Criticisms of the culture-of-poverty hypothesis include the fact that while the poor do not abandon the dominant values, they simultaneously adopt an alternative set of values so that they may adapt to the conditions of poverty
a. true
b. false
a
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A) government legislators B) corporate executives C) beyond our control D) the culture and structure of our society
According to the World Health Organization, a proper health system should have all of the following except which one of these?
a. a system of fees for services rendered b. a high level of health care responsiveness c. low infant mortality d. a fair distribution of good health
Smoking came to be labeled as deviant due to
A. the increase in crime associated with tobacco use. B. social movements critical of tobacco use. C. the development of labeling theory. D. society’s need to infringe on individual liberties
Sylvia draws a sample from a complete list of individuals over the age of 65 who are members of Ravenna Presbyterian Church in Pacific City. Her results can be generalized to:
a. all Presbyterians. b. all members of Ravenna Presbyterian. c. all older members of Ravenna Presbyterian. d. the individuals she studies.