When thinking of a globe as a place, one important difference between a geographic location and a place is that a place has
a. Distinct geographic coordinates
b. An identity
c. A football team
d. Many entertainment facilities and cultural events
b. An identity
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Race is significant in our society because
A) there is a direct correlation between one's race and one's IQ B) it helps us understand what group we belong to C) we have given it significance D) it dictates who we can and cannot marry
A researcher wishes to conduct a survey of caregivers of Alzheimer's disease patients in the United States regarding their attitudes toward their role and the difficulties they face
What would be the best way to select the caregivers to study? Explain what a researcher would do to a person who is unfamiliar with research methods or statistics. Why might it be difficult to gather a truly random sample in this case? What will be an ideal response?
Chris had always liked and done well in math; her parents were not surprised when she signed up for the most advanced calculus class offered by the university. On the first day of class, however, she realized that she was the only female in the class. Which of the following statements would most likely reflect her male professor's attitude toward her presence in the class?
(a) She is an unusually bright student. (b) She is looking for a challenging course. (c) She must be a well-rounded student. (d) She is obviously in the wrong class.
There has been considerable conflict in Miami between the resident African-American population and newly immigrated Haitians. The African-Americans often see the Haitians as competition for jobs and community services, which are in short supply. Which of the following theories BEST explains this situation?
a. functionalism b. frustration-aggression c. projection d. the authoritarian personality