Question 1

Which of the following theoretical perspectives on the family is considered among the top three most important?

Accepted Answer

A) ecological 
B) family development 
C) conflict 
D) feminist 
A) ecological 
B) family development 
C) conflict 
D) feminist

Question 2

The social exchange perspective proposes that people in their social interactions ________ their benefits and ________ their costs.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The social exchange perspective proposes that people...

Question 3

The process of seeking to understand a problem, gathering information, developing and carrying out a plan to solve the problem, and evaluating the plan's effectiveness is known as ________ _________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The process of seeking to understand a...

Question 4

Manifest functions are unconscious and unintended; they have hidden purposes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

The family systems perspective suggests

Accepted Answer

A) that family members fulfill certain tasks and expectations as they move through their family life cycle. 
B) that male dominance in the family creates stability in the family. 
C) the social and physical environment affects how families function. 
D) that family members make up a system of interconnected parts. 
A) that family members fulfill certain tasks and expectations as they move through their family life cycle. 
B) that male dominance in the family creates stability in the family. 
C) the social and physical environment affects how families function. 
D) that family members make up a system of interconnected parts.

Question 6

Discuss the structural-functional perspective. Identify the functions of families as outlined by Talcott Parsons. What are the criticisms of this theory?

Accepted Answer

The student should indicate that the str

Question 7

The dependent variable influences the independent variable.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

The ecological perspective utilizes both the ________ level and ________ level orientations.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The ecological perspective utilizes both the ________...

Question 9

List the four steps of critical thinking.

Accepted Answer

The student should list the fo

Question 10

According to Jean Kilbourne, media advertisements have little impact on our behavior.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

________ refers to subjects in research studies that alter their behavior because they know they are being studied.

Accepted Answer

A) Researcher bias 
B) Hawthorne effect 
C) Ethnocentrism 
D) Participant observation 
A) Researcher bias 
B) Hawthorne effect 
C) Ethnocentrism 
D) Participant observation

Question 12

Which of the following has been a result of the feminist perspective?

Accepted Answer

A) an expanded definition of family 
B) an emphasis on inequality 
C) a reduction in harassment and violence 
D) All of the above 
A) an expanded definition of family 
B) an emphasis on inequality 
C) a reduction in harassment and violence 
D) All of the above

Question 13

The symbolic interactionist perspective focuses on the conflicts that exist between individuals and groups in society.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Giving everyone in a research study population a chance of being included in a survey is called a(n)

Accepted Answer

A) sample. 
B) nonrepresentative sample. 
C) random sample. 
D) interview technique. 
A) sample. 
B) nonrepresentative sample. 
C) random sample. 
D) interview technique.

Question 15

What impact will advertising have on marriage and family as technology abounds and emerges and media exposure grows?

Accepted Answer

The student's answer should pr

Question 16

The structural functionalist theoretical perspective identifies the ________ within the family.

Accepted Answer

A) instrumental roles 
B) expressive roles 
C) costs and rewards 
D) Both A and B are correct. 
A) instrumental roles 
B) expressive roles 
C) costs and rewards 
D) Both A and B are correct.

Question 17

Cite four family theoretical perspectives from the table on p. 59 in the text and discuss how each perspective explains family structure and function. Give an example for each perspective.

Accepted Answer

The student should select four theories

Question 18

Before ___________ studies emerged, social scientists mistakenly tended to generalize the results of research involving just males to apply to both males and females.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Before ___________ studies emerged, social scientists mistakenly...

Question 19

Which of the following illustrates the first step in critical thinking?

Accepted Answer

A) rereading directions while assembling a new gas grill 
B) examining relevant past experiences to determine new courses of action 
C) devising an outline for an essay 
D) using the Internet to research a controversial issue 
A) rereading directions while assembling a new gas grill 
B) examining relevant past experiences to determine new courses of action 
C) devising an outline for an essay 
D) using the Internet to research a controversial issue

Question 20

A downside to using intuition is that it obscures logic.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Which of the following theoretical perspectives on the family is considered among the top three most important?

The social exchange perspective proposes that people in their social interactions their benefits and their costs.

The process of seeking to understand a problem, gathering information, developing and carrying out a plan to solve the problem, and evaluating the plan's effectiveness is known as _.

Manifest functions are unconscious and unintended; they have hidden purposes.

