Compare and contrast a substantive definition of family with a functionalist definition. Which of these definitions is more inclusive? Is the more inclusive definition necessarily more useful?
What will be an ideal response?
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a. The increased exercise caused an increase in brain functioning. b. The two variables are unrelated. c. The variables are positively related or correlated. d. The two variables are inversely or negatively correlated.
What perspective emphasizes micro-level interactions?
A. symbolic interactionist B. functionalist C. conflict D. feminist
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a. 10 b. 20 c. 30 d. 40
Approximately what percentage of workers in the United States can best be described as contingent class wage earners, according to Wysong and Perrucci?
a. 10% b. 15% c. 50% d. 25%