Which of the following is a characteristic of a gemeinschaft?

A. Relationships are primarily associational and based on calculating, economic exchanges.
B. Relationships are intimate and enduring, and interactions are guided by a mutual interest in the common good of the village.
C. Residents do not all share language, religion, and traditions.
D. Behavior and interaction are governed by external forces like the evolving criminal justice system.


Answer: B

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During a debate about external influences on families, Lily argues that demographic changes have had far-reaching consequences on American family life

However, Daniela argues otherwise and states that demographic changes have had little influence on family patterns. Which of the following is an accurate statement that supports Lily's argument? A) As people tend to live longer, they are more likely than in the past to outlive a partner, resulting in the increasing number of singles. B) Most U.S. families continue to stay in nuclear households despite a significant increase in the rate of unemployment. C) The U.S. birthrates have increased and there has been a significant increase in neolocal, nuclear households. D) Children now are more likely to be living in two-parent households due to a decline in the number of births to unmarried women.

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What becomes evident when the Uniform Crime Report and the National Crime Victimization Survey are compared?

A. The number of crimes committed is higher than the number of crimes reported. B. The number of crimes committed is lower than the number of crimes reported. C. The Crime clock is the most accurate way of collecting data. D. The Uniform Crime Report is a more accurate way of collecting data.

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In the past, the "good" wife was a woman who:

a. fulfilled her role. b. made important family decisions. c. had a wealthy father. d. communicated well.

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Where and when was the first ‘breathing lung' transplant performed?

A. South Africa, 1967 B. United Kingdom, 1989 C. Japan, 2001 D. United States, 2012

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