Marriages And Families 8th Edition By Benokraitis - Test Bank

Chapter 2 Studying the Family

2.1 Quick Quiz

1) According to the structural-functional theory, the instrumental role in a family is best carried out by the ________.

A) marriage therapist

B) parents of the couple

C) wife

D) husband

Answer: D

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A-head: Theoretical Perspectives on Families

Skill level: Know the Facts

Difficulty: Easy

Learning Objective: 2.2 Describe eight major family theoretical perspectives, identify whether each is macro- and/or micro-level, and summarize the strengths and limitations of each perspective.

2) According to the conflict theorists, ________.

A) there is continuous tension between the haves and have-nots

B) conflict among people should be best avoided

C) a society is a stable and cooperative system

D) families help eliminate the systems of social stratification

Answer: A

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A-head: Theoretical Perspectives on Families

Skill level: Understand the Concepts

Difficulty: Moderate

Learning Objective: 2.2 Describe eight major family theoretical perspectives, identify whether each is macro- and/or micro-level, and summarize the strengths and limitations of each perspective.

3) Student course evaluations are an example of ________.

A) face-to-face interviews

B) secondary analysis

C) participant observation

D) self-administered questionnaires

Answer: D

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A-head: Family Research Methods

Skill level: Apply What You Know

Difficulty: Moderate

Learning Objective: 2.3 Describe seven data-collection methods that researchers use to study families, and identify each of the method’s strengths and limitations.

4) Jim and Ryan work as researchers at Palmer Corp., a retail firm. Currently, they are discussing whether they should use field observation to assess the public image of a newly launched product. Jim states that field observation would be the best method to assess the market. However, Ryan disagrees. Which of the following statements, if true, is likely to support Ryan's argument?

A) Researchers at Palmer Corp. have found that field research is a more flexible method than other research methods.

B) Most researchers at Palmer Corp. are trained and qualified to conduct field observation across different market segments efficiently.

C) In the past, Jim has gathered reliable and accurate market data with the use of field observation.

D) Studies have shown that field research disrupts the natural setting because the researcher’s presence influences the people being studied.

Answer: D

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A-head: Family Research Methods

Skill level: Analyze It

Difficulty: Hard

Learning Objective: 2.3 Describe seven data-collection methods that researchers use to study families, and identify each of the method’s strengths and limitations.

5) Examination of data that have been collected by someone else is known as ________.

A) focus group study

B) secondary analysis

C) survey research

D) non-participant observation

Answer: B

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A-head: Family Research Methods

Skill level: Know the Facts

Difficulty: Easy

Learning Objective: 2.3 Describe seven data-collection methods that researchers use to study families, and identify each of the method’s strengths and limitations.

6) Which of the following is true of content analysis?

A) It can be labor intensive.

B) It does not permit comparisons over time.

C) It can be applied solely to oral communication.

D) It is an obtrusive approach.

Answer: A

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A-head: Family Research Methods

Skill level: Know the Facts

Difficulty: Moderate

Learning Objective: 2.3 Describe seven data-collection methods that researchers use to study families, and identify each of the method’s strengths and limitations.

7) Jeffrey, a researcher, is conducting a drug trial in a controlled environment. He manipulates several variables and measures the effect of each variable on the subjects of the trial. In this scenario, Jeffrey is using the ________.

A) experiment method

B) field research method

C) nonparticipant observation method

D) secondary analysis method

Answer: A

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