When a word that has a neutral connotation becomes debased over time or takes on a negative or derogatory connotation over time, the process known as __________ has occurred

A) symbolic annihilation
B) semantic derogation
C) cultural lag
D) linguistic substitution


B

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to: a) Under represent the occurrence of the behavior b) Over represent it c) Accurately represent it d) None of the above

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Define negative correlation.

What will be an ideal response?

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Planned Parenthood, the largest and the best-known organization that provides family planning services in the United States, was founded by _____ in 1916

A) ?Margaret Sanger B) ?Alice Calhoun C) Henry Hyde D) ?Julia Ehrlich

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The analysis of data in social work research can be used to ______.

A. describe people B. test the hypothesis in explanatory research C. describe people and to test the hypothesis in explanatory research D. describe people and to generalize our findings on a scientific basis

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