Which of the following statements is not true of the social mobility patterns observed in the United States?
a. Few children of white-collar workers become blue-collar workers.
b. Most mobility moves are short in distance.
c. The opportunities for the children of nonprofessionals to become professionals are substantial.
d. The long-term trend in social mobility has been upward, but since the 1970s this trend has reversed.
c
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Marital counseling that helps couples identify and break free of destructive emotions and build trust is called
A) behavioral therapy. B) emotionally focused therapy. C) insight-oriented therapy. D) peer counseling.
Which of the following is most likely to result in the development of secrecy and blame that can distort family communication, isolate family members from one another, and interfere with efforts to seek social support from others outside of the
family? a. death of a grandparent b. death of a child c. death due to a sudden event such as a motorcycle accident or drowning d. death due to a stigmatizing illness such as AIDS or suicide
The expectations and resentment associated with being the "model minority" can be as confining and oppressive as those created by more negative stereotypes.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
What is the term for a time when the goal of maintaining the formal structure of a movement's organization becomes more important than the original goals of the social movement?
A. goal displacement B. goal integration C. assimilation D. institutionalization