Which of the following statements is true of an achievement gap?
A) ?Fifty years ago, the largest achievement gap was between social classes.
B) ?It refers to the difference in earnings that occurs due to age-related differences.
C) ?The achievement gap between children from high- and low-income families has reduced since the 1960s.
D) ?Achievement gaps among minority groups are due to factors like English language proficiency and social class.
E) ?It is overemphasized by functional theorists.
D
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a. gene splicing b. mechanization c. cybernation d. gene culturing
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a. sampling b. theoretical orientations c. measurement d. data analysis e. literature review
Democracies are typically organized into __________ with clear hierarchies and written laws.
a. constitutional systems b. nation-states c. bureaucracies d. census tracts
Which of the following is an example of recognizing the "generalized other"?
a.) There are several children at a pool party. One little boy is very shy and isn't joining in the games. After a while, a slightly older child encourages him to play with the others. b.) A little girl lives with her parents, siblings, and grandmother; the grandmother uses a cane. One day the girl sees a neighbor who is about her grandmother's age and asks where her cane is. c.) A child goes to his friend's house for dinner and announces that they must bless the food before they eat, because that's what they do in his home. d.) A child is taught to hold the door for her parents or siblings when they are carrying something into the house. While at the mall, she holds the door for a stranger leaving the mall who is carrying several bags.