According to research described in the text, what is the most important factor in determining whether and when a romantic relationship will end?

A. availability of favorable alternatives
B. satisfaction with the relationship
C. length of time in the relationship
D. compatibility between the partners


A. availability of favorable alternatives

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Wallerstein pointed to several factors that cause dependency among low-income nations. Which of the following is a factor that Wallerstein did NOT claim to be a cause of dependency?

a. Narrow, export-oriented economies b. Lack of integration into the world economy c. Lack of industrial capacity d. Foreign debt

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What is the argument for using a one-tailed test when there is a clear basis for predicting a result in a specific direction?

A) The underlying mathematics of one-tailed tests are more accurate. B) If the result is opposite to the prediction, a two-tailed test can still be conducted later. C) A one-tailed test is more conservative in that it is more difficult to reject the null hypothesis. D) A specific theory is being tested, and if the results are opposite from the theory, a one-tailed test adds no more information than if the result had not been significant.

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Early Korean immigrants were recruited by the __________

A) railroad companies B) U.S. school system C) petroleum industry leaders D) Hawaii Sugar Planters' Association

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Amanda is a single mother and Jane is also a mother, but married. Both woman are 30 years old and have a 5-year-old child. Which one can be expected to find a job first?

a) Jane because she has more social capital in the community to help her. b) Amanda because the baby's father's family has connections. c) Amanda because employers will view Jane as having too many obligations. d) Jane only if she has better skills that are valuable to an employer.

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