According to Lauer and Lauer (1986:50), ________ means "a promise of dedication to a relationship in which there is an emotional attachment to another person who has made the same promise."

A. equity
B. expectation
C. commitment
D. reciprocity


Answer: C

Sociology

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a. food insecure b. hunger c. malnutrition d. impoverished

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At the core of the differences between gender and sex is the chromosomal information transmitted at the moment a child is conceived. The mother contributes an X chromosome and if the father contributes a Y chromosome, a __________ would be produced

a. male embryob. heterosexual embryo c. female embryo d. hermaphrodite embryo

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At which level of Seligman’s model of well-being can a meaningful life be attained?

a. Service b. Gratitude c. Savoring d. Interdependence

Sociology

In the context of the sociological perspectives on the family, which of the following statements is true about conflict theorists?

A. They reject the notion that the family has traditionally legitimized and perpetuated male dominance. B. They view family as a contributor to social stability. C. They hold that social class of parents rarely influences children's socialization experiences and the degree of protection they receive. D. They view family as a reflection of the inequality in wealth and power that is found within the larger society.

Sociology