Chapter 3

Question 1

Functions of theories

Answer 1

Describe - sensitize - Integrate - Explain - Value

Question 2

Theories

Answer 2

Family Systems
Social Exchange
Symbolic Interactism
Family Development
Family Strengths
Feminist

Question 3

Quanitative

Answer 3

Collect with survey, seeking a correlation, reported numbers and percents, findings are generalized

Question 4

Qualitative

Answer 4

The researcher is the instrument, seek a pattern, words and descriptions are the form of reporting, findings are controlled

Question 5

SES

Answer 5

Social Economic Status

Question 6

Types of classes

Answer 6

Upper class - old/new money, philanthropy, travel
Middle class - Short term savings, management in money, savings and retirement
Poverty level or below - Depends on cash, savings is lower priority, and money is shared among family

Question 7

Types of poverty

Answer 7

Situational - A situation that causes a family to be impoverish
Absolute- Born into/Generational