Which theoretical approach is linked to the philosophical doctrine of materialism?
a. the structural-functional approach
b. the social-conflict approach
c. the symbolic-interaction approach
d. the sociobiology approach
b
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The "new dependency" that Dos Santos speaks of involves the
a. colonization of precapitalist regions by the most advanced Western countries b. heavy investment of big capitalists in the world's most backward regions for the purpose of extracting raw materials c. extensive transnational investment in underdeveloped nations d. increasing indebtedness of the underdeveloped nations to core banks and other Western financial institutions
Foreign-born people who are raised in the United States from childhood are known as ______.
A. first-generation immigrants B. the 1.5 generation C. second-generation immigrants D. ethnic immigrants
Which of the following statements is true of theories?
A) ?Theories remain constant and do not keep changing with time. B) ?Theories produce knowledge, guide our research, and help us analyze our findings. C) ?Theories offer explanations that can greatly disrupt the quality of one's everyday life. D) ?Theories are proposed explanations, which are made on the basis of limited evidence. E) ?Theories are known and proved to be true in all cases.
What is the relationship of postmodern theory to modern theory?
a. Postmodern theory deconstructs grand narratives of modern theory b. Postmodern theory expands upon grand narratives of modern theory c. Postmodern theory largely agrees with modern theory d. Postmodern theory has no comment on modern theory