Socioemotional selectivity is a theory that argues that social contact is motivated by a variety of goals, including all of the following EXCEPT
A. homogamy.
B. information seeking.
C. self-concept.
D. emotional regulation.
Answer: A
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A major criticism of Merton's theory is his acceptance of the U.S. success ethic
a. true b. false
Zavella (cited by Aulette) interviewed Chicanas who worked in canneries in California about the tensions between work and family
The women had been encouraged and socialized to become full-time housewives and mothers but were working in the cannery. What did Zavella find was the typical reaction of these women regarding their working? a. They were disappointed and sometimes angry with their husbands for not providing enough income that would allow them to be full-time homemakers. b. They felt guilty about working outside the home and felt that working prevented them from being good wives and mothers. c. They felt that working for pay helped their families and was, therefore, an extension of their roles as good wives and mothers. d. They suppressed their guilt about working by becoming "supermoms" doing even more domestic activities than their full-time homemaker friends.
Which of the following states has the highest percentage of minority population within the state?
A. California B. Hawaii C. Texas D. Georgia
________ marriage refers to three or more marriages that occur as a result of repeated divorces or widowhood.
A. Shotgun B. Low-duration C. Staccato D. Serial