Which of the following is NOT one of the top five events on the Holmes and Rahe Stress Scale?
A. death of a close family member
B. divorce
C. fired at work/lost job
D. jail term
Answer: C
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a. workplace health and safety. b. union and management bargaining procedures. c. the process of outsourcing jobs. d. the skills needed for new jobs in the Information Revolution.
With terrorism, the victims are usually
a. political leaders. b. followers of a certain religion. c. innocent citizens. d. military personnel.
The author of the text points to recent studies that suggest the cause of higher violence rates among poor African Americans is
a. the culture of violence. b. violent media programs and video games. c. rapid social change. d. poverty and social inequality.
Although families throughout society are changing as a result of macroeconomic forces, the changes are most profound among
a. upper-class families, who are making more money than ever. Women and minorities have long been targets of discrimination in U.S. industries. b. middle-class families, who find it hard to afford college for their children. The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission has no legal authority to prosecute for discrimination. c. working-class families, who are being fired or laid off in disproportionate numbers. Charges of discrimination center on hiring policies, seniority rights, restricted job placement, limited opportunities for advancement. d. low-income families, although they are accustomed to hard times. The segmented labor market and capitalist patriarchy perpetuate inequalities.