In a high-context culture, emphasis is placed on ___________, whereas in a low-context culture, emphasis is placed on __________.
a) personal achievement; the needs of the group
b) stereotypical male values of assertiveness and material success; stereotypical
female virtues of caring for others and modesty
c) the power in the hands of the few; a decentralized power structure
d) short-term time orientation; long-term time orientation
e) indirect and nonverbal communication; direct and explicit communication
Ques. 2Mike, a social scientist, is of the opinion that marriage rates are declining in the AfricanAmerican community as women are becoming increasingly picky about their prospective husbands. Provide an explanation which will strengthen Mike's argument.
What will be an ideal response?
Ques. 3The __________ American population is the largest Hispanic group in the United States.
Fill in the blanks with correct word
Ques. 4A major advantage of commuter marriages is that they ________.
A) allow couples to spend more time with each other
B) involve high-paying jobs
C) reduce traveling costs for the couple
D) help couples give more time to child rearing activities
Ques. 5If two variables increase together, you have observed a positive relationship.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Ques. 6Which of the following statements is NOT true about contemporary stepfamilies?
a. Residential stepparents provide support to stepchildren.
b. It is rare for stepfamilies to experience divorce.
c. More stepfamilies result from divorce than from the death of a parent.
d. There are no uniform state laws regulating stepfamily relationships.
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