Question 1

According to the text,why do feminist thinkers criticize structural functionalism?

Accepted Answer

A) for blaming the victim of domestic violence for her own misfortune 
B) for considering the man as the natural head of the family" 
C) for emphasizing the individual's responsibility in shaping a world view 
D) for providing a model that real families do not fit 
A) for blaming the victim of domestic violence for her own misfortune 
B) for considering the man as the natural head of the family" 
C) for emphasizing the individual's responsibility in shaping a world view 
D) for providing a model that real families do not fit

Question 2

Give one advantage and one disadvantage of symbolic interactionist theory.

Accepted Answer

Advantage of Symbolic Interactionist The

Question 3

Cody's parents are divorced and share custody.Which of the following best describes Cody's situation?

Accepted Answer

A) Cody has more than one family of procreation. 
B) Cody is still part of a nuclear family. 
C) Cody has more than one family of orientation. 
D) Cody has only a personal definition of "family." 
A) Cody has more than one family of procreation. 
B) Cody is still part of a nuclear family. 
C) Cody has more than one family of orientation. 
D) Cody has only a personal definition of "family."

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

A) Maclean's magazine 
B) Statistics Canada 
C) Pew Research Center 
D) Corrections Canada 
A) Maclean's magazine 
B) Statistics Canada 
C) Pew Research Center 
D) Corrections Canada

Question 5

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 6

The daycare centre where Janet takes her son opens at 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 7

Define "family boundary" and explain its importance.

Accepted Answer

A family boundary refers to the guidelin

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

A) developmental 
B) structural functionalism 
C) symbolic interactionism 
D) ecological 
A) developmental 
B) structural functionalism 
C) symbolic interactionism 
D) ecological

Question 9

Most families operate in much the same way from day to day.According to the text,what is this called?

Accepted Answer

A) morphogenesis 
B) monolithic bias 
C) steady state 
D) explicit and implicit rules 
A) morphogenesis 
B) monolithic bias 
C) steady state 
D) explicit and implicit rules

Question 10

According to the text,when a therapist talks about family rules what type of approach to the family is he or she probably using?

Accepted Answer

A) family systems theory 
B) developmental theory 
C) exchange theory 
D) feminist theory 
A) family systems theory 
B) developmental theory 
C) exchange theory 
D) feminist theory

Question 11

____________________ theorists look at the entire family life cycle from its formation to its end.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ____________________ theorists look at the entire family...

Question 12

____________________ theory states that family relations are usually based on the power and authority of men.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ____________________ theory states that family relations are...

Question 13

Which of the following are included in the extended family?

Accepted Answer

A) the nuclear family and other relatives 
B) relatives other than members of the nuclear family 
C) the legal family as defined by Statistics Canada 
D) close friends who act like family members 
A) the nuclear family and other relatives 
B) relatives other than members of the nuclear family 
C) the legal family as defined by Statistics Canada 
D) close friends who act like family members

Question 14

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

Accepted Answer

A) family of procreation 
B) same-sex marriage 
C) polygamous partnership 
D) legal cohabitation 
A) family of procreation 
B) same-sex marriage 
C) polygamous partnership 
D) legal cohabitation

Question 15

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 16

Explain the difference between longitudinal and cross-sectional research methods.

Accepted Answer

Longitudinal and cross-sectional researc

Question 17

Give one advantage and one disadvantage of the conflict theory of the family.

Accepted Answer

Advantage of Conflict Theory of the Fami

Question 18

Which term refers to the cultural rules that outline what,where,when,how,and why we should do something?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 19

Marie lives with her mother and father and two brothers.Which term best describes Marie's family?

Accepted Answer

A) traditional extended family 
B) typical family of procreation 
C) standard North American family 
D) intentional family 
A) traditional extended family 
B) typical family of procreation 
C) standard North American family 
D) intentional family

Question 20

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

Accepted Answer

symbolic i

According to the text,why do feminist thinkers criticize structural functionalism?

Give one advantage and one disadvantage of symbolic interactionist theory.

Cody's parents are divorced and share custody.Which of the following best describes Cody's situation?

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

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

The daycare centre where Janet takes her son opens at 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?

Define "family boundary" and explain its importance.

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

Most families operate in much the same way from day to day.According to the text,what is this called?

According to the text,when a therapist talks about family rules what type of approach to the family is he or she probably using?

____________________ theorists look at the entire family life cycle from its formation to its end.

____________________ theory states that family relations are usually based on the power and authority of men.

Which of the following are included in the extended family?

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

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

Explain the difference between longitudinal and cross-sectional research methods.

Give one advantage and one disadvantage of the conflict theory of the family.

Which term refers to the cultural rules that outline what,where,when,how,and why we should do something?

Marie lives with her mother and father and two brothers.Which term best describes Marie's family?

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

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

According to the text,why do feminist thinkers criticize structural functionalism?

Give one advantage and one disadvantage of symbolic interactionist theory.

Cody's parents are divorced and share custody.Which of the following best describes Cody's situation?

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

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

The daycare centre where Janet takes her son opens at 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?

Define "family boundary" and explain its importance.

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

Most families operate in much the same way from day to day.According to the text,what is this called?

According to the text,when a therapist talks about family rules what type of approach to the family is he or she probably using?

____________________ theorists look at the entire family life cycle from its formation to its end.

____________________ theory states that family relations are usually based on the power and authority of men.

Which of the following are included in the extended family?

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

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

Explain the difference between longitudinal and cross-sectional research methods.

Give one advantage and one disadvantage of the conflict theory of the family.

Which term refers to the cultural rules that outline what,where,when,how,and why we should do something?

Marie lives with her mother and father and two brothers.Which term best describes Marie's family?

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

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

Filters