When Bob Was Asked to Describe Sherry, He Didn't Describe

question 5

Multiple Choice

When Bob was asked to describe Sherry, he didn't describe her based on her age or education; rather, he talked about her easy-going manner, which reflected her ________.

• A) appearance
• B) personality
• C) household life cycle
• D) family life-cycle
• E) aptitude

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Definitions:

Arlie Hochschild

An American sociologist known for her works on emotional labor, gender roles, and the intersection of work and family.

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