coaching his son's soccer team. He advises his team to drink at least two quarts of wa-
ter, even on days they are not playing. Some of his team members don't like drinking plain
water and try to make up their liquid requirements by other choices. Which team member is
making a poor choice? - ANSWER Mosiris drinks two quarts of iced tea every day.
*Drinks which contain caffeine are a poor choice for getting the water a body needs. These
drinks can act as a diuretic, causing the body to lose fluid. Better sources are water, fruit
juice, milk, soups, and foods such as fruit and vegetables.
Which style of architecture could best be described as using brightly colored tubes for wiring
and plumbing making it look as if the building were built "inside-out"? - ANSWER High-
tech
*High tech architectural design shows the inner workings on the outside. Some stores and
museums favor this style. Renzo Piano's NEMO Science Center in Amsterdam is a good ex-
ample of this style.
2
,Historic costume preservationists perform all of the following tasks except: - ANSWER
must be aware of the latest shoe styles for the season
*Historic costume preservationists care for antique textiles and clothing so they can be
maintained for years of enjoyment in exhibits and museums. They eliminate factors that
cause damage such as light or temperature extremes.
Which of the following is true about bacteria and food? - ANSWER It can multiply quickly
in food and cause food borne illnesses.
*There are several key terms that are important for food safety and nutrition. Cross contami-
nation is the term used to describe the transfer of bacteria from one food item to another
food item or from a person's hands to food. Bacteria are microorganisms that can be found
all around us in the environment. This type of microorganism can multiply quickly and cause
food borne illnesses. Bacteria can be harmful to humans, but not all bacteria are harmful.
Bobby is four and has adopted a new imaginary friend. Bobby's new friend goes everywhere
with him, and Bobby demands that he is real and that he get the same attention as Bobby.
What should Bobby's mother do in this situation and why? - ANSWER She should encour-
age this imaginary behavior, as an imagination is the key to reading and its comprehension.
*A good imagination is an ability that everyone needs for a positive and healthy life. Imagi-
nation is the key to learning to read and to developing good comprehension skills. This be-
havior needs to be encouraged and developed, and possibly directed into other activities
such as drawing and storytelling.
Jen learned from a training that there are different kinds of amino acids. She also learned
that how many amino acids cannot be synthesized in the body? - ANSWER 9 amino acids
cannot be synthesized in the body is what Jen learned.
*Amino acids are known as the building blocks of protein. There are 20 kinds. Nine cannot
be synthesized by the body.
3
, Which of the following is not a career path in the family and consumer sciences field? - AN-
SWER Radiology.
*There are many different career paths in the family and consumer sciences field. Some in-
clude apparel and textile design, apparel and textile merchandising, dietetics, education,
food and nutrition sciences, human development and family science, hospitality, interior de-
sign, nutrition and fitness, communications, and consumer economics and financial plan-
ning. Individuals that choose a career path in developing improved products and services
may create instructions for users, create computer software, test different labels styles, per-
form tests on products, test food products in a kitchen test room, organize product proto-
types, and design improved products.
Which of the following is the most flexible loan a borrower can obtain? - ANSWER Credit
card loan
*Many borrowers forget that using a credit card is essentially borrowing money. The applica-
tion for a credit card is usually short and most are approved in a few days or weeks. Credit
cards can be used to buy almost anything. The lender will set a limit on credit and charge in-
terest. The rates can be high. Many borrowers overextend their credit because offering a
card for payment is so easy.
Once a wife becomes a target of abuse, she is likely to be a repeat victim - about
________time(s) each year. - ANSWER 3
*Once a wife becomes a target of abuse, she is likely to be a repeat victim - about 3 times a
year. This is particularly the case when physical injury results. Women are even attacked dur-
ing pregnancy.
Excessive amounts of sodium in the diet do which of the following? - ANSWER are
thought to contribute to hypertension
*Reducing sodium intake can contribute to lowering blood pressure naturally. Read labels
and check for sodium content.
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