The use of terms like brain bucket, ink slinger, and yard shark by bikers is an example of
A. a taboo.
B. ethnocentrism.
C. linguistics.
D. argot.
Answer: D
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a. their cultural values were different b. they were denied the opportunities to earn a family wage c. divorce was more prevalent among these families. d. women in these families were more likely to have children out of wedlock
Which of the following is true regarding standardized tests such as the SAT?
A. They are somewhat capable of predicting future school performance for White males. B. They are less accurate in forecasting success for minorities. C. They predict school performance less accurately for females than males. D. All of these are true.
Which of the following is a characteristic of critical thinking?
A. recognizing poor arguments B. using anecdotal evidence C. relying on intuitive thought D. accepting common truisms
As country income goes up, generally the percentage of deaths for children under the age of five represented by neonatal deaths:
1) Goes up 2) NOT Goes down 3) Stays the same 4) Does not follow any pattern