Parsons, Merton, and Nisbet
a. argue for a "value-free" approach to studying social problems.
b. see the existing capitalist system as essentially unhealthy.
c. are pessimistic about the role of technology in society.
d. believe that Marx's analysis of exploitation is essential to understanding capitalism.
a
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A. self-ratings of health B. objective assessments of one's exercise habits C. the number of times one visits the doctor D. a spouse's rating of one's health
According to Andersen, headlines incorrectly suggest that the economy is a _______________ force
a. negative b. neutral c. positive d. gendered
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a. Its members feel that they have a stake in society. b. Its members tend to fill positions in society that are structurally necessary if democracy is to be preserved. c. Its members tend to support policies that reduce class and status cleavages. d. It tends to be a highly literate group capable of making decisions about complex political and social issues.
In 1964, President Lyndon Johnson declared a "War on Poverty." This ambitious plan led to the creation of numerous agencies, some of which persist today. These include which of the following?
a.) Head Start and College Work Study b.) Department of Labor and Peace Corps c.) Environmental Protection Agency and the Department of Agriculture d.) Congressional Budget Office and the Office of Minority Health