An achieved status is an attribute that people

a. inherit at birth.
b. develop over time.
c. possess through no fault or effort of their own.
d. acquire through some combination of choice, effort, and ability.


d

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According to the text, why is technology significant in the context of war?

a. All soldiers must know how to deploy technologically advanced weapons. b. War and the Space Race are inextricably interlinked. c. Technology is used to raise money for the military. d. War is conducted on the basis of technology that is available at the time.

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People sentenced to prison undergo forced resocialization

a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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We act on reality as we see it. Sociologists describe this process as the __________, meaning that we analyze a social context in which we find ourselves, determine what is in our best interest, and adjust our attitudes and actions accordingly

a. reality impression b. definition of the situation c. interactionist dialogue d. self-fulfilling prophecy

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Sports in the United States are an equal opportunity employer.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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