Which of the Following Examples Could Be Associated with Talcott

question 32

Multiple Choice

Which of the following examples could be associated with Talcott Parsons's concept of the expressive role?

• A) a mother providing love, care, and affection to her husband and children
• B) a father providing for his family by paying the rent and household bills
• C) a grandmother babysitting her grandchildren while both parents work
• D) a daughter refusing to do homework after school

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Definitions:

Operating Activities

The day-to-day actions that are involved in running a business and generating revenue, including production, sales, and service delivery.

Existing Capacity

The current maximum output or production level that a facility or factory can achieve using its available resources.

Accounts Payable

Short-term liabilities representing money owed by a company to its creditors for goods and services that have been purchased on credit.

Inventory Balance

The value of all the goods available for sale or use by a business at the end of an accounting period.