Jose and Carlos Are Sociology Students

question 6

Multiple Choice

Jose and Carlos are sociology students.They are discussing family development theories.Jose believes that family development studies are conducted only at the micro-level.However, Carlos argues that these theories include macro-level studies, as well.Which of the following statements, if true, is likely to weaken Jose's claim?

• A) Family development studies examine family patterns across cultures and history.
• B) Most family development studies focus solely on examining nuclear families.
• C) Modern family development theories are descriptive rather than explanatory.
• D) The family life cycle stages proposed by the family development theory are representative of real-life families.

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Definitions:

Socialists

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Investor Ownership

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Market Capitalism

An economic system characterized by private ownership of assets and business operations, where goods and services are traded in markets.

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