According to the Symbolic Interactionists Jay Gubrium and Jim Holstein

question 14

Multiple Choice

According to the symbolic interactionists Jay Gubrium and Jim Holstein, what form does the family take in contemporary society?

• A) The family doesn't exist, only families.
• B) The family is the unit that raises children.
• C) The family is based on legal and economic structures.
• D) The family is a vehicle for oppression.
• E) The family is the institution for the socialization of children.

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Definitions:

Motivation

The internal drive or external incentive that stimulates energy, direction, and persistence in behavior towards achieving specific goals.

Instrumentality

The perception that a certain level of effort will lead to a specific level of performance.

Motivation Process

The psychological mechanisms and factors that drive individuals towards achieving certain goals or fulfilling specific needs.

Unsatisfied Needs

Refers to desires or requirements of individuals that have not been fulfilled.