Question 1

Conflict theory assumes that:​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​differences lead to conflict. 
B)  ​only certain people in the family have power. 
C)  ​conflict is abnormal. 
D)  ​money is the universal source of power in the family. 
A)  ​differences lead to conflict. 
B)  ​only certain people in the family have power. 
C)  ​conflict is abnormal. 
D)  ​money is the universal source of power in the family.

Question 2

According to __________ theory,when the emotional costs of a relationship outweigh its benefits,we are likely to feel uncomfortable,angry,or distressed.​

Accepted Answer

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

Question 3

Secondary data analysis involves interviewing the same person twice before analyzing the data.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Experimental research involves isolating a single factor under controlled circumstances to determine its influence.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Clinical studies are of value because we can use them to make inferences about the general population.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Symbolic interaction theory:​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​examines how people interact with each other. 
B)  ​looks at how each individual functions within the family unit. 
C)  ​examines resources and power. 
D)  ​focuses on the material exchange and equity between people who love each other. 
A)  ​examines how people interact with each other. 
B)  ​looks at how each individual functions within the family unit. 
C)  ​examines resources and power. 
D)  ​focuses on the material exchange and equity between people who love each other.

Question 7

Exchange theory predicts that we will stay in an unhappy marriage when:​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​the costs of leaving are equal to the costs of staying. 
B)  ​the costs of leaving are greater than the rewards of leaving and/or the costs of staying. 
C)  ​the costs of leaving are equal to the rewards of leaving. 
D)  ​none of the above,exchange theory predicts we will always leave an unhappy marriage. 
A)  ​the costs of leaving are equal to the costs of staying. 
B)  ​the costs of leaving are greater than the rewards of leaving and/or the costs of staying. 
C)  ​the costs of leaving are equal to the rewards of leaving. 
D)  ​none of the above,exchange theory predicts we will always leave an unhappy marriage.

Question 8

The feminist perspective is a unified theory,which can be applied across cultures and societies.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

A scientist wants to conduct research to determine if change in a certain variable causes predicable change in another variable.Which method should the scientist use?​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​Clinical 
B)  ​Correlational 
C)  ​Survey 
D)  ​Experimental 
A)  ​Clinical 
B)  ​Correlational 
C)  ​Survey 
D)  ​Experimental

Question 10

Which of the following is not a macro-level theory?​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​Structural functionalism 
B)  ​Conflict theory 
C)  ​Family ecology theory 
D)  ​Family systems theory 
A)  ​Structural functionalism 
B)  ​Conflict theory 
C)  ​Family ecology theory 
D)  ​Family systems theory

Question 11

Interviews can be advantageous compared to surveys because they:​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​enable cause-and-effect relationships to be fully determined. 
B)  ​minimize the effects of bias in interpretation of responses. 
C)  ​permit probes of greater depth and can follow paths suggested by the interviewee. 
D)  ​elicit more honest responses. 
A)  ​enable cause-and-effect relationships to be fully determined. 
B)  ​minimize the effects of bias in interpretation of responses. 
C)  ​permit probes of greater depth and can follow paths suggested by the interviewee. 
D)  ​elicit more honest responses.

Question 12

The emphasis of family ecology theory is on how families are influenced by and in turn influence the wider environment.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Feminists customarily extend their concern for greater sensitivity to all disadvantaged groups,not just women.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Mistaken beliefs that everyone has the same experiences and values as oneself and therefore should think the same way one does are called:​

Accepted Answer

A)  ethnocentric fallacies.​ 
B)  ​egocentric fallacies. 
C)  ​egotistical fallacies. 
D)  ​ethnologic fallacies. 
A)  ethnocentric fallacies.​ 
B)  ​egocentric fallacies. 
C)  ​egotistical fallacies. 
D)  ​ethnologic fallacies.

Question 15

Biases are strong opinions that may create barriers to hearing anything that is contrary to our opinion.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Conflict theory assumes that:

According to __________ theory,when the emotional costs of a relationship outweigh its benefits,we are likely to feel uncomfortable,angry,or distressed.

Secondary data analysis involves interviewing the same person twice before analyzing the data.

Experimental research involves isolating a single factor under controlled circumstances to determine its influence.

Clinical studies are of value because we can use them to make inferences about the general population.

Symbolic interaction theory:

Exchange theory predicts that we will stay in an unhappy marriage when:

The feminist perspective is a unified theory,which can be applied across cultures and societies.

A scientist wants to conduct research to determine if change in a certain variable causes predicable change in another variable.Which method should the scientist use?

Which of the following is not a macro-level theory?

Interviews can be advantageous compared to surveys because they:

The emphasis of family ecology theory is on how families are influenced by and in turn influence the wider environment.

Feminists customarily extend their concern for greater sensitivity to all disadvantaged groups,not just women.

Mistaken beliefs that everyone has the same experiences and values as oneself and therefore should think the same way one does are called:

Biases are strong opinions that may create barriers to hearing anything that is contrary to our opinion.

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

Conflict theory assumes that:​

According to __________ theory,when the emotional costs of a relationship outweigh its benefits,we are likely to feel uncomfortable,angry,or distressed.​

Secondary data analysis involves interviewing the same person twice before analyzing the data.​

Experimental research involves isolating a single factor under controlled circumstances to determine its influence.​

Clinical studies are of value because we can use them to make inferences about the general population.​

Symbolic interaction theory:​

Exchange theory predicts that we will stay in an unhappy marriage when:​

The feminist perspective is a unified theory,which can be applied across cultures and societies.​

A scientist wants to conduct research to determine if change in a certain variable causes predicable change in another variable.Which method should the scientist use?​

Which of the following is not a macro-level theory?​

Interviews can be advantageous compared to surveys because they:​

The emphasis of family ecology theory is on how families are influenced by and in turn influence the wider environment.​

Feminists customarily extend their concern for greater sensitivity to all disadvantaged groups,not just women.​

Mistaken beliefs that everyone has the same experiences and values as oneself and therefore should think the same way one does are called:​

Biases are strong opinions that may create barriers to hearing anything that is contrary to our opinion.​

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

Conflict theory assumes that:

According to __________ theory,when the emotional costs of a relationship outweigh its benefits,we are likely to feel uncomfortable,angry,or distressed.

Secondary data analysis involves interviewing the same person twice before analyzing the data.

Experimental research involves isolating a single factor under controlled circumstances to determine its influence.

Clinical studies are of value because we can use them to make inferences about the general population.

Symbolic interaction theory:

Exchange theory predicts that we will stay in an unhappy marriage when:

The feminist perspective is a unified theory,which can be applied across cultures and societies.

A scientist wants to conduct research to determine if change in a certain variable causes predicable change in another variable.Which method should the scientist use?

Which of the following is not a macro-level theory?

Interviews can be advantageous compared to surveys because they:

The emphasis of family ecology theory is on how families are influenced by and in turn influence the wider environment.

Feminists customarily extend their concern for greater sensitivity to all disadvantaged groups,not just women.

Mistaken beliefs that everyone has the same experiences and values as oneself and therefore should think the same way one does are called:

Biases are strong opinions that may create barriers to hearing anything that is contrary to our opinion.