Studies of the deaf show that:

a. nearly all deaf people would join the "hearing" culture if they had a choice.
b. many deaf people would not join the "hearing" culture if they had a choice.
c. deaf people view themselves as having a serious disability.
d. most deaf people are excited about the new cochlear implant options available to deaf babies.


b

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John has noticed that his boss smiles and is pleased when John gets to work at the office a bit early or stays a bit late. John is being influenced by:

a. values. b. informal sanctions. c. formal sanctions. d. mores.

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Research as well as the observations of disability rights activists indicate that the Paralympics

A. eliminates negative attitudes towards people with a disability. B. creates widespread interest in becoming Paralympic coaches. C. often reaffirms ableist ideology and ableist attitudes. D. improves access to sports for people with a disability.

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As discussed in lecture, why is it powerful when otherwise powerless people collectively withhold their compliance and refuse to participate in everyday life?

A. Because it changes socially constructed reality on which the power of elites rests B. Because religious elites are unable to control their followers when they begin to work outside the existing political channels C. Because the police (and those in the National Guard) are more likely to fear a large mob D. Because violence is the one thing that is most likely to undermine the authority of those in power

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