In role sequencing--the order in which major life course transitions take place--which sequence is thought to be best for mental health and happiness?

a. delayed exit sequence
b. delayed transition sequence
c. normative order
d. marriage-parenthood-work sequence


c. normative order

Sociology

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Which of the following statements about employer-provided health insurance is TRUE?

a. Large, multinational corporations are shifting production to countries where healthcare costs are either lower, or where healthcare costs are paid through a national healthcare system. b. Among Hispanics, Cuban-Americans have the highest rates of job-based insurance; Puerto-Ricans have the highest rates of public insurance, and those of Central American or Mexican descent have the lowest rates of job-based insurance. c. Membership in HMOs (health maintenance organizations) grew steadily, then decreased in recent years; PPOs (preferred provider organizations) are preferred because patients pay less if they use ‘in network' doctors or hospitals. d. All of the above statements are true. e. None of the above statements are true.

Sociology

According to the ADAM data, in 2008, a median of _______ percent of arrestees urine tested positive for marijuana

a. 90 b. 80 c. 60 d. 40

Sociology

Contemporary Marxian (or conflict) theorists would examine class in terms of:

a. the ownership or non-ownership of the means of production. b. people's relationship to others in the production process. c. wealth and status inequality. d. a multidimensional approach of wealth, prestige and power.

Sociology

A study of homosexual households found that

a. the division of labor is unequal b. same-sex couples have more effective conflict resolution skills c. same-sex couples tend to have underdeveloped friend networks d. most gay couples have lived together for less than 2 years

Sociology