Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)

1. Vodun is commonly known in the United States as voodoo
2. Scientology is recognized as a religion in all countries around the world
3. One of the phenomena that gave rise to the fear of cults was a series of mass suicides
4. Eastern religions have had more impact in the West than Western religions in the Far
5.New religious movements may in some countries pose threats to national identity and the state


1.True
2.False
3.True
4.True
5.True

Sociology

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Which of the following statements is false?

a. Bias in conviction decisions is more likely when such decisions are made by juries rather than by judges b. Minority group members are underrepresented on juries, in part, because of class c. Whites are more likely to commit white-collar crime while blacks are more likely to commit street crime d. The race of the victim, as well as the race of the offender, has had little effect on the severity of sentence

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What is the null hypothesis in the example above?

What will be an ideal response?

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__________ refers to the unearned power, privilege, and prestige that accrue to people classified as “White.”

a. Ethnic identity b. Color-blind racism c. White privilege d. Racial formation

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