Outline and discuss the steps in the research process outlined in Chapter 2.
What will be an ideal response?
Ans: Examples must include choosing and narrowing down a topic for research, choosing the type of research, literature review, operationalization of concepts, and conceptualization of constructs.
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When compared to noncohabiting couples, couples who cohabit before marriage tend to have:
a. more children. b. higher marital commitment. c. higher divorce rates. d. fewer arguments.
Gender roles are
A. expectations regarding the proper behavior, attitudes, and activities of males and females. B. the biologically determined patterns of behavior that are appropriate for males and females. C. universally consistent learned behaviors of males and females. D. the biological characteristics of males and females, such as genital organs, hormones, and body hair.
Latent functions refer to
a. the accomplishing of purposively directed goals. b. Unintended consequences. c. The harmful effects resulting from intended actions. d. Alternative ways of meeting system needs.
Which of the following would most likely be an example of authority?
A. a person who leads a group because of his or her charming and magnetic personality B. political dissidents who seize an embassy and assassinate a political leader C. a newspaper editorial that convinces members of the population to vote for a particular candidate for mayor D. terrorism