Social Security is a(n) _____ tax, meaning it takes a larger percentage from people with the lowest incomes

a. regressive
b. progressive
c. agressive
d. adjustable


Answer: a. regressive

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Role conflict occurs because:

a. we play a number of roles simultaneously. b. our behavior deviates from our religious beliefs. c. societies become stable and predictable. d. hormonal activity increases sharply during puberty.

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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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Ronen says that during grinding there is a "double standard" in place. What does she mean by this?

a. Even though men and women are consensually involved in this activity, women often feel as if they are "sluts" while men do not suffer any negative connotations. b. Both men and women, who are consensual actors in grinding, feel later on as if they did something wrong while on the dance floor. c. Despite gender socialization to the contrary, men are made to feel embarrassed by their friends if they engage in such public displays of sexuality. d. Women report that they think that grinding is just fun and playful, while men see it as a come-on for future sexual relations.

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