Laura, who turned 85 on her last birthday, lives in an area in which women are frequently victims of violent crimes, but she was the top student in her self-defense for the elderly class. In terms of Lawton and Nahemow's model, she has
A. low environmental press.
B. high alienation.
C. high competence.
D. unrealistic expectations.
Answer: C
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This is because A) Families in poor areas do not want to spend their money on schools B) Children in poor areas do not have as high IQ C) Education is funded largely by local property taxes D) Families in wealthy areas send their children to private schools
Which of the following is an important characteristic of partners in successful marriage?
A) similar temperaments B) shared interests C) strong family ties on both sides D) All of the above
Sociologists focus on social change and ignore social stability
a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false
The __________ refers to society's tendency to discourage males from expressing emotion, weakness, or vulnerability, or asking for help
a. boy code b. sexual script c. gender understanding d. sexual norm