Test Bank Family Theories- An Introduction 4th Edition by James M. White , David M. Klein, Todd F.

White, Family Theories 4e Ch. 2 Test Questions 1. ___________ about processes and causes are inherently behind every explanatory theory. a. Fallacies b. Proofs c. Facts *d. Assumptions 2. “Philosophy” usually refers to each of the following, except a. values b. ways of thinking *c. logic d. an academic discipline 3. Which of the following best illustrates the work of a “philosopher of science”? a. studies how scientists behave in their endeavors *b. explores in abstract ways what science could be like c. analyzes the social organization of sciences d. monitors the rigor of scientific procedures 4. Which philosophy of science is best described as attempting to explain and predict events? *a. positivist b. interpretive c. critical d. analytical 5. Which philosophy of science is best described as focusing on emancipation and empowerment? a. positivist b. interpretive *c. critical d. analytical 6. Which philosophy of science is best described as promoting understanding and empathy? a. positivist *b. interpretive c. critical d. analytical 7. The idea that most family scholars today reject a highly relativistic position regarding scientific knowledge is called *a. pragmatic positivism b. absolutism c. positive realism d. arelativism 8. Which of the following is not a highly valued part of knowledge from a positivistic perspective?