In a study of the impact of parental prejudice on the attitudes of their child, the attitude of the child is the _____ variable.

A. independent
B. dependent
C. intervening
D. control


Answer: B

Sociology

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The strength of the labeling theory is that it

A. recognizes the nature of a shared value system in society. B. acknowledges that the judgments people make about perceived deviance have powerful effects. C. emphasizes economic inequality as the primary source of deviance. D. explains why deviant behavior occurs.

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According to research published in 2013, what proportion of the U.S. adult population reports being afraid to walk alone at night in their own communities?

a. one-tenth b. one-fifth c. one-third d. two-thirds

Sociology

What are the causes and consequences of divorce? What are the benefits and disadvantages of divorce?

What will be an ideal response?

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With respect to remarriage:

A. fewer people are remarrying than they did just a generation, or even a decade ago. B. Whites are most likely to remarry, compared to other racial or ethnic groups. C. women are more likely to remarry than are men. D. people in second marriages report to be happier and are less likely to end in divorce, as compared to those in first marriage.

Sociology