FAML 400 #1/40 Questions and
Answers
Paradigms/philosophies in science - -Positivism
Interpretive
Conflict/Critical
-Positivism - -linear causality, there are positive facts/truths out there for us
to discover
Tenets of Positivism
-Interpretive - -"truth" is created. The context is important. "It depends"
-Conflict/critical - -there are the have's and the have nots. Conflict exists
over the scarce resources
-Wallace Wheel - -Inductive, Deductive
-Inductive - -Observation, generalization, theory construction, Theory -
characterized by the inference of general laws from particular instances.
(sherlock homes)
Starts by observing and end with a theory
-Deductive - -theory, hypothesis, design research, observation -reasoning
from general to specific
(process of elimination)
-hypotheses constructed in the Wallace Wheel
-Theories - --Are a set of propositions which explain a social phenomena
-inform research
-3 major parts of theories - -Assumptions: non-tested, foundations of a
theory
Concepts: the building blocks of a theory
Propositions: how the concepts of a theory affect one another
-Tenets of Positivism - -There are phenomena and processes that operate
independently of human awareness of them.There are laws that govern at
least some of the phenomena and processes.We can discover these laws
through the scientific processes.Knowledge of these laws can help humans to
predict and control some of the phenomena and processes.This type of
prediction and control can help humans better meet their needs and desires.
, -Tenets of Interpretive - -Natural science methods are not always
appropriate for gaining insight into human interaction.Many human actions
cannot be predicted or controlled.Attempts to manipulate and control others
are not ethical.There is no single reality of life; knowledge is created by
individuals living in a historical era.Gaining understanding or reflecting on
meaning will serve as a catalyst for action.
-tenets of conflict/critical - -In situations of inequality, those groups that
control resources are likely to exploit those that lack resources. Exploitation
may not be conscious calculation by those in control, but rather merely the
pursuits of their own self interests. In the process they take advantage of
those who lack resources.Those with resource, and thus the power, can
impose their idea systems on those without resources. I.e., those without
resources have an idea system imposed on them.Conflict allows for change,
but conflict is not solvable.
-family development theory - --Families undergo stages of development.
-There are tasks associated with different points along the family life cycle.
-Families should be viewed over time.
-FDT - --The theory is one of the first and only ones that was developed
specifically out of an interest in families and thus focuses exclusively on the
family.
-Developmental tasks are norms arising at a particular stage of the family
life cycle.
-Not all families follow the cycle from beginning to end.
-Family Development assumptions focus on - -the systematic and patterned
changes experienced by families
-Timing is an important concept in this theory(FDT). Which is NOT one of the
types of time referred to in the book? - -Establishment Contextual time
Correct ones:Ontogenetic, Generational,Historical time
-A basic assumption of exchange theory is the individuals are rational. This
means that: - -if several individuals find themselves in the same situation
with the same exact information, and they find the same things rewarding,
they will all likely act in the same way
-Exchange theory stems from which paradigm? - -positivistic
-What is the difference between reward and a profit? - -Reward is
something you receive from something or someone, like respect. A profit is
the reward, like money.
Answers
Paradigms/philosophies in science - -Positivism
Interpretive
Conflict/Critical
-Positivism - -linear causality, there are positive facts/truths out there for us
to discover
Tenets of Positivism
-Interpretive - -"truth" is created. The context is important. "It depends"
-Conflict/critical - -there are the have's and the have nots. Conflict exists
over the scarce resources
-Wallace Wheel - -Inductive, Deductive
-Inductive - -Observation, generalization, theory construction, Theory -
characterized by the inference of general laws from particular instances.
(sherlock homes)
Starts by observing and end with a theory
-Deductive - -theory, hypothesis, design research, observation -reasoning
from general to specific
(process of elimination)
-hypotheses constructed in the Wallace Wheel
-Theories - --Are a set of propositions which explain a social phenomena
-inform research
-3 major parts of theories - -Assumptions: non-tested, foundations of a
theory
Concepts: the building blocks of a theory
Propositions: how the concepts of a theory affect one another
-Tenets of Positivism - -There are phenomena and processes that operate
independently of human awareness of them.There are laws that govern at
least some of the phenomena and processes.We can discover these laws
through the scientific processes.Knowledge of these laws can help humans to
predict and control some of the phenomena and processes.This type of
prediction and control can help humans better meet their needs and desires.
, -Tenets of Interpretive - -Natural science methods are not always
appropriate for gaining insight into human interaction.Many human actions
cannot be predicted or controlled.Attempts to manipulate and control others
are not ethical.There is no single reality of life; knowledge is created by
individuals living in a historical era.Gaining understanding or reflecting on
meaning will serve as a catalyst for action.
-tenets of conflict/critical - -In situations of inequality, those groups that
control resources are likely to exploit those that lack resources. Exploitation
may not be conscious calculation by those in control, but rather merely the
pursuits of their own self interests. In the process they take advantage of
those who lack resources.Those with resource, and thus the power, can
impose their idea systems on those without resources. I.e., those without
resources have an idea system imposed on them.Conflict allows for change,
but conflict is not solvable.
-family development theory - --Families undergo stages of development.
-There are tasks associated with different points along the family life cycle.
-Families should be viewed over time.
-FDT - --The theory is one of the first and only ones that was developed
specifically out of an interest in families and thus focuses exclusively on the
family.
-Developmental tasks are norms arising at a particular stage of the family
life cycle.
-Not all families follow the cycle from beginning to end.
-Family Development assumptions focus on - -the systematic and patterned
changes experienced by families
-Timing is an important concept in this theory(FDT). Which is NOT one of the
types of time referred to in the book? - -Establishment Contextual time
Correct ones:Ontogenetic, Generational,Historical time
-A basic assumption of exchange theory is the individuals are rational. This
means that: - -if several individuals find themselves in the same situation
with the same exact information, and they find the same things rewarding,
they will all likely act in the same way
-Exchange theory stems from which paradigm? - -positivistic
-What is the difference between reward and a profit? - -Reward is
something you receive from something or someone, like respect. A profit is
the reward, like money.
