Which of the following describes the cognitive dimension of Talcott Parsons’ motivation orientation?
a. analyzing of a situation
b. deciding on the amount of effect to invest in a situation
c. evaluating the amount of energy to bring about gratification or minimize deprivation
d. incorporating cultural standards of judgment
a. analyzing of a situation
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a. temporary workers b. adjunct workers c. discouraged workers d. McJob workers
When an indigenous group is made subordinate to another group entering from the outside, the result is usually
a. Conflict and ethnic inequality b. Cooperation and ethnic assimilation c. Conflict and ethnic assimilation d. Some combination of the above
Despite evidence that Americans have a comparative advantage in regard to diseases, accidents, nutrition, medical care, and life expectancy, American women and men perceive themselves to be at greater risk than do their counterparts elsewhere and express fears about this, in part, due to media coverage.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
Which perspective is most likely to blame the poor themselves for their poverty?
A. open conflict B. individualistic C. clinical D. structural