Question 1

According to the text,which theory is particularly concerned with power relationships and inequality?

Accepted Answer

A) family systems 
B) conflict 
C) developmental 
D) exchange 
A) family systems 
B) conflict 
C) developmental 
D) exchange

Question 2

Which of the following best describes research results?

Accepted Answer

A) They are impartial because they are arrived at by the scientific method. 
B) They would be the same no matter what theoretical approach the researcher uses. 
C) They do not really reflect variations among families in Canada. 
D) They depend on the questions dictated by the theoretical approach. 
A) They are impartial because they are arrived at by the scientific method. 
B) They would be the same no matter what theoretical approach the researcher uses. 
C) They do not really reflect variations among families in Canada. 
D) They depend on the questions dictated by the theoretical approach.

Question 3

According to the text,which of the following is the structural functionalist view of the family often associated with?

Accepted Answer

A) the "traditional" family 
B) the feminist movement 
C) decision making in families 
D) the meaning of family behaviour 
A) the "traditional" family 
B) the feminist movement 
C) decision making in families 
D) the meaning of family behaviour

Question 4

What is a criticism of the structural functionalist theory?

Accepted Answer

A) It does not provide good explanations of why society maintains values. 
B) It does not explain why families and society change. 
C) It does not focus on stability in the family. 
D) It does not consider how the family is connected to social institutions. 
A) It does not provide good explanations of why society maintains values. 
B) It does not explain why families and society change. 
C) It does not focus on stability in the family. 
D) It does not consider how the family is connected to social institutions.

Question 5

Researchers in one study videotaped conversations between married couples.They found that couples who had miserable smiles and showed disgust were more likely to later separate.What form of research is this?

Accepted Answer

A) interview 
B) direct observation 
C) documentary research 
D) cross-sectional research
Enter the appropriate word(s)to complete the statement. 
A) interview 
B) direct observation 
C) documentary research 
D) cross-sectional research
Enter the appropriate word(s)to complete the statement.

Question 6

Which of the following describes family according to the structural functionalist view of the family?

Accepted Answer

A) a system of individuals bargaining for their rights 
B) the source of role theory and role strain 
C) an institution among other institutions in society 
D) the basis of power relationships in society 
A) a system of individuals bargaining for their rights 
B) the source of role theory and role strain 
C) an institution among other institutions in society 
D) the basis of power relationships in society

Question 7

Which term refers to a social position that carries a set of expectations regarding suitable behaviour?

Accepted Answer

A) status 
B) role models 
C) social scripts 
D) cultural imperatives 
A) status 
B) role models 
C) social scripts 
D) cultural imperatives

Question 8

Which of the following best describes the legal definition of family in Canada?

Accepted Answer

A) embodied in federal family law 
B) consistent in all human service fields 
C) dependent on who is defining it 
D) consistent across the country 
A) embodied in federal family law 
B) consistent in all human service fields 
C) dependent on who is defining it 
D) consistent across the country

Question 9

According to the text,what is the main strength of family systems theory?

Accepted Answer

A) its emphasis on the individual's responsibility in shaping his or her view of the world 
B) its explanations of how the family is related to other institutions and contributes to society as a whole 
C) its assumption that all destructive behaviour is the result of a vicious cycle 
D) its ability to account for the impact of the behaviour of one individual on all members of the family 
A) its emphasis on the individual's responsibility in shaping his or her view of the world 
B) its explanations of how the family is related to other institutions and contributes to society as a whole 
C) its assumption that all destructive behaviour is the result of a vicious cycle 
D) its ability to account for the impact of the behaviour of one individual on all members of the family

Question 10

The daycare centre where Janet takes her son opens at 8 A.m.As a result she cannot catch the 7:55 bus that will get her to her first class on time.Janet's problem illustrates the effect of which of the following systems?

Accepted Answer

A) macrosystem 
B) mesosystem 
C) microsystem 
D) exosystem 
A) macrosystem 
B) mesosystem 
C) microsystem 
D) exosystem

Question 11

A research method in which the researcher watches and records behaviour is called ____________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A research method in which the researcher...

Question 12

According to exchange theory,much of family life can be viewed in terms of which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A) norms and values 
B) ambiguity and boundaries 
C) costs and benefits 
D) roles and interpretations 
A) norms and values 
B) ambiguity and boundaries 
C) costs and benefits 
D) roles and interpretations

Question 13

Which statement is a criticism of family systems theory discussed in the text?

Accepted Answer

A) It does not account for the influence of one family member on the entire family. 
B) It overemphasizes the varied experience of individual family members. 
C) It makes little or no reference to important social influences. 
D) It does not explain why behaviour continues in destructive patterns. 
A) It does not account for the influence of one family member on the entire family. 
B) It overemphasizes the varied experience of individual family members. 
C) It makes little or no reference to important social influences. 
D) It does not explain why behaviour continues in destructive patterns.

Question 14

According to the text,what is probably the most common form of qualitative research?

Accepted Answer

A) in-depth interview 
B) experiment 
C) direct observation 
D) focus group 
A) in-depth interview 
B) experiment 
C) direct observation 
D) focus group

Question 15

According to the structural functionalist theory,which of the following is NOT a function of the family?

Accepted Answer

A) to transmit characteristics such as ethnicity and religion 
B) to give members the opportunity to try out different roles and statuses 
C) to provide physical protection and emotional support for each member 
D) to socialize new individuals to take their place in society 
A) to transmit characteristics such as ethnicity and religion 
B) to give members the opportunity to try out different roles and statuses 
C) to provide physical protection and emotional support for each member 
D) to socialize new individuals to take their place in society

Question 16

Which statement does NOT accurately describe correlations?

