waecE-LEARNING
Health Science Paper 2, Nov/Dec. 2014  
Questions: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Main
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Question 1
  1. List:
  2. two types of family;                                                                [2 marks]
  3. four factors that influence family life.                                   [4 marks]
  1. State four characteristics of a happy family.                                      [4 marks]
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observation

         This question was attempted by many candidates and their performance was good.  In part (a)(i) candidates correctly listed types of family, in (a)(ii) candidates also listed factors that influence family life.  In part (b) candidates could not correctly state characteristics of a happy family.

            However, the expected answers are as follows:

            1(a)(i)  TYPES OF FAMILY

                        -    nuclear/monogamous family
                        -    extended family
                        -    polygamous family
                        -    single parent family
                       

 

 

                  (ii)  FACTORS INFLUENCING FAMILY LIFE

                         -    size of the family
                         -    economy / income level
                         -    societal / religious / culture / norms influence
                          -   family background / source of income / employment /
      level of education
  -   extended family interference
  -   peer group / friends / associates

  1. CHARACTERISTICS OF A HAPPY FAMILY

-    love / affection / support for each member
-    living together peacefully / healthy interpersonal relationship
-    progress within the family member
-    engagement in social activities
-    instant dispute / conflict resolution
-    understanding among members
-    ability to cope with situations / conditions
-    open channels of communication

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