After the Birth of Their Child, Bonnie Returned to Her

question 113

Multiple Choice

After the birth of their child, Bonnie returned to her well-paid sales position while Matt stayed home to raise Devon. Which of the following aptly describes their family situation?

• A) Bonnie is performing the expressive role and Matt is performing the instrumental role.
• B) Bonnie is performing a conventional gender role and Matt is performing an unconventional gender role.
• C) Bonnie is performing an unconventional gender role and Matt is performing a conventional gender role.
• D) Bonnie is performing the instrumental role and Matt is performing the expressive role

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Definitions:

Self-Esteem

An individual's overall subjective emotional evaluation of their own worth or value.

Social Acceptance

The act of a community or group receiving an individual as an adequate member of said group, often conforming to its norms, beliefs, and expectations.

Belonging

The feeling of security and support when there is a sense of acceptance, inclusion, and identity for a member within a group.

Above-Average Effect

The tendency for individuals to overestimate their abilities or qualities, particularly in comparison to others, also known as the superiority bias.