Summarize the main points of the Conflict Perspective.
What will be an ideal response?
The conflict perspective is based on the view that society is characterized by competition over money, power, and values. Society is shaped like a pyramid, with the wealthy and the powerful at the top and the mass of people near or at the bottom. The law is one tool used by the powerful to maintain their dominance and to attain their goals.
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Some people "__________" the past to make it more consistent with current beliefs or remember the past in a self-enhancing way
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
Which of the following is the best example of an alternative hypothesis?
a.Fords are no more likely to be in an auto accident than any other model of car. b.Generic drugs are just as effective in treating illnesses as brand-name drugs. c.Younger people are more likely to use social media than are older people. d.The networks of all the different cell phone providers are the same.
Which of the following is not accurate with respect to the construction of questionnaire items?
a. use only questions, not statements b. short items are the best c. avoid negative items d. avoid the temptation to ask questions in a manner that determines a specific answer