What Is the Theoretical Framework Used Most Often in Studies

question 33

Multiple Choice

What is the theoretical framework used most often in studies of marriage and the family?

• A)social exchange framework
• B)biosocial framework
• C)structural-functional framework
• D)family life course development framework

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Definitions:

Fertilization

The process of a sperm cell joining with an ovum (egg cell) to form a zygote, initiating the development of a new organism.

Cleavage

The division of cells in the early embryo following fertilization, leading to the formation of a multicellular organism.

Gastrulation

A phase early in embryonic development during which the single-layered blastula reorganizes into a multilayered structure, forming the embryonic germ layers.

Blastulation

An early stage in embryonic development that results in the formation of a blastula, a sphere of cells surrounding a fluid-filled cavity.