According to the functionalist perspective, identify which of the following is an example of personality stabilization.

a. A mother reminds her child to say "thank you" after receiving a present.
b. A husband comforts his wife after she loses her job.
c. A married partner is restrained from cheating on her spouse because of marriage vows.
d. A father goes to work despite feeling sick to pay for his child's tuition fees.


Answer: b. A husband comforts his wife after she loses her job.

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