Exam 3: Marriage and the Family: Disciplinary and Theoretical Approaches

Social exchange theory rests on the assumption(s) that

Cross-sectional designs are an effective method of establishing causality.

The major concept used by a developmental approach in dealing with family change and differences over time is the __________.

The statement "the frequency of intercourse declines with age and/or the length of the marriage" would be considered a

All family sociologists adopt a scientific approach to studying families.

Quantitative methods are more useful than qualitative methods when little is known about the topic under study.

A state of ongoing change or adjustment is known as ________________.

In the family systems frame of reference, "morphogenesis" refers to a state of stability and stasis.

The derivation of general and abstract knowledge from particular and concrete observations is known as ____________.

What are the major differences between qualitative and quantitative research? Give an example of an instance when each might be useful in answering a question about families.

Macro theories focus on individual motivations.

When a proposition is formulated for empirical testing, it is considered a

Qualitative observations are likely to be used

In random selection, every unit in the population has an equal chance of being selected.

When a proposition is formulated for empirical testing, it is considered a __________.

Within a social conflict frame of reference, social conflict is generally disruptive and should be avoided whenever possible.

Within a structural-functional frame of reference, functions were said to include

How might a postmodern analysis of married or family life differ from a functional or conflict type of analysis?

A basic or concrete approach to family study seeks knowledge for its own sake without much concern about how it will be applied.

A sociology of the family does not have a principal interest in the motivations, drives, or personalities of individuals.