Question 1

Dr.Walker believes that life involves discord.Dr.Walker is a _____ theorist.

Accepted Answer

A) social exchange 
B) structural functionalism 
C) conflict 
D) family systems 
A) social exchange 
B) structural functionalism 
C) conflict 
D) family systems

Question 2

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 3

Defining the family as a "unity of interacting personalities" is critical to conflict theory.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Dr.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 5

Pauline Boss uses the term ambiguous loss to describe a loss that you feel both happy and sad about.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

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 7

Conflict theory assumes

Accepted Answer

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

Question 8

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 9

Clinical research examines

Accepted Answer

A) people randomly selected from a large population. 
B) large groups. 
C) only patients who are hospitalized. 
D) people who come to a psychiatrist, psychologist or social worker. 
A) people randomly selected from a large population. 
B) large groups. 
C) only patients who are hospitalized. 
D) people who come to a psychiatrist, psychologist or social worker.

Question 10

Combining observational data with data obtained through other methods such as surveys or secondary analysis is a process referred to as

Accepted Answer

A) data expansion. 
B) triangulation. 
C) operationalization. 
D) conceptualization. 
A) data expansion. 
B) triangulation. 
C) operationalization. 
D) conceptualization.

Question 11

Structural functionalists believe social stability is in the best interest of society.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

A scientist wants to conduct research to determine which variable causes 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 13

Based on what is known about the media's portrayal of the 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

The core concepts in ecological theory include

Accepted Answer

A) environment and adaptation. 
B) environment and socialization. 
C) mesosystem and exosystem. 
D) microsystem and macrosystem. 
A) environment and adaptation. 
B) environment and socialization. 
C) mesosystem and exosystem. 
D) microsystem and macrosystem.

Question 15

Applied research is used to measure the effectiveness of policies and programs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Which of the following is not a major problem in using the survey method in family research?

Accepted Answer

A) Research participants may under-report undesirable behavior. 
B) The sample may not be representative. 
C) Research participants may not understand their own behavior. 
D) Questionnaires are one of the most expensive and difficult research methods. 
A) Research participants may under-report undesirable behavior. 
B) The sample may not be representative. 
C) Research participants may not understand their own behavior. 
D) Questionnaires are one of the most expensive and difficult research methods.

Question 17

Maria believes the costs of her marriage exceed her rewards.According to exchange theory, Maria is likely to

Accepted Answer

A) stay married as long as her husband's costs are greater than his rewards too. 
B) stay married as long as she perceives her rewards are greater than her husband's rewards. 
C) get a divorce. 
D) get a divorce if she perceives greater rewards in some alternative and the costs of leaving are not too great. 
A) stay married as long as her husband's costs are greater than his rewards too. 
B) stay married as long as she perceives her rewards are greater than her husband's rewards. 
C) get a divorce. 
D) get a divorce if she perceives greater rewards in some alternative and the costs of leaving are not too great.

Question 18

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 19

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 20

The most recent idea used to examine the dynamic nature of the family by family development theorists is the

Accepted Answer

A) individual development of each family member. 
B) family life cycle. 
C) family career. 
D) family life course. 
A) individual development of each family member. 
B) family life cycle. 
C) family career. 
D) family life course.

Dr.Walker believes that life involves discord.Dr.Walker is a _____ theorist.

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

Defining the family as a "unity of interacting personalities" is critical to conflict theory.

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

Pauline Boss uses the term ambiguous loss to describe a loss that you feel both happy and sad about.

Case studies and in-depth interviews are examples of

Conflict theory assumes

Clinical studies have been very beneficial in

Clinical research examines

Combining observational data with data obtained through other methods such as surveys or secondary analysis is a process referred to as

Structural functionalists believe social stability is in the best interest of society.

A scientist wants to conduct research to determine which variable causes another variable.Which method should the scientist use?

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

The core concepts in ecological theory include

Applied research is used to measure the effectiveness of policies and programs.

Which of the following is not a major problem in using the survey method in family research?

Maria believes the costs of her marriage exceed her rewards.According to exchange theory, Maria is likely to

Family development theory has been criticized for

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

The most recent idea used to examine the dynamic nature of the family by family development theorists is the

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

Dr.Walker believes that life involves discord.Dr.Walker is a _____ theorist.

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

Defining the family as a "unity of interacting personalities" is critical to conflict theory.

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

Pauline Boss uses the term ambiguous loss to describe a loss that you feel both happy and sad about.

Case studies and in-depth interviews are examples of

Conflict theory assumes

Clinical studies have been very beneficial in

Clinical research examines

Combining observational data with data obtained through other methods such as surveys or secondary analysis is a process referred to as

Structural functionalists believe social stability is in the best interest of society.

A scientist wants to conduct research to determine which variable causes another variable.Which method should the scientist use?

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

The core concepts in ecological theory include

Applied research is used to measure the effectiveness of policies and programs.

Which of the following is not a major problem in using the survey method in family research?

Maria believes the costs of her marriage exceed her rewards.According to exchange theory, Maria is likely to

Family development theory has been criticized for

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

The most recent idea used to examine the dynamic nature of the family by family development theorists is the

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