Robert Merton's idea of the self-fulfilling prophecy is that of __________
a. relative unimportance
b. having no effect on future behavior
c. a catalyst for eliciting future behavior of the prescribed kind
d. causing a variety of activities
C
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Which theorist(s) proposed that the development of intelligence stems from the emergence of increasingly complex cognitive structures?
a. Piaget b. Blanchard-Fields c. Jung and Haier d. Baltes
___________ The socially legitimated use of power
What will be an ideal response?
Which of the following is true concerning the health and economic well-being of African American families?
A) Minorities typically receive lower quality health care. B) The median family income of African Americans is the highest of all minority groups. C) Despite low incomes, most African Americans have other assets, such as stocks and bonds. D) Most African Americans tend to have better health because of the support of the extended family.
Helen and Eric are in an intimate sexual relationship. They are loyal to each other and are living together but have no immediate plans to marry. Helen and Eric are _____.
A. cohabiting B. monogamous C. in an open relationship D. polyandrous E. in a familial relationship