William B. believes that his position of wealth and superior prestige is the result of the fact that his great-grandfather was successful at adapting to the environment and that these traits were passed down to subsequent generations of his family. This belief can best be summarized by the phrase:
a. "class struggle"
b. "conspicuous consumption"
c. "instinct for survival"
d. "survival of the fittest"
D
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a. Japanese American b. Eskimo American c. Italian American d. Native American
During which life stage does one's focus tend to shift from the physical and active dimensions of self toward the social and psychological aspect?
a. between infancy and early childhood b. in middle age c. between early and late childhood d. in late adulthood
Elizabeth, who lives in south Texas, is interested in understanding the effects of illegal immigration on the economy. Which of the following statements is true?
A. Illegal immigrants do not pay taxes, and therefore are largely subsidized by working Americans. B. Illegal immigrants' willingness to accept inferior working conditions may hold back progress on wages and working conditions for others, but the survival of such industries stimulates growth in associated services, actually creating more jobs. C. It is clear that illegal immigrants have an overall good impact on the U.S. economy. D. Illegal immigrants are eager to pay into Social Security in order to receive benefits from that program when they turn 65.
A young pregnant woman living in a developing country dies during childbirth. Which of the following is most likely a contributing factor to her death?
A. cultural disregard for women B. her age C. her societies religious beliefs D. a lack of family support