When comparing rates of child abuse internationally, we find that the U.S. rate of abuse:
a. is higher than in other countries
b. is generally lower than in other countries
c. are comparable to those in other countries
d. international comparative studies have not been conducted
c
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What will be an ideal response?
Robert and Jane believe that the spirit of the Lady of the Lake will return Lancelot's sword to the rightful next king of the country. They visit the lake as a sacred place and look for signs that the lake will give up the sword. This is:
a. animism. b. deism. c. sexism. d. goddess worship. e. abstract ideals.
Disney-like theme parks constitute a form of seduction that substitutes real power with symbolic power. From this perspective, amusement park visitors may feel like survivors after enduring the rapid speed and gravity-defying movements of roller-coaster rides or see themselves as winners after surviving fights with hideous cartoon villains. The term Baudrillard used to refer to this social and cultural creation is __________.
a. hyperreality b. cultural imperialism c. culture shock d. ethnocentrism
When Anita arrived to class the first day, she noticed that most students chose seats in the back of the room. She assumed they didn't want to be asked to interact in class. Goffman calls this defining the situation.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false