Which of the following statements defines divorce?

A) It refers to the breakup of an unmarried couple.
B) It refers to the legal ending of a valid marriage contract.
C) It refers to the physical separation of partners in a marriage.
D) It refers to the act of emotionally dissociating from an abusive partner.


B

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The following characterizes ________ couples as:

- Dissatisfaction with a partner's personality - Communication problems - Difficulties in participating in joint activities - Difficulty relating to a partner's family and friends - Difficulty in their sexual relationship A) harmonious B) conflicted C) vitalized D) traditional

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SAGE News Clips: Water Contamination ProtestDescription: Documentary filmmaker and Flint native Michael Moore returns to Michigan to protest the lead in the Flint, MI water system. Moore and protestors call on President Obama to take on the water crisis as a human rights issue during an upcoming trip to Michigan. Watch this video and read Chapter 1 to learn more about how sociology can make sense of current events!Click on the above link to access the Interactive eBook. Once you've signed in, scroll to page 18 and watch the video. When you've finished watching the video, come back to the test and answer the following questions:In the words of Erving Goffman, individuals are ______; they have the potential to disrupt and destroy the structures and structures in which they find themselves.

A. dangerous agents B. dangerous consumers C. dangerous giants D. dangerous agitators

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Drinking during pregnancy is:

a. only a risk for alcoholic mothers. b. recommended to relax the mother. c. risky and may cause problems. d. understandable.

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Alicia believes that men shape the social stratification system and control a disproportionate share of wealth, prestige, and power. As a result, women are largely invisible. Which of the following perspectives is most likely to support Alicia's opinion?

A) ?Symbolic interaction perspectives B) ?Feminist perspectives C) ?Modernization perspectives D) ?Conflict perspectives E) ?Functionalist perspectives

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