What is the term for a social position that is accompanied by acceptable patterns of behavior?
A. a role
B. the family arena
C. head of household
D. consensus
Ans: A. a role
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a. Florida b. New York c. California d. West Virginia
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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a. learning new roles if both spouses are now at home full-time. b. adjusting to living alone after the death of a spouse. c. filling days that are no longer structured by work. d. All of these are challenges for those over age 65.