The grouping of students into different curricular programs based on an assessment of their academic abilities is called ______.

A. skipping
B. tracking
C. labeling
D. standardizing


B. tracking

Sociology

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Political scientist Ted Robert Gurr (1971) coined the term "__________ __________" to describe how misery is socially experienced by constantly comparing yourself to others

Fill in the blank with correct word

Sociology

Many new groups have developed an approach to alcoholism that is somewhat different from AA. Which of the following is part of a new group's approach?

a) a need to depend on the group to stay away from alcohol b) a belief that alcoholics can never really be cured of the disease of drinking c) seeing alcoholism as bad behavior that can be changed d) an extensive use of drugs to take the place of alcohol to deal with stress

Sociology

According to cognitive development theory, children behave in a manner consistent with their cultural expectations for their gender because: a. of an instinctual need for congruence between what they know and how they act

b. of the social structures put in place to maintain male dominance and female subservience. c. on the basis of their observations of others, they expect that gender-consistent behavior will be reinforced. d. they are biologically programmed to engage in these behaviors.

Sociology

What determines patterns of alcohol consumption by blacks?

a. Culture b. Race itself c. Biology d. None of the above

Sociology