Which of the Following Changes Is Seen in the Division

question 44

Multiple Choice

Which of the following changes is seen in the division of responsibility for work and family when more U.S.women took jobs outside home?

• A)U.S.men started avoiding any responsibility for maintaining the homes.
• B)U.S.women retracted and withdrew from taking responsibility for breadwinning.
• C)U.S.women and men failed to adapt any strategies to co-ordinate work and family.
• D)U.S.men started showing greater interest in their families and parenting.

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Definitions:

Avoidant-Fearful

A type of attachment characterized by a desire for closeness with others combined with a fear of getting hurt or rejected.

Avoidant-Fearful

A subtype of avoidant personality disorder characterized by a pervasive pattern of social inhibition, feelings of inadequacy, and hypersensitivity to negative evaluation.

Avoidant-Dismissing

A style of attachment characterized by a self-reliant attitude and a tendency to minimize the importance of close relationships.

Emotional Distance

A state in which people emotionally withdraw or isolate themselves from others, typically as a protective measure.