The value of psychological theories of deviance is limited because:
a. very few people experience an “unsuccessful socialization.”
b. there has been very little research of this kind.
c. there is no way to distinguish “normal” from “abnormal” people.
d. most people who commit crimes have normal personalities.
d. most people who commit crimes have normal personalities.
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a. True b. False
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false
What is more characteristic of majors dominated by women than majors dominated by men?
A) They tend to be associated with caring and nurturing. B) They tend to emphasize logic and analysis. C) They garner the highest earnings after graduation. D) They tend to be in technological fields.
A White male lawyer mentors a young female Latina lawyer. According to the contact hypothesis, this situation would
A. be likely to increase stereotypes rather than reduce them. B. be likely to cause them to become less prejudiced. C. encourage the White lawyer to engage in color-blind racism. D. involve the operation of sexism as well as racism.