Which Is NOT One of the Themes of the Textbook

question 23

Multiple Choice

Which is NOT one of the themes of the textbook?

• A)Families are different from one culture to another and therefore families have no real universal features or functions.
• B)The best way to truly understand families is to link two perspectives on them: the micro- and macro-level perspectives.
• C)Families are not monolithic or static, but instead are ever-changing.
• D)Social science theory and research can help us understand families and close relationships.

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Definitions:

Marxist

Pertaining to the theories and practices derived from the work of Karl Marx, often focusing on class struggle and the critique of capitalism.

Strange Situation

A procedure developed in psychology to assess patterns of attachment in young children to their caregivers.

Attachment

The emotional bond that forms between an individual and a caregiver, influencing patterns in relationships and emotional response.

Experimental Method

The only research method that can be used to identify cause–effect relationships between two or more conditions or variables.