Immigrant Couples Often Abandon Breadwinner/Supportive Spouse Strategies in Favor of Economic

question 23

Multiple Choice

Immigrant couples often abandon Breadwinner/Supportive Spouse strategies in favor of economic interdependence when they arrive in the United States.What is one reason why couples do so?

• A)They experience racism from American society.
• B)They feel pressured by compulsory heterosexuality.
• C)They are adjusting to a new economic class.
• D)They are practicing ableism.

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Definitions:

Money

A medium of exchange that allows for the valuation of goods and services, facilitating trade and economic activity.

Desirable Behaviors

Actions or reactions that are considered preferred or positive within a specific context or society.

Negative Reinforcement

The removal of an aversive stimulus following a desired behavior, which also increases the likelihood of that behavior's recurrence.

Punishment

A consequence applied in response to undesired behavior, intended to discourage that behavior in the future.