Exam 1: What Is a Family

Which of the following are included in the extended family?

According to Marxist theory,which social system has the most profound influence on all social groups,including the family?

Cody's parents are divorced and share custody.Which statement best describes Cody's situation?

Which of the following is one of the most important organizations conducting survey research in Canada?

In 2005,a federal law was passed that allowed couples to enter into which of the following types of relationships?

The ____________________ theory looks at meanings family members see in each other's words and actions.

Which statement best describes a belief of family systems theory?

Which of the following is an example of a micro theory?

According to the text,which theory has long been the basis for providing social services to families?

According to the text,what is one difficulty with defining "family"?

A(n)____________ consists of the relationships between two or more microsystems.

The process by which individuals learn the socially defined behaviour appropriate for males and females is called _____________________.

John is a researcher interested in learning people's opinions about roles in marriage.He mails a questionnaire to a carefully selected group of people.What research method is he using?

A(n)____________________ reflects the characteristics or attitudes that result from the period in history in which people have lived.

Which theory believes that the best way to understand relations between family members is to examine the meanings each sees in other members' words and actions?

According to Engels,monogamous marriage developed to solve which problem?

Which term refers to a social system that benefits men?

A(n)____________ refers to people who occupy the same dwelling.

When Elizabeth was growing up,her mother always worked outside the home.Now that she is a mother,Elizabeth also expects to work outside the home.What might be making Elizabeth feel this way?

According to the text,which group in Canada has practised communal living?