Question 1

Research like case studies look at one individual and the difference in that specific person.This is what kind of research?

Accepted Answer

A)  Nomothetic. 
B)  Idiographic. 
C)  Meta-analysis. 
D)  Quasi-experimental. 
A)  Nomothetic. 
B)  Idiographic. 
C)  Meta-analysis. 
D)  Quasi-experimental.

Question 2

The second wave of the feminist framework,which grew out of the feminist movement,is more collective whereas the third wave is more an individualistic approach.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

In an ecological approach to human systems,the _____ is the largest system involved.

Accepted Answer

suprasyste

Question 4

Family therapists agree that there should be a healthy balance of separateness and _____ to best work through a crisis.

Accepted Answer

A)  flexibility 
B)  togetherness 
C)  cohesion 
D)  chaos 
A)  flexibility 
B)  togetherness 
C)  cohesion 
D)  chaos

Question 5

Once a couple finds a healthy balance between separateness and togetherness:

Accepted Answer

A)  they must begin to work at the flexibility dimension of their relationship. 
B)  they are likely to find the balance difficult to maintain for very long. 
C)  they will have learned how to avoid the extremes of enmeshment and disengagement. 
D)  all of these 
A)  they must begin to work at the flexibility dimension of their relationship. 
B)  they are likely to find the balance difficult to maintain for very long. 
C)  they will have learned how to avoid the extremes of enmeshment and disengagement. 
D)  all of these

Question 6

Researcher Dr.Ales is interested in the effects of divorce on children's school performance.She gathers a sample of 1,000 children whose parents have recently divorced and tracks their academic performance over five years.This is an example of what kind of research?

Accepted Answer

A)  Nomothetic. 
B)  Idiographic. 
C)  Meta-analysis. 
D)  Quasi-experimental. 
A)  Nomothetic. 
B)  Idiographic. 
C)  Meta-analysis. 
D)  Quasi-experimental.

Question 7

Specific predictions about the relationship between two or more variables is a(n):

Accepted Answer

A)  theory. 
B)  hypothesis. 
C)  conceptual framework. 
D)  operational definition. 
A)  theory. 
B)  hypothesis. 
C)  conceptual framework. 
D)  operational definition.

Question 8

Nomothetic research involves looking at case studies.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

On the Couple and Family Map,a mid-range type of family:

Accepted Answer

A)  is likely to have more conflict than a balanced family. 
B)  functions best when it is dealing with a stressor. 
C)  has difficulty feeling close to one another. 
D)  is extreme on one of the family dimensions. 
A)  is likely to have more conflict than a balanced family. 
B)  functions best when it is dealing with a stressor. 
C)  has difficulty feeling close to one another. 
D)  is extreme on one of the family dimensions.

Question 10

Which of the following is an example of positive communication from the family strengths framework?

Accepted Answer

A)  avoiding an argument in order to maintain peace 
B)  knowing one another so well that one understands what the other thinks without talking 
C)  talking and listening just to stay connected 
D)  all these 
A)  avoiding an argument in order to maintain peace 
B)  knowing one another so well that one understands what the other thinks without talking 
C)  talking and listening just to stay connected 
D)  all these

Question 11

George and Ellen Rottweiler encourage their adult daughter Guinevere to break her engagement and continue living in their home,saying,"You're so bright and attractive; you can find a better guy than this." A family systems theorist would term this:

Accepted Answer

A)  positive feedback. 
B)  negative feedback. 
C)  instrumental feedback. 
D)  expressive feedback. 
A)  positive feedback. 
B)  negative feedback. 
C)  instrumental feedback. 
D)  expressive feedback.

Question 12

The family strengths framework (2006)was proposed by:

Accepted Answer

A)  David Olson. 
B)  Herbert Otto. 
C)  Abbott and Meredith. 
D)  DeFrain et al. 
A)  David Olson. 
B)  Herbert Otto. 
C)  Abbott and Meredith. 
D)  DeFrain et al.

Question 13

Researcher Dr.Dre is interested in how parrots learn to talk.He studies one African grey parrot extensively for several years.This is an example of what kind of research?

Accepted Answer

A)  Nomothetic. 
B)  Idiographic. 
C)  Meta-analysis. 
D)  Quasi-experimental. 
A)  Nomothetic. 
B)  Idiographic. 
C)  Meta-analysis. 
D)  Quasi-experimental.

Question 14

Which of the following is an example of a family strength?

Accepted Answer

A)  appreciation and affection 
B)  positive communication 
C)  effective coping with stress 
D)  all of these 
A)  appreciation and affection 
B)  positive communication 
C)  effective coping with stress 
D)  all of these

Question 15

According to family systems theorists,an open family system is one in which:

Accepted Answer

A)  there is the capacity to maintain the status quo. 
B)  family members are open to change and growth. 
C)  family is highly resistant to change. 
D)  None of these 
A)  there is the capacity to maintain the status quo. 
B)  family members are open to change and growth. 
C)  family is highly resistant to change. 
D)  None of these

Question 16

Enmeshed relationships are often typical of couples in love.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Theories developed in this vein propose that individuals are profoundly immersed in the social world,and that our understanding of this world and beliefs about this world are social products:

Accepted Answer

A)  symbolic interactionist framework. 
B)  family systems framework. 
C)  family strengths framework. 
D)  social construction framework. 
A)  symbolic interactionist framework. 
B)  family systems framework. 
C)  family strengths framework. 
D)  social construction framework.

