FAML 400 Family Theories & Dynamics,
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The Basic Principles of Social Interactionism - ANSWER-The basic principles are:
Thoughts are shaped by social interaction (socialization) in which individuals learn
meanings and symbols.
Humans act toward things based on the meanings the things things have for them.
Meaning arises out of social interaction between self and others.
Meanings can be modified depending on an individual's interpretation of the situation.
Patterns of action and interaction make up groups and societies.
Definition of concept of "self" - ANSWER-Humans view themselves as objects and
develop feelings and attitudes toward the self as object (feelings of self arise out of
interactions with others).
What is a symbol (defined by symbolic interactionism)? - ANSWER-A symbol is
anything capable of having multiple meanings.
Define Looking Glass Self - ANSWER-Gestures give impressions of how we appear to
others.
Assessment of how others are evaluating us.
Self-evaluation - Pride or mortification based on other's perceived assessments.
Premises of Definition of the Situation - ANSWER-Stresses the importance of
perceptions
Reality doesn't exist "out there." It is actively created as we act in and toward the world.
How we perceive or define our situation influences how we act or react to it.
,Mead's concept of self - ANSWER-The ability to step outside yourself and treat yourself
as an object in the environment (describe the self, act toward yourself).
The definition of the "I" in symbolic interactionism. - ANSWER-The impulsive,
spontaneous, unpredictable part of the self. (Acting without thinking/usually preceded by
emotions.)
The definition of the "me" in symbolic interactionism - ANSWER-The thinking part of self
(actions preceded by thought; based on our goals, competencies, expectations of
others in the environment (combined expectations of others is referred to as the
"generalized other"))
Describe structure functionalism - ANSWER-People do what is functional and they
create sometimes strange structures to create that functionality that meets their needs.
Secrets are detrimental because... - ANSWER-- superficial communication (diversion)
- create distance & awkward moments
- eventually will blow up (like a bomb)
- prevent healing
How do you avoid secrets? - ANSWER-- don't accept to keep a hurtful secret
- encourage secret-holder to share with those that are being harmed and to heal by
sharing in an appropriate way.
Which theory is based on the idea of social survival. - ANSWER-Structure functionalism
is based on this idea.
These are concepts of structure functionalism. - ANSWER-Concepts of this theory
include:
, Families exist so the human species can survive, to meet the needs of the species, and
to provides certain functions.
What types of needs/tasks does the human family need to meet/perform? - ANSWER-
Instrumental and Expressive
The Benchmark Family is a concept of what theory? - ANSWER-This type of family is a
concept of structure functionalism.
What is the Benchmark Family? - ANSWER-The traditional nuclear family composed of
a husband (the breadwinner), a wife (a homemaker), and their children.
Define triangulation - ANSWER-The emotional process and triangles are the relational
structure resulting from emotional reactivity and human tendency to avoid conflict.
What defines differentiated people? - ANSWER-This type of people promote the couple
relationship, not the triangle and respect the marital boundary.
What are the three types of triangles? - ANSWER-Coalition
Displacement
Substitutive
Family Development Theory falls under this paradigm - ANSWER-This theory falls
under the Positivism paradigm
Exchange Theory falls under this paradigm - ANSWER-This theory falls under the
Positivism paradigm
Symbolic Theory falls under this paradigm - ANSWER-This theory falls under the
Interpretive paradigm
Exam 2 Questions and Answers 100%
Verified
The Basic Principles of Social Interactionism - ANSWER-The basic principles are:
Thoughts are shaped by social interaction (socialization) in which individuals learn
meanings and symbols.
Humans act toward things based on the meanings the things things have for them.
Meaning arises out of social interaction between self and others.
Meanings can be modified depending on an individual's interpretation of the situation.
Patterns of action and interaction make up groups and societies.
Definition of concept of "self" - ANSWER-Humans view themselves as objects and
develop feelings and attitudes toward the self as object (feelings of self arise out of
interactions with others).
What is a symbol (defined by symbolic interactionism)? - ANSWER-A symbol is
anything capable of having multiple meanings.
Define Looking Glass Self - ANSWER-Gestures give impressions of how we appear to
others.
Assessment of how others are evaluating us.
Self-evaluation - Pride or mortification based on other's perceived assessments.
Premises of Definition of the Situation - ANSWER-Stresses the importance of
perceptions
Reality doesn't exist "out there." It is actively created as we act in and toward the world.
How we perceive or define our situation influences how we act or react to it.
,Mead's concept of self - ANSWER-The ability to step outside yourself and treat yourself
as an object in the environment (describe the self, act toward yourself).
The definition of the "I" in symbolic interactionism. - ANSWER-The impulsive,
spontaneous, unpredictable part of the self. (Acting without thinking/usually preceded by
emotions.)
The definition of the "me" in symbolic interactionism - ANSWER-The thinking part of self
(actions preceded by thought; based on our goals, competencies, expectations of
others in the environment (combined expectations of others is referred to as the
"generalized other"))
Describe structure functionalism - ANSWER-People do what is functional and they
create sometimes strange structures to create that functionality that meets their needs.
Secrets are detrimental because... - ANSWER-- superficial communication (diversion)
- create distance & awkward moments
- eventually will blow up (like a bomb)
- prevent healing
How do you avoid secrets? - ANSWER-- don't accept to keep a hurtful secret
- encourage secret-holder to share with those that are being harmed and to heal by
sharing in an appropriate way.
Which theory is based on the idea of social survival. - ANSWER-Structure functionalism
is based on this idea.
These are concepts of structure functionalism. - ANSWER-Concepts of this theory
include:
, Families exist so the human species can survive, to meet the needs of the species, and
to provides certain functions.
What types of needs/tasks does the human family need to meet/perform? - ANSWER-
Instrumental and Expressive
The Benchmark Family is a concept of what theory? - ANSWER-This type of family is a
concept of structure functionalism.
What is the Benchmark Family? - ANSWER-The traditional nuclear family composed of
a husband (the breadwinner), a wife (a homemaker), and their children.
Define triangulation - ANSWER-The emotional process and triangles are the relational
structure resulting from emotional reactivity and human tendency to avoid conflict.
What defines differentiated people? - ANSWER-This type of people promote the couple
relationship, not the triangle and respect the marital boundary.
What are the three types of triangles? - ANSWER-Coalition
Displacement
Substitutive
Family Development Theory falls under this paradigm - ANSWER-This theory falls
under the Positivism paradigm
Exchange Theory falls under this paradigm - ANSWER-This theory falls under the
Positivism paradigm
Symbolic Theory falls under this paradigm - ANSWER-This theory falls under the
Interpretive paradigm
