Studies have demonstrated that shift work significantly impacts family relationships. How so?

What will be an ideal response?


? Parental involvement. There is a "mismatch" in parents' shift schedules and time for children. Overall, studies show that shift workers spend less time with their children than standard, daytime workers do.
? Marital conflict. Sometimes, high stress and work demands associated with shift work lead to increased levels of marital conflict.

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Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)

1.  Because of the complex administrative activity of the Bureau of Indian Affairs on reservations, those Native Americans who live on reservations are more likely to be employed in white-collar jobs than those living away from the reservation.  2.  Roughly half of all Native Americans live in the West.  3.  A majority of Native Americans still reside on, or near, Indian reservations.  4.  Since 1950, the Native American population has grown very slowly.  5.  Between 1600 and 1850, the Native American population increased, only to drop dramatically between 1850 and 1900. 

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Differences in the behaviors expected of men and women are based on:

a. differences in patterns of learning b. differences in the innate abilities of men and women c. differences in the physical strength of men and women d. hormonal differences between men and women

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Conflict theorists view culture in which of the following ways?

a. A form of integration
b. Controlled by economic monopolies
c. Multiple interests
d. A form of stability around other areas of conflict

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Friendship groups and social contacts provide people with ______ capital.

A. economic B. cultural C. social D. personal

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