Question 1

Social exchange theory addresses equity and fairness.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 2

Applied research is used to measure the effectiveness of policies and programs.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 3

The primary feminist theory goal is to:​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​get equal pay for equal work within the household. 
B)  ​minimize the contributions of men in family systems and create female-centered families. 
C)  ​raise society's level of awareness regarding the oppression of women and all other disadvantaged groups. 
D)  ​raise awareness regarding the oppression of women as members of all families and households. 
A)  ​get equal pay for equal work within the household. 
B)  ​minimize the contributions of men in family systems and create female-centered families. 
C)  ​raise society's level of awareness regarding the oppression of women and all other disadvantaged groups. 
D)  ​raise awareness regarding the oppression of women as members of all families and households. C

Question 4

Most of us are consciously aware of calculating benefits and costs when making decisions in our relationships.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

​Structural functionalists believe social stability is in the best interest of society.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Dr.Walker believes that life involves discord and competition.Dr.Walker is a _____ theorist.​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​social exchange 
B)  ​structural functionalism 
C)  ​conflict 
D)  ​family systems 
A)  ​social exchange 
B)  ​structural functionalism 
C)  ​conflict 
D)  ​family systems

Question 7

What method of research deals with large amounts of information that is analyzed and presented statistically?​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​Qualitative 
B)  ​Comparative 
C)  ​Quantitative 
D)  ​Meta-study 
A)  ​Qualitative 
B)  ​Comparative 
C)  ​Quantitative 
D)  ​Meta-study

Question 8

In the hypothesis "race influences marital status," marital status is the:​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​independent variable. 
B)  ​dependent variable. 
C)  ​intervening variable. 
D)  ​dummy variable. 
A)  ​independent variable. 
B)  ​dependent variable. 
C)  ​intervening variable. 
D)  ​dummy variable.

Question 9

Ambiguous loss and post-traumatic stress disorder are not the same thing.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

The most recent idea used to examine the dynamic nature of the family by family development theorists is the:​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​individual development of each family member. 
B)  ​family life cycle. 
C)  ​family career. 
D)  ​family life course. 
A)  ​individual development of each family member. 
B)  ​family life cycle. 
C)  ​family career. 
D)  ​family life course.

Question 11

​Which of the following is not a major problem in using the survey method in family research?

Accepted Answer

A)  ​Research participants may under-report undesirable behavior. 
B)  ​The sample may not be representative. 
C)  ​Research participants may not understand their own behavior. 
D)  ​Questionnaires are one of the most expensive and difficult research methods. 
A)  ​Research participants may under-report undesirable behavior. 
B)  ​The sample may not be representative. 
C)  ​Research participants may not understand their own behavior. 
D)  ​Questionnaires are one of the most expensive and difficult research methods.

Question 12

Family systems theorists:​

Accepted Answer

A)  focus on the patterns of interaction between various family members.​ 
B)  ​compare the family to the solar system. 
C)  ​see subsystems with blurred boundaries as functional. 
D)  ​focus on how a couple reacts to cultural influences. 
A)  focus on the patterns of interaction between various family members.​ 
B)  ​compare the family to the solar system. 
C)  ​see subsystems with blurred boundaries as functional. 
D)  ​focus on how a couple reacts to cultural influences.

Question 13

Examining the needs a family meets for its individual members is an aspect of:​

Accepted Answer

A)  conflict theory.​ 
B)  ​structural functionalism. 
C)  ​social exchange theory. 
D)  ​the feminist perspective. 
A)  conflict theory.​ 
B)  ​structural functionalism. 
C)  ​social exchange theory. 
D)  ​the feminist perspective.

Question 14

Defining the family as inherently weak and prone to disagreement at all times is critical to conflict theory.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Social exchange theory has been criticized for:​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​assuming that we are all rational,calculating individuals. 
B)  ​assuming that we are all irrational individuals. 
C)  ​not recognizing that exchanges can be cooperative 
D)  ​not recognizing that exchanges can be competitive. 
A)  ​assuming that we are all rational,calculating individuals. 
B)  ​assuming that we are all irrational individuals. 
C)  ​not recognizing that exchanges can be cooperative 
D)  ​not recognizing that exchanges can be competitive.

Question 16

According to family systems theorists,the family seeks homeostasis,which makes change difficult.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

A family systems approach assumes that the family has a structure that can only be seen in its interaction.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Which of the following is not a true statement regarding social exchange theory?

Accepted Answer

A)  We never measure our actions and relationships. 
B)  We use a cost-benefit analysis in our relationships. 
C)  Exchanges between people have to balance out or the relationship is likely to end. 
D)  Cooperation is necessary for stability. 
A)  We never measure our actions and relationships. 
B)  We use a cost-benefit analysis in our relationships. 
C)  Exchanges between people have to balance out or the relationship is likely to end. 
D)  Cooperation is necessary for stability.

