Which of the following best defines a family?
A. a married couple and their unmarried children living together
B. a group of individuals, relation not necessary, living together
C. two unrelated adults who have chosen to share each other's lives in a relationship of mutual caring
D. a set of people related by blood, marriage or some other agreed-upon relationship, or adoption, who share the responsibility for reproducing and caring for members of society
Answer: D
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a. retreatism b. innovation c. ritualism d. rebellion
In the context of Robert Merton's strain theory of deviance, _____ is a mode of adaptation in which people do not expect to be rich but get the necessary education and experience to obtain or keep a job.
A. conformity B. innovation C. ritualism D. retreatism E. rebellion
Which of the following types of workers is likely to see the greatest increase in demand in the future?
a. food service workers b. personal and home health care aides c. retail and grocery store clerks d. social workers
Which of these would argue that intimate partners should keep some secrets from each other?
A. Anthony Giddens B. Andrew Cherlin C. Georg Simmel D. Randall Collins