Question

1. Amalia grew up in a country that values independence and self-sufficiency. When she was deciding on an undergraduate major, she chose psychology with little consideration of her family's thoughts. Amalia likely subscribes to a _______________ value system.

individualist/ independent
or
collectivist/ interdependent

2. The more time that children spend with working parents on workdays and non-workdays - the more likely they are to feel that their parents are successful at managing work and family responsibilities.

True
or
False

3. Group or institutional care is the first option when children are removed from their homes due to abuse, neglect, or maltreatment.

True
or
False

Answer 1

1. Amalia likely subscribes to an individualist/independent value system. It is a type of system that values the needs of the individual over the group. It promotes attributes like competition, self esteem and industriousness. By contrast, a collectivistic value system emphasizes the needs of the individual over the group. Here, values like cooperation and sharing are promoted.

2. True. Children who spend more time with their parents on workdays and non workdays are likely to feel that they are successful at managing work and family responsibilities.

3. False. The first option usually is to place the child with a non offending parent or guardian or any other person approved by the court.