________ is defined as the marriage between two people who are dissimilar in some social and demographic characteristics.
A. Heterogamy
B. Hypergamy
C. Assortative mating
D. Homogamy
Answer: A
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a. ascribed b. achieved c. temporary d. ambiguous
________ is defined as the discharge of socially unacceptable emotions in a socially acceptable way.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).