Monthly Archives: December 2010
Question 2a
I received questions about the second part of Question 2a – what kind of research are you looking for? Some research looks at just one predictive factor at a time – e.g. that people who marry young are more likely … Continue reading
Exam 5 Narrative Questions
Narrative Questions Exam 5 Notice that these questions are each worth 15 points. This indicates that the answer should be a well-developed essay! 1. Answer ONE of the following questions. (15 pts) a) Describe the four types of child abuse and the … Continue reading
Revised Schedule
Here’s the schedule for the rest of the semester, adjusted for the day we lost due to illness. Note that we will be omitting Chapter 15; we will read a few important pages of it in class. Wed 8-Dec Missed … Continue reading
Three Surprising Findings – Last Class
On the last day of class, you will provide a mini-review of everything we’ve learned. Here’s how. No reading is assigned for the last class. Instead, you will do a brief written assignment, part of which you will share in … Continue reading
Learning Objectives Chapter 14
After reading this chapter, you should understand the following: 1. How are divorce rates measured? 2. How do divorce rates vary across cultures? 3. How have divorce rates varied historically in the United States? 4. What factors are associated with … Continue reading
Learning Objectives Chapter 13
After reading this chapter, you should understand the following: 1. Why gender-based violence is an international human rights issue. 2. How Americans define and measure family violence. 3. The patterns underlying dating and spousal violence. 4. The nature of child … Continue reading