Weber viewed wealth, power, and prestige as __________
a. linked dimensions, with a person being either high or low on all three
b. having no impact on one another
c. separate dimensions, with a person potentially being high and low on different aspects
d. all being dependent on a person’s job and income
Answer: C
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a. elimination of the capital gains tax b. reduction in the capital gains tax rate c. equalization of the capital gains tax rate and the income tax rate d. elimination of off-shore tax shelters
The careful observer can notice clues indicating that someone is telling a lie. People give off these clues because ________
a. our culture defines specific gestures to convey dishonesty. b. nonverbal communication is hard for most people to control. c. few people ever intend to lie. d. research shows that most criminals really want to be caught.
Milton Gordon proposed seven stages of assimilation through which immigrants progress. Which of the following best describes Gordon's theory of assimilation?
A. straight-line assimilation B. bumpy-line assimilation C. structural assimilation D. segmented assimilation
When Derek was an infant, his parents taught him that sharing toys with others is ethical. As Derek grew older, they taught him the correct way to address others and the manners that are socially acceptable. When Derek began going to school, he learned various other customs and behaviors from his peers and teachers. The social interaction that occurred during these years helped Derek acquire a self-identity and learn practices that are crucial for survival in society. This scenario illustrates the concept of __________.
A. ethnocentrism B. social immigration C. socialization D. cultural relativism