According to the notion of ________, individuals succeed or fail on the basis of their innate talents and how hard they work or apply themselves to a task

A. aristocracy
B. nepotism
C. intergroup bias
D. meritocracy


Answer: D

Sociology

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Sociological theories, which rely on systematic observation of empirical reality:

a. may accurately predict future behavior of individuals. b. demonstrate that the belief in free will as a factor in human behavior is inaccurate. c. are probabilistic, or conditional; that is, they predict behavior as likely in specific social conditions. d. cannot predict human behavior, since people are not like laboratory rats.

Sociology

How are age, race, ethnicity, and gender related to the risk of being poor? Provide data in support of your assertions

What will be an ideal response?

Sociology

Free radicals are

a. a byproduct of abnormal metabolism that occurs with obesity or undue stress. b. antibodies given off into the body by specific diseases. c. highly reactive molecules that mangle vital enzymes and membranes . d. artificial hormones that produce disease-resisting enzymes in the body.

Sociology

To deny someone opportunities and rights for arbitrary reasons is to practice

What will be an ideal response?

Sociology