_____ is the hierarchical arrangement of large social groups based on the control over basic resources
a. Social differentiation
b. Individual achievement
c. Social stratification
d. Social layering
c
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Social institutions refer to __________
a. typical ways a society gets things done b. small-scale interactions c. small building d. large buildings
In which of the following ways does new technology benefit older adults?
A. It is paid for by Medicare. B. It is inexpensive and affordable. C. It is quickly adopted by them. D. It allows them to live at home rather than in an institutional setting. E. It acts as a good source of entertainment and emotional support.
Which of these racial/ethnic groups has been the most privileged group in the United States?
a. Irish Americans b. White Anglo-Saxon Protestants c. Japanese Americans d. Italian Americans
According to demographic transition theory, which of the following is a characteristic of early industrial society?
A) ?The total fertility rate of a population at this stage is between 1.8 and 2.1. B) ?Couples may have large numbers of children because they fear many of them will die. C) ?Most couples adopt birth control methods to limit the number of children. D) ?The decrease in child care responsibilities enables women to work outside the home. E) ?Women tend to be well-educated and have full-time jobs or careers.