Two groups of children are randomly labeled either "gifted" or "slow" and are treated accordingly. Although there are no real differences, the children labeled gifted perform better than those labeled slow. This is known as:
a. institutional racism.
b. reverse discrimination.
c. a self-fulfilling prophecy.
d. prejudice.
c
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The biological makeup of males and females, especially in terms of their reproductive organs and bodily structures, is termed:
a. gender b. hermaphroditic c. sex d. gender identification
Many factors have influenced our contemporary understanding of family and family life. Explain
What will be an ideal response?
Which of the following statements related to the biological view of deviance is true?
a. Some of the first attempts to explain crime emphasized biological factors. b. Cesare Lombroso's claims have been supported by a large body of subsequent research. c. Nearly all studies claiming a relationship between body type and delinquency have used samples that are representative of the general population. d. A correlation between body type and delinquency shows that one's body type causes criminal behavior.
Enforcement activities of civil society groups
a. Provide knowledge of a human condition b. Monitor countries for violations of regimes c. Encourage support for particular policies d. Coordinate international policies