MTEL Health/Family and Consumer Sciences

Category - Health and Family Sciences

A family of five has a tradition of meeting weekly at a specific time and place. During these meetings, each family member is encouraged to discuss anything that is bothering him or her and is supported when expressing feelings and opinions. This practice is most likely to influence each family member's ability to:
  1. Maintain flexible patterns of behavior.
  2. Develop effective problem-solving skills.
  3. Create an individual sense of fulfillment.
  4. Protect against the development of negative behaviors.
Explanation
Correct Response: B. According to parenting experts, participating in family meetings helps develop effective problem-solving skills. All participants learn to practice compromise, propose solutions to problems, and work with others. Through structured discussions each week, parents have repeated opportunities to reinforce the family's values, making the development of flexible patterns of behavior (A) less likely. However, exposure to family values at these meetings cannot be considered a guaranteed deterrent to the development of negative behaviors (D). Although participation in family meetings can boost self-esteem and confidence, the venue promotes consideration of the needs of the whole group rather than simple individual fulfillment (C). 
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