Andy Argues That Our Family Gives Us Some of Our

question 72

Multiple Choice

Andy argues that our family gives us some of our most significant statuses, such as our social class, our ethnicity, and our religion. This view is in line with:

• A) exchange theory
• B) conflict theory
• C) symbolic interactionism
• D) functionalism

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Definitions:

Germinal Period

The initial two weeks of prenatal development after conception, characterized by rapid cell division and the beginning of cell differentiation.

Blastocyst

An early stage of embryonic development that consists of a sphere of cells surrounding a fluid-filled cavity.

Embryo

The early stage of development in multicellular organisms, in humans this phase extends from the second to the eighth week of gestation.

Embryonic Layers

The three primary layers of cells (ectoderm, mesoderm, and endoderm) in an embryo that develop into different organs and tissues.