A Colombian woman and an Italian man, working together as members of a construction crew, overcome their initial prejudices and come to appreciate each other's talents and strengths. This is an example of

A. the self-fulfilling prophecy.
B. the contact hypothesis.
C. exploitation theory.
D. amalgamation.


B. the contact hypothesis.

Sociology

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Controversies over abortion and school prayer __________

A) once again pit Protestants against Catholics B) are illustrations of civil religion C) unite people of many different faiths in a common cause D) threaten to create deep religious division in the country

Sociology

According to Mavis Hetherington's research,

A) all children of divorce eventually adapted to their parents' divorce. B) resilience in children is a key factor in their adjustment. C) only 5% experienced long-term emotional problems. D) Both A and B are correct.

Sociology

The cost of maintenance and a nearly balanced sex ratio in a geographical area tends to limit _______

a. endogamy b. polygamy c. homogamy d. monogamy

Sociology

Spinal shock describes:

A) Respiratory paralysis associated with spinal cord injury. B) The hypotensive state associated with the trauma of the injury. C) A hypovolemic shock caused by blood loss associated with injury. D) A transient loss of somatic and autonomic reflexes below the level of injury.

Sociology