Chapter 2.1 Theory Quiz

Question 1

The concept of family development began after World War II with work on family stress by Reuben Hill.

Answer 1

true

Question 1

According to the life course perspective, individuals have no control over their own development and are entirely shaped by external social structures.

Answer 1

false

Question 1

Sociohistorical and geographical location refers to how an individual’s development is shaped by the historical period and geographical location in which they live.

Answer 1

true

Question 2

According to social exchange theory, if the benefits of a relationship outweigh the costs, the relationship is considered worthwhile.

Answer 2

true

Question 3

Social exchange theory was first introduced in 1975 by George Homans.

Answer 3

false- it was introduced in 1958

Question 4

Family development theory focuses exclusively on changes in individuals, rather than families as a group.

Answer 4

false- Family development theory focuses on the changes experienced by families as they move through their life course

Question 5

Feminists believe that the nuclear family structure inherently promotes gender equality between men and women.

Answer 5

false- they believe it promotes gender inequality

Question 6

Human agency and personal control are central to the life course perspective, where individuals actively make decisions that shape their life course.

Answer 6

true

Question 7

The chronosystem in Ecological Theory adds the dimension of time and includes transitions and shifts in one’s lifespan, such as the impact of divorce on children.

Answer 7

true

Question 8

A criticism of Bronfenbrenner’s Ecological Theory is that it focuses more on the biological and cognitive aspects of human development than on the socio-emotional aspects.

Answer 8

true

Question 9

The social exchange theory assumes that individuals are motivated to seek out rewards and avoid punishments in their interactions with others.

Answer 9

true

Question 10

Radical feminists believe that patriarchy is a minor issue that does not need to be addressed to achieve gender equality.

Answer 10

false- they believe it is a big issue that needs to be addressed immediately

Question 11

Family development theory focuses on the systematic and patterned changes experienced by families as they move through their life course.

Answer 11

true

Question 12

The concept of evaluating alternatives in social exchange theory automatically leads to ending a relationship when costs outweigh benefits.

Answer 12

true

Question 13

Ecological Theory, also known as Human Ecology Theory, was formulated by psychologist Urie Bronfenbrenner and states that human development is influenced by different environmental systems.

Answer 13

true

Question 14

The feminist perspective argues that society is patriarchal and based on inequalities between men and women, where men are in control and oppress women.

Answer 14

true

Question 15

According to feminist perspectives, traditional gender roles within the nuclear family are seen as beneficial to both men and women equally.

Answer 15

false-they are not equal

Question 16

James M. White does not consider family development theory to be a scientific theory.

Answer 16

false

Question 17

Bronfenbrenner’s theory ignores the influence of cultural and socioeconomic factors on human development.

Answer 17

false- Vygotsky’s theory

Question 18

The theory includes the concept of evaluating alternatives, which may lead someone to stay in a relationship if it is better than any available alternatives.

Answer 18

social exchange theory