The second “postmodern vision” discussed early in this chapter doubts many things about modern times, including the idea that:
a. we are happier and better off than people who lived hundreds or thousands of years ago
b. we are puppets on an invisible string pulled by some kind of god
c. equality of all people is a good thing and that everyone deserves human dignity
d. war is inevitable because it is part of human nature
a. we are happier and better off than people who lived hundreds or thousands of years ago
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Indicate whether this statement is true or false.
The tasks of the ____________ subsystem include establishing a confirming and respectful method of communication, negotiating a balance between intimacy and individuality, and establishing a mutually satisfying sexual relationship
a. marital b. parental c. sibling d. grandparent
Which of the following is not one of Bongaarts's proximate determinants of fertility?
a) Exposure to sexual intercourse b) Risk of arranged marriage c) Exposure to conception d) Gestation and carrying the pregnancy to birth
Nahid was born and raised in a town with a population of about 20,000 people. Her family never left their small town so she didn't really think about it either. She attended college about thirty miles from home. When she decided to look for a job, she knew that she might have to move in order to find her dream job. She received a job offer from a company in New York City. When she moved there, she found that it was radically different on many levels from where she grew up. She knew that it would take time for her to adjust. What was Nahid experiencing by moving and living in New York City?
A. groupthink B. tunnel vision C. cultural explosion D. culture shock