In general, stressors are more difficult to cope with when they

In general, stressors are more difficult to cope with when they

a. are expected.
b. last a short time.
c. are serious.
d. gradually improve over time.

Ques. 2

The text concludes that much of the increase in singlehood is explained by several factors. Which of the following is NOT one of these?

a. technological changes regarding pregnancy
b. changing attitudes toward nonmarital sex and cohabitation
c. man men's earning potential has increased relative to women's
d. changing attitudes toward marriage and singlehood

Ques. 3

The text points out that something must happen to cause family stress or to precipitate a family crisis. That something is what social scientists call a

a. precondition.
b. dysfunction.
c. structural threat.
d. stressor.

Ques. 4

Sociologists who argue that singles weigh the costs against the benefits of marrying are utilizing the __________ perspective.

a. exchange b. structure functional
c. conflict d. family ecology

Ques. 5

Trying to counsel and help a family who was living in New York on September 11, 2001, and who still struggle with the resulting trauma illustrates which theoretical perspective?

a. family ecology b. family systems
c. family development d. conflict

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