This Chapter Begins by Considering the Social Meaning of "Starting

question 28

Essay

This chapter begins by considering the social meaning of "starting a family." What are the different ways that the family, the market, and the state all intervene in how people define "starting a family"?

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Definitions:

Vicious-Circle Behavior

A self-perpetuating process in which a behavior leads to consequences that increase the likelihood of the behavior recurring, often seen in negative or harmful patterns.

Admiration

A feeling of respect and approval for someone or something, often because of their achievements or quality.

CS-UCS Interval

The time gap between the presentation of the conditioned stimulus (CS) and the unconditioned stimulus (UCS) in classical conditioning, crucial for the association strength.

Avoidance Learning

A type of learning whereby an individual learns a behavior to avoid an unpleasant or harmful stimulus.