Rosenthal and Jacobson's 1968 study, though controversial, demonstrated the power of
a. tracking.
b. the self-fulfilling prophecy.
c. segregation in the public schools.
d. all of the above
b
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Chinatowns today are __________
A) declining in size, like many European ethnic communities B) growing larger than in earlier years C) primarily tourist attractions, not residential clusters D) being replaced by Hispanic communities
From a power-conflict viewpoint, much wealth and income inequality is explained by the
fact that a. those holding the best positions in a society are the most intelligent and thus deserve the greatest rewards. b. every society has a fundamental need to give greater rewards to those who make the most significant contributions in order to induce them to perform their specific tasks. c. the United States is a highly stratified society in which powerful individuals and groups can shape the reward structure and take a disproportionate share of the resources and rewards whether or not they deserve them. d. an "invisible hand" sees to it that the most qualified people conscientiously fill important jobs and positions.
__________ million Americans claim Irish descent
a) 10 b) 20 c) 30 d) 40
Prior to Columbus, many Native American communities were highly stratified, hierarchical, and technologically sophisticated.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)