Phyllis Has a Very Demanding Job

question 177

Multiple Choice

Phyllis has a very demanding job. Despite working full time, she tries to spend several hours a day playing with and teaching her children. Still, she feels guilty, especially if her children are not getting straight As or if they misbehave. According to the text, Phyllis is a(n) :

• A) atypical U.S. working mother.
• B) typical U.S. working mother.
• C) abnormally guilty U.S. working mother.
• D) unusually dedicated U.S. working mother.

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