William Graham Sumner was the single most influential American advocate of Social Darwinism
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
ANS: T
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Why did Lyndon B. Johnson insist on taking the oath of office with Jackie Kennedy at his side?
A) to demonstrate to the public that she supported his presidency B) to dampen public enthusiasm for his opponent, Richard M. Nixon C) to put a stop to widespread rumors that he had no right to the presidency D) to show that the supposed friction between him and President Kennedy was a myth E) to quell suspicions that he had had a hand in the assassination of President Kennedy
To what group would you attribute most of Bacon's followers?
A) poor with little or no land and no slaves B) independent family farmers with enough land to support their families C) urban merchants upset at the dominance of wealthy landowners D) wealthy landowners upset at the increasingly influential urban merchant class
Consider stereotypes the paint female speech as expressive and male speech as assertive. Overall, to what extent does the evidence support such sex differences in communication?
A. Sex differences in the stereotypical direction are real, with effect sizes typically in the medium range. B. Differences in the stereotypical direction do sometimes emerge, but they are small and dependent upon context. C. Meta-analyses reveal no overall sex differences, with for instance, findings of male speech being more expressive than female speech being just as common as the reverse. D. The evidence actually supports sex differences in the opposite direction of common stereotypes.
In 2001, regarding an international treaty signed in Kyoto, Japan, to reduce emissions in the atmosphere, President George W. Bush
A. sent the treaty to Congress but was defeated by Republican opposition. B. wanted stronger controls on greenhouse emissions than the treaty provided for. C. wholeheartedly endorsed the treaty. D. reluctantly agreed to abide by the treaty. E. refused to participate in the agreement.