Science carried out with no intention of having a practical applica¬tion is called:
a. immaterial science
b. sui generis
c. pure science
d. a boondoggle
c. pure science
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a. impression management b. presentation of self c. self-fulfilling prophecy d. frontstage behavior
Which of the following is true about the relation of socioeconomic status and mortality in the United States?
a) Socioeconomic differentials in mortality have widened over time. b) Socioeconomic differentials in mortality have narrowed over time. c) Educational differentials in negative health behaviors have narrowed over timde. d) In 2006, those with less than a high school diploma were more likely to engage in regular vigorous exercise than those who had post-secondary education.
The United States falls within which category of the world's nations?
a. low-income nations b. middle-income nations c. high-income nations d. socially marginalized nations
Prior to the twentieth century, sociologists saw social movements as mobs, not change agents. Later scholars were much more sympathetic
Describe this more positive view of social movements and the benefits it holds, not only for researchers, but society as a whole. What will be an ideal response?