What is the lesson of Easter Island?
a. that it teaches us about the collapse of an ecosystem
b. that one industry (carving enormous statues) can induce an ecological collapse
c. that deforestation can lead to the extinction of humankind
d. that living things that dwell interdependently in a particular place share energy and resources
a
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The absence of market principles in state socialist societies is evidenced in the
a. semimonetarized character of the economy b. totalitarian character of the political system c. large size of the state sector d. continued existence of small-scale artisans
Tag-teaming is a family strategy which eliminates disciplinary action when one parent takes off work to take care of a sick child
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Which of these is not a research method generally used when conducting a case study?
a. intensive observation b. information from informants c. survey research d. newspaper or other written local sources e. informal interviews
In a study of professional socialization in medical schools, Howard Becker found that in the later years of their training, medical students:
a. are taught the informal norms of the profession b. experience a high dropout rate c. first begin to think of themselves as professionals d. tend to become cynical about the profession