Which of the following is an effective means of getting out of a double-bind situation?

A. assertiveness
B. metacommunication
C. win-win conflict management
D. circular causality


Answer: B

Sociology

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The Hate Crime Statistics Act has been amended to ________

a. apply solely to crimes based on race or religion b. take into consideration redlining and reverse discrimination c. include disabilities and sexual orientation as factors for crimes d. include crimes related to institutional discrimination

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Juanita is conducting survey research for the Colgate-Palmolive Company. The company recently sent several cases of personal-sized toothpaste to Dr. Yankum as a part of a promotion. Juanita is surveying patients as they leave Dr Yankum's office to ask if the dentist gave them any hygiene items to continue quality dental care. Juanita has discovered that practically every patient received Colgate and has concluded in her report that dentists prefer Colgate toothpaste over other brands. What flaw exists in Juanita's research?

A) She has chosen an inappropriate research design. B) She is using a biased sample to collect her data. C) She is relying on marketing research, which is unscientific and therefore invalid. D) She is conducting research that is tainted by interviewer bias.

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Lin, a company owner, wants her workers to feel less alienated. In addition to trying to institute a supportive work environment, Lin decides to

A. allow workers to be more creative at their jobs. B. have unhappy workers fired so she can hire less alienated ones. C. have strict outlines on how jobs should be performed. D. separate workers physically so they can concentrate better.

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