The _____ posits that the more people get to know minority group members personally, the less likely they are to be prejudiced against that group.

A. gender theory
B. contact hypothesis
C. racial-ethnic relations hypothesis
D. relationaltheory of racism
E. Davis-Moore hypothesis


Answer: B

Sociology

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Research has not been able to adequately explain __________ with data about the use of doctors and facilities, the aging population, or poor health behaviors.

A) health disparities between whites and non-whites B) the excessive population of uninsured Americans C) why healthcare is so affordable in the U.S. D) the high medical care costs in the U.S.

Sociology

Organizations like MADD have helped fuel the trend of __________ in the U.S. since the 1980s.

A) declines in rates of incarceration associated with marijuana possession B) declines in rates of fatal car crashes associated with alcohol use C) increased use of marijuana among middle-aged people D) increased use of alcohol among teenagers and young adults

Sociology

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

Some advantages of pilot studies are that they are attractive and cost-effective.

Sociology

Lower-income people are more likely to live in areas that have high levels of ______, which raises their risks of asthma, heart disease, and cancer.

A. unemployment B. lead paint C. violence D. air pollution

Sociology