The "Time-Availability Approach" Explains the Traditional Division of Labor in the Home

question 136

Multiple Choice

The "time-availability approach" explains the traditional division of labor in the home by the belief that

• A)children require more time and attention than jobs outside the home.
• B)household chores are not as time consuming as jobs outside the home.
• C)because women are more likely to be at home, they have more time to perform domestic chores.
• D)women need less free time than men.

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Definitions:

Limbic System

A complex system of nerves and networks in the brain, involved in basic emotions such as fear and pleasure, and drives such as hunger and sex.

Hypothalamus

A region of the brain that regulates bodily functions including temperature, hunger, and thirst.

Thalamus

The brain's main relay station, channeling sensory and motor signals to and from the cerebral cortex.

Temporal Lobe

An area of the cerebral cortex that plays a role in analyzing sound information and forming memories.