The Myth of Family Decline as the Cause of Social

question 28

Multiple Choice

The myth of family decline as the cause of social problems promotes which of these ideas?

• A) Fatherless families or women working outside the home are the reasons for poverty, violence, and crime.
• B) The family is a gendered institution.
• C) Reality television has ushered in a new depiction of family life.
• D) Social inequalities prevent many people from experiencing the good things in life.

Understand the concept of scaffolding and zone of proximal development in learning.

Understand Erikson's stages of psychosocial development and their impacts on personality development.

Identify the role of attachment in early childhood and factors influencing attachment styles.

Describe the process of gender identity development and the influence of societal norms.

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Definitions:

Testosterone Levels

The quantity or concentration of the hormone testosterone present in an individual's body.

Female Sex Hormone

Estrogens, which play vital roles in the regulation of the menstrual cycle and reproductive system, as well as the development of female secondary sexual characteristics.

Estrogen

A female sex hormone that dominates the first half of the female cycle through ovulation.

Impulsivity

A tendency to act on a whim, displaying behavior characterized by little or no forethought, reflection, or consideration of the consequences.