Question 1

Williams uses data collected by the U.S.Census Bureau in her research on families.This research method is called:​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​survey method. 
B)  ​borrowed data technique. 
C)  ​recycled data utilization. 
D)  ​secondary data analysis. 
A)  ​survey method. 
B)  ​borrowed data technique. 
C)  ​recycled data utilization. 
D)  ​secondary data analysis.

Question 2

Grounded theory is inductive.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

The feminist perspective maintains that traditional gender roles are not:​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​socially constructed. 
B)  ​created as oppressive conditions and barriers to opportunity. 
C)  ​the result of biological conditions. 
D)  ​created to maintain the power of men over women. 
A)  ​socially constructed. 
B)  ​created as oppressive conditions and barriers to opportunity. 
C)  ​the result of biological conditions. 
D)  ​created to maintain the power of men over women.

Question 4

Dr.Byron is conducting research in order to find out if a new parenting program being used at an agency is effective.This best illustrates:​

Accepted Answer

A)  basic research.​ 
B)  deductive research.​ 
C)  ​applied research. 
D)  ​grounded theory. 
A)  basic research.​ 
B)  deductive research.​ 
C)  ​applied research. 
D)  ​grounded theory.

Question 5

Jeff is surprised anytime someone disagrees with his opinion on an important topic because on some level he expects everyone to have the same values he has.Jeff's belief illustrates:​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​ethnomania. 
B)  ​egocentric fallacy. 
C)  ​ethnocentric fallacy. 
D)  ​egomania. 
A)  ​ethnomania. 
B)  ​egocentric fallacy. 
C)  ​ethnocentric fallacy. 
D)  ​egomania.

Question 6

Clinical studies have been very beneficial in:​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​providing a model of the normal family. 
B)  ​developing insights into family processes. 
C)  ​making inferences to the population in general. 
D)  ​proving the cause of family dysfunctions. 
A)  ​providing a model of the normal family. 
B)  ​developing insights into family processes. 
C)  ​making inferences to the population in general. 
D)  ​proving the cause of family dysfunctions.

Question 7

The portrayal of family life that results from soap opera families and daytime talk shows is:​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​realistic and highly negative. 
B)  ​realistic and highly positive. 
C)  ​unrealistic and highly negative. 
D)  ​unrealistic and highly positive. 
A)  ​realistic and highly negative. 
B)  ​realistic and highly positive. 
C)  ​unrealistic and highly negative. 
D)  ​unrealistic and highly positive.

Question 8

In Bronfenbrenner's ecologically-based theory,_____ contain the most immediate influences with which individuals have frequent contact.​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​proximal processes 
B)  ​gradual processes 
C)  ​exosystems 
D)  ​macrosystems 
A)  ​proximal processes 
B)  ​gradual processes 
C)  ​exosystems 
D)  ​macrosystems

Question 9

The feminist perspective has been criticized because it:​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​is not a unified theory. 
B)  ​ignores other disadvantaged groups. 
C)  ​does not focus enough on power. 
D)  ​does not focus enough on economics. 
A)  ​is not a unified theory. 
B)  ​ignores other disadvantaged groups. 
C)  ​does not focus enough on power. 
D)  ​does not focus enough on economics.

Question 10

Kate has not seen or heard from her mother since Hurricane Katrina hit the Louisiana town where her mother lived.She does not know for sure if her mother is dead or alive.Kate feels her mother's psychological presence even though she is not physically with her.Pauline Boss uses the term _____ to describe what Kate is feeling.​

Accepted Answer

A)  mental illness​ 
B)  ​delusional affect 
C)  ​ambiguous loss 
D)  ​trauma-induced psychosis 
A)  mental illness​ 
B)  ​delusional affect 
C)  ​ambiguous loss 
D)  ​trauma-induced psychosis

Question 11

Conflict theory has been criticized for:​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​assuming behavior is characterized by self-sacrifice. 
B)  ​assuming behavior is characterized by cooperation. 
C)  ​putting too much emphasis on the power of love. 
D)  ​assuming that differences lead to conflict. 
A)  ​assuming behavior is characterized by self-sacrifice. 
B)  ​assuming behavior is characterized by cooperation. 
C)  ​putting too much emphasis on the power of love. 
D)  ​assuming that differences lead to conflict.

Question 12

Which of the following is not believed by family systems theorists?​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​Interactions must be studied in the context of the family system. 
B)  ​The family has a structure that can be seen only in its interactions. 
C)  ​The family is a purposeful system; it has a goal. 
D)  ​Each family system stays the same over time. 
A)  ​Interactions must be studied in the context of the family system. 
B)  ​The family has a structure that can be seen only in its interactions. 
C)  ​The family is a purposeful system; it has a goal. 
D)  ​Each family system stays the same over time.

Question 13

Based on what is known about the media's portrayal of family life,the best advice if looking for accuracy is to:​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​watch soap operas. 
B)  ​watch daytime talk shows. 
C)  ​watch reality television. 
D)  ​turn off the television. 
A)  ​watch soap operas. 
B)  ​watch daytime talk shows. 
C)  ​watch reality television. 
D)  ​turn off the television.

