Social Darwinism is a theory that suggests ability and effort determine a placement in the stratification system

a. true
b. false


a

Sociology

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A group of individuals who are related to one another either by blood, marriage, or adoption is the definition of __________

a. common law marriage b. a primary group c. a secondary group d. incest e. a kinship unit

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If a low achiever is labeled as one with a low capacity, both the reaction of the teacher and the self-expectations of the child are negatively affected. In effect, labeling becomes a form of the ________, blaming the students rather than the system for their lack of achievement.

A. fallacy of circular reasoning B. fallacy of personal attack C. fallacy of authority D. fallacy of appeal to prejudice

Sociology

Martin Seligman argues that _____________ is more than the absence of sickness.

a. health b. thriving c. wellness d. survival

Sociology

SAGE News Clips: Living at Home for MillennialsDescription: According to the Pew Research Center, more and more young people aged 18-34 are living at home with their parents than in any previous decade. Even as the economy improves and millennials move into the workforce, they find themselves living with at least one parent.Click on the above link to access the Interactive eBook. Once you've signed in, scroll to page 221, and watch the video. When you've finished watching the video, come back to the test, and answer the following questions:What is the most common living arrangement for young people aged 18-34?

A. with parents B. married or cohabitating C. living alone D. other

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