HHS4U – Families in Canada
HHS4U QUIZ, V.1: THEORIES USED TO STUDY THE FAMILY
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MULTIPLE CHOICE (10 marks)
Circle the letter that best completes the statement.
1. The theoretical perspective that best describes the existence of the traditional nuclear
family is:
a) functionalism
b) systems theory
c) symbolic interactionism
d) feminist theories
e) the ecological perspective
2. The theoretical perspective that examines normative events, such as graduation, marriage,
the birth of a child, or a child leaving home is:
a) functionalism
b) systems theory
c) the life course approach
d) feminist theories
e) social exchange theory
3. The
a)
b)
c)
d)
e)
conceptual framework examines the costs and benefits of relationships is:
functionalism
exchange theory
conflict theory
ecological theory
symbolic interactionism
4. The theoretical perspective that examines how individuals and families influence each other
as part of connected systems in society is:
a) functionalism
b) ecological perspective
c) conflict theory
d) feminist theories
e) life course approach
5. In the ecological perspective, the examination of each individual as a system that develops
behaviour to meet its needs is an examination at the:
a) microsystem
b) mesosystem
c) exosystem
d) macrosystem
e) megasystem
HHS4U – Families in Canada
6. Although useful for research purposes,
stereotypical.
a) functionalism
b) exchange theory
c) conflict theory
d) symbolic interactionism
e) systems theory
is dated and
7. A major advantage of conflict theory is that is useful to see:
a) the impact of language interactions in the family, impact of role models and interpretation
of personal experiences
b) gender inequalities
c) decision-making in families
d) the effect of social change on the family on different levels
e) needed changes that must be brought about by other social institutions
8. A disadvantage of the life course approach in studying the family is that it:
a) does not address events considered abnormal in the life cycle of the family
b) assumes that people always behave with self-interest
c) suggests conflict is always present
d) it does not deal with family’s connection to the larger society
e) can result in conflicts between man and women
9. Symbolic interactionism is based on three basic concepts. One concept is that:
a) conflict exists in society because of inequities in power
b) people are able to interact effectively, only if they can communicate using a common
language
c) family systems have a complex organization that is neither simple nor chaotic
d) the personal subsystem is comprised of interaction between the individual as self and as
a member of the family
e) the awareness of self comes from how the individual interprets feedback from
themselves
10.
feminism argues that differences in power between men and women can
only be solved by the development of a separate female culture.
a) conservative
b) liberal
c) democratic
d) radical
e) socialist