__________ poverty is measured by comparing personal or household income or expenses with the cost of buying a given quantity of goods and services

a. Relative b. Subjective
c. Standard d. Absolute


d

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The historically low __________ in the African American community has traditionally limited the dating and mate selection options for African American women

(a) economic status (b) employment rate (c) fertility rate (d) sex ratio

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Janisha has always been independent. When she married Mike two years ago, she continued to focus her attention on improving her self-image by attending classes and joining a support group for women executives. When Mike asked her to join him at a marriage encounter weekend, she refused. She explained, "I don't want to tear down what I have tried so hard to build up in myself." Janisha's attitude

reflects: a. cynicism. b. hedonism. c. social networking. d. marriage improvement.

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James and Lena are best friends and roommates but lately haven't been getting along as well. Nkechi moves in next door, and the three of them all start hanging out together. Discuss the effect that size may have on the group's relationships. Imagine a scenario where an alliance or coalition may form within the group, and explain the group dynamics that may occur.

What will be an ideal response?

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Identify a true statement about the Hispanic family.

A. Hispanics are less geographically mobile than are non-Hispanic whites. B. Hispanics are less likely than either African Americans or whites to be divorced. C. A higher proportion of Hispanics than any other group believe that children are very important for a successful marriage. D. All of these answers are correct.

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