Answer the following statements true (T) or false (F)

1. A theory is a general framework, explanation, or tool used to understand and describe the real world.

2. Crisis theory is an example of a micro theory, while structural functionalist theory is an example of a macro theory

3. Social exchange theory suggests that individuals are rational and their behavior reflects an evaluation of costs and benefits.

4. Teenagers’ attitudes toward marriage and family life have become significantly more negative over the past few decades.

5. The data are clear: Americans are rejecting marriage.


1. T
2. F
3. T
4. F
5. F

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