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Chapter 2 Notes Marriage and Family  According to __________ theory, when the emotional costs of a relationship outweigh its benefits, we are likely to feel uncomfortable, angry, or distressed.- social exchange  A scientist wants to conduct research to determine if change in a certain variable causes predicable change in another variable. Which method should the scientist use?- Experimental  Case studies and in-depth interviews are examples of- qualitative research.  Conflict theory assumes that- differences lead to conflict.  Conflict theory has been criticized for- assuming that differences lead to conflict.  Dr. Walker believes that life involves discord and competition. Dr. Walker is a _____ theorist.- conflict  Equity is a key component of ____________ theory.- social exchange  Examining how the sense of self is maintained in the process of acquiring social roles is fundamental to - symbolic interaction theory.  Examining the needs a family meets for its individual members is an aspect of- structural functionalism.  Exchange theory predicts that we will stay in an unhappy marriage when- the costs of leaving are greater than the rewards of leaving and/or the costs of staying.  Family development theory has been criticized for - assuming the sequential processes of intact, nuclear families.  Family systems theory is a combination of- structural functionalism and symbolic interaction theory.  Interviews can be advantageous compared to surveys because they elicit more honest responses.- permit probes of greater depth and can follow paths suggested by the interviewee.  Kate has not seen or heard from her mother since Hurricane Katrina hit the Louisiana town where her mother lived. She does not know for sure if her mother is dead or alive. Kate feels her mother’s psychological presence even though she is not physically with her. Pauline Boss uses the term _____ to describe what Kate is feeling.- ambiguous loss  Maria believes the costs of her marriage exceed her rewards. According to exchange theory, Maria is likely to - get a divorce if she perceives greater rewards in some alternative and the costs of leaving are not too great  Reality television is more representative of familial reality than daytime talk shows.- False

 Secondary data analysis involves interviewing the same person twice before analyzing the data.- False  Self-help and childrearing books are typically value-free.- False  Social exchange theory has been criticized for- assuming that we are all rational, calculating individuals.  Structural functionalists believe social stability is in the best interest of society.- True  Symbolic interactionists study how the sense of self is maintained in the process of acquiring social roles.- True  Symbolic interaction theory- examines how people interact with each other.  The concept of “marital happiness” is transformed from an abstract concept to something measurable, such as “a score of 80 or above on the Spousal Satisfaction Scale” in a process called- operationalization.  The portrayal of family life that results from soap opera families and daytime talk shows is- unrealistic and highly negative.  The primary feminist theory goal is to- raise society’s level of awareness regarding the oppression of women and all other disadvantaged groups.  The research method that is most popular in marriage and family studies is the- survey method.  What method of research deals with large amounts of information that is analyzed and presented statistically?- Quantitative  When they promise participants either anonymity or confidentiality, researchers are protecting  opinions.- the privacy and safety of participants.  Which of the following is not a macro-level theory?- Family systems theory  Which of the following is not a true statement regarding social exchange theory?- Cooperation is necessary for stability .

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