Question 14

Self-help and child-rearing books are typically value-free.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Which of the following is a common criticism of symbolic interaction theory?​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​It places too much emphasis on the role of power in relationships. 
B)  ​It does not fully account for the psychological aspects of human life. 
C)  ​It places too much importance on duty,responsibility,and other family values. 
D)  ​It overemphasizes the effects of outside forces such as economic discrimination. 
A)  ​It places too much emphasis on the role of power in relationships. 
B)  ​It does not fully account for the psychological aspects of human life. 
C)  ​It places too much importance on duty,responsibility,and other family values. 
D)  ​It overemphasizes the effects of outside forces such as economic discrimination.

Question 16

Family development theory looks at the changes in the family that typically commence in the formation of a series of stages.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

The research method that is most popular in marriage and family studies is the:​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​interview method. 
B)  ​survey method. 
C)  ​clinical experiment method. 
D)  ​covert observation method. 
A)  ​interview method. 
B)  ​survey method. 
C)  ​clinical experiment method. 
D)  ​covert observation method.

Question 18

Equity is a key component of ____________ theory.​

Accepted Answer

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

Question 19

In family ecology theory,the macrosystem consists of interconnections between microsystems.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Examining how the sense of self is maintained in the process of acquiring social roles is fundamental to:​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​social exchange theory. 
B)  ​family development theory. 
C)  ​symbolic interaction theory. 
D)  ​structural functionalism. 
A)  ​social exchange theory. 
B)  ​family development theory. 
C)  ​symbolic interaction theory. 
D)  ​structural functionalism.

Williams uses data collected by the U.S.Census Bureau in her research on families.This research method is called:

Grounded theory is inductive.

The feminist perspective maintains that traditional gender roles are not:

Dr.Byron is conducting research in order to find out if a new parenting program being used at an agency is effective.This best illustrates:

Jeff is surprised anytime someone disagrees with his opinion on an important topic because on some level he expects everyone to have the same values he has.Jeff's belief illustrates:

Clinical studies have been very beneficial in:

The portrayal of family life that results from soap opera families and daytime talk shows is:

In Bronfenbrenner's ecologically-based theory,_____ contain the most immediate influences with which individuals have frequent contact.

The feminist perspective has been criticized because it:

Conflict theory has been criticized for:

Which of the following is not believed by family systems theorists?

Based on what is known about the media's portrayal of family life,the best advice if looking for accuracy is to:

Self-help and child-rearing books are typically value-free.

Which of the following is a common criticism of symbolic interaction theory?

Family development theory looks at the changes in the family that typically commence in the formation of a series of stages.

The research method that is most popular in marriage and family studies is the:

Equity is a key component of ____________ theory.

In family ecology theory,the macrosystem consists of interconnections between microsystems.

Examining how the sense of self is maintained in the process of acquiring social roles is fundamental to:

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

Williams uses data collected by the U.S.Census Bureau in her research on families.This research method is called:​

Grounded theory is inductive.​

The feminist perspective maintains that traditional gender roles are not:​

Dr.Byron is conducting research in order to find out if a new parenting program being used at an agency is effective.This best illustrates:​

Jeff is surprised anytime someone disagrees with his opinion on an important topic because on some level he expects everyone to have the same values he has.Jeff's belief illustrates:​

Clinical studies have been very beneficial in:​

The portrayal of family life that results from soap opera families and daytime talk shows is:​

In Bronfenbrenner's ecologically-based theory,_____ contain the most immediate influences with which individuals have frequent contact.​

The feminist perspective has been criticized because it:​

Conflict theory has been criticized for:​

Which of the following is not believed by family systems theorists?​

Based on what is known about the media's portrayal of family life,the best advice if looking for accuracy is to:​

Self-help and child-rearing books are typically value-free.​

Which of the following is a common criticism of symbolic interaction theory?​

Family development theory looks at the changes in the family that typically commence in the formation of a series of stages.​

The research method that is most popular in marriage and family studies is the:​

Equity is a key component of ____________ theory.​

In family ecology theory,the macrosystem consists of interconnections between microsystems.​

Examining how the sense of self is maintained in the process of acquiring social roles is fundamental to:​

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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Williams uses data collected by the U.S.Census Bureau in her research on families.This research method is called:

Grounded theory is inductive.

The feminist perspective maintains that traditional gender roles are not:

Dr.Byron is conducting research in order to find out if a new parenting program being used at an agency is effective.This best illustrates:

Jeff is surprised anytime someone disagrees with his opinion on an important topic because on some level he expects everyone to have the same values he has.Jeff's belief illustrates:

Clinical studies have been very beneficial in:

The portrayal of family life that results from soap opera families and daytime talk shows is:

In Bronfenbrenner's ecologically-based theory,_____ contain the most immediate influences with which individuals have frequent contact.

The feminist perspective has been criticized because it:

Conflict theory has been criticized for:

Which of the following is not believed by family systems theorists?

Based on what is known about the media's portrayal of family life,the best advice if looking for accuracy is to:

Self-help and child-rearing books are typically value-free.

Which of the following is a common criticism of symbolic interaction theory?

Family development theory looks at the changes in the family that typically commence in the formation of a series of stages.

The research method that is most popular in marriage and family studies is the:

Equity is a key component of ____________ theory.

In family ecology theory,the macrosystem consists of interconnections between microsystems.

Examining how the sense of self is maintained in the process of acquiring social roles is fundamental to: