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Bernana

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Sociologist John Weeks notes that the increased life expectancy we enjoy in modern America has contributed to what social phenomenon?
 
  A. economic instability due to expensive treatment needed at end of life
  B. economic benefit from ability of workers to work for longer periods of time
  C. increased likelihood of divorce or widowhood
  D. increased chances of racial or ethnic intermarriage

Question 2

A major difference in terms of men's and women's adjustment following a divorce is that
 
  (a) women take on roles that increase their self-esteem.
   (b) men assume responsibilities that put them in a position of power and status.
   (c) women find that they are incapable of doing many things.
   (d) men tend to be more positive about the new tasks that are added to their lives.



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Answer to Question 1

C

Answer to Question 2

(a)



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