Conflict Explanations of Family Problems, Such as High Rates of Divorce

question 71

Multiple Choice

Conflict explanations of family problems, such as high rates of divorce and overall family instability, focus on __________.

• A)how exploitation of the lower classes by the upper classes contributes to family problems
• B)the relationship between family troubles and changes in other social institutions, such as the economy, religion, and law
• C)the way in which definitions concerning family problems not only are socially constructed but also have an effect on how people are treated
• D)diversity and fragmentation of families

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Definitions:

Direct Observation

A research method where behaviors or events are recorded as they naturally occur, without interference or manipulation by the observer.

Internal Locus of Control

The belief that one's actions and behaviors are responsible for the outcomes in their life, rather than external forces.

External Locus

A psychological concept where individuals believe that their lives are controlled by external forces rather than their own actions.

Reciprocal Determinism

A concept in psychology introduced by Albert Bandura, suggesting that a person's behavior is influenced by personal factors and their environment, with each factor influencing and being influenced by the other simultaneously.