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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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