Question 1

According to most research, children with employed mothers, compared to those with nonemployed mothers are more likely to:

Accepted Answer

A)  develop less stereotypical attitudes about gender roles. 
B)  perform poorly in elementary school. 
C)  develop significant social problems. 
D)  none of the above 
A)  develop less stereotypical attitudes about gender roles. 
B)  perform poorly in elementary school. 
C)  develop significant social problems. 
D)  none of the above A

Question 2

Discuss benefits of multiple role coordination.

Accepted Answer

Multiple role coordination refers to the ability to effectively manage and balance multiple responsibilities or roles within an organization or team. There are several benefits to having strong multiple role coordination within a team or organization.

Firstly, it allows for better utilization of resources. When individuals are able to effectively manage multiple roles, it means that the organization can make the most of their skills and expertise without needing to hire additional staff. This can lead to cost savings and increased efficiency.

Secondly, multiple role coordination can lead to improved communication and collaboration. When individuals are able to understand and manage different roles within the organization, they are better able to see the bigger picture and understand how their work impacts others. This can lead to better teamwork and a more cohesive working environment.

Additionally, multiple role coordination can lead to increased flexibility and adaptability within the organization. When individuals are able to take on multiple roles, it means that they are better able to adapt to changing circumstances and take on new responsibilities as needed. This can be particularly valuable in fast-paced or dynamic work environments.

Finally, multiple role coordination can lead to increased job satisfaction and personal development. When individuals are able to take on different roles and responsibilities, it can lead to a greater sense of fulfillment and personal growth. This can lead to higher levels of motivation and engagement within the organization.

In conclusion, multiple role coordination can bring a range of benefits to an organization, including better resource utilization, improved communication and collaboration, increased flexibility, and personal development. It is an important skill for individuals and teams to develop in order to thrive in today's complex and fast-paced work environments.

Question 3

Research on the division of household labor among wives and husbands shows that:

Accepted Answer

A)  since the 1970s and 1980s, wives have increased their housework participation. 
B)  since the 1970s and 1980s, husbands have decreased their housework participation. 
C)  among employed couples, wives spend significantly more time in combined housework and child care activities than do their husbands. 
D)  all of the above 
A)  since the 1970s and 1980s, wives have increased their housework participation. 
B)  since the 1970s and 1980s, husbands have decreased their housework participation. 
C)  among employed couples, wives spend significantly more time in combined housework and child care activities than do their husbands. 
D)  all of the above C

Question 4

Discuss societal changes that have taken place during the lives of today's midlife women and show how these changes have influenced the life reviews and life changes of some midlife women.

Accepted Answer

Societal changes that have taken place d

Question 5

Jacobs and Padavic found that low-wage women workers

Accepted Answer

A)  reported unpredictable schedules 
B)  reported working unpaid hours 
C)  had employers that curtailed their hours as a form of punishment 
D)  all of the above 
A)  reported unpredictable schedules 
B)  reported working unpaid hours 
C)  had employers that curtailed their hours as a form of punishment 
D)  all of the above

Question 6

Which of the following statements about family-friendly policies is/are true?

Accepted Answer

A)  Most employers currently offer paid leave. 
B)  A growing number of employers allow telecommuting. 
C)  Most companies provide elder care referral services. 
D)  Most workers have access to on-site child care. 
A)  Most employers currently offer paid leave. 
B)  A growing number of employers allow telecommuting. 
C)  Most companies provide elder care referral services. 
D)  Most workers have access to on-site child care.

Question 7

According to your text, why do some midlife women have regrets about life direction but not act on them?

Accepted Answer

A)  presence of external constraints 
B)  tendency to ruminate on negative life events 
C)  limited finances 
D)  time restraints 
A)  presence of external constraints 
B)  tendency to ruminate on negative life events 
C)  limited finances 
D)  time restraints

Question 8

Identify and describe the theory that accounts for benefits of multiple role coordination.

