FAML 400 EXAM 1 WITH COMPLETE
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A basic assumption of exchange theory is the individuals are rational. This means that: -
ANSWER-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
According to family development theory, the most important factor to consider is: -
ANSWER-The stage of the family life course
Are hypotheses constructed using inductive or deductive thinking in the Wallace Wheel?
- ANSWER-Hypothesis is on the deductive side of the wheel
Assumption of the Family Developmental Theory - ANSWER-Families undergo stages
of development.
There are tasks associated with different points along the family life cycle.
Families should be viewed over time.
Comparison level: - ANSWER-This is when you compare your situation (the
profit=reward-cost) to the someone in a similar situation.
Costs: - ANSWER-A cost is something that would deter activity. Cost is classified into
three categories.
1. Investment- time and energy expended in order to gain a new skill
2. Opportunity- rewarding feelings or positions that must be sacrificed.
3. Direct costs- resources that are used in an exchange. Such as money.
Critiques of Family Development Theory - ANSWER-Criticized as being only descriptive
and not research generating.
Failed to include family identity factors such as race, socioeconomic status, ethnicity
and family structures.
Duvall's eight-stage model was based on...
A nuclear family
An intact marriage throughout the life cycle of the family
Was organized around the Oldest Child's developmental needs
, Critiques of Social Exchange Theory - ANSWER-The exchange theory is criticized for
the way in which it assumes that people are looking out for their own interests. People
also accuse the theory for being to biased towards masculinity.
Too simplistic, does not account for wide rage of personalities
Rewards and Cost are difficult to define
Cycle of violence - ANSWER-1. Building anger. (Tension building phase)
2. Violence. (Acute or crisis phase)
3. Honeymoon. (Calm phase)
Important characteristics of the cycle
Cycle goes faster each time.
Violence gets more severe every time.
Cycle is reinforced according to behavioral psychology principles.
Deduction: Sometimes theory leads to research & observation - ANSWER-Theory
Hypothesis
Design Research
Observation
Dynamics of families with teens - ANSWER-Balancing freedom with responsibility.
Establishing post-parental interests and careers as growing parents.
Individual development drives the stage.
Rapid physical (sexual), cognitive, and psychosocial change.
The establishment of a child's separate identity is needed; parents need to allow them
to develop autonomy.
Concerns for future arise (cost of college)
Teens can share in more family responsibilities
Parents can work longer hours with the help of teens and therefore make more money
and avoid child-care costs.
Open communication helps parents and adolescents to learn from each other and
bridge generation gaps.
Elder Oaks' article on how reason and revelation tie together - ANSWER-Revelation
trumps reason but they usually work together for finding truth.
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