The family systems perspective suggests

Discuss the structural-functional perspective. Identify the functions of families as outlined by Talcott Parsons. What are the criticisms of this theory?

The dependent variable influences the independent variable.

The ecological perspective utilizes both the level and level orientations.

List the four steps of critical thinking.

According to Jean Kilbourne, media advertisements have little impact on our behavior.

________ refers to subjects in research studies that alter their behavior because they know they are being studied.

Which of the following has been a result of the feminist perspective?

The symbolic interactionist perspective focuses on the conflicts that exist between individuals and groups in society.

Giving everyone in a research study population a chance of being included in a survey is called a(n)

What impact will advertising have on marriage and family as technology abounds and emerges and media exposure grows?

The structural functionalist theoretical perspective identifies the ________ within the family.

Cite four family theoretical perspectives from the table on p. 59 in the text and discuss how each perspective explains family structure and function. Give an example for each perspective.

Before ___________ studies emerged, social scientists mistakenly tended to generalize the results of research involving just males to apply to both males and females.

Which of the following illustrates the first step in critical thinking?

A downside to using intuition is that it obscures logic.

Seeking: Finding Happiness in Relationships in a Complex World

Gender: the Meanings of Masculinity Femininity

Involvement: Dating, Pairing, Courtship

Love: the Many Faces

Communication: Realizing Effective Intimacy

Sexuality: Interpersonal Sexuality, Sexual Values, and Behaviors

Marriage: The Ultimate Commitment

Variations: Nonmarital Families and Households

Reproduction: Decisions About Having or Not Having Children

Children, Families, and Generations

Work: Economics, Jobs, and Balancing Family Demands

Crises: Managing Stress, Disaster, Violence, and Abuse

Uncoupling: Separation and Divorce

Remarriage: Reinvented, Renewed, and Blended Families

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Exam 2: Understanding: Learning About Intimate Behavior

Which of the following theoretical perspectives on the family is considered among the top three most important?

The social exchange perspective proposes that people in their social interactions ________ their benefits and ________ their costs.

The process of seeking to understand a problem, gathering information, developing and carrying out a plan to solve the problem, and evaluating the plan's effectiveness is known as ________ _________.

Manifest functions are unconscious and unintended; they have hidden purposes.

The family systems perspective suggests

Discuss the structural-functional perspective. Identify the functions of families as outlined by Talcott Parsons. What are the criticisms of this theory?

The dependent variable influences the independent variable.

The ecological perspective utilizes both the ________ level and ________ level orientations.

List the four steps of critical thinking.

According to Jean Kilbourne, media advertisements have little impact on our behavior.

________ refers to subjects in research studies that alter their behavior because they know they are being studied.

Which of the following has been a result of the feminist perspective?

The symbolic interactionist perspective focuses on the conflicts that exist between individuals and groups in society.

Giving everyone in a research study population a chance of being included in a survey is called a(n)

What impact will advertising have on marriage and family as technology abounds and emerges and media exposure grows?

The structural functionalist theoretical perspective identifies the ________ within the family.

Cite four family theoretical perspectives from the table on p. 59 in the text and discuss how each perspective explains family structure and function. Give an example for each perspective.

Before ___________ studies emerged, social scientists mistakenly tended to generalize the results of research involving just males to apply to both males and females.

Which of the following illustrates the first step in critical thinking?

A downside to using intuition is that it obscures logic.

Seeking: Finding Happiness in Relationships in a Complex World

Gender: the Meanings of Masculinity Femininity

Involvement: Dating, Pairing, Courtship

Love: the Many Faces

Communication: Realizing Effective Intimacy

Sexuality: Interpersonal Sexuality, Sexual Values, and Behaviors

Marriage: The Ultimate Commitment

Variations: Nonmarital Families and Households

Reproduction: Decisions About Having or Not Having Children

Children, Families, and Generations

Work: Economics, Jobs, and Balancing Family Demands

Crises: Managing Stress, Disaster, Violence, and Abuse

Uncoupling: Separation and Divorce

Remarriage: Reinvented, Renewed, and Blended Families

Filters

The social exchange perspective proposes that people in their social interactions their benefits and their costs.

The process of seeking to understand a problem, gathering information, developing and carrying out a plan to solve the problem, and evaluating the plan's effectiveness is known as _.

The ecological perspective utilizes both the level and level orientations.