FAML 400 ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS WITH ALL CORRECT ANSWERS
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FAML 400 ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS WITH ALL CORRECT ANSWERS
Which are the three types of basic family types defined by boundaries discussed in the reading? - Answer- Open, random, closed
The assumption that any human system will resist change and that family members tend to function best when thi...
FAML 400 ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS
WITH ALL CORRECT ANSWERS
Which are the three types of basic family types defined by boundaries discussed in the
reading? - Answer- Open, random, closed
The assumption that any human system will resist change and that family members
tend to function best when things are in balance is representative of which of the
following theories? - Answer- structural functionalism theory
When discussing equilibrium, which of the following is most correct? - Answer- Family
members tend to function best when things are in balance.
What theoretical paradigm emphasized that truth is imposed by those with the power to
shape knowledge? - Answer- conflict
Theories________. - Answer- Provide explanations for what is observed
Inform research
Are abstract and general ideas
Which components of theory demonstrate the relationship between concepts? -
Answer- Propositions
If family scientists state that divorce rates are negatively related to social class, they
mean that . - Answer- the higher the social class, the lower the rate of divorce.
Scientific paradigms (world views) are broader than theories and may help produce a
number of theories. - 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. - Answer- deductive
The assumptions of a theory____. - Answer- are statements considered to be true that
provide the foundation of the theory.
There are several ways in which families differ from other social groups. Which is not
one discussed in the What is Theory article you read? - Answer- Families have more
potential for conflict.
, In the article on the systemic family development model, they address two critiques of
family development theory: the assumption of universality and the skew toward a single
generational focus. Which best exemplifies the assumption of universality? - Answer- All
families go through the same stages
The advantages of family development theory include all the following except
________. - Answer- it is easy to apply to a variety of family structures.
Family development theory can be used to explain____. - 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? - Answer- preschool age
In Elder Oaks' article about reason and revelation, he says, "_________ ." - Answer-
When Reason and Revelation differ, Revelation trumps Reason
Both Reason and Revelation are important ways we come to know truth
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. Joe was vice president of his father's company before the marriage, so
he had to quit his job when he got married. Joe now donates plasma on the weekdays
and works at McDonald's on the weekends. LeAnn considers all 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 . - Answer- the rule of distributive justice
Ray and Pauline have been married for 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? - Answer- Thibaut and Kelly: CL and CL+ (comparison level and
comparison level for alternatives)
Which of the following statements was stated as a critique of social exchange theory? -
Answer- It ignores altruistic behavior
Its terms are used to define one another (tautology)
Humans don't always act rationally
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