Oscar Recently Lost His Job and Is Having Difficulty Obtaining

question 50

Multiple Choice

Oscar recently lost his job and is having difficulty obtaining a new one. His wife, Lillian, on the other hand, recently finished her nursing degree after staying at home with the couple's twin daughters and has had numerous job offers. Oscar and Lillian's scenario best aligns with the __________ of family change.

• A) family decline perspective
• B) economic restructuring perspective
• C) gender restructuring perspective
• D) family ties perspective

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Definitions:

Physiological Needs

Basic elements necessary for human survival and function, such as air, water, food, shelter, and sleep.

Self-Actualization Needs

The highest level in Maslow's hierarchy of needs, representing the pursuit of realizing one's full potential and seeking personal growth and peak experiences.

Competence Motivation

The theory that individuals are motivated to engage in behaviors that they perceive will enhance their competence or skills.

Self-Efficacy

A person's confidence in their ability to perform tasks that lead to certain desired outcomes.