Examine the disadvantages of 3-D printing technology.

What will be an ideal response?


Answers will vary. As with any new technology, 3-D printers have negative impacts. They consume 50 to 100 times more electrical energy than traditional molds, increase usage of plastics that are not recycled, and emit toxic particles when used in the home that can pose health risks. Moreover, people can print weapons, including plastic guns, that metal detectors or x-ray scanners cannot spot(Gilpin, 2014).

Sociology

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Samples are to populations as

a. big is to little. b. central tendency is to dispersion. c. measures are to variables. d. statistics are to parameters.

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Gilman states “women’s work” in the home is mostly

a. Child rearing b. House service c. Maintaining the marriage d. Gossiping about neighbors

Sociology

What are the primary reasons for kidnapping young women in many nations throughout the world?

What will be an ideal response

Sociology

Sociologist George Herbert Mead linked the idea of self-concept to role-taking. He believed that role-taking often occurs through play and games, as children try out different roles (such as being mommy, daddy, doctor, or teacher) and gain an appreciation of them

a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Sociology