Family Theories

True or False? Using family systems theory, we can understand individuals without understanding their family background.

Which theory can be summarized by the phrase, "a family is greater than the sum of its parts?"

Which theory is focused on family stages and believes you cannot skip steps?

Which theory adopts an economic model of human behavior based on costs, benefits, and the expectation of reciprocity?

True or False? Structural Functionalism is focused on families achieving equilibrium through heterosexual norms.

Which theory is interested in changes in the family over time?

Which theory is associated with a dependence of power in relationships?

True or False? In symbolic interactionism, the looking glass self is how we see ourselves based on our perceptions.

True or False? Based on symbolic interactionism, everyone's perceived reality is true for them.

True or False? Based on the two themes of family theories, determinism is the same thing as free will.

Which theory is focused on making meaning from shared symbols and experiences?

True or False? Conflict theory believes that healthy families avoid conflict at all costs.

Which theory is focused on boundaries within and around the family?

In this theory, people compare their ideal relationships and expectations from previous relationships to the present.

This theory believes that men don’t possess nurturing qualities; only women do.