All of the following are examples of a social institution EXCEPT for

A. schools.
B. families.
C. governments.
D. businesses.


Answer: B

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Who may marry in the United States has remained unchanged over the past 150 years

a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Regarding the effect of the mass media (especially television) in the formation of ethnic stereotypes, research seems to indicate that:

a. the media teach people negative ethnic stereotypes they would not otherwise be exposed to. b. the media reinforce ethnic stereotypes already acquired in other social settings. c. the media are the major sources of ethnic stereotypes for dominant group members. d. the media have no effect on the formation of ethnic stereotypes.

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Angela was robbed three months ago and nobody was ever prosecuted for the crime. Angela was contacted to participate in the NCVS. Will Angela’s robbery show up on her NCVS report?

A) No. The NCVS does not ask about property theft. B) No. The NCVS only takes into account crimes that resulted in someone being put in jail. C) Yes, if it was reported to the police. D) Yes, even if it was not reported to the police.

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