Which of the following is true about the change in relationships after retirement?
a) Relationships become smoother as there are fewer work-related stresses.
b) Retired husbands typically desire more alone time.
c) Women become more assertive and autonomous.
d) Women typically desire greater companionship.
Ans: c) Women become more assertive and autonomous.
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A. educational legislation to secure a minimum wage for primary school teachers B. legislation to balance the federal budget C. legislation to enact universal health care benefits D. legislation to enact stricter environmental regulations for protection of forests and wetlands
Andrea works at a local women's shelter and believes that eliminating violence against women requires major changes in society. Andrea most likely would be considered a
a. cultural feminist. b. liberal feminist. c. women-of-color feminist. d. radical feminist.
According to your textbook's discussion of the reality of early motherhood,
a. fathers typically help much more with childcare than mothers had expected. b. mothers often report that they do not feel competent about taking care of a newborn. c. mothers often report that their baby's social interactions match the expectations that they had created about motherhood. d. mothers are generally pleased to see that they can easily adopt the role of an unselfish mother.
John is an optimist. Which of the following characteristics is most likely to be true of him?
A. He deals with stress by simply ignoring it. B. He has a sense of being in control. C. He shows a Type D personality profile. D. He successfully represses negative emotions.