Accepted Answer

A) Correlations attempt to find a relationship between two or more factors. 
B) Correlations are one of most common forms of statistical analysis. 
C) Correlations are often used in quantitative research. 
D) Correlations can prove that one factor caused another. 
A) Correlations attempt to find a relationship between two or more factors. 
B) Correlations are one of most common forms of statistical analysis. 
C) Correlations are often used in quantitative research. 
D) Correlations can prove that one factor caused another.

Question 17

A sense of discomfort or tension felt by one who has difficulty meeting role expectations is called ______________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A sense of discomfort or tension felt...

Question 18

Which statement does NOT accurately describe a family system?

Accepted Answer

A) It contains a set of interrelated and interacting parts. 
B) There is a complementarity of roles. 
C) Membership is marked by boundaries. 
D) There is constant change in role formation. 
A) It contains a set of interrelated and interacting parts. 
B) There is a complementarity of roles. 
C) Membership is marked by boundaries. 
D) There is constant change in role formation.

Question 19

Samir and Janet got married and had a daughter named Leila.For Leila,which term best describes this family?

Accepted Answer

A) extended family 
B) intentional family 
C) family of procreation 
D) family of orientation 
A) extended family 
B) intentional family 
C) family of procreation 
D) family of orientation

Question 20

Luc and Nancy have just become parents.According to developmental theory,what must they now do?

Accepted Answer

A) match the social time clock 
B) prepare to transmit norms and rules to their offspring 
C) adjust their family arrangements to meet the needs of the baby 
D) use the "album" approach to their family 
A) match the social time clock 
B) prepare to transmit norms and rules to their offspring 
C) adjust their family arrangements to meet the needs of the baby 
D) use the "album" approach to their family

According to the text,which theory is particularly concerned with power relationships and inequality?

Which of the following best describes research results?

According to the text,which of the following is the structural functionalist view of the family often associated with?

What is a criticism of the structural functionalist theory?

Researchers in one study videotaped conversations between married couples.They found that couples who had miserable smiles and showed disgust were more likely to later separate.What form of research is this?

Which of the following describes family according to the structural functionalist view of the family?

Which term refers to a social position that carries a set of expectations regarding suitable behaviour?

Which of the following best describes the legal definition of family in Canada?

According to the text,what is the main strength of family systems theory?

The daycare centre where Janet takes her son opens at 8 A.m.As a result she cannot catch the 7:55 bus that will get her to her first class on time.Janet's problem illustrates the effect of which of the following systems?

A research method in which the researcher watches and records behaviour is called ____________________.

According to exchange theory,much of family life can be viewed in terms of which of the following?

Which statement is a criticism of family systems theory discussed in the text?

According to the text,what is probably the most common form of qualitative research?

According to the structural functionalist theory,which of the following is NOT a function of the family?

Which statement does NOT accurately describe correlations?

A sense of discomfort or tension felt by one who has difficulty meeting role expectations is called ______________________.

Which statement does NOT accurately describe a family system?

Samir and Janet got married and had a daughter named Leila.For Leila,which term best describes this family?

Luc and Nancy have just become parents.According to developmental theory,what must they now do?

History, Culture, and Canadian Families

Getting Together

Wedding Bells or Not

Childrenyes or No

Bringing up Baby

The Middle Years of the Family and the Not-So-Empty Nest

Grey Power and the Sunset Years

The Lone-Parent Familythe Future Majority

Coming Apartthe Divorce Experience

The Second Time Around

The Family, Work, and Caregiving

The Family Beleagueredwhen Problems Come

Home Dangerous Homeviolence in the Family

Poverty and the Family

The Crystal Ballpredicting the Future of the Family

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Exam 1: What Is a Family

According to the text,which theory is particularly concerned with power relationships and inequality?

Which of the following best describes research results?

According to the text,which of the following is the structural functionalist view of the family often associated with?

What is a criticism of the structural functionalist theory?

Researchers in one study videotaped conversations between married couples.They found that couples who had miserable smiles and showed disgust were more likely to later separate.What form of research is this?

Which of the following describes family according to the structural functionalist view of the family?

Which term refers to a social position that carries a set of expectations regarding suitable behaviour?

Which of the following best describes the legal definition of family in Canada?

According to the text,what is the main strength of family systems theory?

The daycare centre where Janet takes her son opens at 8 A.m.As a result she cannot catch the 7:55 bus that will get her to her first class on time.Janet's problem illustrates the effect of which of the following systems?

A research method in which the researcher watches and records behaviour is called ____________________.

According to exchange theory,much of family life can be viewed in terms of which of the following?

Which statement is a criticism of family systems theory discussed in the text?

According to the text,what is probably the most common form of qualitative research?

According to the structural functionalist theory,which of the following is NOT a function of the family?

Which statement does NOT accurately describe correlations?

A sense of discomfort or tension felt by one who has difficulty meeting role expectations is called ______________________.

Which statement does NOT accurately describe a family system?

Samir and Janet got married and had a daughter named Leila.For Leila,which term best describes this family?

Luc and Nancy have just become parents.According to developmental theory,what must they now do?

History, Culture, and Canadian Families

Getting Together

Wedding Bells or Not

Childrenyes or No

Bringing up Baby

The Middle Years of the Family and the Not-So-Empty Nest

Grey Power and the Sunset Years

The Lone-Parent Familythe Future Majority

Coming Apartthe Divorce Experience

The Second Time Around

The Family, Work, and Caregiving

The Family Beleagueredwhen Problems Come

Home Dangerous Homeviolence in the Family

Poverty and the Family

The Crystal Ballpredicting the Future of the Family

Filters