During the Last Two Decades, Most of the Surplus Generated

question 211

Multiple Choice

During the last two decades, most of the surplus generated by the Social Security system was

• A) used to finance current government expenditures.
• B) invested in government bonds that will make it possible for the federal government to pay future retirement benefits without an increase in federal taxes.
• C) used to pay down the national debt.
• D) invested in bonds offered by foreign governments and businesses that will provide a stream of future income for the finance of retirement benefits.

Explain the concept of "reproductive choice" and its main elements.

Differentiate between marriage and cohabitation.

Compare same-sex couples (with and without children) to heterosexual families regarding various family dynamics.

Evaluate the argument that the traditional nuclear family is based on gender inequality.

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Definitions:

Implementation Intentions

A self-regulatory strategy in the form of if-then plans that specify when, where, and how to act towards a goal.

Primary Appraisal

the initial evaluation process in which an individual assesses the significance of a stressor as irrelevant, beneficial, or stressful.

Secondary Appraisal

The process of evaluating one's ability to cope with the consequences of a perceived threat after an initial assessment of its significance.

Resources

The total means available for economic and political development, such as mineral wealth, labour force, and armaments.