Some Are Worried About the Effect That the Rise in One-Child

question 77

Multiple Choice

Some are worried about the effect that the rise in one-child families is having on the foundation of Japanese society. On what sort of theoretical perspective on the family is this concern based?

• A) structural functionalist
• B) symbolic interactionist
• C) life course theory
• D) historical materialist

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Definitions:

Arousal Theory

A theory suggesting that people are motivated to maintain an optimal level of arousal, seeking to increase or decrease stimulation to achieve this level.

Spillover Effect

The phenomenon where an emotional reaction to one event spills over and influences the response to another event.

Guilty Knowledge Test

A psychological assessment that measures physiological responses to recognize familiarity with information that should only be known to the guilty party.

Polygraph

A polygraph, commonly known as a lie detector, is an instrument that measures and records several physiological indices such as blood pressure, pulse, respiration, and skin conductivity while the subject is asked a series of questions.