The cultural deficiency approach has been criticized because it blames society and ignores the personality constraints that deny certain groups the same opportunities that others have
a. true
b. false
b
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different shapes and sizes. This would indicate that Tamara is in the __________ stage of cognitive development. a. sensorimotor b. concrete operational c. formal operational d. preoperational
Which theoretical analysis highlights age stratification, pointing out ways that society limits older people's opportunities and resources?
A. social-conflict approach B. structural-functional approach C. symbolic-interaction approach D. social disorganization approach
Marx's model of the social classes included
a. managers. b. workers. c. petty bourgeoisie d. royalty
Which of the following is true in the context of marriage?
A) Spouses live longer than single people. B) Spouses report being less happy than single people. C) Spouses have fewer economic resources than single people. D) Spouses are more likely to commit a crime than single people.