Scenario 1 Instructions: Read the Following Scenario and Answer the Questions That

question 157

Multiple Choice

Scenario 1
Instructions: Read the following scenario and answer the questions that follow.
The Roberts live together in a small community in Southern Ontario.Melissa and George have been married for two years and combined their families in one home a few months ago.The couple met online,both in search of a marriage partner.Melissa has one 10-year-old son,Dorian,and a 12-year-old daughter,Abby,from a previous marriage.George brings twin 14-year-old daughters,Kelsey and Ashley,to this new family.To celebrate the new family,George decided the family would take a camping trip.Melissa suggests that they use two tents,one for Melissa,George,and Dorian,and the other for their daughters.George disagrees,arguing that it is "not safe for the girls to be on their own." Ultimately,George makes the final decision that Melissa will stay with the female kids.
-Refer to Scenario 1.Based on a functionalist perspective,which of the following functions of the family does the camping trip primarily serve?

• A)sexual regulation
• B)socialization and provision of social status
• C)support (economic and psychological)
• D)social status provision

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Definitions:

Amniotic Cavity

The fluid-filled space within the amniotic sac, surrounding and protecting the developing fetus during pregnancy.

Fetus

A developing human from approximately the end of the eighth week after conception until birth.

Prenatal Development

The process of growth and development within the womb from the formation of an embryo through to the development of a fetus until birth.

Central Nervous System

The Central Nervous System (CNS) is comprised of the brain and spinal cord, functioning as the main processing center for the entire nervous system, controlling thoughts, movements, and bodily functions.