Question 18

Persons in enmeshed relationships tend to:

Accepted Answer

A)  be vulnerable to jealousy. 
B)  find their own personal growth stifled. 
C)  expect the impossible from their partners. 
D)  all of these 
A)  be vulnerable to jealousy. 
B)  find their own personal growth stifled. 
C)  expect the impossible from their partners. 
D)  all of these

Question 19

Humor that reduces daily tension,facilitates conversation,or entertains is an example of:

Accepted Answer

A)  appreciation and affection. 
B)  time together. 
C)  family flexibility. 
D)  positive communication. 
A)  appreciation and affection. 
B)  time together. 
C)  family flexibility. 
D)  positive communication.

Research like case studies look at one individual and the difference in that specific person.This is what kind of research?

The second wave of the feminist framework,which grew out of the feminist movement,is more collective whereas the third wave is more an individualistic approach.

In an ecological approach to human systems,the _____ is the largest system involved.

Family therapists agree that there should be a healthy balance of separateness and _____ to best work through a crisis.

Once a couple finds a healthy balance between separateness and togetherness:

Researcher Dr.Ales is interested in the effects of divorce on children's school performance.She gathers a sample of 1,000 children whose parents have recently divorced and tracks their academic performance over five years.This is an example of what kind of research?

Specific predictions about the relationship between two or more variables is a(n):

Nomothetic research involves looking at case studies.

On the Couple and Family Map,a mid-range type of family:

Which of the following is an example of positive communication from the family strengths framework?

George and Ellen Rottweiler encourage their adult daughter Guinevere to break her engagement and continue living in their home,saying,"You're so bright and attractive; you can find a better guy than this." A family systems theorist would term this:

The family strengths framework (2006)was proposed by:

Researcher Dr.Dre is interested in how parrots learn to talk.He studies one African grey parrot extensively for several years.This is an example of what kind of research?

Which of the following is an example of a family strength?

According to family systems theorists,an open family system is one in which:

Enmeshed relationships are often typical of couples in love.

Theories developed in this vein propose that individuals are profoundly immersed in the social world,and that our understanding of this world and beliefs about this world are social products:

Persons in enmeshed relationships tend to:

Humor that reduces daily tension,facilitates conversation,or entertains is an example of:

Perspectives on Intimate Relationships

Cultural Diversity and Diversity in Family Structure: Family Strengths and Challenges

Communication and Intimacy

Conflict and Conflict Resolution

Sexual Intimacy

Gender Roles and Power in the Family

Managing Economic Resources

Friendship, intimacy, and Singlehood

Dating, mate Selection, and Living Together

Marriage: Building a Strong Foundation

Parenthood: Joys and Challenges

Midlife and Older Couples

Stress, abuse, and Family Problems

Divorce, single-Parent Families, and Stepfamilies

Strengthening Marriages and Families Worldwide

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Exam 3: Understanding Marriage and Family Dynamics

Research like case studies look at one individual and the difference in that specific person.This is what kind of research?

The second wave of the feminist framework,which grew out of the feminist movement,is more collective whereas the third wave is more an individualistic approach.

In an ecological approach to human systems,the _____ is the largest system involved.

Family therapists agree that there should be a healthy balance of separateness and _____ to best work through a crisis.

Once a couple finds a healthy balance between separateness and togetherness:

Researcher Dr.Ales is interested in the effects of divorce on children's school performance.She gathers a sample of 1,000 children whose parents have recently divorced and tracks their academic performance over five years.This is an example of what kind of research?

Specific predictions about the relationship between two or more variables is a(n):

Nomothetic research involves looking at case studies.

On the Couple and Family Map,a mid-range type of family:

Which of the following is an example of positive communication from the family strengths framework?

George and Ellen Rottweiler encourage their adult daughter Guinevere to break her engagement and continue living in their home,saying,"You're so bright and attractive; you can find a better guy than this." A family systems theorist would term this:

The family strengths framework (2006)was proposed by:

Researcher Dr.Dre is interested in how parrots learn to talk.He studies one African grey parrot extensively for several years.This is an example of what kind of research?

Which of the following is an example of a family strength?

According to family systems theorists,an open family system is one in which:

Enmeshed relationships are often typical of couples in love.

Theories developed in this vein propose that individuals are profoundly immersed in the social world,and that our understanding of this world and beliefs about this world are social products:

Persons in enmeshed relationships tend to:

Humor that reduces daily tension,facilitates conversation,or entertains is an example of:

Perspectives on Intimate Relationships

Cultural Diversity and Diversity in Family Structure: Family Strengths and Challenges

Communication and Intimacy

Conflict and Conflict Resolution

Sexual Intimacy

Gender Roles and Power in the Family

Managing Economic Resources

Friendship, intimacy, and Singlehood

Dating, mate Selection, and Living Together

Marriage: Building a Strong Foundation

Parenthood: Joys and Challenges

Midlife and Older Couples

Stress, abuse, and Family Problems

Divorce, single-Parent Families, and Stepfamilies

Strengthening Marriages and Families Worldwide

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