Chapter 1 part 3

Question 1

Define developmental theory (3)

Answer 1

1. Look at the entire life cycle of the family
2. states that families change in predictable ways
3. Break down the family into different stages based on development

Question 2

Define developmental tasks

Answer 2

Tasks that an individual or family is supposed to achieve by a certain stage of development

Question 3

Define social time clock

Answer 3

socially approved timetable for certain life events

Question 4

Strengths of developmental theory

Answer 4

allows researchers to compare family life across different cultures

Question 5

Weaknesses of developmental theory

Answer 5

Provides a form of an idealized family that many do not fit

depends heavily on the concept of the nuclear family

Question 6

what are the two research methods used for studying families

Answer 6

Quantitative and qualitative research

Question 7

define quantitative research

Answer 7

information presented in form of numbers that are analyzed using statistical techniques

Question 8

Define qualitative research

Answer 8

concerned with verbal descriptions of behaviour

Question 9

structural functionalist theory: is it macro, micro, or both?

Answer 9

macro

Question 10

conflict theory: is it macro, micro, or both?

Answer 10

macro

Question 11

symbolic interactionist: is it macro, micro, or both?

Answer 11

micro

Question 12

family systems theory: is it macro, micro, or both?

Answer 12

both

Question 13

feminist theory: is it macro, micro, or both?

Answer 13

both