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FAML 400 Final Exam, FAML 400 Exam 1 with Verified correct answers
FAML 400 Final Exam, FAML 400 Exam 1 with Verified correct answers
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FAML 400 Final Exam, FAML 400 Exam 1What theoretical paradigm emphasized that truth is imposed by those with the power to
shape knowledge? - correct answer-Conflict
Theories: - correct answer-Provide explanations for what is observed
Inform research
Are abstract and general ideas
Which component of theory demonstrates the relationship between concepts? - correct
answer-Propositions
If family scientists state that divorce rates are negatively related to social class, they mean
that: - correct answer-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 - correct answer-TRUE
If you use a theory to guide the development of your research project or to develop a
prevention program, you are using _______ reasoning - correct answer-Deductive
The assumptions of a theory - correct answer-Are statements considered to be true that
provide the foundation of the theory
The advantages of Family Development Theory include all the following EXCEPT: - correct
answer-It is easy to apply to a variety of family structures
Family Developmental Theory can be used to explain - correct answer-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? - correct answer-Preschool age
In Elder Oaks' article about reason and revelation he says, - correct answer-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: - correct answer-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? - correct
answer-Thibaut and Kelly - CL and CL+ (Comparison level & comparison level for
alternatives)
Which of the following statements was stated as a critique of Social Exchange theory: -
correct answer-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? - correct answer-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"? - correct answer-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: - correct answer-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: -
correct answer-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? - correct
answer-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)? - correct answer-Exchange Theory
According to the critiques of the 2 theories (Family Developmental, and Exchange Theory)
discussed so far, which theory is most criticized for its lack of attention to family identity
factors like race and culture? - correct answer-Family Developmental Theory
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