If school officials consider some children to be gifted, teachers may treat them accordingly and create a self-fulfilling prophecy

Indicate whether the statement is true or false.


Answer: True

Sociology

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How does an achieved status differ from an ascribed one?

A. Both are types of positions assigned to individuals at birth; the difference lies in what one does with that position. B. An achieved position is one that is obtained from one's own efforts while ascribed positions are assigned to us. C. Both are types of positions which an individual works toward; the difference lies in what type of position one achieves. D. An ascribed position is one that is obtained from one's own efforts while achieved positions are assigned to us.

Sociology

In 1954, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in the case of Brown v. Board of Education that a. separate but equal was unconstitutional

b. segregation within schools was legal. c. racial segregation was illegal, but social class was legal. d. resegregation is constitutional.

Sociology

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a capitalist society?

a. The bourgeoisie control the political system. b. The corporation is the dominant economic institution. c. The family is the key social institution. d. The means of production are privately controlled.

Sociology

The social exchange model states that our interactions are influenced by the rewards and punishments that we receive from others. The social rewards that influence our behavior

A. must be tangible and have monetary value. B. may be subtle everyday gestures, such as nods or smiles. C. must be known in advance of the interaction. D. are influential even if they are outweighed by punishments.

Sociology