________ is a broad concept that refers to marriage between two people who are similar on one or more characteristics.

A. Homogamy
B. Hypergamy
C. Assortative mating
D. Heterogamy


Answer: C

Sociology

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a. The court will give custody to the mother unless the father can document that she is "unfit." b. The court will mandate joint custody unless the parents can prove that joint custody is not advisable or appropriate. c. The court will give custody to the parent chosen by the child if the child presents acceptable reasoning. d. The court will give primary custody to the parents who was the primary caretaker and secondary custody to the other parent with guaranteed frequent visits and consultation on decisions impacting the child.

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In the year 2000, Dr. Wilson believed that the experiences of students who attended historically black college and universities (HBCUs) influenced their choice of occupations. Dr. Wilson surveyed 120 students who had graduated from Alabama State University (ASU) during the 1980s and 120 students who had graduated during the 1990s. What kind of research was Dr. Wilson conducting?

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What stress-reducing strategy is more likely to be evidenced by men in dual-earner families?

a. restructuring family roles b. scaling back c. delegate responsibilities d. exercise

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In many cities, there is only one company that provides Internet service. What is this an example of?

a. Democratic socialism b. The primary labor market c. A postindustrial economy d. Monopoly capitalism

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