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FAML 400 FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERSWhat theoretical paradigm emphasized that truth is imposed by those with the power to
shape knowledge? - Answers- Conflict
Theories: - Answers- Provide explanations for what is observed
Inform research
Are abstract and general ideas
The advantages of Family Development Theory include all the following EXCEPT: -
Answers- It is easy to apply to a variety of family structures
Family Developmental Theory can be used to explain - Answers- Families
In which of the following stages of development would parents need to deal with the
task of coping with energy depletion and lack of privacy as parents? - Answers-
Preschool age
In Elder Oaks' article about reason and revelation he says, - Answers- When Reason
and Revelation differ, Revelation trumps Reason
Both Reason and Revelation are important ways we come to know trut
LeAnn and Joe have been married for a year. Since it is Joe's birthday, LeAnn is
planning a party and deciding on a gift. Joe's family has disowned him because he
married LeAnn and since Joe was vice president of his father's company before the
marriage, Joe had to quit his job when he got married. Joe now donates plasma on the
weekdays and works at McDonalds on the weekends. LeAnn considers all of of this in
determining what gift to give Joe. Since her birthday was two months ago, she
considers the price of the gift she received from Joe and the restaurant they went to for
her birthday celebration. She then makes her plans accordingly. The expectation that
the rewards of each person in a relationship will be proportional to their respective costs
and that the net rewards for each person will be proportional to their investments in the
relationship is called: - Answers- The rule of distributive justice
Ray and Pauline have been married 20 years and have three children ranging in age
from 10 years to 16 years. They live next door to Elaine, a recent widow with two small
children, ages 8 and 10. Pauline comments to Ray that they are so much more
fortunate than Elaine because they have each other's help in raising their children.
Which of the following theorists and their contributions can be used in explaining
Pauline's comments? - Answers- Thibaut and Kelly - CL and CL+ (Comparison level &
comparison level for alternatives)
, Which component of theory demonstrates the relationship between concepts? -
Answers- Propositions
If family scientists state that divorce rates are negatively related to social class, they
mean that: - Answers- The higher the social class, the lower the rate of divorce
T/F: Scientific paradigms (world views) are broader than theories and may help produce
a number of theories - Answers- TRUE
If you use a theory to guide the development of your research project or to develop a
prevention program, you are using _______ reasoning - Answers- Deductive
The assumptions of a theory - Answers- Are statements considered to be true that
provide the foundation of the theory
Which of the following statements was stated as a critique of Social Exchange theory: -
Answers- It ignores altruistic behavior
Its terms are used to define one another (tautology)
Humans don't always act rationally
You are the boss at a center for troubled children. You supervise 10 staff members.
Lately the staff members seem to be getting frustrated over all kinds of issues.
According to the exchange theory, what is a logical assumption as to the reason they
are displeased currently? - Answers- Perhaps they do not feel they are getting paid
enough to deal with the obnoxious behavior of the children (getting called rude names,
having gum put in their hair, being pushed and hit, etc.)
Which of the following is an example of "comparison level"? - Answers- On Christmas
morning, you look at the amount of presents you got and notice that it isn't as much as
what your siblings got.
The ratio of rewards to costs determine: - Answers- Profit
(Read this question carefully) The more Jan perceives that the rewards from her
relationship with Bill cannot be obtained in any alternative relationship she has, the
more Jan becomes: - Answers- dependant
You are an author who is writing a book on disciplining children. Supposing you also
subscribe to exchange theory, what would likely be one of the topics of your book? -
Answers- Helping your child make the right choice: Applying rewards and
consequences
Which theory probably does a better job of explaining non-traditional families (according
to the critiques)? - Answers- Exchange Theory
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