In Mills's model, which statements are true about the power elite?
What will be an ideal response?
1. It operates as a self-conscious, cohesive unit
2. It is composed of similar types of people who interact regularly with one another
3. It functions as community of common interest among a small number of influential people
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Sanderson's evolutionary approach makes which of the following arguments about social adaptations?
a. individuals are the units of adaptation in any society b. an adaptive social pattern should not necessarily be considered "good" or "morally desirable" c. a new social adaptation may not benefit all individuals in a society d. all of these
One implicit internal memory aide has proven quite powerful, and those with Alzheimer's can learn new things using it. What is it?
a. EIEIO method b. spaced retrieval c. memory monitoring d. memory drugs
Sociologists define __________ as the knowledge, techniques, and tools that make it possible for people to transform resources into usable forms and the knowledge and skills required to use them after they are developed.
a. material culture b. industrialization c. technology d. cybernetics
Mexican Americans may interpret their illnesses according to traditional practices and seek treatment in the form of curanderismo, which refers to
A. euthanasia. B. traditional medicine. C. holistic health care. D. satanic worship.