Question 1

Social exchange theory addresses equity and fairness.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

The feminist agenda is to

Accepted Answer

A) get equal pay for equal work. 
B) minimize the contributions of men in family systems. 
C) raise society's level of awareness regarding the oppression of women and all other disadvantaged groups 
D) raise society's level of awareness regarding the oppression of women only 
A) get equal pay for equal work. 
B) minimize the contributions of men in family systems. 
C) raise society's level of awareness regarding the oppression of women and all other disadvantaged groups 
D) raise society's level of awareness regarding the oppression of women only

Question 4

The research method that is used in most marriage and family studies is

Accepted Answer

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

Question 5

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 6

The rules of critical thinking call for

Accepted Answer

A) personal experience. 
B) objectivity. 
C) values. 
D) opinions. 
A) personal experience. 
B) objectivity. 
C) values. 
D) opinions.

Question 7

Family systems theory is a combination of

Accepted Answer

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

Question 8

The feminist perspective is a unified theory.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

All of the following are true about surveys EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A) they are the most popular data gathering tool in marriage and family studies. 
B) they may be conducted in person, over the phone, or through written questionnaires. 
C) they cannot offer complete anonymity. 
D) they gather information from a small representative group of people and infer conclusions valid for a larger population. 
A) they are the most popular data gathering tool in marriage and family studies. 
B) they may be conducted in person, over the phone, or through written questionnaires. 
C) they cannot offer complete anonymity. 
D) they gather information from a small representative group of people and infer conclusions valid for a larger population.

Question 11

Feminists extend their concern for greater sensitivity to all disadvantaged groups.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

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 14

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

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 16

All of the following statements are true regarding social exchange theory EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A) We consciously measure most of 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 consciously measure most of 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 17

Dr.Gunter uses case studies in her research on strengths of single-parent families.She is conducting

Accepted Answer

A) quantitative research. 
B) qualitative research. 
C) an experiment. 
D) a meta analysis. 
A) quantitative research. 
B) qualitative research. 
C) an experiment. 
D) a meta analysis.

Question 18

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Which of the following is a 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 20

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Social exchange theory addresses equity and fairness.

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

The feminist agenda is to

The research method that is used in most marriage and family studies is

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

The rules of critical thinking call for

Family systems theory is a combination of

The feminist perspective is a unified theory.

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

All of the following are true about surveys EXCEPT

Feminists extend their concern for greater sensitivity to all disadvantaged groups.

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

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

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

All of the following statements are true regarding social exchange theory EXCEPT

Dr.Gunter uses case studies in her research on strengths of single-parent families.She is conducting

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

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

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

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,

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Exam 2: Studying Marriage and the Family

Social exchange theory addresses equity and fairness.

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

The feminist agenda is to

The research method that is used in most marriage and family studies is

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

The rules of critical thinking call for

Family systems theory is a combination of

The feminist perspective is a unified theory.

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

All of the following are true about surveys EXCEPT

Feminists extend their concern for greater sensitivity to all disadvantaged groups.

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

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

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

All of the following statements are true regarding social exchange theory EXCEPT

Dr.Gunter uses case studies in her research on strengths of single-parent families.She is conducting

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

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

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

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,

Filters