Ross likes the best of everything despite his modest salary. He believes that his clothing, car, and home are indicators that he is upwardly mobile, though these expensive purchases are having an opposite effect on his economic security. Ross’s attitude is, “I’ll fake it until I make it.” Which theoretical perspective would tend to be most interested in Ross’s story as an examination of social stratification?
A. Symbolic interactionist
B. Functionalist
C. Constructivist
D. Conflict theorist
A. Symbolic interactionist
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A. opposing groups prevent, interrupt, or repress those advocating social change B. people attribute the problem to a person or group C. leaders emerge D. community leaders ridicule or quash the emerging collective behavior E. people see a situation as their own fault
Steven, though born a biological male, identifies as female. Based only on the information provided, Steven is ______.
A. homosexual B. bisexual C. heterosexual D. transgender
The basic building blocks of society are:
a. norms. b. cultures. c. statuses. d. values.
Standard rules about what are considered small, medium, and large effect sizes based on typical results in behavioral and social science research are known as either _______________ or ____________ conventions
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word