Chapter 2 Quiz

A  The results of experimental studies can be generalized to a larger population whereas the results of field research cannot.

B  Experimental designs invariably involve higher costs than field research.

C  Experiments are, in most cases, more time consuming than field research.

D  Experiments involve artificial situations whereas field research does not.

A  Content analysis allows researchers to correct errors whereas surveys do not.

B  Content analysis is obtrusive whereas surveys are not.

C  Surveys can be applied to any form of communication whereas content analysis cannot be applied.

D  Surveys allow researchers to gather specific data over time whereas content analysis does not.

A  documenting interactions between couples

B  diaries

C  observing the behavior of children

D  group interviews

A  Researchers use the criteria of convenience and the availability of participants to conduct the study.

B  Each person has an equal chance of being chosen for the study.

C  The findings cannot be generalized to the population from which the sample is drawn.

D  The selection of the sample is carefully planned and not random.

A  population

B  paradata

C  variable

D  sample

A  interpretive research

B  quantitative research

C  secondary research

D  qualitative research

A  the structural functional theory

B  the social exchange theory

C  the symbolic interaction theory

D  the feminist theory

A  structural functional theory

B  family development theory

C  symbolic interaction theory

D  conflict theory

A  microsystem

B  mesosystem

C  exosystem

D  macrosystem

A  exosystem

B  mesosystem

C  microsystem

D  macrosystem

A  social exchange theorist

B  feminist

C  conflict theorist

D  symbolic interactionist

A  minorities

B  women

C  middle-aged men

D  children

A  the symbolic interaction theory

B  the structural functional theory

C  the social exchange theory

D  the conflict theory

A  They are clearly recognized.

B  They are publicized.

C  They are evident.

D  They are unintended.

A  flexibility and adaptability

B  order and stability

C  social change

D  individualism

A  primary

B  instrumental

C  implied

D  expressive

A  the symbolic interaction perspective

B  the social exchange perspective

C  the structural functional perspective

D  the conflict perspective

A  role

B  observation

C  theory

D  function

A  They oversimplify complex problems.

B  They support non-traditional gender roles.

C  They rely solely on empirical evidence.

D  They make people feel better about themselves.

A  They rely primarily on age-old information instead of latest empirical studies.

B  They use case studies of families that are a lot worse off than our own.

C  They improve people’s ability to make informed decisions in their own families.

D  They give people complete answers to raise healthy, successful families.