Mary has been working as an administrative assistant at the same company for 30 years. She goes through the motions at her job with little motivation. She has realized that she will never get promoted and has become extremely defeated. According to the strain theory, Mary is an example of a(n):
a. ritualist
b. rebellionist
c. conformist
d. innovator
a. ritualist
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Which of the following is NOT characteristic of total institutions?
A. All aspects of life are conducted in the same place and are under the control of a single authority. B. The authorities devise rules and schedule activities after consultation with the participants. C. Any activities within the institution are conducted in the company of others in the same circumstances. D. All aspects of life within a total institution are designed to fulfill the purpose of the organization.
The Civil War brought an end to the strife between the natives and first stream immigrants because
A) most of the immigrants got killed. B) most of the natives lost loved ones. C) most of the immigrants proved their loyalty by fighting. D) most of the non-Whites donated funds.
Which of the following statistics is most accurate when it comes to men's health in American society?
a. One-third of American men are obese and 10% are likely to become alcoholics in their lifetime. b. The obesity rates for American men have dropped by 25% in the last decade and men are having heart attacks at a rate that is less than 20% than 30 years ago. c. About three-quarters of all American men can be considered obese and 35% will die of heart attacks before the age of 65. d. Obesity rates for men have remain stable over the past two decades at about 25% of all men, and only about 5% of men have drinking problems now.
In 2009 among the following nations, which had the highest percentage of persons who had graduated with a higher education degree?
A. Poland B. Great Britain C. Japan D. Germany