When he turned 18, Jim wished to move out of his parents' home. Jim's mother reluctantly agreed to let him leave, but felt depressed and lonely after a few months. She experienced a lessened sense of well-being as well.
In this scenario, Jim's mother is experiencing the ________.
A) empathy syndrome
B) boomerang syndrome
C) flying the coop syndrome
D) empty-nest syndrome
Ques. 2Straus argues that empirical findings lend support to the hypothesis that physical punishment produces conformity in the immediate situation, but in the long run increases the probability of deviance.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Ques. 3Describe the doing gender explanation for the division of household labor.
What will be an ideal response?
Ques. 4In 2006, 20 of women ages 40-44 were childless.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Ques. 5Cultures try to control the development of love by many different mechanisms. Which one is practiced in the United States?
a) child marriage
b) relative freedom
c) kinship rules
d) segregation
e) The United States does not try to control the development of love.
Ques. 6Briefly explain the filter theory of mate selection.
What will be an ideal response?
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