An achieved status is an attribute that people
a. inherit at birth.
b. develop over time.
c. possess through no fault or effort of their own.
d. acquire through some combination of choice, effort, and ability.
D
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Indicate whether this statement is true or false.
Which of the following is NOT one of the explanations proposed in the text for the dramatic increase in life expectancy in the developed countries during the twentieth century?
(a) improved nutrition (b) improved sanitation (c) increased use of contraceptives (d) economic development
Carmen writes, "When I was in high school, there were different groups such as ‘preps,' ‘hoods,' and ‘nerds.' It was easy to tell who belonged to each group simply by looking at their dress and general physical appearance. People who belonged to one group didn't have much to do with those in the other two groups.". Carmen is describing __________ dynamics
a. socialization b. ingroup-outgroup c. primary-secondary group d. internalization
An important effort to organize workers has been undertaken at
a. McDonald's. b. Starbucks. c. Wendy's. d. Wal-Mart. e. General Mills.