The technique utilized by researchers who are interested in finding out the role the media play in gender socialization is called
(a) the Nielsen ratings.
(b) switch and bait.
(c) content analysis.
(d) media deception.
(c)
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Tropp and Pettigrew's meta-analysis found that intergroup contact did not reduce prejudice for those individuals put in a contact situation that was not of their choosing
a. true b. false
Which of the following statements is true of the portrayal of racial and ethnic minorities in television?
a. Racial and ethnic minorities are far underrepresented in key decision-making positions such as directors, producers, and casting agents. b. Racial and ethnic minorities have a considerably huge screen time, and play popular recurring characters on television shows. c. The absence of racial and ethnic minorities in television is not well documented. d. Racial and ethnic minorities are cast in flattering and pivotal roles in prime time television shows.
According to the Marxist explanation of deviance, the cause of deviance can be traced to
a) the gap between the goals of success and the means of achieving them. b) the breakdown of the family and other social controls. c) the presence of diverse cultural groups in American society. d) the exploitative nature of capitalism.
According to Marcuse modern societies are characterized by one-dimensional thought in which
a. ideas, aspirations, and objectives that transcend the established universe of discourse and action are either repelled or reduced to terms of this universe. b. individuals are free to choice which dimension is most appropriate to their personal thoughtpatterns. c. repressive desublimation enables individuals to express their instinctual desires. d. ideas, aspirations and objectives are actions that repel the universe.