Peter and Mary Have Been Married for Several Years

question 36

Multiple Choice

Peter and Mary have been married for several years. Peter has been unhappy for several months and is thinking about initiating a divorce. He decides to make a list regarding the costs and benefits of their relationship. Peter is using a form of which social scientific theory?

• A) conflict theory
• B) exchange theory
• C) symbolic interactionist theory
• D) structural-functional theory

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Definitions:

Case Study Method

A research method involving an in-depth analysis of an individual, group, event, or situation to explore underlying principles or find new insights.

Unrepresentative Sample

A sample that does not accurately reflect the broader population, leading to potential bias in research findings.

Psychological Research

The study of behavior and mind, encompassing all aspects of conscious and unconscious experience as well as thought, often through empirical methodologies.

Repressed Material

Refers to memories, thoughts, or desires that have been unconsciously blocked due to being considered unacceptable or threatening by the individual.