Which myth of family life ignores the fact that males and females perceive the same events in their lives very differently?
a. The myth of family decline as the cause of social problems
b. The myth of a unified family experience
c. The myth of the monolithic family form
d. The myth of separate worlds
Answer: b. The myth of a unified family experience
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Marriage partners now expect love and emotional intimacy, open communication, role flexibility, gender equality, and personal growth. Which does this describe?
a. the institutional marriage bond b. the companionate marriage bond c. the individualized marriage bond d. the cohabitation bond
___ years old can begin to be trusted with an allowance, they are able to go to school or to friends houses alone, go to bed alone and get up by themselves during the night to go to the bathroom.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
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