A woman is born into a homeless, single-parent family. She is very talented, and as an adult she becomes a wealthy, world-acclaimed pianist. This scenario most closely represents which type of stratification system?

A. Class
B. Estate
C. Slavery
D. Caste


Answer: A

Sociology

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High-income nations such as the United States grow

a. as much from immigration as from natural increase. b. almost entirely from immigration. c. almost entirely from natural increase. d. by means of demographic transition.

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Howard Becker believes that:

A. Cynical responses to questions are always closer to the truth than idealistic ones. B. Group settings tend to bring out cynicism, while idealism is more likely to be expressed in one-on-one interaction. C. Idealism is only a "front" for most people and that the interviewer should always be skeptical about idealistic pronouncements from respondents. D. Interviewers tend to underestimate idealism. E. B and D.

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

The terms Muslim and Islam can be used interchangeably.

Sociology

In elderly women’s friendship networks,

a. the essential elements of friendship—understanding, affection, trust, and acceptance—endure over time. b. companions are confidants. c. women’s interactions with friends stay about the same over time. d. the instrumental domain of friendships in later life dominates.

Sociology