According to symbolic-interaction analysis, tracking and other forms of labeling in education
a. improve student performance.
b. are generally helpful to disadvantaged categories of students.
c. can create a self-fulfilling prophecy.
d. are linked to the budget concerns of schools.
(Answer: c)
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The ________ theory developed by Robert Merton is based on the idea that most people want to attain cultural goals, but not everyone has the legitimate means of achieving them
A) illegitimate opportunity B) strain C) labeling D) control
Studies focused on gay and lesbian parents conclude that both family units have to overcome gendered stereotypes associated with parenting roles by
a) making their own rules. b) relying on feminist thinking. c) by deciding which parent takes on the masculine role. d) seeking out mentors and role models.
Alan and Katie both have pale skin, rounded eyes, and fine-textured straight hair. In this case,they most likely belong tothe same _____.
A. racial group B. fusion group C. secondary group D. reference group E. centric group
Research on video games that simulate real time sports shows that
A. athletes have rejected these games because they are unrealistic. B. children outnumber adults who play these games. C. gamers often create their own narratives that fit their interests in sports. D. people who play them withdraw from most social relationships.