Which of the Following Individuals Would Have the Narrowest Field

question 50

Multiple Choice

Which of the following individuals would have the narrowest field of "eligible" marriage partners based on background expectations?

• A) Ruth, a member of the working poor living in Harlem
• B) Herbert, a blue-collar machinist living in the city
• C) Noelle, the daughter of two high school teachers living in suburbia
• D) Christian, the son of a CEO of a major corporation

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Definitions:

SYMLOG Dimensions

represents a framework for evaluating group interactions and dynamics based on three dimensions: dominance/submission, friendliness/unfriendliness, and instrumentally controlled/emotionally expressive.

Assertive/Unassertive

Assertiveness refers to confidently expressing one's opinions and needs directly and respectfully, while unassertiveness characterizes a lack of confidence or reluctance in expressing one's views.

Friendly/Unfriendly

Attributes describing the nature of interpersonal interactions or environments, with friendly implying warmth and kindness, and unfriendly suggesting hostility or coldness.

Dominance/Submission

Patterns of behavior in social interactions where one individual asserts control or influence over another, which may be accepted or contested by the subordinate.