The idea that a problem can be solved with technology, and so nothing will need to change in the way people are living and going about their lives, is called:
a. an innovation
b. technocracy
c. a diffuse innovation
d. a technological fix
d. a technological fix
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In which type of society did men and women have the most equality?
a. hunting and gathering b. horticulture c. agrarian d. industrial
What is known as or is often called judgmental sampling?
a. homogenous sampling b. heterogeneous sampling c. purposive sampling d. trend sampling
In Crime and Human Nature, Wilson and Herrnstein argue that some people are biologically predisposed toward criminal behavior. In part, they base this argument on
a. the study of twins and adopted children. b. skull shape. c. measuring the body types of criminals. d. the size of one's brain. e. sexual orientation.
Differences in the way social control is exercised over different groups is called
A. racial profiling. B. differential justice. C. labeling theory. D. deviance.