According to sociologist Talcott Parsons, the husband performs the __________ tasks of providing economic support and making decisions
a. operational
b. expressive
c. instrumental
d. situational
c
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Preventionandtreatmentofdiabetesamongolderadultsinvolves
A. increasingtheintakeofsugar. B. reducinginvolvementinexercise. C. a lowcarbohydrateandlowcaloriediet. D. increasingintakeofredwine.
Robust longevity suggest that, as the old become very old, there will be a massive drain on the economy due to the need to care for the growing population of frail, disabled older people
a. True b. False
Which of the following do sociologists argue is a problem with evolutionary theories about society?
a. Evolutionary arguments are culturally relative. b. Evolutionary arguments are ethnocentric. c. Evolutionary arguments are too far-reaching. d. Evolutionary arguments rely too much on capitalism.