following Smelser's value added theory, why would we not expect a poor, third world nation with a barter economy to develop mass hysteria over stock market problems in the US, such as the crash of 1920's?

Fainstein argues that the continued segregation of the black middle-class is especially harmful to their children because _______________________________

a. middle-class blacks must send their children to public schools with children far below their own class standing b. middle-class children are hurt in public schools with a large population of students from poor families because such students have more limited cognitive, linguistic, and social skills c. given the strong effect of peer influences and environment on aspirations, motivation, and achievement, it is hardly surprising that so many young black people from middle class families fail to achieve high test scores or educational distinction being sent, as they are, to public schools with a large poor population d. all of the above e. their children develop superiority complexes when sent to public school

What is the relationship between other animals and humans, according to scientists? a. Human biology determines most of our behavior

b. The natural environment is the biggest determinant of human behavior. c. Other animals lack the elaborate symbol-based forms of knowing and communication that are common in human societies. d. Other animals and humans are identical with regard to behavior.

The terminal illness of a child in the family often changes the course of sibling relationships, bringing the siblings closer together or reducing tensions between them

Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

A soldier who shoots and kills an enemy combatant in battle is typically not considered deviant. An individual who shoots and kills a neighbor for playing loud music is typically considered deviant. This illustrates the point that

A. killing is not morally deviant. B. whether or not behavior is considered deviant depends on the context. C. soldiers are not judged as harshly as others in the general population when it comes to how they behave. D. military law supersedes civil law.