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FAML 400 Family Theories and Dynamics Exam 1 Graded A+
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FAML 400 Family Theories andDynamics Exam 1 Graded A+
"Knowledge for its own sake is not the only worthwhile goal in life." What are the
functions of a theory? - ANSWER-These are the functions: Precision, guidance,
connectedness, interpretation, prediction, explanation
A basic assumption of exchange theory is that individuals are rational. What does this
mean? - ANSWER-The assumption of this theory states: 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.
According to family development theory, the most important factor to consider is... -
ANSWER-In this theory, the most important factor to consider is the stage of the family
life course.
Define comparison level for alternatives. - ANSWER-This is when different
things/circumstances are compared. (Apples to oranges)
Define comparison level. - ANSWER-This is when similar things/circumstances are
compared. (Apples to apples)
Define concepts - ANSWER-These are abstractions. They communicate meaning. They
are constructs. The more explicit the definition, the better we can determine when it
applies and when it does not.
Define generational time. - ANSWER-This is the view of time that is experienced within
one's social group (family or cohort).
Define historical time. - ANSWER-This view of time refers to the way time is
experienced in the social context or greater historical period.
Define ontogenetic time. - ANSWER-This view of time is recognized by an individual as
they grow and change through their lifetime; a personal awareness of time like an
internal clock.
Define propositions. - ANSWER-When a concept is linked in a meaningful way by a
relation to another concept.
Define relations. - ANSWER-These are the verbs in a theory. They assert how concepts
are related and they all have properties. They can change depending on the concepts
used.
, Define theory - ANSWER-A set of systematically related propositions that are
empirically testable.
Describe the acute battering phase of the cycle of domestic violence. - ANSWER-In this
phase, the tension peaks and the violence begins. It is usually triggered by an outside
event, not the victim's behavior making it unpredictable and beyond the victim's control.
Describe the Cycle of Domestic Violence. - ANSWER-This cycle has three parts:
Tension building phase, acute battering episode, and the honeymoon phase.
Describe the honeymoon phase of the cycle of domestic violence. - ANSWER-In this
phase, the abuser is ashamed of their behavior, expresses remorse, and tries to
minimize the abuse, possibly blaming the victim. He may then exhibit loving, kind
behavior, genuinely trying to convince the partner that the abuse will not happen again.
This behavior may strengthen the bonds and serve to convince the victim that leaving is
not necessary.
Describe the tension building phase of the cycle of domestic violence. - ANSWER-In
this phase, tension builds over common issues and verbal abuse begins. The victim
tries to control the situation by pleasing the abuser but the violence does not stop.
Eventually the tension boils over.
Exchange theory is part of what paradigm? - ANSWER-This theory is part of the
positivism paradigm.
Family development assumptions focus on _______________. - ANSWER-The
assumptions of this theory focus on the systematic and patterned changes experienced
by families.
In deductive reasoning, once a hypothesis is formed what is the next step? - ANSWER-
In deductive reasoning, research is designed after this second step.
In which type of reasoning would you develop a theory last based on observations,
generalizations, and theory constructed? - ANSWER-Inductive reasoning ends with this
step (which is led up to by these steps).
In which type of reasoning would you start with a theory and then form a hypothesis? -
ANSWER-Deductive reasoning starts with this step and leads to the second step.
Is a hypothesis constructed using inductive or deductive reasoning? - ANSWER-This is
the second step of the deductive reasoning process.
Name two important characteristics of the cycle of domestic violence. - ANSWER-Two
important characteristics of this cycle are:
The abuse becomes more severe over time.
The abuse becomes more frequent over time.
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