Lucas was laid off from his job last year, and after using up his savings, he became impoverished. Lucas' situation is an example of what type of poverty?
A. event poverty
B. cyclical poverty
C. general poverty
D. no-fault poverty
Answer: A
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___ refers to an individual's social standing
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Edgar is an accountant who works from home so that he can care for his infant daughter. His employer expects him to call the office every morning for the department briefing, and then Edgar spends the rest of his day doing accounting, contacting clients via e-mail, and filing paperwork electronically. Which of the following is a role for Edgar?
A. being an employee B. calling in for the morning briefing C. being an accountant D. being a dad
Which of the following terms refers to power that has been institutionalized and is recognized by the people over whom it is exercised?
A. influence B. authority C. legitimacy D. political efficacy
In the movie Failure to Launch, Matthew McConaughey plays Tripp, a thirty-something-year-old man still living in his parents' home. Tripp, along with a couple of his friends, all seem content to live at home with their parents. The parents, of course, would like some privacy and feel like it's time for Tripp to move on with his life. They devise a plan with Paula (Sarah Jessica Parker) to get their son out. What does Tripp's situation represent?
A. a trend in delayed adulthood B. a delayed labor force response C. an increased laziness among young adults D. a transitional passage of time