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The Black middle class
A) does not experience racism.
B) earns wages equal to those earned by the White middle class.
C) is becoming more like the model minority.
D) continues to experience segregation.
A) does not experience racism.
B) earns wages equal to those earned by the White middle class.
C) is becoming more like the model minority.
D) continues to experience segregation.
On Jul 26, 2024
D
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The ____ city refers to the growing post-World War II perception and organization of the North American city as a vehicle for capital accumulation.
A) postmodern
B) urban
C) metropolitan
D) corporate
E) None of the above.
A) postmodern
B) urban
C) metropolitan
D) corporate
E) None of the above.
On Jul 23, 2024
D
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The mixed reaction to the 1998 motorcycle exhibit at the Guggenheim Museum is an example of
A) the uses and gratification paradigm.
B) high culture versus popular culture.
C) communitarianism.
D) structural functionalism.
A) the uses and gratification paradigm.
B) high culture versus popular culture.
C) communitarianism.
D) structural functionalism.
On Jul 19, 2024
B
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Which of the following is false in regard to socialization and conformity?
A) All people are unique to some degree.
B) Conformity to social expectations eliminates individuality.
C) People resist some of society's expectations.
D) Most people do conform to varying degrees.
A) All people are unique to some degree.
B) Conformity to social expectations eliminates individuality.
C) People resist some of society's expectations.
D) Most people do conform to varying degrees.
On Jul 16, 2024
B
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According to conflict theory,all of the following are the results of capitalism's creation of economic marginality and coercive control of the workers,EXCEPT for
A) loss of self-esteem.
B) resentment.
C) a greater reliance on the family.
D) a sense of powerlessness and alienation.
A) loss of self-esteem.
B) resentment.
C) a greater reliance on the family.
D) a sense of powerlessness and alienation.
On Jun 26, 2024
C
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According to Durkheim, dynamic density refers or relates to ______. Select all, but only those that apply.
A) the volume and intensity of the collective conscious
B) the number of people in society
C) the rigidity and content of the collective conscious
D) the amount of interaction that occurs with people in society
A) the volume and intensity of the collective conscious
B) the number of people in society
C) the rigidity and content of the collective conscious
D) the amount of interaction that occurs with people in society
On Jun 23, 2024
B, D
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Conflict theorists view many family problems as resulting from individual shortcomings.
On Jun 19, 2024
False
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Structural-functionalism examines the relationship between the family and the larger society.
On Jun 16, 2024
True
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Provide a definition of attribution theory and describe an example applying this theory. Include details about the occurrence of attribution error.
On May 27, 2024
Attribution theory is a social psychology concept that focuses on how individuals interpret and explain the causes of events, behaviors, and outcomes. It examines how people attribute the behavior of themselves and others to internal or external factors, such as personal traits, abilities, or situational circumstances.
An example of attribution theory in action is when a student receives a low grade on a test. If the student attributes the low grade to their lack of effort or ability (internal attribution), they may feel guilty or ashamed. However, if the student attributes the low grade to the difficulty of the test or the teacher's unfair grading (external attribution), they may feel less responsible and more likely to blame external factors.
Attribution error occurs when individuals incorrectly attribute the behavior of themselves or others to internal or external factors. For example, if someone sees a person trip and fall, they may attribute the fall to the person being clumsy (internal attribution) without considering the possibility of a slippery floor (external attribution). This error in judgment can lead to misunderstandings and misinterpretations of behavior. Overall, attribution theory helps us understand how people make sense of the world around them and the potential for errors in their attributions.
An example of attribution theory in action is when a student receives a low grade on a test. If the student attributes the low grade to their lack of effort or ability (internal attribution), they may feel guilty or ashamed. However, if the student attributes the low grade to the difficulty of the test or the teacher's unfair grading (external attribution), they may feel less responsible and more likely to blame external factors.
Attribution error occurs when individuals incorrectly attribute the behavior of themselves or others to internal or external factors. For example, if someone sees a person trip and fall, they may attribute the fall to the person being clumsy (internal attribution) without considering the possibility of a slippery floor (external attribution). This error in judgment can lead to misunderstandings and misinterpretations of behavior. Overall, attribution theory helps us understand how people make sense of the world around them and the potential for errors in their attributions.
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The ____ city is a "vehicle for capital accumulation" according to John Hannigan.
A) suburban
B) corporate
C) exurban
D) commercial
E) postmodern
A) suburban
B) corporate
C) exurban
D) commercial
E) postmodern
On May 24, 2024
B