A single mother is concerned about taking care of her children, as well as having enough money to allow them to attend summer camp. This is an example of __________

a. role strain
b. exchange
c. role conflict
d. coercion


Answer: A

Sociology

You might also like to view...

Because of slavery, African Americans lost all traces of their former cultures

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Sociology

Dan is the President of a major corporation. He is hiring a new Vice President, and while he knows Lauren is the most qualified for the job, he selects George for the position. This is an example of ______.

A. heterosocial reproduction B. homosocial reproduction C. the contact hypothesis D. gender socialization

Sociology

Answer the following statements true (T) or false (F)

1. A theory is a general framework, explanation, or tool used to understand and describe the real world. 2. Crisis theory is an example of a micro theory, while structural functionalist theory is an example of a macro theory 3. Social exchange theory suggests that individuals are rational and their behavior reflects an evaluation of costs and benefits. 4. Teenagers’ attitudes toward marriage and family life have become significantly more negative over the past few decades. 5. The data are clear: Americans are rejecting marriage.

Sociology

According to George Herbert Mead, children mimic or imitate others during the _____ stage of development

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

Sociology