A ____________ is a generalization about a group based on (often limited) information about some people who are part of that group.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).


stereotype

Sociology

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Peter Blau's theory of exchange, in contrast to that of George Homans, maintains that

A) humans react to stimuli based on external reinforcements. B) actual behavior is the focus of rewards and punishments. C) distributive justice is the key to satisfying exchanges. D) social exchanges are creative and subjective processes.

Sociology

This is a political process or structure that relies on people of specific religions, racial and ethnic groups, or social backgrounds to form exclusive political alliances.

A. identity politics B. class approach C. stratification D. gentrification

Sociology

Weber maintained that with industrialization, behavior was less likely to be guided by and more likely to be instrumental-rational

a. efficiency. b. subjective meaning. c. tradition. d. logic.

Sociology

Females with secondary education are three times less likely ______.

a. to volunteer for military service b. than males to go to college c. to become infected with HIV d. than males to die prematurely

Sociology