Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

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 3

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

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 5

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 6

Symbolic interactionists study how the sense of self is maintained in the process of acquiring social roles.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

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 8

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 9

Self-help and childrearing books are typically value-free.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

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 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

Case studies and in-depth interviews are examples of

Accepted Answer

A)  qualitative research. 
B)  quantitative research. 
C)  secondary data analysis. 
D)  triangulation. 
A)  qualitative research. 
B)  quantitative research. 
C)  secondary data analysis. 
D)  triangulation.

Question 13

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 14

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 15

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.

Question 16

The concept of "marital happiness" is transformed from an abstract concept to something measurable, such as "a score of 80 or above on the Spousal Satisfaction Scale" in a process called

Accepted Answer

A)  deductive research. 
B)  inductive research. 
C)  conceptualization. 
D)  operationalization. 
A)  deductive research. 
B)  inductive research. 
C)  conceptualization. 
D)  operationalization.

Question 17

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Social exchange theory addresses equity and fairness.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Family development theory has been criticized for

Accepted Answer

A)  assuming the sequential processes of intact, nuclear families. 
B)  placing too much emphasis on diversity. 
C)  being too complex. 
D)  ignoring the contribution of children to family processes. 
A)  assuming the sequential processes of intact, nuclear families. 
B)  placing too much emphasis on diversity. 
C)  being too complex. 
D)  ignoring the contribution of children to family processes.

Question 20

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.

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

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

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

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

Conflict theory has been criticized for

Symbolic interactionists study how the sense of self is maintained in the process of acquiring social roles.

Symbolic interaction theory

Self-help and childrearing books are typically value-free.

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?

Interviews can be advantageous compared to surveys because they

Case studies and in-depth interviews are examples of

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

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

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

The concept of "marital happiness" is transformed from an abstract concept to something measurable, such as "a score of 80 or above on the Spousal Satisfaction Scale" in a process called

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

Social exchange theory addresses equity and fairness.

Family development theory has been criticized for

Conflict theory assumes that

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 and Being Parents

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

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

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

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

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

Conflict theory has been criticized for

Symbolic interactionists study how the sense of self is maintained in the process of acquiring social roles.

Symbolic interaction theory

Self-help and childrearing books are typically value-free.

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?

Interviews can be advantageous compared to surveys because they

Case studies and in-depth interviews are examples of

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

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

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

The concept of "marital happiness" is transformed from an abstract concept to something measurable, such as "a score of 80 or above on the Spousal Satisfaction Scale" in a process called

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

Social exchange theory addresses equity and fairness.

Family development theory has been criticized for

Conflict theory assumes that

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 and Being Parents

Marriage, Work, and Economics

Intimate Violence and Sexual Abuse

Coming Apart: Separation and Divorce

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

Filters