Married couples are generally more satisfied at which point intheir marriages

(1pts)

A. The early period

B. The later period

C. The middle and later period

D. The early and later period

12)

Compared to the family life cycle approach, the family lifecourse approach

(1pts)

A. Is the same thing

B. Focuses on how families integrate changes over time, and howindividuals give meaning to them

C. Focuses on the 8 stages that most families pass through aftermarriage

D. Focuses exclusively on death and dying

13)

The rapid pace of change in recent years is typically cited asa

(1pts)

A. Family stressor

B. Family strength

C. Family strain

D. Family career

14)

What typically governs the family life cycle stage?

(1pts)

A. Amount of family income

B. Level of parental education

C. Ages of children and parents

D. Duration of parents’ marriage

15)

Families draw strength from the stories that they tell andretell, and that help define the family’s history. These storiescomprise

(1pts)

A. Family stories

B. Family myths

C. Family narratives

D. Family formations

16)

The International Family Strength Model, which focuses on 6major qualities of strong couples and families, is a

(1pts)

A. Structural perspective

B. Microsocial perspective

C. Macrosocial perspective

D. Normative perspective

17)

The difference between quantitative and qualitative methods insocial research is that qualitative methods

(1pts)

A. Test specifically defined hypotheses

B. Can proceed with only a question in mind

C. Rely heavily on surveys

D. Don’t tell us much about meanings underlying socialprocesses

18)

An ___________ variable is manipulated by the researcher, andthe ___________ variable is affected during an experiment

(1pts)

A. Independent, dependent

B. Dependent, independent

C. Control, dependent

D. Quantitative, qualitative

19)

Symbolic Interactionism believes that the family is

(1pts)

A. A group within the social system that affects individuals andlarger social systems

B. Families are sites of conflict for resources, including moneyand attention

C. Families adapt to changes over time, and make meaning fromthem

D. The family is the product of day-to-day interactions offamily members

20)

Which of the following is NOT part of the ASA Code ofEthics?

(1pts)

A. Professional Competence: Do only what you are qualified todo. Pursue ongoing education. Utilize proper resources. Consultother professionals when necessary

B. Professional and scientific responsibility: Follow thehighest scientific and professional responsibilities on a personaland professional level. Value public trust.

C. Social responsibility: Seek to advance the science ofsociology and serve the public

D. Scientific contribution: research should contribute to thecommon good. Research that misleads research subject is onlyacceptable when the benefits to the public are clear