Census data has revealed that individuals are now more likely to

A. life with family or friends.
B. socialize less.
C. live alone.
D. have fewer friends.


Answer: C

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Which of the following statements, if true, is likely to weaken Gabrielle's stand on the issue? A) People in happy marriages have better health than those in unhappy marriages. B) Love creates unrealistic expectations which result in unhappiness and the dissolution of marriages. C) People who committed suicide commonly reported having felt socially isolated, rejected, unloved, or unworthy of love. D) Research indicates that people who have a large social circle are less prone to illnesses than those who live isolated lives.

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In the United States, quite literally, people are free to marry anyone they choose

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Once you have a well-defined purpose for your study and a clear description of the kinds of outcomes you want to achieve, the next step in your research design is

a. population and sampling. b. choice of research method. c. conceptualization. d. operationalization. e. conducting a literature review

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One conclusion that Chapter 5 suggests is that current-day discrimination is

a. more widespread than ever. b. now limited to minority groups. c. never directed toward immigrants. d. more subtle and hard to eradicate. e. irrelevant to employers.

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