Which of the following best illustrates relative deprivation?

A. residents of a squatter settlement in Nigeria who are incapable of affording adequate housing and plumbing
B. middle management workers in a corporation who are discontent because they cannot afford the luxury cars that their bosses have
C. a group of sweatshop workers who are incapable of buying adequate food for their families
D. None of the answers is correct.


Answer: B

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Which of the following statements most accurately describes what sociological research has concluded in recent years about race, media bias, and crime?

A) Non-whites are overrepresented in media coverage of crimes. B) Media coverage of crime is most likely to focus on white perpetrators. C) There are no differences between racial groups in media coverage of crimes. D) Media coverage of crime is least likely to highlight African American perpetrators.

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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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a. Propecia b. Naltrexone c. Methadone d. Celebrex

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