An hypothesis states, in part, that "income increases as education increases". In this statement, education is

a. the dependent variable
b. the independent variable
c. the hypothetical variable
d. the secondary variable


b

Sociology

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Jon sees yet another commercial for a prescription drug on television. He says, "In America, we feel there is a pill or some sort of medical cure to fix every problem." Jon is voicing which sociological idea?

a. Sick role behavior b. Medicalization of America c. DSM translation d. Diagnostic and Statistical myth

Sociology

A direct-hire employee is one who a farm labor contractor employees, and a contract employee is one who hired by and works for the grower

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Sociology

Affirming negative stereotypes about the elderly (e.g., slow, grumpy, poor drivers, etc.) can be attributed to

a. youth culture. b. functionalism. c. youth bulge. d. ageism.

Sociology

Sue's credit card debt is $25,000 and she can barely make the mortgage on her seven bedroom estate. This is an example of _________________________.

a. hypoconsumerism b. hyperdebt c. hyperconsumerism d. the credit-debt society

Sociology