Question 1

Briefly describe three ways researchers study the family and state the advantages and disadvantages of each method.

Accepted Answer

1. Surveys and Questionnaires: Researche

Question 2

Samir and Janet got married and had a daughter named Leila.For Samir and Janet,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 3

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 4

What is the social time clock?

Accepted Answer

A) the time crunch many working parents face 
B) a socially approved schedule for life events 
C) concepts of developmental theory 
D) the day-to-day schedule followed by families 
A) the time crunch many working parents face 
B) a socially approved schedule for life events 
C) concepts of developmental theory 
D) the day-to-day schedule followed by families

Question 5

According to the text,which of the following is NOT a criticism of developmental theory?

Accepted Answer

A) it allows researchers to compare family life in different cultures 
B) it overlooks grandparent-grandchild relationships 
C) it depends on the concept of the nuclear family 
D) it provides a form of lock-step that real families do not fit 
A) it allows researchers to compare family life in different cultures 
B) it overlooks grandparent-grandchild relationships 
C) it depends on the concept of the nuclear family 
D) it provides a form of lock-step that real families do not fit

Question 6

Compare and contrast the structural functionalist and conflict theories of the family.

Accepted Answer

Structural functionalist and conflict th

Question 7

Which term is used by Statistics Canada to refer to a group of people who occupy the same dwelling?

Accepted Answer

A) cohabitation 
B) household 
C) family 
D) census family 
A) cohabitation 
B) household 
C) family 
D) census family

Question 8

Giving examples,explain why the definition of the family is important for social service providers.

Accepted Answer

The definition of the family is importan

Question 9

Giving examples,explain why the definition used for the family is important to society.Also explain why it is important to families themselves.

Accepted Answer

The definition of family is important to

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

A) family systems theory 
B) structural functionalist theory 
C) conflict theory 
D) symbolic interactionist theory 
A) family systems theory 
B) structural functionalist theory 
C) conflict theory 
D) symbolic interactionist theory

Question 11

Which statement is NOT true of 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 12

Which term would Statistics Canada use to describe three students who share an apartment?

Accepted Answer

A) intentional family 
B) household 
C) unmarried cohabitation 
D) family of convenience 
A) intentional family 
B) household 
C) unmarried cohabitation 
D) family of convenience

Question 13

Which of the following is NOT a function of the family,according to the structural functionalist theory?

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 14

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

Accepted Answer

The answer of A(n)____________________ reflects the characteristics or attitudes that...

Question 15

Which of the following statements is NOT true regarding 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 16

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

Accepted Answer

A) its basis for shaping social policies 
B) its explanations of how society and family interact 
C) its exploration of how family members influence each other 
D) its ability to explain change that occurs in society as a whole 
A) its basis for shaping social policies 
B) its explanations of how society and family interact 
C) its exploration of how family members influence each other 
D) its ability to explain change that occurs in society as a whole

Question 17

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 18

What does longitudinal research involve?

Accepted Answer

A) comparing individuals of different ages in relation to a particular factor 
B) looking at how people of different cohorts differ in attitudes 
C) following the same individuals over a period of time 
D) reporting on the researchers' experiences when they take part in people's activities 
A) comparing individuals of different ages in relation to a particular factor 
B) looking at how people of different cohorts differ in attitudes 
C) following the same individuals over a period of time 
D) reporting on the researchers' experiences when they take part in people's activities

Question 19

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 20

What type of research presents information in the form of numbers?

Accepted Answer

A) qualitative research 
B) survey research 
C) quantitative research 
D) longitudinal research 
A) qualitative research 
B) survey research 
C) quantitative research 
D) longitudinal research

Briefly describe three ways researchers study the family and state the advantages and disadvantages of each method.

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

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

What is the social time clock?

According to the text,which of the following is NOT a criticism of developmental theory?

Compare and contrast the structural functionalist and conflict theories of the family.

Which term is used by Statistics Canada to refer to a group of people who occupy the same dwelling?

Giving examples,explain why the definition of the family is important for social service providers.

Giving examples,explain why the definition used for the family is important to society.Also explain why it is important to families themselves.

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

Which statement is NOT true of a family system?

Which term would Statistics Canada use to describe three students who share an apartment?

Which of the following is NOT a function of the family,according to the structural functionalist theory?

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

Which of the following statements is NOT true regarding correlations?

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

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

What does longitudinal research involve?

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

What type of research presents information in the form of numbers?

History, Culture, and Canadian Families

Getting Together

Wedding Bells or Not

Children-yes 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 and the World of Work

The Family Beleagueredwhen Problems Come

Home Dangerous Homeviolence in the Family

Poverty and the Family

The Crystal Ball-predicting the Future of the Family

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Exam 1: What Is a Family

Briefly describe three ways researchers study the family and state the advantages and disadvantages of each method.

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

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

What is the social time clock?

According to the text,which of the following is NOT a criticism of developmental theory?

Compare and contrast the structural functionalist and conflict theories of the family.

Which term is used by Statistics Canada to refer to a group of people who occupy the same dwelling?

Giving examples,explain why the definition of the family is important for social service providers.

Giving examples,explain why the definition used for the family is important to society.Also explain why it is important to families themselves.

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

Which statement is NOT true of a family system?

Which term would Statistics Canada use to describe three students who share an apartment?

Which of the following is NOT a function of the family,according to the structural functionalist theory?

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

Which of the following statements is NOT true regarding correlations?

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

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

What does longitudinal research involve?

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

What type of research presents information in the form of numbers?

History, Culture, and Canadian Families

Getting Together

Wedding Bells or Not

Children-yes 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 and the World of Work

The Family Beleagueredwhen Problems Come

Home Dangerous Homeviolence in the Family

Poverty and the Family

The Crystal Ball-predicting the Future of the Family

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