The Coleman report found that underachieving students tended to all the following EXCEPT
a. Have a poor self-image
b. Be uninterested in school
c. Believe they could not control their environment
d. Were likely to come from schools that were under funded
ANS: d
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a. overgeneralization. b. undergeneralization. c. abstract reasoning. d. ego involvement. e. selective observation.
Feminine disadvantages consist of obligations and responsibilities, with few prohibitions
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
In the United States, a slight majority of adults claim to be
a. Catholic. b. Jewish. c. Protestant. d. Muslim.
Lasting peace requires the demobilization of the military and the reintegration of the fighting forces. Thus, which of the following is true of post-conflict regions attempting to escape the conflict trap?
a. They must function without a military presence of any kind to ensure both the domestic and international communities that the peace commitment is genuine and secured. b. They must quarter former soldiers and combatants for as long as possible to delay reintegration in society in order to prevent possible violent eruptions or retaliations. c. They require military style police force tactics to maintain peace and stability within civilian communities d. They require a legitimate military presence from an outside source which is empowered to fight to preserve the peace if necessary.