A Photograph in the Text Depicts a Mother and Her

question 25

Multiple Choice

A photograph in the text depicts a mother and her children waiting patiently for medical attention in a neighborhood clinic. Which group of scholars might speculate about the woman's personal power and resources relative to others in her family?

• A) interactionists
• B) structure-functionalists
• C) family ecologists
• D) exchange theorists

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Definitions:

Prevention Focus

A motivational orientation that involves a concern with avoiding negative outcomes and failures.

Security

The state of being free from danger or threat, providing a sense of safety and stability to individuals or groups.

Promotion Focus

A motivational state emphasizing the pursuit of positive outcomes and achievements.

Prevention Focus

A psychological orientation that emphasizes the avoidance of negative outcomes and errors, leading individuals to adhere to rules and responsibilities.