____ examine the way social institutions such as education and religion support the operation and stabilization of society.
A. Conflict theorists
B. Functionalists
C. Symbolic interactionists
D. Exchange theorists
Ques. 2Which of the following is NOT identified in the text as a type of stepfamily?
A. joint
B. residual
C. complex
D. mother-stepfather
Ques. 3Normative age-graded influences are developmental changes that are caused by biological, psychological, and socio-cultural forces.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Ques. 4The perception of violence in American culture compared to other cultures and the impact of those differences found would be of particular interest to
A. functionalists.
B. symbolic interactionists.
C. conflict theorists.
D. exchange theorists.
Ques. 5Divorce causes tension and anxiety to which people must adjust. The adjustment process involves stressors, mitigating factors, and adjustment. Which theory do these statements best fit into?
A. divorce-stress adjustment
B. stimulus-value-role
C. Social exchange
D. funnel with filters
Ques. 6Researchers believe there are several key trends that will shape the future of families. These include all of the following EXCEPT
A. an increase in the number of nontraditional families.
B. a stabilization in family roles as the rate of women's employment begins to decline.
C. high rates of marital dissolution.
D. serial marriages.
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