Which of the following is NOT a reason that fertility rates fell as a result of the Industrial Revolution?
a. New economic forms, such as pensions, meant children weren't needed for care in one's old age.
b. Lower mortality rates meant fewer births were needed to ensure that several children survived into adulthood.
c. New ideas of individual satisfaction helped to popularize limiting family size.
d. Improved methods of birth control helped people limit family size.
d
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Scott and Connie are married and have a six-month-old son. Also in the home is Scott's son from a previous marriage and Connie's daughter from a previous marriage. This household can be correctly described as
a. a reconstituted family. b. a non-family. c. a blended family. d. cohabitation.
As a neurologist, Jamala has a high income, a number of important connections in the community, and is highly respected. With her income she has been able to travel to many countries and, because of her travels, is well versed in the best wines around the world. Jamala’s knowledge of fine wines is an example of which of these?
A. social capital B. economic capital C. cultural capital D. symbolic capital
Harold has decided to try to reduce the amount of alcohol he consumes. Which of the following is a step he can take to improve his chances of success?
A) Harold should limit himself to one or two drinks a day during the week and only drink more than that on weekends. B) Harold should keep secret his ambition to drink less. Asking family and friends for support may result in unhelpful advice. C) Harold should not go out and do things but instead stay home alone so that he won't be tempted to drink. D) Harold should drink slowly when he does drink. He should drink a nonalcoholic beverage between every alcoholic beverage he consumes.
Some government officials, marriage and family therapists, and religious leaders have helped to create a __________ that aims to influence public policy to promote and strengthen traditional two-parent marriage
A. marriage initiative B. wedding support group C. selection effect initiative D. marriage movement