Julio had a strong sense of ethnic identity. His ethnic identity was __________ by his group having smaller numbers in the society and being the object of discrimination.

a. somewhat lessened
b. heightened
c. unaffected
d. pretty well eliminated


Answer: b. heightened

Sociology

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a. Most people will have no opinion on these issues. b. The question may spark an emotional response. c. Two different questions are being asked, so that a simple "yes" or "no" may distort the subject's actual opinion. d. The question asks for a personal opinion, which involves a value judgment.

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What do happily married couples have that unhappily married couples do not?

a. Greater wealth and income
b. A conflict-free marriage
c. More communication styles
d. Emotional displacement

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The Western religions, including ______, ______, and ______, came from West Asia, or the Middle East.

A. Judaism; Christianity; Islam B. Hinduism; Buddhism; Taoism C. Scientology; Mormonism; Puritanism D. Catholicism; Wicca; Sikhism

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Which of the following statements is true about the obstacles women face in developing countries?

A. Women are often hospitalized only when they are critically ill. B. Women are often denied educational opportunities. C. Female children are often fed less than male children. D. All of the answers are correct.

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