In research, the variable to be explained or predicted is known as

a. the dependent variable.
b. the independent variable.
c. the hypothesis.
d. the control variable.


a

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______ refers to the differential allocation of goods, resources and services, and the limitation of access to full participation in society, based on an individual's membership in a particular social category.

A. Prejudice B. Stereotypes C. Discrimination D. Racism

Sociology

Stress can be defined as:

a. A heightened mind-body reaction to stimuli inducing fear or anxiety. b. A physiological change due to an environmental agent. c. A disruption in daily life caused by primarily negative events. d. All of the above. e. None of the above.

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Erving Goffman used the concept of ______ to describe how individuals present themselves in favorable ways.

A. impression management B. dramaturgy C. frame analysis D. role distancing

Sociology

Which sociological approach would view sports as an agent for defining people's social positions as players, coaches, and referees as a result of their performances and reputations?

A. interactionist perspective B. feminist perspective C. conflict perspective D. functionalist perspective

Sociology