The apparent tradeoff China’s leaders are making with the people of China is:
a. greater security threats to China, but greater international respect for the nation
b. very limited democratic participation in society in return for growing economic prosperity
c. improved life for those who work hard, and penalties for those who want to continue to depend on the state for jobs and social benefits
d. greater material abundance, but more pollution and environmental destruction
b. very limited democratic participation in society in return for growing economic prosperity
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In his book Collapse, Jared Diamond discusses the collapse of:
a. the Scottish civilization b. the Roman Empire c. the Greenland Vikings d. Prussia
Dr. Monjay is conducting research on Americans who voluntarily remain childfree. He has surveyed 1000 childless adults and 1000 adults with children. Which can be expected?
a) Childless individuals more often think children are very important for a successful marriage. b) Individuals with children more often think children are very important for a successful marriage. c) Individuals with children experience more depression and despair in late adulthood than those without children. d) Childless individuals experience more depression and despair in late adulthood than people with children.
Define and distinguish cults, sects, and churches, providing an example of each.
What will be an ideal response?
If success in the workplace typically requires learning on the job, why do Americans place so much emphasis on formal schooling?
a.) The skills needed for particular jobs have increased, so people must study more in order to obtain them. b.) Economic prosperity has allowed people to study more and delay entrance into the labor market. c.) Employers want well-rounded employees who are versatile and can adapt to changing market conditions quickly. d.) The expansion of the education system attracts people who want to remain or become members of the elite.