Exam 1 Flashcards
A family service provider should try to change the clients worldview orientation to reflect the view of the majority culture
false
The united states shows a dominant human relations orientation pattern known as _____
individualistic
In discussion of worldview, all of the following assumptions were made by Kluckhohn and Strodbeck in comparing the value systems between cultural groups EXCEPT
all cultural groups have the same basic values
The availability of fresh produce is an environmental factor that influences families
true
The history of family science is closely linked to business managment
true
Fulfilling family needs does not always require resources
true
Influences such as history, culture, and environment that comes from the outside to change the behavior of the family are known as____
contextual influences
Doherty points out that a major reason that it may be difficult to decline the family is ____
environmental changes that take place
Joan grew up in a family with few resources and now tends to be very conservative. Her husband’s family enjoyed a lifestyle where they were able to afford to live in luxury. The experiences of the two partners illustrate what type of contextual influences on their behavior today?
cultural
Family Resource management includes all of the following except
an understanding of the monetary exchange system
If a person commits a crime in a culture where his/her orientation to human nature is a belief that all are basically good, he/she would likely be incarcerated _____
to rehabilitate him/her
The political model of decision-making relies on habitual ways of doing things and low-risk decisions
False
The worldview orientation of human activity includes all of the following except
Working solely for the benefits of others
What is the primary difference between identifying resources and decision-making for families as opposed to business?
desire to maintain interpersonal relationships
The decision-making model proposed by Janis that involves searching for alternatives assessing consequences, estimating risk and selection of action that maximizes objectives is
the rational model
By the end of the 18th century, husbands went to work and wives were expected to stay home. This was known as___
The companionate family
In 19th century American, some groups experimented with different forms of families that included___
polygyny
The theory or perspective that explains that family members bring to the family unit personal resources that can be used to maintain that unit is___
social exchange theory
In medieval Europe, the family was influenced by
the church
While interfaith marriages are increasing, certain religious groups are more likely to marry within their faith
true
Key findings for the National Marriage Project indicate all of the following EXCEPT
divorce continues to increase
The criteria for inclusion in the 18th century family was an individual’s dependence on the head of the household for basic needs
true
One definition of the family today would not be accurately characterize every family
true
The modern family worked together to provide their existence within the home
false
The theory or perspective that focuses on the changing social expectations unique to each stage of the family is ____
family development theory
The family that includes a husband, wife and children in one household is known as
nuclear family
According to the U.S. internal revenue Service definition, a dependent must meet certain criteria. These include all EXCEPT
must be unmarried
The theory or perspective based on the idea that humans are driven to want certain things, that power is all the core of social relationships and that groups have interests that advance their own goal is
conflict theory
The theory or perspective that links science with the lives of families and suggests that change and growth occur through experiences with the outside system is___
family ecological theory
According to the Pew Research Center, less than half of all children live with two married parents.
true
Janice is shopping at her favorite store. If she buys something, she is more likely to think her purchase is a good value if ___
she thought she paid a fair price
Attitudes are learned and therefore dynamic
true
consumers are more loyal to brand name products today than they ever have been
false
Stein and Brier suggest that parents should teach children of wealth all these tenets except
money is power
The attitudes toward interracial marriage
are changing
The theory where individuals attempt to brig their attitudes into alignment with their behavior, especially when they cause personal or internal discomfort is ___
dissonance theory
A family may choose to buy a car based on how many other families in their social group have cars the same or similar. This consumer behavior reflects ___
brand
Product buying motives are ___
reasons consumers purchase one product over another
The idea of “new money” is synonymous with
newly emerging rich
Five year old Charlie decided that it was worth the risk of getting in trouble for climbing and jumping off the garage roof because it was something he thought would be really fun to try. Which operating stage of moral reasoning is this
pre-conventional
Forming a value judgment that us rationalized by only accepting information that supports one’s behavior is known as___
selective memory
Design preferences in consumer products reflect personal and group values
true
Expressions of how we feel about something or reflection of values is ____
an attitude
Values are used consciously in decision making, but ethics are always subconscious behaviors
false
When two products meet the same criteria, price is never the deciding factor in choosing which one to purchase
false
What is Maslow’s pyramid
Physiological, safety, love, esteem, self-actualization
What are the 6 steps in the U of I
Define the problem Gather information Examine two or more solutions Analyze the possible outcomes Choose the best solution Evaluate the decision
