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FAML 400 Final Exam Questions and
Answers
What theoretical paradigm emphasized that truth is imposed by those with the power to shape
knowledge? - answers✓✓Conflict
Theories: - answers✓✓Provide explanations for what is observed
Inform research
Are abstract and general ideas
Which component of theory demonstrates the relationship between concepts? -
answers✓✓Propositions
If family scientists state that divorce rates are negatively related to social class, they mean that: -
answers✓✓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 - answers✓✓TRUE
If you use a theory to guide the development of your research project or to develop a prevention
program, you are using _______ reasoning - answers✓✓Deductive
The assumptions of a theory - answers✓✓Are statements considered to be true that provide the
foundation of the theory
The advantages of Family Development Theory include all the following EXCEPT: -
answers✓✓It is easy to apply to a variety of family structures
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Family Developmental Theory can be used to explain - answers✓✓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? - answers✓✓Preschool age
In Elder Oaks' article about reason and revelation he says, - answers✓✓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: - answers✓✓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? - answers✓✓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: -
answers✓✓It ignores altruistic behavior
Its terms are used to define one another (tautology)
08/11/2024 10:04AM
FAML 400 Final Exam Questions and
Answers
What theoretical paradigm emphasized that truth is imposed by those with the power to shape
knowledge? - answers✓✓Conflict
Theories: - answers✓✓Provide explanations for what is observed
Inform research
Are abstract and general ideas
Which component of theory demonstrates the relationship between concepts? -
answers✓✓Propositions
If family scientists state that divorce rates are negatively related to social class, they mean that: -
answers✓✓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 - answers✓✓TRUE
If you use a theory to guide the development of your research project or to develop a prevention
program, you are using _______ reasoning - answers✓✓Deductive
The assumptions of a theory - answers✓✓Are statements considered to be true that provide the
foundation of the theory
The advantages of Family Development Theory include all the following EXCEPT: -
answers✓✓It is easy to apply to a variety of family structures
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Family Developmental Theory can be used to explain - answers✓✓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? - answers✓✓Preschool age
In Elder Oaks' article about reason and revelation he says, - answers✓✓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: - answers✓✓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? - answers✓✓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: -
answers✓✓It ignores altruistic behavior
Its terms are used to define one another (tautology)
