According to Georg Simmel, when we are ______ we maintain as much secrecy as is possible, while still revealing enough to maintain the relationship.

A. strangers
B. acquaintances
C. friends
D. married


B. acquaintances

Sociology

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________ is the social patterning of difference and domination through distinctions between women and men

a. Sex b. Sex roles c. Gender differential d. Gender

Sociology

The ENRICH Inventory measures differences between happily and unhappily married couples

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Sociology

Which of the following is a central feature of romantic love?

a. Doubt b. Butterflies in the stomach c. Rejection d. Sharing thoughts and secrets

Sociology

Although most research supports that marital and family therapy helps, it cannot save all relationships. Research suggests that within 2 years of therapy, ________ of couples are separated or divorced.

A. more than 25% B. less than 10% C. more than 80% D. about half

Sociology