Research on gender differences in life expectancy shows that
a. White women live longer than White men, but there are no substantial gender differences in life expectancy for Black women and men.
b. in almost every country in the world, women live longer than men.
c. women have a significant advantage over men, with respect to both life expectancy and morbidity.
d. once the data are corrected for gender differences in genetic and hormonal factors, men and women are similar in their life expectancy.
B
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Jason had worked very hard to accurately and quickly perform every task assigned to him. Still, his supervisor gave him a low rating. Research indicates that supervisors
a. are the most accurate judge of an employee's performance. b. are not influenced by petty concerns such as their own job security. c. are known to be inaccurate raters. d. give lower performance ratings if they are conflicted about their own role.
Sociometric techniques are specifically used to measure
a. cognitive maturity. b. intelligence. c. who is liked or disliked in a group. d. psychomotor activity levels.
Operational definitions:
a. ensure the results of a scientific investigation will be externally valid b. define concepts in terms of how they will be measured c. are only necessary in experimental studies d. define concepts in abstract terms
Which of the following views capital punishments as morally appropriate?
a. the United States c. the European Community b. the United Nations d. Canada and Mexico