A Result of the Economic Downturn That Began in 2008

question 50

Multiple Choice

A result of the economic downturn that began in 2008 was a(n)

• A) decrease in single-person households.
• B) increase of young adults living in their parents' home.
• C) increase in female households without spouses.
• D) decrease of male households without spouses.
• E) decrease in those living in nonfamily households.

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Definitions:

Family Norms

Social rules or standards shared within a family group, guiding behaviors and expectations among its members.

Subsystems

Components or smaller systems that operate within a larger system, each with its role and function.

Secondary Groups

These are groups characterized by more impersonal, less intimate interactions, often formed around tasks and specific objectives.

Nonverbal Communication

The process of conveying a message without the use of spoken words, through body language, facial expressions, and gestures.