Accepted Answer

The theory that accounts for the benefit

Question 9

Discuss the reasons why the buffering effects of multiple roles enhance well-being.

Accepted Answer

The buffering effects of multiple roles

Question 10

Jacobs and Padavic explored the work-hours dilemmas of low-wage women workers. Discuss their dilemmas and their outcomes.

Accepted Answer

Jacobs and Padavic's research focused on

Question 11

Describe resources offered by employers that aim to reduce family-work balancing difficulties.

Accepted Answer

Employers offer a variety of resources t

Question 12

Discuss the relationship between gender attitudes and family-work balancing experiences.

Accepted Answer

The relationship between gender attitude

Question 13

Of those individuals who feel that children are better off when a parent stays home with them, most say that person should be:

Accepted Answer

A)  the mother 
B)  the father 
C)  either the mother or the father 
D)  a grandmother 
A)  the mother 
B)  the father 
C)  either the mother or the father 
D)  a grandmother

Question 14

Advantages of multiple role coordination include:

Accepted Answer

A)  the buffering effects of each role. 
B)  additional sources of self-esteem. 
C)  additional sources of social approval. 
D)  all of the above 
A)  the buffering effects of each role. 
B)  additional sources of self-esteem. 
C)  additional sources of social approval. 
D)  all of the above

Question 15

Which statement(s) is/are true about flextime?

Accepted Answer

A)  Employees are required to work a certain number of hours on the weekend. 
B)  Flextime increases work-family conflicts. 
C)  Flextime creates higher productivity. 
D)  all of the above are true 
A)  Employees are required to work a certain number of hours on the weekend. 
B)  Flextime increases work-family conflicts. 
C)  Flextime creates higher productivity. 
D)  all of the above are true

Question 16

Which of the following statements concerning the relative power explanation of the division of household labor is correct?

Accepted Answer

A)  The higher a woman's income, the less is her share of housework. 
B)  When women earn more than their husbands, her career is viewed as more important than his. 
C)  Women who earn more than their husbands control the couple's financial decision-making. 
D)  all of the above. 
A)  The higher a woman's income, the less is her share of housework. 
B)  When women earn more than their husbands, her career is viewed as more important than his. 
C)  Women who earn more than their husbands control the couple's financial decision-making. 
D)  all of the above.

Question 17

Stewart and Vandewater examined the regrets reported by some current midlife women. Discuss their research findings.

Accepted Answer

Stewart and Vandewater's research findin

Question 18

Which of the following statements about the Family and Medical Leave Act is not correct?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is applicable only in workplaces with more than 50 employees. 
B)  It provides for paid leave. 
C)  It allows for leave of up to 12 weeks. 
D)  It covers both adoption and birth. 
A)  It is applicable only in workplaces with more than 50 employees. 
B)  It provides for paid leave. 
C)  It allows for leave of up to 12 weeks. 
D)  It covers both adoption and birth.

Question 19

According to your text, "opting out" is said to refer to which of the following statement(s)?

Accepted Answer

A)  Stay-at-home mothers "opting out" of traditional gender roles and seeking employment outside the home. 
B)  Highly educated mothers "opting out" of careers to stay at home with their children. 
C)  Fathers "opting out" of their traditional gender role of primary provider to become a stay-at-home dad and assume child care responsibilities. 
D)  all of the above 
A)  Stay-at-home mothers "opting out" of traditional gender roles and seeking employment outside the home. 
B)  Highly educated mothers "opting out" of careers to stay at home with their children. 
C)  Fathers "opting out" of their traditional gender role of primary provider to become a stay-at-home dad and assume child care responsibilities. 
D)  all of the above

Question 20

Which of the following statements about group differences in the division of labor is/are correct?

Accepted Answer

A)  Employed women have a greater share of child care responsibilities than do employed men. 
B)  Lesbian partners are more likely than heterosexual partners to share housework and childcare 
C)  Fathers focus more on play activities with children 
D)  All of the above. 
A)  Employed women have a greater share of child care responsibilities than do employed men. 
B)  Lesbian partners are more likely than heterosexual partners to share housework and childcare 
C)  Fathers focus more on play activities with children 
D)  All of the above.

