Based on Results from a Study of 419 Families in Milwaukee

question 41

Multiple Choice

Based on results from a study of 419 families in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, you would predict that as the economic pressure felt by parents increased, which of the following was likely to result?

• A) parents used less punishment when their children misbehaved
• B) parents turned to their children for support, becoming more affectionate
• C) children turned to other children for support, becoming more prosocial in their play
• D) teachers rated children as having higher levels of behavioral problems

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Definitions:

Diverse Families

familial groups that vary widely in composition, including differences in race, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, and structure.

Culture

The set of shared attitudes, values, goals, and practices that characterizes an institution, organization, or group.

Race

A social construct used to categorize human beings based on physical and cultural characteristics, often leading to systemic inequalities and social stratification.

Evaluative

Relating to or involving the assessment or judgment of the quality, importance, or value of something.