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CA

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White nationalist groups, such as Identity Evropa and Stormfront, are examples of countercultures.

On Jul 31, 2024


False
CA

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Since most Americans see mothering as a difficult job,they tend to be more critical of fathers than mothers.

On Jul 27, 2024


False
CA

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Education systems direct students who have less developed academic skills into a future in the lower classes. What do we call this process?

A) funnelling
B) slotting
C) sorting
D) classifying

On Jul 14, 2024


C
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Deviance as an "observable object" means that deviance

A) is largely a subjective phenomenon.
B) can be studied in an objective way.
C) is behavior that at least a few people agree is deviant.
D) actually exists in the minds of the beholder.

On Jul 06, 2024


B
CA

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Technology is a proximate determinant of stature in human populations.

On Jun 30, 2024


False
CA

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Which of the following is NOT a theory that attempts to explain genocide?

A) Genocide is based on the psychological separation between perpetrators and victims.
B) Genocide is based on obedience to authority.
C) Genocide is based on power.
D) Genocide is based on personal preference.

On Jun 27, 2024


D
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Which of the following is most likely to be responded to with treatment, thus illustrating the medicalization of deviance?

A) Gang violence
B) Body piercing
C) Alcoholism
D) Gender inequality

On Jun 14, 2024


C
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In their life history interviews with Latino men, Vasquez-Tokos and Norton-Smith found that young men responded to controlling images by using their emotions and attitude to safeguard their sense of self, whereas older men responded by engaging in leadership activities of mentoring and community involvement. Based on this finding, Vasquez-Tokos and Norton- Smith conclude that______________ .

A) Latinos are highly emotional and make good leaders
B) life course stage shapes antiracist strategies
C) their respondents were not affected by controlling images
D) resisting controlling images is futile

On Jun 06, 2024


B
CA

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The stratification function of schools includes

A) drawing on existing stratification.
B) sorting people into categories based on ability.
C) sorting people into existing social categories.
D) All of these choices are correct.

On May 31, 2024


D
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Define euthanasia.

On May 27, 2024


Euthanasia (also known as mercy killing and assisted suicide)involves a doctor Prescribing or administering medication or treatment that is intended to end a terminally ill patient's life.