Unlike traditionals, ________ are not as conventional in their values and beliefs about marriage Perhaps one thing that best distinguishes them from traditional couples is their competitiveness, or the need for one-upmanship (outdoing the other or controlling the other).

A) vitalized couple types
B) mixed couple types
C) separate couple types
D) independent couple types


D

Sociology

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That I can explain income differences in a population with the independent variable sex (male/female) is not the same thing as saying that I understand why these two variables—income and sex—are related in the way in which they are

a. true b. false

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Eric is attending classes at the local college. He believes in the idea of success, but he does not spend as much time as he could studying to achieve a higher grade point average. His behavior is an example of __________ culture

a. ideal b. real c. material d. universal

Sociology

Seth was arrested for shoplifting. When his mother came to pick him up from the police station, she asked him why he stole the merchandise. Give an example of a defense mechanism that Seth might use as an excuse

What will be an ideal response?

Sociology

In terms of the Couple and Family Map, ________ tend to become less competent under stress, letting others take over or fill in.

A. underfunctioners B. distancers C. pursuers D. overfunctioners

Sociology