The Comparative Data in Table 11

question 41

Multiple Choice

The comparative data in Table 11.3 regarding husbands' and wives' responses to housework questions show:

• A)there is a high degree of agreement between husbands and wives regarding who does the housework
• B)husbands underestimate the amount of work they actually do
• C)only in Russia do wives and husbands say that the housework is usually or always done by the husband
• D)wives are more likely than husbands to say that the work is always or usually done by the wife
• E)in most countries, including the U.S., most husbands and wives say that the housework is shared about equally

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Definitions:

Self-Efficacy

A person's belief in their ability to succeed in specific situations or accomplish a task, influencing their approach to challenges and persistence.

Defense Mechanism

Psychological strategies used unconsciously to protect oneself from anxiety arising from unacceptable thoughts or feelings.

Identification

A psychological process in which an individual assimilates attributes, beliefs, or standards of another person or group.

Sublimation

A defense mechanism by which socially unacceptable impulses or idealizations are transformed into socially acceptable actions or behaviors.