According to most research, children with employed mothers, compared to those with nonemployed mothers are more likely to:

Discuss benefits of multiple role coordination.

Research on the division of household labor among wives and husbands shows that:

Discuss societal changes that have taken place during the lives of today's midlife women and show how these changes have influenced the life reviews and life changes of some midlife women.

Jacobs and Padavic found that low-wage women workers

Which of the following statements about family-friendly policies is/are true?

According to your text, why do some midlife women have regrets about life direction but not act on them?

Identify and describe the theory that accounts for benefits of multiple role coordination.

Discuss the reasons why the buffering effects of multiple roles enhance well-being.

Jacobs and Padavic explored the work-hours dilemmas of low-wage women workers. Discuss their dilemmas and their outcomes.

Describe resources offered by employers that aim to reduce family-work balancing difficulties.

Discuss the relationship between gender attitudes and family-work balancing experiences.

Of those individuals who feel that children are better off when a parent stays home with them, most say that person should be:

Advantages of multiple role coordination include:

Which statement(s) is/are true about flextime?

Which of the following statements concerning the relative power explanation of the division of household labor is correct?

Stewart and Vandewater examined the regrets reported by some current midlife women. Discuss their research findings.

Which of the following statements about the Family and Medical Leave Act is not correct?

According to your text, "opting out" is said to refer to which of the following statement(s)?

Which of the following statements about group differences in the division of labor is/are correct?

Introduction to the Psychology of Women: History and Research

Cultural Representation of Gender

Gender Self-Concept: Developmental Processes and Individual Differences

Infancy, Childhood, and Adolescence

Gender Comparisons: Social Behavior, Personality, Communication, and Cognition

Sexuality

Reproductive System and Childbearing

Relationships

Education and Achievement

Employment

Physical Health

Mental Health

Violence Against Girls and Women

A Feminist Future

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Exam 11: Balancing Family and Work

According to most research, children with employed mothers, compared to those with nonemployed mothers are more likely to:

Discuss benefits of multiple role coordination.

Research on the division of household labor among wives and husbands shows that:

Discuss societal changes that have taken place during the lives of today's midlife women and show how these changes have influenced the life reviews and life changes of some midlife women.

Jacobs and Padavic found that low-wage women workers

Which of the following statements about family-friendly policies is/are true?

According to your text, why do some midlife women have regrets about life direction but not act on them?

Identify and describe the theory that accounts for benefits of multiple role coordination.

Discuss the reasons why the buffering effects of multiple roles enhance well-being.

Jacobs and Padavic explored the work-hours dilemmas of low-wage women workers. Discuss their dilemmas and their outcomes.

Describe resources offered by employers that aim to reduce family-work balancing difficulties.

Discuss the relationship between gender attitudes and family-work balancing experiences.

Of those individuals who feel that children are better off when a parent stays home with them, most say that person should be:

Advantages of multiple role coordination include:

Which statement(s) is/are true about flextime?

Which of the following statements concerning the relative power explanation of the division of household labor is correct?

Stewart and Vandewater examined the regrets reported by some current midlife women. Discuss their research findings.

Which of the following statements about the Family and Medical Leave Act is not correct?

According to your text, "opting out" is said to refer to which of the following statement(s)?

Which of the following statements about group differences in the division of labor is/are correct?

Introduction to the Psychology of Women: History and Research

Cultural Representation of Gender

Gender Self-Concept: Developmental Processes and Individual Differences

Infancy, Childhood, and Adolescence

Gender Comparisons: Social Behavior, Personality, Communication, and Cognition

Sexuality

Reproductive System and Childbearing

Relationships

Education and Achievement

Employment

Physical Health

Mental Health

Violence Against Girls and Women

A Feminist Future

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