Which of the Following Assertions Is One Current Hypothesis About

question 130

Multiple Choice

Which of the following assertions is one current hypothesis about why there are socioeconomic differences in parenting practices?

• A)Genetic differences between low-SES families and higher-SES families enable low-SES families to cope with difficulties more easily.
• B)The increased stress that low-SES parents experience causes them to have less time and patience for their children than do higher-SES parents.
• C)Higher-SES parents are more concerned about protecting their children from harm than are low-SES parents.
• D)The jobs common to higher-SES families require a greater degree of conformity than the jobs common to low-SES families.

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Definitions:

Alternative Courses

Different paths or options that can be chosen in decision-making or strategizing.

Centralized Communication Network

A structure in which all communication goes through a central point or hub, controlling the flow of information and often leading to efficient decision-making processes.

Simple Tasks

Activities or jobs that require a minimal level of skill, effort, or complexity to complete.

Decision by Majority

A decision-making process in which the option that receives more than half of the votes is chosen.