Daniel and Emily, a Married Couple, Share Equal Power and Authority

question 41

Multiple Choice

Daniel and Emily, a married couple, share equal power and authority in resolving family issues. They are both employed, and they take turns doing household chores. This is an example of a(n) _____.

• A) patriarchal family system
• B) matriarchal family system
• C) neolocal family system
• D) interlocal family system
• E) egalitarian family system

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Definitions:

Empowerment

is the process of providing individuals or groups with the authority, confidence, and resources needed to make decisions and take action.

Decision-Making

The process of making choices among alternative possible courses of action.

Referent Power

Influence based on the leader's personal traits, where followers identify with or want to emulate the leader.

Coercive Power

A form of authority that relies on the use of threats, punishment, or negative reinforcements to influence others' behavior or compliance.