A risk society is based on the premise that ______.
A. society needs insurance companies to mitigate potential hazards
B. society is incapable of overcoming all environmental problems
C. hazards are built into the social structure and organization of society
D. some groups will not experience potential environmental harms due to their wealth and privilege
Answer: C
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A. preferred providers B. single payers C. health maintenance organizations (HMOs) D. direct payers
A criticism of Rowe and Kahn's theory of successful aging is
a. it is not based on research conducted on representative samples. b. it is based on largely Western ideas of what successful aging is. c. it makes several key assumptions (such as people having access to health care) that may not be universally true. d. all of these are criticisms of the theory.
According to Scottish economist Adam Smith, __________.
A. the pursuit of self-interest has widespread benefits from producing the greatest good for the greatest number of people B. the selfish effort that characterizes capitalism results in higher prices and increased inequality C. capitalism is most productive when it is managed by government D. equality in power and wealth results from an economy operating according to supply and demand
Which theory views male jealousy as springing from the importance of ensuring that children are their biological offspring?
A) Attachment B) Equity C) Evolutionary psychology D) Interdependence