__________are people who have a disproportionate influence on how we behave. We use them as examples to shape our behavior in ways that we interpret as desirable

a. Role models
b. Significant others
c. Referents
d. Generalized others


a

Sociology

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Which of the following is TRUE about Latino groups?

a. Hispanic immigrants are relatively evenly spread throughout the United States. b. Hispanic immigrants came over in one wave of migration. c. They are a relatively homogeneous group. d. Segregation rates of Hispanic Americans have increased in recent years.

Sociology

Crozier believes that in our approach to change we would be better off if we put

a. reality first, ideals second. b. ideals first, reality second. c. both ideals and reality on an equal basis. d. forget about reality and ideals.

Sociology

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a. 5 years b. 7 years (p 10) c. 9 years d. 11 years

Sociology