Although U.S. divorce rates were lower in the past, married people still split up. Which of the following was a “functional equivalent” of divorce for U.S. couples?

A. desertion and abandonment
B. forced separation
C. polygamy
D. patricide


A. desertion and abandonment

Sociology

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Steward argued against ________ evolutionism and in favor of ________ evolutionism

a. multilinear; unilinear b. parallel; convergent c. divergent; convergent d. unilinear; multilinear

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Social and psychological issues which typically need to be dealt with during engagement include which of the following?

a. Gender identity b. Partner choice c. Self-knowledge d. Identity bargaining

Sociology

Which of the following mostly likely happened to the Joneses if they were in the top 1 percent of earners in 2009? a. They saw a decrease in income

b. They saw a large tax increase. c. They saw little or no decline in net worth. d. None of the above answers is correct.

Sociology