The Text Points Out That Something Must Happen to Cause

question 16

Multiple Choice

The text points out that something must happen to cause family stress or to precipitate a family crisis. That something is what social scientists call a

• A) precondition.
• B) dysfunction.
• C) structural threat.
• D) stressor.

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Definitions:

Unethical Process

Actions or procedures that go against moral principles and do not conform to ethical standards.

Inflate Profits

The act of artificially increasing a company's profit figures through deceptive or unethical accounting practices.

Moral Intensity

The degree to which an issue demands the application of ethical principles based on its potential impact.

Saliency

The quality of being particularly noticeable or important; standing out from the background or context.