Although he would ultimately come to reject the promises of modernity; early in his career W. E. B. DuBois thought social science ____.

a. could contribute toward the making of a better world
b. could eliminate racism
c. should be modeled after the natural sciences
d. would uncover invariable laws of social reality


a. could contribute toward the making of a better world

Sociology

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Which statement is most consistent with the James-Lange theory of emotion?

a) "I run because I'm afraid." b) "I'm happy because I laugh." c) "I'm crying because I'm sad." d) "I'm anxious because I perspire."

Sociology

A person's class background influences the manner in which law enforcement agencies will respond to his or her deviant behavior

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Sociology

All of the following influence the amount of prestige people attach to an occupation EXCEPT:

a. the amount of education required for the job b. the amount of income that the job provides c. the degree of authority associated with the job d. the fringe benefits attached to the job

Sociology

Which of the following is a characteristic of prestigious occupations?

A) ?They usually require carrying out very specific tasks. B) ?They require more formal education and extensive training than other occupations. C) ?They are a result of one's inherited characteristic. D) ?They are primarily manual. E) ?They require more supervision than other occupations.

Sociology