Describe the general pattern of psychological pain and healing that most people go through after a divorce.
What will be an ideal response?
In general, the first year or two are very difficult, with depression, reduced self-
esteem, and many other negative emotions such as confusion, feelings of rejection, and
guilt over the failed relationship. Most people feel better within 2 years and are
remarried within 6 years.
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A single U.S. Census exemplifies a
a. cross-sectional study. b. panel study. c. time series study. d. trend study. e. longitudinal study.
What is the "glass ceiling"?
What will be an ideal response?
Current research shows that there is a relationship between poverty, __________, and __________; this is particularly worrisome in the case of children
a. stress; cognitive development b. wealth; homelessness c. the working poor; income d. net worth; closed-society
The greatest change in recent years in the military as a social institution is
A. the inclusion of college-level course work as part of basic training. B. the increase in the representation of racial minority groups and women in the armed services. C. the increase in the percentage of volunteer recruits that make the military a career. D. its termination of the previous strong connection that existed between the military and corporate America.