Unit 1 Test

Question 1

Functionalism

Answer 1

A sociological theory that looks at how society is organized to perform its recruited functions effectively. Families are institutions that serve specific functions in society and family members are expected to fill prescribed roles.

Question 2

Systems Theory

Answer 2

A sociological theory that looks at how groups of individuals interact as a system, or how different parts work together and influence one another in a relatively stable way over time.

Question 3

Symbolic Interactionalism

Answer 3

A psychological theory that looks at how individuals behave based on their perceptions of themselves and others.

Question 4

Exchange Theory

Answer 4

A psychological theory that looks at how individuals make choices within roles by weighing costs and benefits.

Question 5

Life-Course Approach

Answer 5

Examines behaviours demonstrated by individuals or families at various stages in their lives.

Question 6

Conflict Theory

Answer 6

An interdisciplinary sociological and political theory that looks at how societies are held together by power, not by individuals and groups needing and depending on each other.

Question 7

Feminist theories analyzes…

Answer 7

How gender roles and power dynamics affect family relationships.

Question 8

Feminist theories are sociological theories that…

Answer 8

Attempt to explain social inequalities between men and women from a variety of female perspectives.

Question 9

Ecological Theory

Answer 9

Focuses on individuals within families as members of an interlocking system in society and how they influence one another.

Question 10

The bonds in parent-child relationships for Inuit families…

Answer 10

Are fluid in Inuit society compared to those in the larger Canadian society.

Question 11

Inuit believe that when a child is born, …

Answer 11

The soul or spirit of a recently deceased relative or community member is taken on by the newborn. The newborn is then named after this person.

Question 12

According to Erik Erikson generativity is…

Answer 12

Establishing and guiding the next generation, reflecting an individual’s need to care for others.

Question 13

According to Erik Erikson, transitioning to adulthood is complete when one takes on a significant caring relationship with a child.

Answer 13

Understanding the parent-child relationship is crucial for comprehending development stages in adulthood.

Question 14

For 19th-century families, the timing of marriage ceremonies…

Answer 14

Coincided with the agricultural cycle.

Question 15

20th-century families: People between 1940s to 1960s…

Answer 15

Married younger because of economic stability.

Question 15

In the 19th-century, when deciding on a marriage partner…

Answer 15

A young woman’s selection was subject to the approval of her parents or she would be ostracized by the family.

Question 16

The depression in the 1930s made Canadians…

Answer 16

Postpone marriage.

Question 17

During the transition to parenthood, families face several developmental tasks. People have to alter the relationship they established as a couple to allow time and space for a relationship with their child.

Answer 17

Psychologists describe the change as an avalanche.

Question 18

Parents of a new family can experience role overload. It…

Answer 18

Occurs when an individual tries to carry out multiple roles.

Question 19

Microsystems are…

Answer 19

Each individual is a system that develops behaviours it needs.

Question 20

An example of micro theories are:

Answer 20

Systems theory, Exchange Theory

Question 21

Macrosystems is…

Answer 21

A socio-cultural environment or society in which the person lives, including ideology and policies that limit behaviour.

Question 22

The definition of the 21st family can be…

Answer 22

Both
C: A nuclear family, blended family, a single parent family
D: Extended family, parents without children living in the same household.

Question 23

In 20th century, families between 1940s to 1960s consisted of…

Answer 23

The husband as the exclusive provider, the head of the household, and the link between the family and society.

Question 24

My definition of family:

Answer 24

A group of people who support and care for each other unconditionally.