Which theory examines the ways in which groups disagree, struggle for power, and compete for scarce resources?

1. the social exchange theory
2. the symbolic interaction theory
3. the conflict theory
4. the structural functional theory

The “haves” according to the conflict theory are ________.

1. middle-aged men
2. children
3. women
4. minorities

Clarice Thompson, an academician and scholar, believes that all individuals, irrespective of gender, have equal social, economic, and political rights in a society. Clarice is most likely to be a ________.

1. conflict theorist
2. feminist
3. social exchange theorist
4. symbolic interactionist

The interconnected behaviors, roles, and relationships that influence a person’s daily life are called the ________.

1. exosystem
2. mesosystem
3. macrosystem
4. microsystem

The ________ consists of the settings or events which people do not experience directly, but which can affect their development.

1. exosystem
2. macrosystem
3. mesosystem
4. microsystem

A micro-level theory that examines the everyday behavior of individuals is known as the ________.

1. family development theory
2. symbolic interaction theory
3. structural functional theory
4. conflict theory

Which theory states that social interaction between people is based on the efforts of each person to maximize rewards and minimize costs?

1. the structural functional theory
2. the feminist theory
3. the social exchange theory
4. the symbolic interaction theory

Paul conducts a survey in order to collect and examine data relating to families. The data includes family size and the ethnicity of family members. Paul is conducting a(n) ________.

1. secondary research
2. interpretive research
3. qualitative research
4. quantitative research

While conducting a study on the Amazonian tribes, Susan selects a group of ten people from each tribe and studies their daily routines and habits. These small groups are referred to as the ________.

1. population
2. sample
3. variable
4. paradata

Which of the following is true of a probability sample?

1. The selection of the sample is carefully planned and not random.
2. Researchers use the criteria of convenience and the availability of participants to conduct the study.
3. Each person has an equal chance of being chosen for the study.
4. The findings cannot be generalized to the population from which the sample is drawn.

Which of the following is an example of secondary data?

1. diaries
2. group interviews
3. documenting interactions between couples
4. observing the behavior of children

Which of the following is a difference between content analysis and surveys?

1. Surveys allow researchers to gather specific data over time whereas content analysis does not.
2. Content analysis is obtrusive whereas surveys are not.
3. Surveys can be applied to any form of communication whereas content analysis cannot be applied.
4. Content analysis allows researchers to correct errors whereas surveys do not.

 Which of the following is a difference between experiments and field research?

1. The results of experimental studies can be generalized to a larger population whereas the results of field research cannot.
2. Experiments are, in most cases, more time consuming than field research.
3. Experimental designs invariably involve higher costs than field research.
4. Experiments involve artificial situations whereas field research does not.