According to the theoretical thinking and supportive research of Ross, crosscutting ties between and among groups (e.g., via intermarriage) within a society tend to ____________
a. decrease intra-societal conflict
b. increase inter-societal conflict
c. have no effect on intragroup conflict
d. have no effect on intergroup conflict
e. both a & b
e
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Labeling individuals through negative stereotypes has strong implications for the self-fulfilling prophecy. Which of the following accurate statements supports this argument?
a. Stereotypes only influence how people feel about themselves. b. People are aware of the negative images others have about them. c. Explicit expressions of negative stereotypes are extremely common. d. Stereotyping is limited to racial and ethnic groups.
Nearly 3.5 million people in the United States experience hunger because they cannot afford enough food
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Which of the following communicable diseases is of greatest concern in the prison environment because of its widespread prevalence and significant treatment costs?
a. HIV/AIDS b. Hepatitis C c. influenza d. STD's e. none of the above
In the context of families, which of the following is a criticism of feminist theories?
A. Social class affects but doesn't determine whether a child will succeed economically. B. They tend to gloss over data that show that intimate partner violence is often mutual. C. Theories about why people continue working as they age overlook the fact that people cannot afford to retire. D. It's questionable whether some family functions are as universal as they claim. E. People don't always calculate the potential costs and rewards of every decision.