In some countries such as India and Pakistan, baby girls are fed less, left exposed to the elements and generally neglected. Yet in Kenya, the Mukogodo breastfeed girls longer than boys and attend more to the medical needs of girls. This example illustrates that gender socialization:
a. is universally uniform
b. varies by culture
c. is the primary responsibility of social institutions
d. is more important at the primary level than the secondary
b. varies by culture
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Contrary to classic economic theory, huge corporations do not respond to the demands of the market but, instead, control market demands
a. true b. false
Which theory would you be using if you studied how social problems arise when rapid change overwhelms society's institutions?
a. social conflict theory b. social disorganization theory c. symbolic interaction theory d. social Darwinist theory
The urban renewal programs of the 1960s and 1970s were successful at restoring neighborhoods and quality housing in urban areas
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
A clinical psychologist who is considering a new inventory designed measure generalized anxiety wants to be sure that all the items are measuring this construct. Therefore, the psychologist should look for evidence of
A) internal consistency reliability. B) interrater reliability. C) test-retest reliability. D) standardized reliability.