In marital conflict, __________ involves attacking one's partner's personality or character rather than complaining about a specific behavior

(a) contempt
(b) criticism
(c) defensiveness
(d) stonewalling


(b)

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Women live longer, in general, than men in which of the following

A. in the United States and Japan, but nowhere else. B. in Asia but not in Europe or the Americas C. in industrialized nations only. D. in nearly every society.

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Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)

The mixing of methods also involves the mixing of philosophical paradigms.

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Which of the following observations reflects the conflict perspective on collective behavior?

A. Social movements create meaningful interactions and powerful tangible symbols. B. Social movements invite change that threatens the smooth operation of a society. C. Social movements provide a means for addressing the existing imbalances in society D. The language and jargon associated with a movement are clues to the values and goals of the organization.

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If a family is budgeting their income effectively, they should spend no more than one week's take-home pay on:

A. all of their housing expenses, including insurance and taxes. B. food, including meals out. C. entertainment. D. car payments, taxes, and insurance.

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