Kathleen has two children. Her bills are piling up, and she has not been at work all week because her youngest child is sick. Her husband just got laid off from his job, and spends each day looking for more work. Kathleen is worried that her older child

is not doing well enough in school, and feels that she isn't spending enough time helping her child. Most days, Kathleen feels completely overwhelmed and wants to give up. Kathleen is likely experiencing:

A) Family support
B) Caretaker despair
C) Work-family balance
D) Depression


Answer: B

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Students will know how to reduce fractions to lowest terms is an example of _______________

a. a state standard b. an objective c. a measurable objective d. none of the above

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All of the following statements about homelessness are true, EXCEPT:

a. the average age of a homeless child is only six years old. b. single adult males are the fastest growing segment of the homeless population. c. domestic violence, substance abuse, poverty, and mental illness are some of the contributing factors to homelessness. d. family homelessness is not necessarily a factor of socioeconomic status.

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Females, on the average, make higher grades in

a. all major subjects. b. English. c. social studies. d. math.

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