Which of the following is false about tracking?
a. Placement in tracks is influenced by race, Hispanic origin, and especially class
b. Even when test scores are the same as middle-class students, lower-socioeconomic status students are placed in lower tracks
c. Most students in low tracks move out of them within a year or two
d. Students in low tracks are often denied the opportunities to take the courses they need to enter and succeed in college
ANS: c
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a. the zone of maximum comfort. b. aging in place. c. environmental press. d. proactivity.
Dan is a college senior who has engaged in periods of binge drinking during college. He is graduating soon, has a job, and is engaged to be married. Based on Dan's life circumstances and drinking history, according to the research, Dan will likely do which of these?
A. mature out of drinking B. continue to binge drink through his 30s C. become a full-blown alcoholic D. marry an alcoholic
George was born to Bob and Michelle and joined his three older brothers. Michelle is a teacher and Bob works in marketing. As an adult, George can be expected to be
a) middle class. b) upper class. c) working poor. d) poor.
According to the text, global stratification contributes to the threat of terrorism, particularly against the United States. Which of the following is not one of the reasons why this is the case?
A. Western culture is perceived as degenerate by some traditional religious leaders. B. The consumerism of American culture is seen as threatening to the traditional way of life in some countries. C. The sexual freedom and relative equality of Western women is seen as undermining traditional values in other countries. D. Religious extremists do not recognize the economic dependency of poor countries on wealthy countries.