Question 1

When a husband and wife do not have clear expectations concerning whose responsibility it is to do certain tasks like pick up the children at daycare, they experience

Accepted Answer

Role ambiguity occurs when there is uncertainty about what tasks and responsibilities each person is expected to do. In this case, the husband and wife may experience confusion or disagreements because they have not clearly defined who is responsible for certain tasks, causing role ambiguity.

Question 2

President Clinton signed into law in 1996 the

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The Welfare Reform Act, officially titled the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act, was signed into law by President Clinton in 1996. It replaced the Aid to Families with Dependent Children Act and aimed to shift welfare recipients from dependence on government assistance to self-sufficiency through work requirements and time limits on benefits.

Question 3

Career-primary women

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Career-primary women prioritize work over family, and are often faced with the challenge of balancing their career and family responsibilities. They may also face discrimination and barriers to advancement due to the glass ceiling. The mommy track refers to the phenomenon where women are encouraged or feel pressured to take on less demanding roles or work part-time in order to prioritize their family responsibilities. Therefore, option B is not applicable. Option C may be true for some families, but it is not specific to career-primary women.

Question 4

The Family and Medical Leave Act

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The Family and Medical Leave Act provides up to 12 weeks of unpaid leave for family emergencies, regardless of the size of the company. It does not provide paid leave for family emergencies.

Question 5

The official definition of poverty was created in

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The official definition of poverty was created in 1959 when the United States introduced the poverty threshold, which is still used today. This threshold takes into account family size, composition, and income to determine if a household is living in poverty.

Question 6

Which of the following groups have the highest rate of no health insurance?

Accepted Answer

Hispanics have the highest rate of no health insurance, with 19% of Hispanic adults being uninsured compared to 11% of non-Hispanic adults. This is due to various factors such as higher rates of poverty and limited access to employer-sponsored health insurance among Hispanic communities.

Question 7

Full-time working women who feel frustrated because they cannot attend their children's school events are experiencing

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Role conflict occurs when an individual experiences competing or incompatible demands from different roles, such as the demands of work and parenthood. In this scenario, the women's role as a working professional conflicts with her role as a parent who wants to attend her children's school events.

Question 8

The ability to separate work and home roles is called

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Role compartmentalization refers to the ability to separate work and home roles, allowing individuals to effectively manage both domains without overlap or interference. Positive self-talk refers to the internal dialogue an individual has with themselves, which can impact their self-esteem and confidence. Role ambiguity refers to confusion or uncertainty about job responsibilities. Task delegation refers to the process of assigning tasks or responsibilities to others in order to manage workload.

Question 9

Which of the following health problems occurs first after a job layoff?

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Depression is often the first health problem to occur after a job layoff, as it can lead to feelings of sadness, helplessness, and worthlessness. The stress and uncertainty of being unemployed can trigger these feelings, which can then lead to physical symptoms such as headaches and fatigue. While hopelessness may also be a common response to job loss, it is often a result of underlying depression. Therefore, option A is the most likely health problem to occur first.

Question 10

Typical strategies for dual-earner couples to manage their household tasks include

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Dual-earner couples can use any or all of the strategies mentioned in order to effectively manage their household tasks. Lowering standards or hiring help can take the load off the couple, while giving kids more responsibility can teach them important life skills while also lightening the parents' workload. Therefore, the best choice is D, all of the above.

Question 11

According to Phyllis Moen's types of working mothers, the ________ take on jobs that are flexible and usually on the mommy track. They might say, "I'll work if the job fits well with my family duties."

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Based on Phyllis Moen's categorization, copers are working mothers who seek jobs that offer flexibility and accommodate their family responsibilities. They prioritize their family and are willing to work only if the job aligns well with their caregiving duties. The other options: captives are women who work because they have no other choice; conflicted work but are torn between their work and family responsibilities, and committed work full-time and prioritize their career over their family.

Question 12

Fulltime homemaking is________ for many women.

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Fulltime homemaking can be perceived differently by different individuals. It can be monotonous due to the repetitive nature of household tasks, autonomous because it allows for control over one's schedule and the management of the household, and satisfying due to the fulfillment it brings to some in taking care of their home and family.

Question 13

The good-provider role emphasizes

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The good-provider role traditionally emphasizes the man as the primary or sole provider for the family, reflecting traditional gender roles.

Question 14

The poor

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The poor generally have less access to healthy foods and healthcare, and are more likely to live in areas with higher levels of pollution. They also may have higher rates of unhealthy behaviors such as smoking and alcohol use. Therefore, all of the above options are likely contributing factors to the health disparities experienced by the poor.

Question 15

The dual-earner marriage

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The answer of The dual-earner marriage
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Question 16

Research on children and working mothers indicates

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The research on children and working mothers indicates that all of the options mentioned - quality of childcare, mother's sensitivity to her children's needs, and government programs supporting families - are important factors in the well-being of children in households with working mothers.

Question 17

In a survey by the AFL-CIO on working women with young children, ________ worked a different shift from their husbands.

Accepted Answer

According to the survey result mentioned, 51% of the working women with young children worked a different shift from their husbands.

Question 18

Working women who quit jobs that interfere with their parenting role are called the

Accepted Answer

These women are experiencing conflicting roles between their job and their role as a parent, leading them to quit their jobs.

Question 19

For every 1% increase in unemployment African American communities experienced about a

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Studies have shown that increases in unemployment can lead to increased stress and decreased access to healthcare resources, which can ultimately lead to an increase in infant mortality rates. African American communities, in particular, may be more vulnerable to these negative impacts due to existing disparities in healthcare and economic opportunities.

Question 20

Two co-workers splitting the same job is called

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Job sharing is the practice of two or more people splitting a full-time job. They share the responsibilities, hours, and the salary. This arrangement allows for greater flexibility and work-life balance for both individuals.

Quiz 12: Work: Economics, Jobs, and Balancing Family Demands