The tendency for people to choose those like themselves more often than could be due to chance is known as __________

Fill in the blanks with correct word


assortive mating

Sociology

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Sociologists' study of social problems is a value-free pursuit

Indicate whether this statement is true or false.

Sociology

The ____________ perspective on family held sway in the 1950s and 1960s

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Sociology

Which of the following is NOT a direct factor impacting on the rate of acculturation?

a. generational status b. SES c. ongoing contact with the culture d. length of time living in the new country

Sociology

During dinnertime Joe, an Alzheimer's patient, often acts out and throws his food. However, tonight he is sitting quietly and eating; this prompts the nursing home staff to reward Joe. The most likely technique the staff is employing is

A. milieu therapy. B. differential reinforcement of incompatible behavior. C. spaced reinforcement. D. cognitive retraining.

Sociology