The statement that is true about divorce in the United States a decade ago is that
A) the modal years for divorce were the tenth and eleventh years of marriage.
B) the average interval between the first marriage and divorce was about eleven years.
C) the median length of all marriages is about eleven years.
D) All of the above three are true.
Ques. 2Critics of the symbolic interaction theory state that interactionists overlook the irrational andunconscious aspects of behavior. Which of the following statements, if true, is likely to weaken this criticism?
A) Interactionists have an overly optimistic andunrealistic view of people's everyday choices.
B) Research indicates that people mostly behave reflectively and contemplate things before taking action.
C)Studies show that people act impulsively and rarely fear the consequences of hasty actions.
D) Interactionists focus only on macro factors when examining individuals' behavior.
Ques. 3Child development frames of reference, like those of Erikson and Piaget, tend to share with symbolic interaction theories an emphasis on
A) eight clearly defined stages of development throughout the life course.
B) language, reasoning, and social influences.
C) overt behaviors and learning through conditioning.
D) erotic impulses and unconscious processes.
Ques. 4There is more conflict about marital gender roles today than in the past.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false