Sam is conducting a study of the Britton family. By applying a theoretical foundation, he will be able to make a guess at how effective family members will be at conflict resolution based on their patterns of interaction. This demonstrates which of the following goals of theory?

Which of the following criteria must be met in the construction of code categories?

a. Code categories must be constructed at the interval or ratio level of measurement b. Code categories must be open to interpretation by the coders c. Code categories must be deductively derived d. Code categories must be exhaustive and mutually exclusive.

Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)

1. Frames are basic forms of knowledge that provide a definition of a scenario. 2. Communication is the definitive use of symbols—influenced, guided, and understood in the context of relationships. 3. Not all communication is characterized by the use of symbols. 4. Communication as interaction is an exchange of information between two or more individuals.