Family systems theory emphasizes that family systems seek _________, or stable balance and symmetry
a. attachment
b. conflict
c. interaction
d. equilibrium
d
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Amy, who recently got married, often plays the role of a kin-keeper. While growing up, she used to observe her mother play the role and now performs this role efficiently in her new family
Which of the following is Amy most likely doing as a part of the kin-keeper role? A) Amy is keeping her new home clean and organized. B) Amy is maintaining relationships with relatives. C) Amy is ensuring her family's safety. D) Amy is providing financial security for her family.
Researchers from Finland made a key conclusion regarding couples who report high levels of conflict during pregnancy. What was it?
What will be an ideal response?
Sociologists look to identify the scarce resources that pulled Greenlanders into the global division of labor. From the 16th through the late 19th centuries that resource was
a. oil, extracted from the ground. b. oil, extracted from whales. c. rubber. d. ivory.
Why are women far more likely to be widows than are men?
A. Wives are typically a few years younger than their husbands. B. Mortality rates among females are higher than for males. C. Widowed women are more likely to remarry than are widowed men. D. Men are more likely to be in the sandwich generation.