The "ability to bring about an intended outcome" is an example of which approach to power?
A. meso-level power
B. coercion
C. domination
D. "power to"
Answer: D
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the comment you would most likely make is a. this is not a valid result because men were not included in the study. b. longitudinal research doesn't work well when looking at IQ over time. c. cohort effects likely account for the observed differences. d. whoever conducted this study is negatively biased against older women.
The highest status prostitute is the
a) call girl. b) massage-parlor prostitute. c) streetwalker. d) gay prostitute.
All of the following are ways in which local industries in poor countries have been competing with Western media for local audiences EXCEPT
A. producing shows that are geared toward the local culture. B. buying out Western companies that are their competitors. C. using new digital platforms for distributing locally generated video content. D. finding new channels of distribution.
An inner-city youth spends many hours in the neighborhood playground shooting baskets on the basketball court and engaging in every game that he can play. His skills become outstanding, and he receives a college scholarship and then signs a lucrative contract to play in the National Basketball Association. This is an example of
A. vertical mobility. B. ascribed status. C. horizontal mobility. D. structural mobility.