The increase in the built environment in preindustrial societies contributed to a higher living standard, primarily because of

A. new ideology.
B. specialization of labor.
C. improved communication.
D. centralization of power.


Answer: B

Sociology

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a. high levels of passion. b. positive interaction. c. individualism. d. middle-class values.

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Before administering the exam to her third-grade students, Ms. Perry reminded the class that most girls do poorly on tests. Eighty-six percent of the girls in Ms. Perry's class ended up with a failing score on their test. What does this failing score exemplify?

A. the effect of No Child Left Behind B. the effect of the common core curriculum C. the effect of standardized testing D. the effect of a stereotype threat

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Sociologists use which of the following terms to refer to cases of scientific discoveries that occur faster than our ideas develop about the acceptable ways to use them?

A. innovation B. cultural lag C. technological backlash D. nonnormative advancement

Sociology

Define the concept of the urban underclass. Explain how members of the urban underclass differ from others in the lower class.

What will be an ideal response?

Sociology