Theoretical Perspectives
Families & Social Context
Sociopolitical Perspectives
Attraction & Love
Marriage
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Which theory states that the family is a system tending towards equilibrium?
Family Systems Theory
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What are the four basic functions of family?
1. Intimate Relationships 2. Economic Cooperation 3. Procreation and socialization of children 4. Assignment of roles and statuses
100
From the in class activity, which perspective does Coontz support? And Wilson?
Coontz-Liberal Wilson-Conservative
100
What do we look for in a potential partner?
Physical Char. Personality Char. Special Skills Tangible resources Liking of/agreement with us
100
What percentage of people will marry at least once in their lifetime?
90%
200
Members of the family work together to carry out tasks essential to the survival of the family according to what theory?
Structure/ Functional Theory
200
What are the main factors behind changes in the U.S. family?
1. Changes in the economy 2. Changes in demographics(population) 3. Changes in women's roles
200
What do all of the sociopolitical perspectives agree on?
The family is changing.
200
True or False: Love is a deep emotion that involves a caring for and aceptance of the beloved and a significant need satisfaction, and that ideally results in an intimate relationship.
True
200
What does the PREPARE scale measure?
Measures the degree of positive views about the relationship and the extent of partner agreement in 13 areas. Its a pre-marital assessment tool.
300
According to the ___________ theory we seek to maximize rewards and minimize costs.
Social Exchange Theory
300
Name 3 aspects of social context, provide examples for each.
Social Class- Income, education Historical Events- Baby Boom, Recent election Political Ideologies- Civil Rights movement
300
According to the ___________ perspective the breakdown of the 2 parent, heterosexual nuclear family is putting children and society at risk.
Conservative
300
What are two potential explanations for what we find attractive?
Evolutionary perspective- Char. that indicate the potential for reproductive success. Compatibility perspective- Char. that indicate a person is compatible with us.
300
From the Gottman interview: What are some of his main take home points about relationships?
Being able to accept influence Communication (non-verbal) Treat your spouse like you would treat a guest. No Contempt
400
According to the ecological theory what are the four connections between the family and the environment?
Microsystem, Mesosystem, Exosystem, Macrosystem.
400
Who is considered in your nuclear family?
Husband, Wife and Child. So your parents and your siblings are in your nuclear family.
400
What perspective proposes this solution: A gov-sponsored set of social services to meet the needs of family members.
Liberal Perspective
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According to Sternberg what type of love is a mix of all three components and has the highest relationship success?
Consumate Love
400
What are the three types of long-term marriages?
Happily in Love 20% Unhappy 20% Neither happy nor unhappy, just accepting 60%
500
According to the Family Development Theory, when does family end?
With the death of a spouse.
500
Describe the basic premises behind the family decline and family change perspectives. (From text)
Family Decline perspective- Believe that the cultural change we are seeing in families is due to the self-indulgence of people during the Baby Boom. Family Change Perspective- Families are changing but not necessarily in decline. They argue that families are better off now than in the past. ( poverty, illness)
500
Which perspective believes that a family should be judged on its functioning, not its form?
Centrist
500
What are the 2 basic components of love according to Sternberg's triangular theory? Describe each component.
Intimacy- warm, close feelings of bonding Passion-Romance, attraction, sexuality Commitment: Short term- Decision that this is love Long term- Commitment to maintain that love
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What are consanguineous and conjugal relationships? (Text)
Consanguineous are blood relatives Conjugal are relationships acquired through marriage
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