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FAML400 Family Theories and Dynamics Exam Questions and Answers
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FAML400 Family Theories and DynamicsExam Questions and Answers
what is feminist theory? - Correct Answers -focuses on social inequalities that take
place on the basis of gender
Sex (FT) - Correct Answers -One's biological assignment based on genetics
Gender (FT) - Correct Answers -Is a socially constructed phenomenon ( defined by our
society /culture, etc.
Refers to social meanings and behaviors ascribed to one's sex
Stratification (FT) - Correct Answers -Assigning a certain value to specific groupings of
people.
Refers to the application of value to different categories
Categorization (FT) - Correct Answers -The process of applying labels to behaviors and
roles according to one's sex.
Process of applying labels to behaviors and roles according to one's sex.
Privilege (FT) - Correct Answers -social status given to one with more power and value
in society
Refers to the social status given to one with more power and value in society
What are the critiques of Feminist Family Theory - Correct Answers -It oppresses men
because it focuses only on issues that affect women
It works outside the parameters and paradigms of the scientific base of knowledge( it is
hard to be objective with this theory)
It is an activist position and should be addressed by those with power and privilege.
It works against the traditional, nuclear families.
Pays too much attention to the oppression of one group: women.
Men feel that there is no place for them in this movement.
"Gender is a socially constructed concept" Means that: - Correct Answers -Gender roles
are defined by society, not by our biology.
,In what way does the doctrine of the LDS church agree with feminism in general? -
Correct Answers -The church believes that men and women are equally valued. We
believe that women have just as much right and access to the spirit as men do.
Feminism also believes in the equality of women. They believe that men and women
should be treated as equals.
What is conflict theory? - Correct Answers -A theoretical perspective that emphasizes
the role of power and coercion in producing social order.
The haves vs. the have-nots.
A perpetual scarcity of resources leads to perpetual confrontations and conflict. -
Correct Answers -True
Conflict (CT) - Correct Answers -Direct confrontation
conflict management (CT) - Correct Answers -Conflict is maintained but negotiated into
a stable state
Conflict resolution (CT) - Correct Answers -The parties no longer see the issue as
competition for scarce resources
Consensus (CT) - Correct Answers -When all parties "see things the same way"
Negotiation and bargaining (CT) - Correct Answers -The exchange process designed to
reach a collective agreement on a disputed issue.
Power (CT) - Correct Answers -The ability to control the direction or course or action of
others.
Assertion (CT) - Correct Answers -Acting in a way that affirms one's rights and positions
but does not necessarily do so at the expense of others.
Threats (CT) - Correct Answers -Communicate the delivery of punishments
Conflict can be classified: - Correct Answers -An assumption of conflict theory
What paradigm (philosophy) does Conflict Theory stem from? - Correct Answers -
Conflict Paradigm: There are two groups of people the haves and the have-nots. The
haves want to keep things the way they are but the have-nots want to make changes so
they can have.
What is family systems theory? - Correct Answers -focuses on continuous circular
interactions between members and the members' perception of the interaction
think circular- not linear
linear means cause and effect
,it is a predominant theory in the fields of Sociology and Family science and Marriage
and family therapy
Family boundaries can be categorized by their degree of permeability and interaction
with the outside environment (FST) - Correct Answers -True
The Jones family is concerned about their son Poinsettia, who as begun to act out in the
first grade around Christmas time. They seek counseling to help him. In this situation,
what is the "identified patient" (FST) - Correct Answers -Poinsettia
Joy tells her husband that she wants him to be more open in his communication with
her and share his feelings with her. When her husband Kevin does open up to her she
gets really upset and yells and screams at him for his insensitivity to her feelings. This is
an example of: (FST) - Correct Answers -Double Bind
How do families maintain or move to a new homeostasis? (FST) - Correct Answers -
Through feedback loops.
Which of these best exemplifies what a family "system" is? (FST) - Correct Answers -
Family members and their patterns for managing behavior.
What does it mean that "the locus of pathology is not within the person, but is a system
dysfunction?" - Correct Answers -When there is a problem with a person it is not the
person with the problem but it is the system that is flawed.
Critique of Family Systems Theory? - Correct Answers -Some believe that Systems
Theory is more of a model or flowchart then a theory.
What is Structural Functionalism Theory? - Correct Answers -Society is an orderly
system of interconnected parts that perform functions and work together in harmony to
maintain stability.
focuses on the structure and workings of a society or culture. Institutions (ex. Family)
perform functions for society . The Emphasis is on explaining HOW individuals
Cooperate for the stability, harmony and evolution of society
Deviant behavior (SFT) - Correct Answers -Behaviors that deviate from social norms.
Equilibrium (SFT) - Correct Answers -Any human system will resist change-families
work best when things are in balance.
Innovation (SFT) - Correct Answers -Being both conforming and deviant (e.g. man who
attains material success but attains it in an illegal way).
Structure (SFT) - Correct Answers -The composition of the family
, Instrumental (SFT) - Correct Answers -Tasks that need to be performed within a family
to ensure its physical survival.
Critique of SFT - Correct Answers -It puts women on the expressive role and sometimes
they do not want to be in just that role.
During the early days of the church, members were allowed to have multiple wives (a
new structure). From a Structural/Functionalism perspective why would this be allowed
at that time? - Correct Answers -The function of having more than one wife was to aid in
the survival of those women who have lost their husbands due to being killed. it also
helped economically, and served as a function to build the church with more kids.
What is Exchange theory - Correct Answers -based on utilitarian thinking (do what
benefits you most)
most valid predictor early in relationships
Mate selection is based on who offers the greatest reward at the lowest cost
Rewards, Cost, Profit, Loss, Alternative
Is what you do rewarding to the other person?
A basic assumption of exchange theory is the individuals are rational. This means that: -
Correct Answers -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.
What area of research would be most easily studied from an exchange Theory
framework/perspective? - Correct Answers -Why people choose one church over
another
Exchange theory stems from which paradigm? Why? - Correct Answers -Positivistic:
Things that just are, for example gravity.
For example scientific experiments: have the purpose of being able to Control what is
studied and predict the outcome.
Deterministic: Cause and Effect.
When an individual is evaluating the profit available to them they may use either the
Comparison Level of Comparison Level for Alternatives. Which of the answers below
shows an example of Comparison Level? (ET) - Correct Answers -John compares his
marriage with his brother Allan's marriage to determine if he (John) has a good marriage
(i.e. profiting in his marriage).
What is the difference between reward and a profit? (ET) - Correct Answers -A reward
is something that you enjoy something that makes you feel good and a profit is a reward
minus the cost equals the profit.
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