Question 19

Clinical research examines:​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​people randomly selected from a large population. 
B)  ​large groups. 
C)  ​only patients who are hospitalized. 
D)  ​people who come to a psychiatrist,psychologist,or social worker. 
A)  ​people randomly selected from a large population. 
B)  ​large groups. 
C)  ​only patients who are hospitalized. 
D)  ​people who come to a psychiatrist,psychologist,or social worker.

Question 20

Popular culture is a key source of accurate information on families.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Social exchange theory addresses equity and fairness.

Applied research is used to measure the effectiveness of policies and programs.

The primary feminist theory goal is to:

Most of us are consciously aware of calculating benefits and costs when making decisions in our relationships.

Structural functionalists believe social stability is in the best interest of society.

Dr.Walker believes that life involves discord and competition.Dr.Walker is a _____ theorist.

What method of research deals with large amounts of information that is analyzed and presented statistically?

In the hypothesis "race influences marital status," marital status is the:

Ambiguous loss and post-traumatic stress disorder are not the same thing.

The most recent idea used to examine the dynamic nature of the family by family development theorists is the:

Which of the following is not a major problem in using the survey method in family research?

Family systems theorists:

Examining the needs a family meets for its individual members is an aspect of:

Defining the family as inherently weak and prone to disagreement at all times is critical to conflict theory.

Social exchange theory has been criticized for:

According to family systems theorists,the family seeks homeostasis,which makes change difficult.

A family systems approach assumes that the family has a structure that can only be seen in its interaction.

Which of the following is not a true statement regarding social exchange theory?

Clinical research examines:

Popular culture is a key source of accurate information on families.

The Meaning of Marriage and the Family

Variations in American Family Life

Gender and Family

Intimacy,friendship,and Love

Understanding Sex and Sexualities

Communication,power,and Conflict

Marriages in Societal and Individual Perspective

Unmarried Lives: Singlehood and Cohabitation

Becoming Parents and Experiencing Parenthood

Marriage,work,and Economics

Intimate Violence and Sexual Abuse

Coming Apart: Separation and Divorce

New Beginnings: Single-Parent Families,remarriages,and Blended Families

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Exam 2: Studying Marriages and Families

Social exchange theory addresses equity and fairness.​

Applied research is used to measure the effectiveness of policies and programs.​

The primary feminist theory goal is to:​

Most of us are consciously aware of calculating benefits and costs when making decisions in our relationships.​

​Structural functionalists believe social stability is in the best interest of society.

Dr.Walker believes that life involves discord and competition.Dr.Walker is a _____ theorist.​

What method of research deals with large amounts of information that is analyzed and presented statistically?​

In the hypothesis "race influences marital status," marital status is the:​

Ambiguous loss and post-traumatic stress disorder are not the same thing.​

The most recent idea used to examine the dynamic nature of the family by family development theorists is the:​

​Which of the following is not a major problem in using the survey method in family research?

Family systems theorists:​

Examining the needs a family meets for its individual members is an aspect of:​

Defining the family as inherently weak and prone to disagreement at all times is critical to conflict theory.​

Social exchange theory has been criticized for:​

According to family systems theorists,the family seeks homeostasis,which makes change difficult.​

A family systems approach assumes that the family has a structure that can only be seen in its interaction.​

Which of the following is not a true statement regarding social exchange theory?

Clinical research examines:​

Popular culture is a key source of accurate information on families.​

The Meaning of Marriage and the Family

Variations in American Family Life

Gender and Family

Intimacy,friendship,and Love

Understanding Sex and Sexualities

Communication,power,and Conflict

Marriages in Societal and Individual Perspective

Unmarried Lives: Singlehood and Cohabitation

Becoming Parents and Experiencing Parenthood

Marriage,work,and Economics

Intimate Violence and Sexual Abuse

Coming Apart: Separation and Divorce

New Beginnings: Single-Parent Families,remarriages,and Blended Families

Filters

Social exchange theory addresses equity and fairness.

Applied research is used to measure the effectiveness of policies and programs.

The primary feminist theory goal is to:

Most of us are consciously aware of calculating benefits and costs when making decisions in our relationships.

Structural functionalists believe social stability is in the best interest of society.

Dr.Walker believes that life involves discord and competition.Dr.Walker is a _____ theorist.

What method of research deals with large amounts of information that is analyzed and presented statistically?

In the hypothesis "race influences marital status," marital status is the:

Ambiguous loss and post-traumatic stress disorder are not the same thing.

The most recent idea used to examine the dynamic nature of the family by family development theorists is the:

Which of the following is not a major problem in using the survey method in family research?

Family systems theorists:

Examining the needs a family meets for its individual members is an aspect of:

Defining the family as inherently weak and prone to disagreement at all times is critical to conflict theory.

Social exchange theory has been criticized for:

According to family systems theorists,the family seeks homeostasis,which makes change difficult.

A family systems approach assumes that the family has a structure that can only be seen in its interaction.

Clinical research examines:

Popular culture is a key source of accurate information on families.