FAML 400 Final Exam Questions and
Answers
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 component of theory demonstrates 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
, T/F: 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
The advantages of Family Development Theory include all the following EXCEPT: - Answer-It is easy to
apply to a variety of family structures
Family Developmental 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 as parents? - 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 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: - Answer-The rule of distributive justice
Answers
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 component of theory demonstrates 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
, T/F: 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
The advantages of Family Development Theory include all the following EXCEPT: - Answer-It is easy to
apply to a variety of family structures
Family Developmental 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 as parents? - 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 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: - Answer-The rule of distributive justice
