After 50 years of public education research, which of the following has been found to have the greatest influence on a child’s academic success?
a. geographic location
b. social class of the student’s family
c. gender
d. study habits
Answer: B
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Which sociological theory argues that the elite shape societal beliefs and practices in order to make their own privileges appear legitimate and fair?
A. Thefunctionalist theory B. Theconflict theory C. Thesymbolic interaction theory D. Thesocial exchange theory
From the perspective of structural-functionalism, pluralism in the U.S.:
a. is not possible. b. works because different groups have power in different areas, and no group is able to force their will on the others. c. only works because it has the coercive power of the state behind it. d. supports the interests of the elite.
In Freud's theory of psychosexual development, the parental identification stage occurs during:
a. infancy. b. early and middle childhood. c. late childhood. d. puberty.
Mrs. Harper, a third grade teacher, labels certain students as achievers and other students as slackers. This, in turn, affects their school performance. This is an example of the labeling theory, which is part of the _________________________ theory as it pertains to education.
a. functionalist b. conflict c. symbolic interactionist d. critical