Author Question: Alicia and Jordan have an arrangement in their marriage that seems to work for them. Alicia is the ... (Read 136 times)

HCHenry · **on:** Jun 22, 2018

Alicia and Jordan have an arrangement in their marriage that seems to work for them. Alicia is the breadwinner, working full-time and earning an adequate salary to support the couple and their two children. Jordan is a stay-at-home father who is primarily responsible for taking care of the children and the home during the daytime. Each partner feels that the other contributes equally to their marriage, even though they contribute differently. According to ____ theory, their marriage is likely to be satisfying and happy.

a. reciprocity
b. traditionality
c. balance
d. exchange

Question 2

Why is it that defining retirement is such a difficult task?

a. Because retirement is legal term that has different meanings depending on the state in which you live.
b. Because retirement is such a painful experience for most people.
c. Because there is no standard age by which people are required to retire in the United States of America.
d. Because the decision to retire involves the loss of occupational identity.