To broaden the applicability of her findings, Fishman used a variety of couples—
Asian, African-American, and white, spanning a wide range of ages (20s, 30s, 40s, and 50s).
a. true
b. false
b
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What will be an ideal response?
Thinking theoretically or philosophically, with little emphasis on economic values, is most characteristic of people who score high on Costa and McCrae's dimension of
A. neuroticism. B. extroversion. C. openness to experience. D. agreeableness.
Which of the following is NOT a reason why social inequality may increase in the United States in the twenty-first century? a. The purchasing power of the dollar has stagnated or declined since the early 1970s. b. Federal tax laws in recent years have benefited corporations and wealthy families at theexpense of middle- and lower-income families
c. People living in poverty are demanding a larger share of the U.S. budget. d. Structural sources of upward mobility are shrinking while the rate of downward mobility hasincreased.
Why do societies with class systems keep some elements of caste (such as the inheritance of wealth) rather than becoming complete meritocracies?
a. because too many people would be poor if society were based only on merit b. because some caste elements increase productivity c. because a pure meritocracy would eliminate families and other social loyalties that tie a society together d. because some caste elements increase social mobility