Should parents stay together for the sake of the children? What does research suggest about the answer to this question?
What will be an ideal response?
In general, if parents are experiencing a great deal of conflict, it’s better for the
children if they split up. The intense conflict is what has the most detrimental effects on
children’s development. If the home is relatively free of conflict, it may be better for the
children if the parents stay together since the support of two parents in a harmonious
home benefits children’s development.
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A) African-Americans, men B) Hispanics, women C) Living alone, women D) Men, living with families
The marginal status of Asian Pacific Islanders leaves them vulnerable to ________
a. color-blind racism b. absolute deprivation c. reverse discrimination d. collective oppression
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c. fundamentalist Protestants are most likely to have the highest incomes. d. Asian Americans are the most likely racial-ethnic group to say that religion is very important in their lives.
All of the following are alternative measures of development, identified in the textbook, except:
a. Gross National Happiness (GNH) b. Index of Sustainable Economic Welfare (IDEW) c. Genuine Progress Indicator (GPI) d. Development Assessment Indicator (DAI)